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NAFDAC intercepts, uncovers expired beverages worth N35m in Kaduna

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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has intercepted and uncovered expired beverages worth N35 million in Kaduna.

Addressing our correspondent on Tuesday in Kaduna, Andrew Tamanuwa, Deputy Director, Investigation and Enforcement Directorate, NAFDAC Kaduna Office, said that interception of the expired beverages followed a tip-off from a good samaritan on Sunday evening.

Tamanuwa said a 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 State.

He, therefore, said NAFDAC investigation and enforcement operatives swung into action, intercepted the vehicles and arrested the owner of the expired non-alcoholic beverages.

Tamanuwa said the NAFDAC operatives confiscated the products which comprised 700 packs of Schweppes and 300 packs of Fanta Orange flavour.

He added that further investigation led to a warehouse at Bayajidda Road, Kaduna, where more expired beverages were discovered.

Tamanuwa said the expired beverages included; 588 packs of schweppes, 3,508 packs of Coca-Cola, zero- sugar, and 87 packs of fanta orange flavor.

He stated that the products expired in November 2024 and had beer evacuated to the agency’s warehouse, awaiting destruction.Tamanuwa said investigation was ongoing on the case in order 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.

Tamanuwa reiterated the agency’s commitment to continuing vigilance against expired and harmful products, assuring Nigerians of its resolve to safeguard their health.

Sani Idris-abdulrahman

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