{
  "id": 19670705,
  "title": "NAFDAC uncovers suspected fake Parago candies hidden in rice warehouse",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/nafdac-uncovers-suspected-fake-parago-candies-hidden-in-rice-warehouse-19670705",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-12T16:04:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/nafdac-uncovers-suspected-fake-parago-candies-hidden-in-rice-warehouse/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered a warehouse in Nigeria where suspected counterfeit Parago candies were concealed under a tarpaulin and within cartons labeled with different product names. The discovery was revealed in a video published on Thursday, showing NAFDAC officials inspecting the facility and uncovering the products. An official explained that the products were being hidden in cartons labeled \"Toy with Candy,\" despite being identified as Parago. The official pointed out a carton with the title \"Toy with Candy\" but containing Parago, emphasizing the deception used to conceal the counterfeit goods. The tarpaulin was found filled with suspected counterfeit candies, all of which were identified as Parago. The video also showed what appeared to be the original carton of Parago concealed in a warehouse typically used for storing rice. NAFDAC did not disclose the quantity of the products recovered, the location of the warehouse, the individuals involved, or any arrests made, as the investigation is ongoing.",
  "summary": "The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has uncovered a warehouse where suspected counterfeit Parago candies were allegedly concealed in cartons bearing different product names. Read More: https://punchng.com/nafdac-uncovers-suspected-fake-parago-candies-hidden-in-rice-warehouse/",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}