The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control(NAFDAC) on Friday drew public notice to the circulation of fake Cowbell “Our Milk” 12g sachet milk currently infiltrating markets in Nigeria.
According to the alert on the agency’s website, Promasidor Nigeria Ltd., the company that manufactures and holds the marketing authorisation for Cowbell “Our Milk,” notified the agency that a product that closely resembles the authentic Cowbell “Our Milk” 12g sachet Milk was available.
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“This includes unauthorised use of the brand name, packaging design, NAFDAC registration number, and trademark.
“The MAH has confirmed that these products are neither manufactured or distributed by them as the counterfeit packaging design was last used for production by the company in September 2023,” NAFDAC noted.
In order to differentiate, it stated that the real cowbell milk is creamy, that the packaging material is the updated PNG artwork “Our Creamy Goodness,” that the batch details are printed using laser printing, that the sachet’s coding area is coded, and that the vertical sides are sealed and cut automatically.
The fake Cowbell 12g sachet milk’s contents, according to the report, don’t seem to be milk; the packaging material is the old PNG artwork “Our Milk”; the batch details were printed using ink rather than laser printing; the coding was done on a different part of the sachet rather than the coding area; and the vertical sides were manually sealed and cut.
It added, “The use or consumption of counterfeit Cowbell ‘Our Milk’ Milk presents serious health and safety risks.
“Such products may contain harmful substances, including toxic chemicals, unapproved additives, or diluted ingredients that do not meet food safety standards.
“Consumption of counterfeit milk can result in foodborne illnesses, allergic reactions, organ damage, or even death in severe cases. Infants, children, pregnant women, and the elderly are particularly vulnerable.”
All NAFDAC zonal directors and state coordinators were encouraged by the agency to carry out surveillance and seize the fake Cowbell 12g sachet Milk products in their respective states and zones.
“Distributors, retailers, and consumers are advised to exercise caution and vigilance within the supply chain to prevent the distribution, sale, and use of the counterfeit milk product.
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“All food products must be obtained from authorised/licensed manufacturers/suppliers. The products’ authenticity and physical condition should be carefully checked.
“Healthcare professionals and consumers are advised to report any suspicion of sale of substandard and counterfeit food products to the nearest NAFDAC office, NAFDAC on 0800-162-3322 or via email: sf.alert@nafdac.gov.ng
“Similarly, healthcare professionals and patients are also encouraged to report adverse events or side effects related to the use of counterfeited food products to the nearest NAFDAC office, or through the use of the E-reporting platforms available on the NAFDAC website www.nafdac.gov.ng or via e-mail on pharmacovigilance@nafdac.gov.ng,” it said.
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