The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised concerns about the circulation of counterfeit Cowbell “Our Milk” 12g sachet milk in Nigeria.
TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that the agency issued a statement on đť•Ź on Friday, indicating that Promasidor Nigeria Ltd, the authorized manufacturer of Cowbell “Our Milk,” informed them about the presence of products that closely resemble the genuine Cowbell “Our Milk” 12g sachet.
NAFDAC noted that Promasidor ceased production of Cowbell “Our Milk” in September 2023, replacing it with Cowbell “Our Creamy Goodness.”
The agency stressed that the counterfeit products in circulation are imitations of the discontinued “Our Milk.”
NAFDAC also emphasized that these fake products were neither manufactured nor distributed by Promasidor. They urged healthcare professionals and consumers to report any suspicions regarding the sale of substandard or counterfeit food products to their nearest office.
The statement reads, “Public Alert No. 026/2025. Alert on the circulation of counterfeit Cowbell “Our Milk” Milk in Nigeria
“NAFDAC alerts the public to the circulation of counterfeit Cowbell “Our Milk” 12g sachet milk in Nigeria. Promasidor Nigeria Ltd, the Marketing Authorisation Holder of Cowbell, stopped producing Cowbell “Our Milk” in Sept 2023 and replaced it with Cowbell “Our Creamy Goodness”.
“The counterfeit products currently in circulation are imitations of the discontinued “Our Milk” packaging and are not manufactured or distributed by Promasidor.
They bear unauthorised use of the brand name, NAFDAC Registration Number, and packaging design.
“Risk Statement: Consumption of counterfeit milk poses serious health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, unapproved additives, or diluted ingredients. Risks include foodborne illnesses, allergic reactions, organ damage, and in severe cases, death.
“Infants, children, pregnant women, and the elderly are particularly vulnerable.
Counterfeit Product Details:
•Product Name: Cowbell “Our Milk” 12g sachet
•Purported Manufacturer: Promasidor Nigeria Ltd
•Production Date: 04/2025
•Expiry Date: 12/2028
“Healthcare professionals and consumers are advised to report any suspicion of the sale of substandard and counterfeit food products to the nearest NAFDAC office, call 0800-162-3322 or send an email to sf.alert@nafdac.gov.ng