Lagos, Nigeria — December 2025: Indomie Nigeria has moved swiftly to reassure consumers after a food safety alert from NAFDAC sparked confusion online. The alert, which referenced a recall of Indomie noodles in France, was mistakenly linked to Nigerian products.
The company emphasized that all Indomie noodles sold in Nigeria are safe, produced under strict quality control standards, and fully compliant with local regulations. “The recall in France was specific to products manufactured and distributed in Europe, not Nigeria,” the company stated.
NAFDAC also clarified that its advisory was precautionary and did not indicate contamination in Nigerian markets. The agency confirmed that routine inspections and laboratory tests of Indomie products in Nigeria have shown no safety concerns.
Expert Commentary
Food industry analyst Funke Adebayo explained:
“This incident highlights the importance of clear communication in food safety. Indomie remains one of Nigeria’s most trusted brands, and the clarification helps restore consumer confidence.”
Implications
- Short-term: Consumers can continue purchasing Indomie noodles without concern.
- Medium-term: The company may strengthen its public relations and transparency efforts.
- Long-term: Reinforces the need for coordinated messaging between regulators and manufacturers to avoid misinformation.
