The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted the public of a batch of unwholesome Sprite 50cl glass bottles circulating in Nigeria.
In a statement on the agency’s website, it was disclosed that the product was discovered following a consumer complaint received and investigated by the post-marketing surveillance unit of the agency.
The agency’s investigation revealed that over five crates manufactured on April 4, 2023 from Nigerian Bottling Company Limited (Abuja plant) with AZ6 22:32 batch number were discovered to be contaminated with particles.
The statement reads, ” The affected batch of the unwholesome product has been sampled for laboratory analysis in the NAFDAC laboratory and the Agency has directed all zonal directors and state coordinators to carry out surveillance and mop up the implicated batch of the unwholesome product.
“Similarly, a comprehensive current Good Manufacturing Practice Inspection of the manufacturing site is to be carried out by the Agency, this is to find the route cause of the contamination and ensure compliance to marketing authorisation.
“Furthermore, the company, (Nigerian Bottling Company Limited (Abuja plant) has been directed to recall the implicated batch of the unwholesome product and report to NAFDAC for effective monitoring.”
The agency further advice distributors, retailers, and consumers to exercise caution and vigilance to avoid the consumption, sale, or distribution of the unwholesome product, adding that the products’ authenticity and physical condition should be carefully checked.
“Anyone in possession of the above-mentioned batch of Sprite 50cl glass bottles is advised to submit stock to the nearest NAFDAC office. If you, or someone you know, have consumed this product or suffered any adverse reaction/event after consumption, you are advised to seek immediate medical advice from a qualified healthcare professional,” it said.