By Akinwale Kasali
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has debunked claims that it has banned Tummy Tummy Noodles.
NAFDAC officially refuted the claims circulating in an audio recording that it has shut down Tummy Tummy noodles manufacturing plant in Anambra State and imposed a ban on tinned Tomatoes and Maggi Seasoning Cubes.
According to a statement signed by NAFDAC’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, the viral audio—which has resurfaced on social media and messaging platforms—contains false and misleading information.
NAFDAC categorically disclaims the contents of the recording and distances itself entirely from the claims.
The Agency clarified that this same audio message first emerged in October 2023 and was promptly investigated. During that period, a NAFDAC inspection team paid an unscheduled visit to the Tummy Tummy noodles facility in Anambra State. Four variants of noodles were sampled and tested at the Agulu Laboratory.
The results showed no regulatory violations, and the facility was never sealed, contrary to the claims in the audio.
The originator of the voice message falsely alleged that NAFDAC was involved and that the noodles contained acetyl methyl as a preservative. NAFDAC found no such substance in the products and confirmed the safety and compliance of the noodles with national and international food safety standards.
In response to broader public concern in 2023 over potential contamination in instant noodles, NAFDAC also conducted an extensive investigation across production sites and retail markets.
The Agency confirmed that neither ethylene oxide nor its derivatives were detected in instant noodles or seasoning products produced in Nigeria.
Furthermore, tests for mycotoxins and heavy metals were all within globally acceptable limits.
NAFDAC also firmly stated that there is no nationwide ban on tinned tomatoes or Maggi seasoning cubes, as wrongly claimed in the voice recording.
The agency urges Nigerians to disregard the circulating audio and avoid sharing unverified information that could cause unnecessary panic.
It reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to protecting public health through strict regulation of food and drug products in Nigeria.
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