Erisco, founder under fire over arrest of customer for product review

Nigerians have taken to social media to criticise Erisco Foods Limited and call for a boycott after reports emerged that the company arrested a customer for reviewing the quality of their product.

The customer, Chioma Egodi had complained of the sugar level in Erisco’s tomato paste product, saying it was too sugary. Her opinion, which she shared on Facebook, wasn’t well received by the company, leading to the use of Police to arrest her.

In a reaction to Egodi’s claim, Erisco said her comment about the firm’s Nagiko Tomato Mix brand on September 17, 2023, was untrue and unfounded.