NAFDAC warns Nigerians against consumption of contaminated Sprite

Nigerians have been warned about a batch of tainted Sprite 50cl glass bottles that are currently being sold there by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control.

According to NAFDAC, the product was found when the agency's post-marketing surveillance unit received a customer complaint and looked into it.

The inquiry, according to the agency, showed that more than five crates of the accused batch of glass Sprite 50cl bottles were found to be contaminated with particles.

“The affected batch of the unwholesome product has been sampled for laboratory analysis in the NAFDAC laboratory and the Agency has directed all zonal directors and state coordinators to carry out surveillance and mop up the implicated batch of the unwholesome product.

“Similarly, a comprehensive current Good Manufacturing Practice Inspection of the manufacturing site is to be carried out by the Agency, this is to find the route cause of the contamination and ensure compliance to marketing authorisation.

“Furthermore, the company, (Nigerian Bottling Company Limited (Abuja plant) has been directed to recall the implicated batch of the unwholesome product and report to NAFDAC for effective monitoring,” NAFDAC said in a statement on its website.

Nigerian Bottling Company Limited (Abuja plant), according to NAFDAC, was the product maker, and the batch number was AZ6 22:32.

It also stated that the item was created on April 4, 2023.

"NAFDAC urges merchants, distributors, and customers to use caution and vigilance to prevent consuming, disseminating, or selling the unwholesome product. Carefully examine the products' physical integrity and genuineness.

“Anyone in possession of the above-mentioned batch of Sprite 50cl glass bottles is advised to submit stock to the nearest NAFDAC office. If you, or someone you know, have consumed this product or suffered any adverse reaction/event after consumption, you are advised to seek immediate medical advice from a qualified healthcare professional,” it added.

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