NAFDAC Denies Shutting Anambra Noodles Factory
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has denied shutting down ‘Tummy Tummy’ noodles factory in Anambra State, contrary to an audio recording circulating on social media and messaging platforms.
The agency, in a disclaimer signed on Wednesday by Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye, also stated that the purported ban on tinned tomatoes and Maggi seasoning cubes are false.
According to NAFDAC, the audio recording, which first surfaced in October 2023, is entirely false and misleading.
The agency stated that it conducted an unscheduled inspection of the Tummy Tummy noodles facility and found no evidence of any safety or regulatory infractions.
It added that the inspection team collected samples of four different noodle variants, which were tested at the Agulu Laboratory and returned satisfactory results.
“Contrary to the claims made in the recording, the Tummy Tummy noodles facility in Anambra State was not sealed.
“A NAFDAC inspection team conducted an unscheduled visit to the facility, collected samples of four different noodle variants, and submitted them to the Agulu Laboratory for evaluation. The results returned satisfactory, with no infractions recorded.
“The individual who created the audio falsely claimed to be acting in collaboration with NAFDAC and alleged the presence of “acetyl methyl” as a preservative in the product.
“ This was unfounded and misleading. NAFDAC found no evidence to support the claims and reiterates that the company was not in violation of any safety or regulatory standards.
“Furthermore, following widespread concern in 2023 about the presence of ethylene oxide in instant noodles, NAFDAC conducted a comprehensive investigation at both factory and market levels. Findings confirmed that ethylene oxide or its derivative was not present in any instant noodles or seasonings produced in Nigeria.
“Additionally, mycotoxin levels and heavy metals were within internationally acceptable limits, confirming the safety of Nigerian-made noodles. Read the full report here: http://bit.ly/3qUlepc.NAFDAC also affirms that there is no ban on tinned tomatoes or Maggi seasoning cubes in Nigeria,” NAFDAC stated.
It urged the public to disregard the misleading audio and refrain from spreading unverified content.
“NAFDAC remains proactive and committed to its mandate of safeguarding public health by ensuring that only safe, high-quality, and properly regulated food and drug products are available to Nigerians,” the Agency said.
NAFDAC Denies Shutting Anambra Noodles Factory is first published on The Whistler Newspaper
