The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC says its operatives have uncovered and sealed Purity Agro Chemical Centre in Gboko, Benue State.
The agency said the warehouse contained 724 cartons of expired Patriarc agrochemicals.
NAFDAC revealed this on Friday via a post on its official X handle.
According to the statement, the 724 cartons of Patriarc agrochemicals were illegally revalidated with new shelf lives for distribution, along with various unregistered products.
The agency identified some of the products as Kris herbicide, E-Tong Reapon 800WG, Onion Texas, Tomato Chiloli, and Hot Pepper.
The statement reads: “NAFDAC has uncovered and sealed Purity Agro Chemical Center in Gboko, Benue State, containing 724 cartons of expired Patriarc agrochemicals.
“The warehouse was found to contain 724 cartons of Patriarc agrochemicals being illegally revalidated with new shelf lives for distribution, along with various unregistered products such as Kris herbicide, E-Tong Reapon 800WG, Onion Texas, Tomato Chiloli, and Hot Pepper.
“NAFDAC operatives have seized the expired and unregistered agrochemicals, and the facility has been secured.
“The owner of the company is currently at large, and efforts are ongoing to ensure his arrest.
“NAFDAC has called on consumers to stay alert and report any suspicious products or activities to the nearest NAFDAC office to help safeguard public safety.”
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