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NAFDAC food safety expert Abubakar Umar urged Nigerians to read food labels before buying any packaged food productThe advice came in the first episode of NAFDAC’s #NAFDACExplains series posted on the agency’s official X account on TuesdayNAFDAC identified four specific items consumers should look for on every packaged food label before making a purchase
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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has urged Nigerians to make food safety a priority by carefully reading labels on packaged foods before making a purchase.
The agency said taking just a few seconds to examine key information on food packaging can help consumers avoid expired products, make healthier dietary choices, and protect themselves and their families from potential health risks.
NAFDAC warns Nigerians against buying packaged food without checking 4 key things. Credit: NAFDACSource: Getty
