A number of fake drinks and beverage products factories at the Cemetery Market in Aba, Abia State has been sealed off by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control.
The Cemetary Market is a notorious hub for the production of fake alcoholic drinks, soft drinks, dairy products and other consumables. NAFDAC director-general Prof Mojisola Adeyeye said in a statement Tuesday that fake products worth over N5b were confiscated and destroyed during the raid by the NAFDAC agents.
These products include Hennessy, Seaman Schnapps, Coca-Cola, Fanta, Sprite, Peak Milk and Hollandia Yoghurt, which are faked with harmful chemicals.
“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
“We are determined to safeguard the health of the nation and rid markets of fake and substandard products,” Adeyeye said in the statement.
