The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has discovered a warehouse in Oke-Afa, Okota, Lagos State, stocked with unregistered and expired supermarket items. Acting on credible intelligence, the agency’s Investigation and Enforcement Directorate raided the facility. During the operation, officials apprehended individuals unloading a 20-foot container filled with unregistered carbonated drinks.
According to the agency, a further inspection revealed over 14 rooms packed with unregistered and expired products, some of which were contaminated by rats, indicating poor storage conditions. The facility has since been placed on hold, with all operations suspended pending further investigation.
The management has been invited by NAFDAC to provide sourcing evidence, including the Global Listing for Supermarket Items (GLSI) certificate.
The agency warned of the risks posed by unregulated products, particularly as the festive season approaches. “NAFDAC urges consumers to remain vigilant by verifying product sources and reporting suspicious activities to the nearest office.
“This operation underscores the agency’s commitment to protecting public health and enforcing regulatory standards,” NAFDAC said in a statement after the discovery.