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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Lagos consumers about counterfeit and unregistered Cerelac Mixed Fruits and Wheat products being sold in the state.
NAFDAC, on its X handle on Tuesday, said Nestlé Nigeria Plc, the genuine Marketing Authorisation Holder of the product, received a complaint about a suspected counterfeit batch (Batch Code 308002910) reportedly manufactured by Nestlé Spain.
The complainant noted that the product emitted an unusual odour, suggestive of contact with fuel.
A preliminary review indicated that the counterfeit product had expired despite displaying an expiry date of October 2026, suggesting tampering with the date code, according to NAFDAC.
Public Alert No. 018/2026.
Alert on counterfeit and unregistered Cerelac found on sale#NAFDACAlertshttps://t.co/UdGrDIScbh pic.twitter.com/F7Nb0RmXhJ— NAFDAC NIGERIA (@NafdacAgency) March 31, 2026
NAFDAC said Nestle assisted in identifying differences between registered and unregistered products, noting that the counterfeit used a hyphen (-) to separate the day from the year, whereas the genuine product uses a slash (/).
The agency warned that fake infant formula may lack essential nutrients and could contain harmful contaminants, potentially causing developmental issues or severe health consequences in infants.
“It is important to note that Nestle Nigeria is not aware of the channels through which the products are supplied into the country.
“Healthcare professionals and consumers are advised to report any suspicion of the sale of substandard and falsified regulated products to the nearest NAFDAC office, call 0800-162-3322, or send an email to [email protected],” NAFDAC said.
