PICTORIAL: NAFDAC busts Lagos warehouse stocked with expired, unregistered goods

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has raided a warehouse in Oke-Afa, Okota, Lagos, filled with unregistered and expired supermarket items.

This was revealed in a statement shared on X.com (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday.

According to NAFDAC, acting on intelligence, officials swooped in on the facility, catching operators unloading a 20ft container of unregistered carbonated drinks.

Further inspection revealed 14 rooms stocked with unregistered and expired products, some contaminated by rats due to poor storage conditions.

The statement read: “NAFDAC has uncovered a warehouse in Oke-Afa, Okota, Lagos, stocked with unregistered and expired supermarket items.

“Acting on intelligence, a NAFDAC team raided the facility and apprehended operators offloading a 20ft container filled with unregistered carbonated drinks.

“A further inspection uncovered over 14 rooms packed with unregistered and expired products, some of which were contaminated by rats, indicating poor storage conditions.

“The facility has been placed on hold, with all operations suspended pending further investigation. NAFDAC has invited the management to provide sourcing evidence, including the Global Listing for Supermarket Items (GLSI) certificate.”

The agency also warned of the risks posed by unregulated products, particularly with the festive season approaching. NAFDAC urged consumers to remain vigilant, verify product sources, and report suspicious activities to the nearest office.

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