NAFDAC Intensifies Surveillance Over Recalled Noodle Product

Agency says affected noodles not in Nigeria, warns against illegal importation

Funmi Adewoju SuleoduDecember 22, 20251 Mins read

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has assured Nigerians that the recalled noodle product is not currently on sale in the country, even as it intensified nationwide surveillance to prevent its entry or circulation.

In a statement released on Sunday, NAFDAC’s Director-General, Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, said proactive measures have been put in place to guard against the possible importation or distribution of the affected product.

According to her, surveillance activities have been heightened across all zones and states, with strict directives issued to NAFDAC officials nationwide.

“In light of this development, NAFDAC has undertaken some proactive measures as a responsive regulator by ensuring increased vigilance actions to guard against the possible entry of the recalled product into Nigeria,” the statement read.

“Surveillance has been directed across all zones and states, and zonal directors and state coordinators have been mandated to mop up the product if found within their jurisdictions.”

Adeyeye disclosed that the agency’s Ports Inspection Directorate (PID) has been placed on high alert to prevent the importation of any implicated or unapproved noodle products into the country.

She further noted that noodles are listed on the Federal Government’s Import Prohibition List, making their importation illegal.

“It is important to note that noodles are listed on the Import Prohibition List of the Federal Government of Nigeria, meaning their importation into the country is not allowed. This significantly reduces the likelihood of the affected product entering the Nigerian market,” the statement added.

Despite this safeguard, the NAFDAC boss said the agency has sustained intensified surveillance nationwide as a precautionary measure to ensure public safety.

Adeyeye also called on consumers to remain cautious, urging them to immediately discard the recalled product if encountered and report any suspected sale or distribution to the nearest NAFDAC office or through the agency’s toll-free line, 0800-162-3322.

She further encouraged Nigerians to report any adverse reactions linked to the consumption of such products through the agency’s E-reporting platforms on its official website.

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Funmi Adewoju Suleodu

Olufunmilayo Adewoju Suleodu is a veteran journalist, editor, and publisher with more than three decades of experience in journalism, communications, and public affairs.

She has worked across news media, magazine publishing, communications, development-sector engagements, and digital journalism. She currently publishes SageBits Online and reports on governance, development, business, education, traditional institutions, and public affairs.

She is also an elected officer of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun East Independent Chapel, reflecting her continued engagement with the journalism profession and media development.

Based in Ogun State, she is available for freelance reporting, feature writing, editorial assignments, research, project documentation, and development communications work.

Detailed professional history and references are available upon request.

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Funmi Adewoju Suleodu

Olufunmilayo Adewoju Suleodu is a veteran journalist, editor, and publisher with more than three decades of experience in journalism, communications, and public affairs. She has worked across news media, magazine publishing, communications, development-sector engagements, and digital journalism. She currently publishes SageBits Online and reports on governance, development, business, education, traditional institutions, and public affairs. She is also an elected officer of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun East Independent Chapel, reflecting her continued engagement with the journalism profession and media development. Based in Ogun State, she is available for freelance reporting, feature writing, editorial assignments, research, project documentation, and development communications work. Detailed professional history and references are available upon request.