Nigerians have been advised by the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) not to consume a certain Energy Drink because of its high caffeine content, which is seen as harmful.
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) have both banned G Fuel brand energy drinks; the agency claims to have been informed about this.
A recall has been issued for the energy drink manufactured by T&E Imports and GPAE Trading Corp in other nations.
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She said: “The product is not registered by NAFDAC, which implored consumers and retailers to refrain from using, selling, serving, or distributing the implicated product.
“Members of the public are encouraged to report any suspicion of distribution and sale of unwholesome packaged food products to the nearest NAFDAC office.
“NAFDAC could also be reached on 0800-162-3322 or via email: sf.alert@nafdac.gov.ng.
“Healthcare professionals and patients are also encouraged to report adverse events or side effects related to the use of any substandard NAFDAC-regulated product to the nearest NAFDAC office.
“NAFDAC could also be reached through the use of the E-reporting platforms available on the NAFDAC website, www.nafdac.gov.ng or via the Med-safety application available for download on Android and IOS stores.
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“The public could also reach NAFDAC via e-mail on pharmacovigilance@nafdac.gov.ng,” she added (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
AG/VAO.”
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