Nestlé Nigeria has moved to reassure parents and caregivers after reports of a global infant formula recall, saying all products sold in Nigeria remain safe and unaffected.
Saying infant formula products sold in the country are not part of the voluntary and precautionary recall announced in some other countries.
The company said the clarification follows concerns raised by parents after news of the recall circulated online and on social media.
Why it matters
Infant formula is a critical source of nutrition for babies, especially in households where breastfeeding is limited or not possible.
Any safety concerns around such products can quickly trigger public anxiety and misinformation, particularly on social media.
Nestlé Nigeria said the products sold locally meet Nigeria’s regulatory and safety standards.
What Nestlé Nigeria is saying
In a statement, the company said:
“We would like to clarify that Infant Formula sold by Nestlé Nigeria is not part of the voluntary and precautionary recall of specific batches of Infant Formula announced in some countries.”
The company stressed that all its infant formula products sold in Nigeria are officially registered and approved by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC).
Nestlé Nigeria added:
“We want to emphasize that the Nestlé Infant Formula products sold by Nestlé Nigeria and officially registered with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) are not affected by this recall.”
Products Nigerians are using
According to the company, all SMA and NAN infant formula products sold in Nigeria remain safe for consumption.
These include SMA Gold 1, SMA Gold 2, SMA Gold 3, as well as NAN Optipro 1, NAN Optipro 2 and NAN Optipro 3.
Nestlé Nigeria said:
“We would like to reassure that all SMA (SMA Gold 1, SMA Gold 2 and SMA Gold 3) and NAN product ranges (NAN Optipro 1, NAN Optipro 2 and NAN Optipro 3) sold by Nestlé Nigeria are safe for consumption.”
Industry and public reaction
Some parents had taken to social media platforms such as X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook to ask whether Nigerian products were affected.
What’s next
Nestlé Nigeria says it remains committed to transparency and infant health.
The company said:
“The safety and quality of our products, and the health of babies, are our top priorities.”
Parents seeking further clarification have been advised to contact the company directly via Corporate.Communications@NG.nestle.com
