NAFDAC disowns viral flyer warning Nigerians to stop drinking alcohol
NAFDAC has debunked a viral flyer warning Nigerians to stop drinking alcohol, describing the claim that 90% of drinks are fake as unauthorised. Read More: https://punchng.com/nafdac-disowns-viral-flyer-warning-nigerians-to-stop-drinking-alcohol/
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has dismissed a viral flyer warning Nigerians to cease drinking alcohol, labeling it as false and unauthorized. Addressing the claim in a statement on its official X account, NAFDAC emphasized that the flyer, displaying its name and logo, falsely asserts that 90% of alcoholic beverages sold in Nigeria are counterfeit, adulterated, and lethal.
The agency strongly urged the public to disregard these allegations, stating unequivocally that the flyer was neither produced nor sanctioned by NAFDAC for distribution. The flyer, titled “Urgent Public Health Warning: Stop Drinking Alcohol Now,” cautioned citizens against consuming alcoholic drinks and alleged severe health consequences, such as kidney and liver failure, intense vomiting, blindness, and sudden death.
NAFDAC cautioned Nigerians to trust its verified communication channels for legitimate public health advisories and official information. The agency's stance comes amid heightened scrutiny over counterfeit and adulterated alcoholic products in Nigeria, with recent crackdowns on illegal stores and arrests. NAFDAC has consistently advised consumers to purchase alcohol only from trusted sources, verify product authenticity, and report suspicious items to the agency.
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