The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned about certain products made in the United States.
The announcement came after a company, Mars Wrigley Confectionery US, LLC, recalled some candies.
Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, Director-General of NAFDAC, signed the notification, bearing No.034/2022, on Friday.
Skittles, Starburst, and Lifesavers gummy bear varieties had all been subject to a voluntary recall, according to Mars Wrigley.
Adeyeye said the decision was due to the potential presence of thin metal strands embedded in a number of the sweets.
NAFDAC urged distributors and citizens in possession of the products to stop the sale and consumption of the products and take them to its nearest office.
“Consumers are encouraged to report complaints and any allergic reactions”, the agency advised.
“They are also encouraged to report any adverse effect to NAFDAC PRASCORE on (20543 toll-free from all networks), or via pharmacovigilance@nafdac.gov.ng.”
Members of the public can make their reports via the NAFDAC ADR e-Reporting platform available at www.nafdac.gov.ng.