Popular Indomie Flavour Declared Unsafe As NAFDAC Orders Immediate Nationwide Recall
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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a strong warning to Nigerians to avoid consuming Indomie Noodles (Vegetable Flavour), declaring the product unsafe and ordering its immediate withdrawal nationwide following an international safety alert.
In Public Alert No. 041/2025 released on Friday, NAFDAC revealed that France’s consumer safety authority, Rappel Conso, had initiated a recall of the product after laboratory tests detected undeclared allergens.
The tests showed that the noodles contained milk and eggs, ingredients that were not disclosed on the product label.
NAFDAC explained that the failure to declare these allergens poses significant health risks, especially for people with food allergies or intolerances, as consumption could trigger serious allergic reactions.
The recall affects all batches with a best-before date of February 6, 2026. However, details about the country where the product was manufactured were not provided in the alert.
According to the agency, the warning was issued as a precautionary measure to protect public health, given the potential danger the product presents to vulnerable consumers.
While noting that the chances of the recalled noodles entering Nigeria are low due to the Federal Government’s ban on noodle imports, NAFDAC cautioned that illegal importation through online platforms or personal travel could still occur.
To prevent circulation of the affected product, the agency directed its zonal directors and state coordinators to step up surveillance and immediately seize any of the recalled noodles found in markets, warehouses or distribution centres.
NAFDAC also urged consumers, wholesalers and retailers to remain vigilant across the supply chain. Anyone in possession of the affected Indomie Vegetable Flavour noodles has been advised to discard them immediately and refrain from consumption.
Members of the public were encouraged to report any sightings of the product to the nearest NAFDAC office or via the agency’s toll-free line, 0800-162-3322.
The agency further called on Nigerians to report any adverse health reactions linked to the product through its official e-reporting channels.
The incident has once again highlighted concerns over food safety and the need for strict regulatory oversight, particularly given the widespread consumption of instant noodles in Nigerian households.
