The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has declared that BON Bread, produced by Food & Food Integrated Company Limited, complies with its regulatory standards and contains no harmful substances.
The agency clarified a scientific investigation into a viral social media video that raised concerns over the safety of the bread after a loaf reportedly remained unspoiled for nearly two months.
The controversy began on April 13, 2026, when a blogger identified as Love Dooshima shared a video online expressing concern about a loaf of bread she claimed had not developed mould for an extended period.
Although the brand was not mentioned in the video, Food & Food Integrated Company Limited identified the product as BON Bread and rejected the allegation.
The issue sparked public debate and prompted regulatory scrutiny, including an investigation by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
The company also reportedly instituted a N50 million lawsuit against the blogger.
In a statement issued on Sunday, NAFDAC Director-General, Christianah Adeyeye, explained that the agency launched an investigation to establish scientific facts surrounding the claim.
“Though the complainant did not mention the brand or producer of the said bread, Food & Food Integrated Company Limited claimed that the said bread is produced by the company, and that the allegation was not true,” Adeyeye stated.
She said NAFDAC’s Greater FCT Directorate inspected the company’s bakery in Abuja on April 20 and collected bread samples both from the production facility and open market for laboratory analysis.
According to her, findings showed that the company had complied with food safety standards since it began operations in 2006.
“Investigation by the agency revealed that the company in question commenced bread production in the year 2006 and has successfully gone through several product license renewals without any penalties or recalls,” she said.
Adeyeye added that laboratory tests confirmed the use of calcium propionate, an approved preservative, within acceptable international limits.
“Laboratory findings revealed that calcium propionate was used as preservative, and that the amount of the preservative used was within the limits specified in Codex Alimentarius (Food Code),” she noted.
She further disclosed that samples collected from both the bakery and the market passed safety checks and showed no traces of harmful additives.
“The bread samples analysed did not contain objectionable substances, including bromate and non-nutritive sweeteners,” she said.
NAFDAC maintained that the findings align with global food safety regulations, stressing that food manufacturers are permitted to adopt shelf-life extension methods provided they meet approved standards.
“As a result of the foregoing, the public is hereby informed that the company is not in violation of any of the agency’s regulations,” Adeyeye stated.
The NAFDAC boss also urged Nigerians to channel complaints about regulated products through the agency rather than social media, to enable proper investigation.
“The public is implored to always visit any of the NAFDAC offices nationwide or use our different electronic handles, including the recently launched call centre, to lay complaints before going to social media,” she advised.
