NAFDAC has warned Nigerians against the importation, distribution and consumption of two prohibited alcoholic energy drinks seized by Ghanaian authorities, urging stakeholders to keep the products out of the country’s market.
The Punch reported that the warning was contained in Public Alert No. 032/2026, published on the agency’s official X handle on Friday.
According to NAFDAC, the alert followed a notification from the Ghana Food and Drugs Authority, which confiscated about 140 boxes of the drinks during a regulatory enforcement exercise in Ghana’s Upper East Region.
The affected products are Bel Ice Vodka Energy Drink and Cody’s Vody Energy Mix.
The agency explained that the drinks were confiscated over concerns relating to their safety and regulatory compliance.
“The product had previously been prohibited from sale and distribution because of the potential health risks associated with the combination of alcohol and stimulants commonly found in energy drinks,” the agency said.
NAFDAC cautioned that alcoholic energy drinks could expose consumers to serious health dangers because the stimulant content may conceal the effects of alcohol intoxication.
“Alcoholic energy drinks may pose significant health risks because the stimulant ingredients can mask the effects of alcohol intoxication, potentially leading consumers to underestimate their level of impairment,” NAFDAC said.
The agency noted that adolescents and young adults are particularly at risk of excessive alcohol intake, poor judgment, impaired coordination, cardiovascular complications, dehydration, sleep disorders, and a higher likelihood of alcohol-related injuries and accidents.
NAFDAC directed importers, distributors, wholesalers, retailers and consumers to ensure the affected products are neither imported into Nigeria nor distributed, marketed or sold within the country.
It also advised beverage dealers to confirm that all products offered for sale meet the agency’s registration and regulatory standards.
The agency further appealed to members of the public to report any suspected circulation of the products in Nigeria to the nearest NAFDAC office.
“Consumers are encouraged to report any sightings of the products or any adverse events associated with their consumption to the nearest NAFDAC office or using the e-reporting platforms available on the NAFDAC website,” the agency added.
