The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted Nigerians to the sale of an unsafe mayonnaise brand named Whippy.
In a statement released on Monday and signed by NAFDAC Director-General Mojisola Adeyeye, the agency shared that the discovery of the product followed a consumer complaint received by its post-marketing surveillance unit in Ilorin, Kwara state.
During the investigation, Adeyeye noted, the product was traced back to its local source, SNF FOODS Limited, in Onitsha, Anambra.
Following this, she said, samples were taken randomly from various batches of the product to be analyzed in a laboratory.
The statement reads, “Laboratory analysis conducted on the product by the agency, showed unsatisfactory outcomes.
“It was discovered that though the products were still within shelf life, they have become rancid and exhibit a colour different from the original colour of mayonnaise.
“All zonal directors and state coordinators have been directed to carry out surveillance and mop up the implicated batches of the unwholesome product.
““NAFDAC implores distributors, retailers, and consumers to exercise caution and vigilance to avoid consumption, sale or distribution of the implicated batches of the unwholesome Whippy Real Mayonnaise.
“The products’ authenticity and physical condition should be carefully checked.
“Anyone in possession of the above-mentioned batches of Whippy Real Mayonnaise is advised to submit stock to the nearest NAFDAC office.
“If you, or someone you know, have consumed this product, or suffered any adverse reaction/event after consumption, you are advised to seek immediate medical advice from a qualified healthcare professional.
“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 on 0800-162-3322 or via email: sf.alert@nafdac.gov.ng.”
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