‎NAFDAC warns against fake milk‎ in circulation

By Chioma Obinagwam
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‎Nigeria’s food and drug regulator,  National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has said that there is a presence of counterfeit Cowbell “Our Milk” 12g sachet milk circulating in Nigeria.
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‎Confiance News gathered from a statement posted on its official website on Sunday.
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‎It said that Promasidor Nigeria Ltd, which is the Marketing Authorization Holder and manufacturer of Cowbell “Our Milk” informed the agency about the existence of product bearing a close resemblance to the genuine Cowbell “Our Milk” 12g sachet Milk.
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‎”This includes unauthorized use of the brand name, packaging design, NAFDAC registration number, and trademark. The MAH has confirmed that these products are neither manufactured or distributed by them as the counterfeit packaging design was last used for production by the company in September 2023,” it disclosed.
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‎NAFDAC warned that the use or consumption of counterfeit Cowbell “Our Milk” Milk presents serious health and safety risks. Such products may contain harmful substances, including toxic chemicals, unapproved additives, or diluted ingredients that do not meet food safety standards.
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‎”Consumption of counterfeit milk can result in foodborne illnesses, allergic reactions, organ damage, or even death in severe cases. Infants, children, pregnant women, and the elderly are particularly vulnerable,” it noted.