Nestlé Nigeria Plc has reassured consumers that its infant formula products sold in the country were not affected by the recent voluntary and precautionary recall announced in some foreign markets.
The company clarified that the recall involved specific batches distributed outside Nigeria and did not include products manufactured or sold by Nestlé Nigeria.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday in Lagos by the company’s Corporate Affairs Manager, Ms Toju Egbebi.
According to Egbebi, all Nestlé infant formula products available in Nigeria are duly registered with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and comply with all applicable regulatory requirements.
She explained that the products referenced in online reports and media discussions are not supplied to the Nigerian market.
“We would like to reassure consumers that all SMA and NAN product ranges sold by Nestlé Nigeria are safe for consumption,” Egbebi said.
She listed the affected local product range as SMA Gold 1, SMA Gold 2, SMA Gold 3, NAN Optipro 1, NAN Optipro 2, and NAN Optipro 3.
Egbebi further emphasised that Nestlé Nigeria adheres strictly to both local and international food safety and quality standards.
“The safety and quality of our products, and the health of babies, remain our top priorities,” she stated.
She advised consumers to rely on verified information and to contact Nestlé Nigeria or relevant regulatory authorities for clarification whenever concerns arise.
