NAFDAC has refuted claims that it closed the “Tummy Tummy” noodles factory in Anambra State, despite an audio recording that has been making the rounds on social media and messaging apps.
Claims of an alleged restriction on Maggi seasoning cubes and canned tomatoes were also denied by the agency in a disclaimer signed on Wednesday by Director-General Professor Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye.
First made public in October 2023, the audio recording is completely fake and deceptive, according to NAFDAC.
The government said that during an impromptu check, it discovered no signs of any safety or legal violations at the Tummy Tummy Noodles plant.
The Agulu Laboratory tested the samples of four distinct noodle varieties that the inspection team had gathered, and the results were satisfactory, it was added.
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The Anambra State plant for Tummy Tummy noodles was not sealed, despite what the tape purports.
A team from NAFDAC made an impromptu visit to the establishment, took samples of four varieties of noodles, and sent them to the Agulu Laboratory for analysis. There were no violations noted, hence the results were satisfactory.
The person who recorded the audio professed to be working with NAFDAC and said that the product contained “acetyl methyl” as a preservative. This was misleading and unfounded. NAFDAC confirms that the business did not violate any safety or regulatory requirements and found no evidence to back up the allegations.
The agency added that it carried out a thorough examination at the factory and market levels after discovering ethylene oxide in instant noodles, which caused considerable worry in 2023. Results verified the absence of ethylene oxide or its compounds in all Nigerian-made spices and instant noodles.
Nigerian noodles are safe, as evidenced by the discovery that mycotoxin and heavy metal levels are within globally accepted bounds.
NAFDAC also confirmed that Maggi spice cubes and canned tomatoes are not prohibited in Nigeria.
The organization asked people not to share unconfirmed content and to ignore the deceptive audio.
Nigerians may only access safe, high-quality, and appropriately regulated food and medication goods thanks to NAFDAC’s continued proactive approach and dedication to its mission of protecting public health,” the statement said.
