Anxiety has mounted nationwide following a public alert by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control over the recall of Indomie Noodles, Vegetable Flavour, due to undeclared allergens.
NAFDAC warned that the affected product contains milk and eggs, which could trigger severe and potentially life-threatening reactions in individuals with allergies or intolerances.
In a statement titled Public Alert No. 041/2025, the agency said the recall followed a notification from France’s food safety authority, Rappel Conso.
According to NAFDAC, the French authority flagged the product for failing to declare the presence of milk and eggs on its labelling.
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The agency said the recall covers all batches of Indomie Noodles, Vegetable Flavour, with a best-before date of February 6, 2026.
“NAFDAC is informing the public that the French authority has issued a notice regarding the recall of the Indomie brand Noodles Vegetable Flavour,” the statement said.
“This recall is due to the presence of undeclared allergens, specifically milk and eggs, which may pose a significant health risk to consumers with allergies or intolerances,” it added.
NAFDAC noted that although Nigeria has a ban on the importation of noodles, vigilance was required to prevent illegal entry or circulation of the recalled product.
“Although the official risk of these products entering Nigeria is low due to the Federal Government’s ban on noodle importation, there remains a need for heightened vigilance,” the agency stated.
It said acquisition through online purchases or international travel could not be ruled out, adding that surveillance activities had been intensified nationwide.
“NAFDAC has commenced vigilance actions to guard against possible entry of the brand into the country,” the statement said.
The agency directed distributors, retailers and consumers to avoid the sale or consumption of the recalled product and to discard it if found.
“Consumers should discard the product and report any suspicion of sale to the nearest NAFDAC office or call 0800-162-3322,” it added.
