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The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has ordered the immediate recall of Indomie Vegetable Flavour Noodles after the discovery of undeclared milk and eggs allergens which it says poses serious health risks to consumers with allergies or intolerances.
The agency which made the announcement in a Public Alert No. 041/2025, dated December 18, disclosed that the recall notice was issued by a French food safety authority, Rappel Conso of France, after laboratory findings confirmed the presence of the allergens not listed on the product label.
In the announcement, NAFDAC said the recall will also affect all batches of the Indomie Vegetable Flavour noodles, with a best-before date of February 6, 2026, even as the country of origin was not stated in the recall notice.
“The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is informing the public that the French Authority (Rappel Conso of France) issued a notice regarding a recall of Indomie brand Noodles Vegetable Flavour product,” the public notice reads.
“This recall is due to the presence of undeclared allergens, specifically milk and eggs, which may pose a significant health risk to consumers with allergies or intolerances.
“Although the official risk of these products entering Nigeria is low due to the Federal Government’s ban on noodle importation, there remains a need for heightened vigilance to prevent possible illicit entry or circulation of the implicated Indomie brand.”
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The agency added that though the product is a popular household food across many countries due to affordability, convenience, and versatility, the presence of undeclared milk and egg components could trigger severe allergic reactions in vulnerable consumers.
NAFDAC said to address the risk factors of the product, it has activated nationwide vigilance measures just as all zonal directors and state coordinators have been instructed to intensify surveillance and immediately seize and mop up the recalled product if found anywhere in Nigeria.
“NAFDAC has commenced vigilance actions to guard against possible entry of the brand into the country, as acquisition of the product through online purchase or international travel cannot be excluded.
“All NAFDAC zonal directors and state coordinators have been directed to carry out surveillance and mop up the product if found within the zones and states.
“Distributors, retailers, and consumers are hereby advised to exercise caution and vigilance within the supply chain to avoid the distribution, sale, and consumption of the recalled foreign brand of Indomie noodles. Consumers who come across the product are advised to discard it immediately and not consume it.
“Members of the public are urged to report sightings or suspected sales of the recalled Indomie noodles to the nearest NAFDAC office or via the agency’s toll-free line 0800-162-3322,” the agency added.
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