On Friday August 22, 2025, the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control issued an alert notifying members of the public to the presence of counterfeit Cowbell “Our Milk” 12g sachet milk in Nigerian market ...
NAFDAC on its website said that Promasidor Nigeria Ltd, which is the marketing authorisation holder and manufacturer of Cowbell “Our Milk” informed it about the existence of a product bearing a resemblance to the genuine Cowbell “Our Milk” 12g sachet Milk.
The genuine cowbell milk is creamy, the packaging material used is the revised PNG artwork “Our Creamy Goodness”.
The printing of the batch details is done with laser printing, the coding is done on the coding area on the sachet, and the sealing and cutting on the vertical sides are automated.
It also said that the content of the counterfeit Cowbell 12g sachet milk does not seem like milk, the packaging material used is the old PNG artwork “Our Milk”, the printing of the batch details was done with ink instead of laser printing, the coding was not done on the coding area but on a different part of the sachet, and the sealing and cutting on the vertical sides were manually done.
“The use or consumption of counterfeit Cowbell ‘Our Milk’ Milk presents serious health and safety risks.
“Such products may contain harmful substances, including toxic chemicals, unapproved additives, or diluted ingredients that do not meet food safety standards.
“Consumption of counterfeit milk can result in foodborne illnesses, allergic reactions, organ damage, or even death in severe cases. Infants, children, pregnant women, and the elderly are particularly vulnerable,” the report read.
It continued: “Distributors, retailers, and consumers are advised to exercise caution and vigilance within the supply chain to prevent the distribution, sale, and use of the counterfeit milk product.
“All food products must be obtained from authorised/licensed manufacturers/suppliers. The products’ authenticity and physical condition should be carefully checked.
“This includes unauthorised use of the brand name, packaging design, NAFDAC registration number, and trademark.
“The MAH has confirmed that these products are neither manufactured or distributed by them as the counterfeit packaging design was last used for production by the company in September 2023,” NAFDAC wrote.
The genuine cowbell milk is creamy, the packaging material used is the revised PNG artwork “Our Creamy Goodness”.
The printing of the batch details is done with laser printing, the coding is done on the coding area on the sachet, and the sealing and cutting on the vertical sides are automated.
It also said that the content of the counterfeit Cowbell 12g sachet milk does not seem like milk, the packaging material used is the old PNG artwork “Our Milk”, the printing of the batch details was done with ink instead of laser printing, the coding was not done on the coding area but on a different part of the sachet, and the sealing and cutting on the vertical sides were manually done.
“The use or consumption of counterfeit Cowbell ‘Our Milk’ Milk presents serious health and safety risks.
“Such products may contain harmful substances, including toxic chemicals, unapproved additives, or diluted ingredients that do not meet food safety standards.
“Consumption of counterfeit milk can result in foodborne illnesses, allergic reactions, organ damage, or even death in severe cases. Infants, children, pregnant women, and the elderly are particularly vulnerable,” the report read.
It continued: “Distributors, retailers, and consumers are advised to exercise caution and vigilance within the supply chain to prevent the distribution, sale, and use of the counterfeit milk product.
“All food products must be obtained from authorised/licensed manufacturers/suppliers. The products’ authenticity and physical condition should be carefully checked.
I'm sure the product is already in the market and unsuspecting Nigerians will consume it.
ReplyDeleteMay God punish everyone involved in the production and distribution of counterfeit product.
The Fod that has been protecting us, will continue to. Because the e.vil and wic.ked things people do for money. Is unimaginable
ReplyDeleteMay God protect us from evil.
ReplyDeleteWicked and heartless people everywhere,may God continue to frustrate their effort.
Lots of fake items are in circulation...have Mercy lord
ReplyDeleteNot only CIWBELL, a lot of them.
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