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NAFDAC Public Alert on Whippy Mayonnaise Brand

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has notified the public of the sale of unwholesome Mayonnaise brand (Whippy Mayonnaise) in Nigeria.

The Agency in a statement disclosed that the product was discovered following a consumer complaint received and investigated by the post marketing surveillance unit of the Agency in Ilorin, Kwara State.

“On investigation, the products were sourced locally from the manufacturer SNF FOODS Limited, Onitsha, Anambra State. Samples were taken randomly from different batches of the product for labouratory analysis in NAFDAC Labouratory.

“Laboratory analysis conducted on the product by the Agency, showed unsatisfactory outcomes. It was discovered that though the products were still within shelf life, they have become rancid and exhibits a colour different from the original colour of mayonnaise. All zonal directors and state coordinators have been directed to carry out surveillance and mop up the implicated batches of the unwholesome product.

Product details

The details of the products are as follows;

Product name: Whippy Real Mayonnaise with a dribble of lemon/Au citron

Product manufacturer: SNF FOODS Limited

Manufacturer Address: Plot 52, Harbour Industrial Estate, Pokobros Avenue, Off Atani Road, Onitsha, Ogbaru LGA, Anambra State.

Pack sizes: 245g and 460g in plastic bottles

Manufacture Date: June 2022

Best Before: December 2023

Batch numbers: OA2GP220614A (Pack size 245g), OA2GP220611A and OA2GP220617A (Pack size 460g)

NAFDAC Reg.No.: A8-0700

NAFDAC implores distributors, retailers, and consumers to exercise caution and vigilance to avoid consumption, sale or distribution of the implicated batches of the unwholesome Whippy Real Mayonnaise. The products’ authenticity and physical condition should be carefully checked.

Members of the public are encouraged to report any suspicion of distribution and sale of unwholesome packaged food products to the nearest NAFDAC office, NAFDAC on 0800-162-3322 or via email: sf.alert@nafdac.gov.ng

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Tunde Alade

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