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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted the public to the circulation of a tampered batch of SMA Gold First Infant Milk Formula in Kaduna State, warning that falsified expiry dates pose serious health risks to infants.
In Public Alert No. 06/2026 released on Sunday via X, the agency disclosed that a compromised sample of SMA Gold First Infant Milk Formula (900g tin) was discovered on sale in the state. The affected product bears batch number 22939510A1206, a manufacturing date of January 20, 2025, and a falsely extended expiry date of January 20, 2027.
NAFDAC noted that the product carries registration number B1-2783, which corresponds to authentic SMA Gold 1 manufactured for the Nigerian market by **Nestlé**.
According to the agency, the suspected product was linked to an adverse health incident.
“The product allegedly caused gastrointestinal distress in a 4-month-old infant following consumption.
“Physical examination of the complaint product sample revealed clear indicators of date marking alteration.
“The manufacturing and expiry date on the top preprinted sticker was inconsistent with the underlying, originally printed version. This confirms the suspicion of revalidation and tampering,” NAFDAC said.
The agency explained that SMA Gold Infant Formula is a whey-dominant product formulated to closely replicate the nutritional composition of breast milk for infants from birth to six months. It cautioned that unauthorised alteration of shelf life undermines safety standards and could endanger babies.
On the health implications, NAFDAC warned that falsified expiry dates distort consumer perception of product quality and safety.
“False dating misleads consumers regarding product freshness and nutritional integrity.
“Expired infant formula may harbour microbial contamination and degraded nutrients, posing serious risks to vulnerable infants whose immune systems are still developing,” it added.
In response, the agency has instructed all zonal directors and state coordinators to intensify surveillance and ensure the immediate withdrawal of the revalidated product from the market.
NAFDAC also urged distributors, retailers, healthcare professionals and caregivers to verify the authenticity of infant formula products, source them only from licensed suppliers, and promptly report any suspicious or substandard items.
Consumers and healthcare professionals were further advised to report adverse reactions or suspected sales of the affected product to the nearest NAFDAC office, through the Med-Safety app (Android/iOS), via the e-reporting platform on the NAFDAC website, or by email to [pharmacovigilance@nafdac.gov.ng](mailto:pharmacovigilance@nafdac.gov.ng).
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