By Olasunkanmi Jumoke
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Wednesday issues an alert on the circulation of contaminated bottles of Sprite, a product of the Coca-Cola company, in the market.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the agency disclosed that it investigated complaints by a consumer who detected the quality defect of the product which led to the discovery of batches of the drink contaminated with particles.
The agency stated: “The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is notifying the public of a batch of unwholesome Sprite 50cl glass bottles circulating in Nigeria. This product was discovered following a consumer complaint received and investigated by the post-marketing surveillance unit of the Agency.
“On investigation, at the point of purchase and supplier’s address, over five (5) crates of the implicated batch of Sprite 50cl glass bottles were discovered to be contaminated with particles.”
It added: “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.”
