Dufil Prima Foods Plc, the maker of Indomie noodles in Nigeria, has issued a strong rebuttal against reports linking a recent food safety alert from the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to its products. The company labeled these reports as misleading and inaccurate.
Alert Linked to Foreign Product, Not Nigerian Indomie
In a detailed statement released on Sunday, December 21, 2025, the company clarified the origins of the NAFDAC notice. According to Indomie Nigeria, the alert was based on a product recall action that took place in France in August 2025. NAFDAC's communication was a standard precautionary measure to protect Nigerian consumers from any potential risk, even though the affected product was identified outside the country's borders.
The company was emphatic in its clarification: "The product mentioned in the alert does not originate from Nigeria and is not part of Indomie Nigeria’s production or supply chain." It stressed that this foreign product should not be associated in any way with the noodles manufactured by Dufil Prima Foods within Nigeria.
Addressing Misinformation and Fake Packaging
Indomie Nigeria raised serious concerns about the circulation of false information online. The company pointed out that images and videos being shared show packaging that does not meet its official branding and labeling standards. "Packaging and product displays being shared online are clearly inconsistent with our official packaging," the statement noted. It advised consumers to be cautious of any product that looks different from the familiar Indomie branding.
Furthermore, the company clarified a critical point about its product portfolio: it does not produce or market any noodle variant called 'Vegetable Flavour' in Nigeria. This specific product name, mentioned in some reports, does not exist within its Nigerian offerings.
Legal Import Ban and Commitment to Safety
Highlighting a key legal safeguard, Indomie Nigeria reminded the public that the importation of noodles into Nigeria is prohibited by law. This makes it highly unlikely for any foreign-made noodle product to be legally available in the Nigerian market. "Any noodles found in Nigeria that are not produced locally should raise red flags," the company warned, suggesting such items may have entered through illegal channels.
The company reassured its customers that all Indomie noodles produced in its local factories undergo strict quality control processes and are in full compliance with NAFDAC regulations. Dufil Prima Foods, which operates manufacturing plants across several states and employs thousands of Nigerians, reiterated its commitment to food safety, transparency, and working closely with regulatory authorities.
"Our priority is the health and safety of Nigerians," the statement concluded. "We assure our consumers that Indomie noodles produced in Nigeria remain safe, reliable and of the quality they trust." The company urged media outlets and the public to verify information from official sources like NAFDAC and its own communication channels before sharing reports that could cause unnecessary panic.
