The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has cautioned Nigerians about the potential health risks associated with consuming energy drinks under the G Fuel brand.
Specifically, the agency has highlighted three products, including the pink drip energy drink, ice shatter energy drink, and hype sauce energy drink, which are currently the subject of concern.
In an official public alert released on Thursday, NAFDAC referenced the recall of these beverages by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) due to their elevated levels of caffeine.
The agency warned against the consumption and distribution of these products, emphasizing the potential adverse effects associated with heightened caffeine intake.
According to the alert, “The consumption of high levels of caffeine-containing products can cause headaches, insomnia, irritability, and nervousness,” the alert reads.
“People sensitive to caffeine can experience these effects at very low consumption levels.
“For expecting mothers, the possible health effects of consuming too much caffeine include the risk of miscarriage and a chance of low birth weight.
“These products are sold online. They are not registered by NAFDAC.
“NAFDAC implores consumers and retailers to refrain from using, selling, serving, or distributing the implicated product.
“Members of the public are encouraged to report any suspicion of distribution and sale of unwholesome packaged food products to the nearest NAFDAC office, NAFDAC on 0800-162-3322 or via email: [email protected]
“Healthcare professionals and patients are also encouraged to report adverse events or side effects related to the use of any substandard NAFDAC-regulated product to the nearest NAFDAC office, or through the use of the E-reporting platforms available on the NAFDAC website www.nafdac.gov.ng or via the Med-safety application available for download on android and IOS stores or via e-mail on [email protected].”
