Nigeria’s food and drug regulator has raised an alarm over a safety recall involving Indomie Vegetable Flavour noodles after tests uncovered milk and egg allergens that were not listed among the ingredients.
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control disclosed that the recall was triggered by France’s food safety authority, Rappel Conso, and communicated through Public Alert No. 041/2025 dated December 18, 2025. Laboratory findings showed that the noodles contain undeclared milk and eggs, posing serious health risks to individuals with allergies or food intolerances.
NAFDAC stated that all batches of the affected Indomie Vegetable Flavour noodles with a best-before date of February 6, 2026, are included in the recall. The country where the product was manufactured was not indicated in the notice.
“The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is informing the public that the French Authority (Rappel Conso of France) issued a notice regarding a recall of Indomie brand Noodles Vegetable Flavour product.
“This recall is due to the presence of undeclared allergens, specifically milk and eggs, which may pose a significant health risk to consumers with allergies or intolerances.
“Although the official risk of these products entering Nigeria is low due to the Federal Government’s ban on noodle importation, there remains a need for heightened vigilance to prevent possible illicit entry or circulation of the implicated Indomie brand.”
The agency noted that instant noodles are widely consumed across many countries because they are affordable and easy to prepare, but warned that undeclared allergenic ingredients could trigger severe reactions in susceptible consumers.
To prevent any possible circulation of the recalled product in Nigeria, NAFDAC said it has activated surveillance nationwide. Zonal directors and state coordinators have been directed to step up monitoring and seize the noodles immediately if found anywhere in the country.
“NAFDAC has commenced vigilance actions to guard against possible entry of the brand into the country, as acquisition of the product through online purchase or international travel cannot be excluded.
“All NAFDAC zonal directors and state coordinators have been directed to carry out surveillance and mop up the product if found within the zones and states.
“Distributors, retailers, and consumers are hereby advised to exercise caution and vigilance within the supply chain to avoid the distribution, sale, and consumption of the recalled foreign brand of Indomie noodles. Consumers who come across the product are advised to discard it immediately and not consume it.”
NAFDAC urged members of the public to promptly report any sighting or suspected sale of the recalled noodles to the nearest NAFDAC office or through its toll-free line, 0800-162-3322. The agency also advised consumers to report any adverse reactions linked to the product through its offices or online reporting platforms.