By Damilare Adeleye
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has reportedly sealed a warehouse it identified as the Dee-Lite IMPEX Distribution Co. Ltd in Sokoto State.
The sealing of the wearhouse followed after the agency uncovered 5347 bags of Monosodium Glutamate (MSG), and other unregistered food products.
In a statement issued on Monday, the agency stated that the warehouse which is located on Coca-Cola Road, off Western Bypass, Sokoto, was found to be selling raw MSG, imported under a permit for processing, directly as a finished product.
It added that the quantity of MSG found exceeded the approved amount which violates NAFDAC regulations.
“Unregistered items such as Orange Fruity (193 cartons) and Toffeeman Coconut Bites (71 cartons) were also seized.
“Further inspection at Sokoto Old Market revealed 235 bags of FUFENG Monosodium Glutamate stored in various shops, which were immediately placed on hold.
“The company’s representative has been arrested and is under interrogation as the agency pursues regulatory sanctions,” NAFDAC added.
