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    NAFDAC shuts 250 factories producing Fake Hennessy, Coca Cola and other drinks in Abia – Ravenewsonline

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    National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has again shut down the infamous Cemetery Market in Aba, Abia after fake drinks were found in the market.

    In a statement released on Tuesday, January 28, NAFDAC Director General, Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, described the raid as “the most decisive action in the history of the market,” saying NAFDAC also uncovered and confiscated fake and substandard food and beverages worth over N5 billion in its latest operation tagged Operation Clean Up Aba.

    “This is a major step toward safeguarding public health and curbing the circulation of fake products in Nigeria,” Adeyeye said.

    During the operation, over 240 makeshift factories were said to have been discovered, producing counterfeit products under unsanitary conditions.

    Adeyeye stated that these factories used harmful chemicals, contaminated water and recycled bottles to manufacture fake versions of popular brands, including Hennessy, Seaman Schnapps, Coca-Cola, Sprite, Peak Milk and Hollandia Yoghurt.

    “These criminal elements use unhygienic sources of water, saccharin, colouring agents, and harmful chemicals unsuitable for human consumption. The adulteration of alcoholic beverages involves cheaper sugars and starches instead of fruits or grapes,” Adeyeye explained.

    She added that over 1,500 cartons of fake products were destroyed on-site, with the total street value of the seized and destroyed goods estimated at N5 billion.

    The NAFDAC boss noted that the operation also led to the discovery of three warehouses stockpiling expired Hollandia Yoghurt for revalidation on January 22.

    The Cemetery Market has been notorious for producing fake alcoholic drinks, carbonated beverages, and food products.

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