Public Health: NAFDAC assures Nigerians Nestlé infant formulae are safe

*Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, says approved products, including all Nestlé infant formulae, are not included in Nestlé UK’s voluntary recall across over 50 countries, stating the SMA and NAN infant formulae produced for Nigeria are not among affected batches recalled elsewhere

Isola Moses | ConsumerConnect

Sequel to recent recalls due to potential presence of cereulide, a toxin that could cause nausea and vomiting in certain products, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has reassured Nigerian consumers, especially parents, that all Nestlé infant formulae approved the West African country are safe.

Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, Director-General of NAFDAC, in a statement issued Monday, January 12, 2026, said approved products were not included in Nestlé UK’s voluntary recall across over 50 countries.

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Adeyeye stated: “The approved infant formulae marketed in Nigeria are not part of the voluntary recall announced by Nestlé UK.”

The Director-General of NAFDAC also explained the recall followed the potential presence of cereulide, a toxin that could cause nausea and vomiting, if ingested.

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Public Health: NAFDAC Assures Nigerians Nestlé Infant Formulae Are Safe

Cereulide, she noted, is a highly heat-resistant toxin produced by certain strains of the bacterium Bacillus cereus.

Adeyeye disclosed the SMA range being sold in Nigeria was manufactured at Nestlé Tuas Factory, in Singapore, and was duly registered with NAFDAC.

She listed the products as SMA Gold 1, SMA Gold 2, and SMA Gold 3, all carrying valid NAFDAC registration numbers.

NAFDAC has verified that SMA and NAN infant formulae produced for Nigeria are not among affected batches recalled elsewhere, Adeyeye said.

The NAFDAC Chief Executive explained: “The alert was issued purely as a precaution, in line with our duty to keep Nigerians informed of global food safety concerns.”

She, however, warned Nigerians that risks from unauthorised imports, online purchases, or personal carriage during travel could not be ruled out entirely.

Adeyeye restated NAFDAC’s commitment to maintaining strict oversight through product registration, routine surveillance, and post-market monitoring of infant nutrition products.

Emphasising the health sector regulator’s commitment to protecting public health, particularly infants and other vulnerable groups, she stated “Nigerians should rely only on verified information from NAFDAC and relevant authorities.”

The Nigerian public should discard any recalled products found and report suspected sales or distribution to the nearest NAFDAC office, Adeyeye said.

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