NAFDAC Issues Warning About Fake Expiration Dates on Infant Formula in Kaduna.

Regarding a case of tampered or revalidated SMA Gold First Infant Milk Formula (900g tin) found in circulation in Kaduna State, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has issued a warning.

NAFDAC reported in its Public Alert No. 06/2026, sent out via X on Sunday, that a product sample with batch number 22939510A1206, manufactured date 20-1-2025, and a falsely extended expiration date 20-1-2027 was discovered on the market.

The product has the NAFDAC registration number B1-2783, which is the same as the genuine SMA Gold 1 that Nestlé produced for the Nigerian market.

A 4-month-old baby reportedly experienced gastrointestinal distress after consuming the product.

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“The complaint product sample’s physical inspection showed unmistakable signs of date marking alteration.

“The top preprinted sticker’s manufacturing and expiration dates did not match those of the underlying, initially printed version. This supports the suspicion of tampering and revalidation,” NAFDAC stated.

SMA Gold Infant Formula is a whey-dominant product that mimics the nutritional profile of breast milk for infants from birth to six months, according to the agency.

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It emphasized that modifying the shelf life without obtaining regulatory approval jeopardizes product safety and may pose a health risk to infants.

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Regarding the possible dangers, NAFDAC emphasized that the formula’s quality and safety are misrepresented by revalidated date markings.

“False dating deceives customers about the nutritional value and freshness of a product.”

“Vulnerable infants whose immune systems are still developing may be at serious risk due to microbial contamination and degraded nutrients found in expired infant formula,” the statement continued.

All zonal directors and state coordinators have been instructed by NAFDAC to carry out surveillance and take the revalidated product out of distribution.

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It is recommended that distributors, retailers, healthcare providers, and caregivers confirm the legitimacy of products, only purchase them from authorized vendors, and report any questionable or inferior goods.

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The Med-Safety app (Android/iOS), the E-reporting platform on the NAFDAC website, or an email to pharmacovigilance@nafdac.gov.ng are the three ways that consumers and healthcare professionals can report adverse events or suspected product sales to the closest NAFDAC office.

NAFDAC reaffirmed its dedication to protecting the public’s health and making sure that Nigerian regulated products adhere to safety, efficacy, and quality standards.