The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has banned the Indomie brand Noodles Vegetable Flavour due to the presence of undeclared allergens, specifically milk and eggs, which may pose a significant health risk to consumers with allergies or intolerances. The agency’s action follows a notice from France’s food safety authority, Rappel Conso, which flagged the product for containing these allergens.
NAFDAC has directed all zonal directors and state coordinators to carry out surveillance and mop up the product if found within their zones and states. The agency has also commenced vigilance actions to guard against possible entry of the brand into the country, emphasizing that acquisition of the product through online purchase or international travel will not be excluded.
The recall affects all batches of Indomie Noodles, Vegetable Flavour, with a best-before date of February 6, 2026. NAFDAC advises distributors, retailers, and consumers 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 are urged to discard the product and not consume it, and to report any suspicion of the sale of the implicated brand of Indomie noodles to the nearest NAFDAC office or call 0800-162-3322. NAFDAC stressed that 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.
The agency noted that Indomie noodles have become a household staple in many countries, popular for their convenience, versatility, affordability, and comfort in family meals. NAFDAC’s action aims to safeguard public health and ensure that only safe food products remain on the market.
