NAFDAC seals expired food warehouse in Abuja

Abdullateef Fowewe

The operatives of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control have sealed a warehouse containing large quantities of expired and unregistered food products  in Zone 4, Wuse area of Abuja.

NAFDAC in a statement on Friday, reported that the facility was preparing to revalidate and resell the expired items into the market when it was raided.

The raid according to the statement also led the team to a supermarket in Wuse 2, Abuja, where revalidated items from the warehouse were allegedly being sold to unsuspecting victims and consumers.

The statement reads, “NAFDAC has uncovered a warehouse in Zone 4, Wuse, Abuja, containing large quantities of expired and unregistered food products.

“The NAFDAC team raided the facility, which was reportedly preparing to revalidate and resell expired items into the market.

The operation extended to a supermarket in Wuse 2, Abuja, where revalidated items from the warehouse were allegedly being sold to unsuspecting consumers.

“Both locations were promptly closed for further investigation. Among the expired items confiscated were Cornitos Crusties Nacho, Chaunky Mango, Mother’s Recipe, Nacho Crisp, Paneer Makhani, Palak Paneer and Dal Tadka with the haul valued at approximately 87.5 million naira.

“NAFDAC urges consumers, especially during this festive season, to remain vigilant and report any suspicious food products to the nearest NAFDAC office for immediate action.”