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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public alert over a case of tampered SMA Gold First Infant Milk Formula (900g tin) circulating in Kaduna State.
According to Public Alert No. 06/2026, a sample of the product with batch number 22939510A1206, manufactured on January 20, 2025, was found with a falsely extended expiry date of January 20, 2027.
The formula carries the legitimate NAFDAC registration number B1-2783, corresponding to SMA Gold 1 produced by Nestlé for the Nigerian market.
NAFDAC reported that the product allegedly caused gastrointestinal distress in a four-month-old infant following consumption.
“Physical examination of the complaint product sample revealed clear indicators of date marking alteration,” NAFDAC added.
“The manufacturing and expiry date on the top preprinted sticker was inconsistent with the underlying, originally printed version. This confirms the suspicion of revalidation and tampering.”
The agency noted that “SMA Gold Infant Formula is a nutritionally complete, whey-dominant formula designed to mirror the nutritional profile of breast milk for babies from birth to 6 months.”
It also noted that any alteration of the shelf life without regulatory approval compromises product safety and may pose serious health risks to infants.
“False dating misleads consumers regarding product freshness and nutritional integrity. Expired infant formula may harbor microbial contamination and degraded nutrients, posing serious risks to vulnerable infants whose immune systems are still developing,” NAFDAC said.
NAFDAC has directed all zonal directors and state coordinators to conduct surveillance and remove the revalidated product from circulation.
Distributors, retailers, healthcare professionals, and caregivers are advised to verify product authenticity, obtain formula only from licensed suppliers, and report any suspicious items.
“Consumers are encouraged to report suspected availability of the revalidated SMA GOLD First Infant Milk, 900g, to the nearest NAFDAC office.”
