After discovering substantial amounts of expired food items worth more than N100 million, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) sealed 18 warehouses in Niger State.
According to the results of the enforcement operation, which was conducted in several locations of Niger State, the impacted warehouses were allegedly keeping and giving out expired goods to unwary citizens.
The finding posed a major risk to public health and safety, according to officials.
The raid was a part of NAFDAC’s continuing national campaign against outdated and subpar items, the agency said.
The agency saw that before being put back on the market, some of the products had been repackaged or relabeled to hide the fact that they were expired.
The warehouses have been locked, according to authorities, and investigations are still on to find the culprits. NAFDAC further cautioned that under current standards, those found guilty would be subject to severe legal repercussions.
Reiterating its commitment to protecting Nigerians’ health, the agency advised customers to be on the lookout, verify product expiration dates before making a purchase, and report questionable items to the appropriate authorities.
