NAFDAC warns against consumption of Australian juice over health concern

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has cautioned Nigerians to stop the consumption of an organic apple and blackcurrant juice originating from Australia.

NAFDAC director-general, Moji Adeyeye, disclosed this to newsmen in Abuja.

She said the products had been certified harmful for human consumption.

Adeyeye pointed out that the level of patulin content in the affected fruit juice can induce liver, spleen and kidney damage.

She added that the toxic level would affect immune system and causes nausea, gastrointestinal disturbance and vomiting.

She said that the name of the juice is pure tassie, an organic apple and blackcurrant juice from Australia.

The dg implored importers, distributors, retailers and consumers, to immediately stop the importation, distribution, sale and consumption of the affected fruit juice.