The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised concerns over a tampered or revalidated batch of SMA Gold First Infant Milk Formula (900g tin) found in circulation in Kaduna State.
In Public Alert No. 06/2026, issued on Sunday via X, NAFDAC reported that a sample of the formula, with batch number 22939510A1206, manufactured on January 20, 2025, and falsely marked with an extended expiry date of January 20, 2027, was being sold. The product carries the NAFDAC registration number B1-2783, which corresponds to the legitimate SMA Gold 1 produced by Nestlé for the Nigerian market.
“The product allegedly caused gastrointestinal distress in a 4-month-old infant following consumption. Physical examination of the complaint product sample revealed clear indicators of date marking alteration. The manufacturing and expiry date on the top preprinted sticker was inconsistent with the underlying, originally printed version. This confirms the suspicion of revalidation and tampering,” NAFDAC said.
The agency explained that SMA Gold Infant Formula is a whey-dominant product formulated to resemble the nutritional profile of breast milk for infants from birth to six months. NAFDAC stressed that any unauthorized alteration of the shelf life undermines the product’s safety and could endanger infant health.
“False dating misleads consumers regarding product freshness and nutritional integrity. Expired infant formula may harbour microbial contamination and degraded nutrients, posing serious risks to vulnerable infants whose immune systems are still developing,” the agency added.
NAFDAC has instructed all zonal directors and state coordinators to monitor, remove, and prevent the circulation of the tampered product. Distributors, retailers, healthcare professionals, and caregivers are urged to verify products’ authenticity, source them only from licensed suppliers, and report any suspicious or substandard items.
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Consumers and healthcare professionals can report adverse events or the sale of suspected products to the nearest NAFDAC office, via the Med-Safety app (Android/iOS), the E-reporting platform on NAFDAC’s website, or by email at pharmacovigilance@nafdac.gov.ng.
The agency reaffirmed its commitment to protecting public health and ensuring that all regulated products in Nigeria meet the required quality, safety, and efficacy standards.