NAFDAC shuts agro chemical warehouse with expired products in Benue

Purity Agro Chemical Centre in Gboko, Benue State, has been sealed by NAFDAC's agents, according to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control. 

According to the EPA, 724 boxes of Patriarc agrochemicals that had expired were found in the storage. In a message published on its official X handle on Friday, NAFDAC disclosed this information.

The statement reads: “NAFDAC has uncovered and sealed Purity Agro Chemical Center in Gboko, Benue State, containing 724 cartons of expired Patriarc agrochemicals.

“The warehouse was found to contain 724 cartons of Patriarc agrochemicals being illegally revalidated with new shelf lives for distribution, along with various unregistered products such as Kris Herbicide, E-Tong Reapon 800WG, Onion Texas, Tomato Chiloli, and Hot Pepper.

“NAFDAC operatives have seized the expired and unregistered agrochemicals, and the facility has been secured. The owner of the company is currently at large, and efforts are ongoing to ensure his arrest.

"NAFDAC has called on consumers to stay alert and report any suspicious products or activities to the nearest NAFDAC office to help safeguard public safety.”

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