The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Wednesday announced that it uncovered a warehouse stocked with unregistered and expired supermarket items in Oke-Afa, Okota, Lagos State.
NAFDAC disclosed that it acted on intelligence to raid the facility, and arrested operators offloading a 20ft container filled with unregistered carbonated drinks.
“A further inspection revealed over 14 rooms packed with unregistered and expired products, some of which were contaminated by rats, indicating poor storage conditions.
“The facility was placed on hold, with all operations suspended pending further investigation. NAFDAC has invited the management to provide sourcing evidence, including the Global Listing for Supermarket Items (GLSI) certificate,” the agency stated.
It warned consumers of the risks posed by unregulated products, particularly as the festive season approaches.
The agency also urged consumers to remain vigilant by verifying product sources, and reporting suspicious activities to its nearest office.
