The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has issued a public notification regarding a batch of adulterated Sprite 50cl glass bottles circulating in Nigeria.

According to a statement released on Wednesday, the agency’s post-marketing surveillance unit discovered the issue following a consumer complaint, leading to an investigation.

Upon investigation at the point of purchase and the supplier’s address, NAFDAC found that over five crates of the implicated batch of Sprite 50cl glass bottles were contaminated with particles.

The agency has taken samples from the affected batch for laboratory analysis at the NAFDAC laboratory. It has also instructed all zonal directors and state coordinators to conduct surveillance and remove the contaminated batch from circulation.

To address the situation, NAFDAC will conduct a comprehensive inspection of the manufacturing site to identify the root cause of the adultration and ensure compliance with marketing authorization.

Furthermore, the Nigerian Bottling Company Limited (Abuja plant), the manufacturer of the product, has been directed to recall the adulterated batch and cooperate with NAFDAC for monitoring purposes.

The specific details of the affected product are as follows:

Product name: Sprite 50cl glass bottles Product manufacturer: Nigerian Bottling Company Limited (Abuja plant) Batch Number (BN): AZ6 22:32 Manufacturing Date (MFD): 180423 Best Before Date (BB): 180424

NAFDAC urges distributors, retailers, and consumers to exercise caution and vigilance to avoid consuming, selling, or distributing the adulterated product. It advises carefully checking the authenticity and physical condition of the products.

Individuals in possession of the mentioned batch of Sprite 50cl glass bottles are advised to submit their stock to the nearest NAFDAC office. Anyone who has consumed the product or experienced adverse reactions after consumption is urged to seek immediate medical advice from a qualified healthcare professional.

The public is encouraged to report any suspicions of the distribution and sale of contaminated packaged food products to the nearest NAFDAC office, contact NAFDAC directly at 0800-162-3322 or via email at sf.alert@nafdac.gov.ng.

Consumers are also encouraged to report any adverse events or side effects related to the consumption of adulterated packaged food products to the nearest NAFDAC office or through the available e-reporting platforms on the NAFDAC website (www.nafdac.gov.ng). They can also use the Med-safety application, available for download on Android and iOS stores, or email: pharmacovigilance@nafdac.gov.ng.