The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has intercepted and uncovered expired beverages worth N35 million in Kaduna.
Addressing journalists on Tuesday in Kaduna, Andrew Tamanuwa, the NAFDAC deputy director of investigation and enforcement directorate in Kaduna, said the interception of the expired beverages followed a tip-off from a good Samaritan on Sunday evening.
Mr Tamanuwa said the good Samaritan informed NAFDAC that two buses and a golf wagon car were loaded with expired non-alcoholic beverages heading to Kwanar Dangora, Kiru LGA in Kano, resulting in the interception of the expired beverages and arrest of the owner.
Seven hundred packs of Schweppes and 300 packs of Fanta Orange flavour were seized during the interception.
He added that further investigation led to a warehouse at Bayajidda Road, Kaduna, where more expired beverages were discovered, including 588 packs of Schweppes, 3,508 packs of Coca-Cola (zero sugar), and 87 packs of Fanta (orange flavour).
He stated that the products expired in November 2024 and had been evacuated to the agency’s warehouse, awaiting destruction.
Mr Tamanuwa said the investigation was ongoing in the case to identify other culprits.
He appealed to the public to report suspicious products, especially during the festive period, to safeguard public health and protect Nigerians’ health.
Mr Tamanuwa reiterated the agency’s commitment to continuing vigilance against expired and harmful products, assuring Nigerians of its resolve to safeguard their health.
(NAN)
