The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued an urgent public disclaimer, officially disowning a viral list circulating across WhatsApp groups and social media platforms claiming to showcase newly banned or counterfeit products.
In an official public notice released to address growing public anxiety, the regulatory agency clarified that the fabricated document did not originate from its management or communication channels. NAFDAC warned that mischief-makers designed the misleading list to cause unnecessary panic among consumers and disrupt legitimate business operations across the country.
The agency stressed that all official alerts, product recalls, bans, and public safety advisories are exclusively published through its verified website and official social media handles. NAFDAC urged citizens, importers, and distributors to always double-check information with official portals before sharing unverified messages on social media platforms.
Furthermore, the agency reiterated its ongoing commitment to safeguarding public health by continuously monitoring, seizing, and destroying counterfeit pharmaceuticals, unsafe food items, and regulated cosmetics across markets nationwide.
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