Tag: Indomie Vegetables Flavour

Nigeria’s drug and food regulator, NAFDAC, has issued a warning to consumers over a safety-related recall of Indomie Vegetable Flavour noodles after laboratory tests detected milk and egg allergens that were not listed on the product’s label. The alert, released on December 18, 2025, under Public Alert No. 041/2025, explained that the recall originated from Rappel Conso, France’s food safety authority. Tests carried out on the product confirmed the presence of undeclared milk and eggs, ingredients that can trigger serious allergic reactions in people with food allergies or intolerances. NAFDAC disclosed that the recall affects all batches of Indomie Vegetable Flavour noodles with a best-before date of February 6, 2026. The notice did not indicate the country of manufacture. “The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is informing the public that the French Authority (Rappel Conso of France) issued a notice regarding a recall of Indomie brand Noodles Vegetable Flavour product. “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. “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 to prevent possible illicit entry or circulation of the implicated Indomie brand.” While noting that instant noodles remain popular globally because of affordability and ease of preparation, the agency stressed that hidden allergenic substances could result in severe reactions among vulnerable consumers. To curb any chance of the recalled product circulating locally, NAFDAC said nationwide surveillance has been activated. Zonal directors and state coordinators have been instructed to intensify checks and immediately confiscate the noodles if found anywhere in the country. “NAFDAC has commenced vigilance actions to guard against possible entry of the brand into the country, as acquisition of the product through online purchase or international travel cannot be excluded. “All NAFDAC zonal directors and state coordinators have been directed to carry out surveillance and mop up the product if found within the zones and states. “Distributors, retailers, and consumers are hereby advised to exercise caution and vigilance within the supply chain to avoid the distribution, sale, and consumption of the recalled foreign brand of Indomie noodles. Consumers who come across the product are advised to discard it immediately and not consume it.” The agency further urged the public to report any sighting or suspected sale of the recalled noodles to the nearest NAFDAC office or via its toll-free line, 0800-162-3322. Nigerians were also advised to report any adverse reactions linked to the product through NAFDAC offices or the agency’s online reporting platforms.