The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians about a recall of Indomie Vegetable Flavour noodles sold in France, following the discovery of undeclared milk and egg ingredients that could be dangerous for people with food allergies.
NAFDAC said the alert does not concern Indomie noodles produced in Nigeria. The affected product is linked to France, where the recall was announced by Rappel Conso, France’s official food safety authority.
According to NAFDAC, laboratory tests in France found that the Indomie Vegetable Flavour noodles contained milk and eggs, but these ingredients were not written on the product label. This can be very risky for people who are allergic to milk or eggs, as it could cause serious allergic reactions.
The recall affects all batches of the product with a best-before date of February 6, 2026.
Although the recall notice did not clearly state the country where the noodles were manufactured, it was officially issued by the French food safety authorities, not Nigeria.
In a statement issued under Public Alert No. 041/2025, dated December 18, 2025, NAFDAC said, “The French Authority (Rappel Conso of France) issued a recall notice for Indomie Vegetable Flavour noodles due to the presence of undeclared allergens, specifically milk and eggs, which may pose serious health risks to consumers with allergies or intolerances.”
NAFDAC explained that even though Nigeria has banned the importation of noodles, there is still a small chance that the recalled product could enter the country illegally, through smuggling, online shopping, or travellers returning from abroad.
“Although the official risk of these products entering Nigeria is low due to the Federal Government’s ban on noodle importation, there remains a need for heightened vigilance to prevent possible illicit entry or circulation of the implicated Indomie brand,” the statement reads.
“Because Indomie is a very popular and affordable food eaten in many homes, the agency said it is important to stay alert.”
To prevent any danger, NAFDAC has ordered its zonal directors and state coordinators across Nigeria to step up monitoring and immediately seize the product if found anywhere in the country.
“NAFDAC has commenced nationwide vigilance actions to guard against possible entry of the product into Nigeria,” the agency said.
NAFDAC advised distributors, retailers, and consumers to be careful and ensure they are not selling or consuming the foreign-recalled Indomie Vegetable Flavour noodles.
Anyone who comes across the product is advised to discard it immediately and not eat it.
Members of the public are also encouraged to report any sighting or sale of the recalled noodles to the nearest NAFDAC office or through the agency’s toll-free number: 0800-162-3322.
Any health problems or allergic reactions linked to the product should also be reported through NAFDAC offices or the agency’s online reporting platforms.