After arrest of Facebook reviewer, NAFDAC confirms sugar in Erisco's tomato mix

  • Nigeria’s food and drug regulatory agency has confirmed the registration status of Erisco Food’s tomato mix
  • The tomato mix had been a subject of controversy in the past week after a reviewer claimed it had excessive sugar
  • In a press statement, NAFDAC stated that sugar contained in the tomato mix was safe for human consumption.

The registration status of Eriscofoods’ Nagiko Tomato Mix has been officially verified by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC).

This confirmation arrives amidst an ongoing disagreement between the company and a customer, Chioma Egodi, who recently posted a product review alleging excessive sugar in Erisco Food’s Nagiko Tomato Mix.