The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered a warehouse stocked with expired baby wipes intended for illegal revalidation and sale to unsuspecting consumers.

During an operation, NAFDAC officers discovered over 240 cartons of expired baby wipes that had already been revalidated and repackaged, alongside approximately 20,000 additional expired wipes (equivalent to 625 cartons) awaiting revalidation. One suspect was apprehended at the scene, and the warehouse was sealed while the products were evacuated for further investigation.

According to a statement by NAFDAC, the distribution and use of expired baby wipes pose significant health risks, particularly to infants and young children, including skin irritation, skin infections, allergic reactions, worsening of eczema or dermatitis, and an increased risk of diaper rash due to the reduced effectiveness of preservatives that inhibit microbial growth.

The agency revealed that the seized products are valued at approximately ₦42 million.

"We reaffirm our commitment to protecting public health by preventing substandard and expired regulated products from re-entering the market. Members of the public are urged to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities involving regulated products to the nearest NAFDAC office or call 0800 1 623322," the agency said.