NAFDAC seizes N41m fake wines in Nasarawa
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The Nigerian Agency for Food Drug and Administration and Control ( NAFDAC) on Tuesday said it seized fake wines in Nasarawa State, North-central Nigeria.
The agency made this known on its official X handle, saying the items were seized in Mararba market, New Nyanya and Masaka.
The agency’s statement reads in part: “NAFDAC has conducted a major raid on wine shops in Mararaba Market and the New Nyanya and Masaka areas of Nasarawa State.
“The operation targeted counterfeit and adulterated wines and spirits, resulting in the seizure of products valued at over ₦41.2 million.
NAFDAC’s Investigation & Enforcement team is actively investigating the importers or manufacturers behind these counterfeit drinks.”
Health implication
Taking fake or counterfeit consumer products, especially edible items like wine, can have severe consequences on one’s health and well-being, says NAFDAC.
Findings have, however, shown that short-term effects could include food poisoning, leading to nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach cramps, and fever due to contaminated or adulterated products.
Additionally, allergic reactions to harmful allergens in fake products can cause hives, itching, and difficulty breathing. Intoxication from counterfeit alcoholic beverages containing toxic substances can result in confusion and loss of coordination.
The long-term effects may involve liver damage, cirrhosis, and liver failure from prolonged consumption of counterfeit alcohol.
