There is a warning out there by The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) over baby formulae expiry date that has been tampered with
The agency said the tampering or revalidation involved SMA Gold First Infant Milk Formula (900g tin) as discovered in circulation in Kaduna State.
The agency gave the alert through a Public Alert No. 06/2026, issued via X on today, stating that a sample of the product, bearing batch number 22939510A1206, and manufacturing date 20-1-2025, with a falsely extended expiry date of 20-1-2027, was found on sale.
The product carries the stated NAFDAC registration number B1-2783, corresponding to legitimate SMA Gold 1 produced for the Nigerian market by Nestlé.
“The product allegedly caused gastrointestinal distress in a 4-month-old infant following consumption.
“Physical examination of the complaint product sample revealed clear indicators of date marking alteration.
“The manufacturing and expiry date on the top preprinted sticker was inconsistent with the underlying, originally printed version. This confirms the suspicion of revalidation and tampering,” NAFDAC said.
Perspectives of the SMA-Gold with date markings clearly revalidated
Describing the SMA Gold baby Formula as designed to mirror the nutritional profile of breast milk for babies from birth to six months, the agency decried the altering of the expiry date.
It said that any such tampering with the shelf life of the product without regulatory approval compromised product safety, potentially endangering infants’ health.
“False dating misleads consumers regarding product freshness and nutritional integrity.
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“Expired infant formula may harbour microbial contamination and degraded nutrients, posing serious risks to vulnerable infants whose immune systems are still developing,” it added.
As a result of the above, the agency has now directed all zonal directors and state coordinators to conduct surveillance and remove the revalidated product from circulation.
It is also advising the public to verify products’ authenticity, obtain them only from licensed suppliers, and report any suspicious or substandard items.
It has also reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding public health and ensuring that regulated products in Nigeria meet quality, safety, and efficacy standards.
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