The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted the public concerning the circulation of counterfeit Cowbell “Our Milk” 12g sachet milk in Nigeria.
The agency maintained that Promasidor Nigeria Ltd, the Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer of Cowbell, stopped producing Cowbell “Our Milk” in September 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,” said the agency.
With Public Alert No. 026/2025, NAFDAC said 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
and expiry Date: 12/2028.”
The agency urged healthcare professionals and consumers 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.
