The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a serious warning to Nigerians about a recalled batch of Nivea Black & White Invisible Roll-on deodorant. This specific product is advertised as providing 48-hour protection in African climates.

The warning from NAFDAC follows an alert from the European Union Rapid Alert System for Dangerous Non-Food Products in Brussels. On October 31, NAFDAC released a statement indicating that the batch number to be cautious of is 93529610.

“The recalled Nivea product is reported to contain 2-(4-tert-Butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde, a chemical prohibited in cosmetic products due to its potential to cause harm to the reproductive system, impair the health of an unborn child, and cause skin irritation and burns to users,” the agency explained

This particular deodorant is manufactured in Germany and has a Bar Code Number of 42299882. NAFDAC has urged importers, distributors, retailers, and consumers to be vigilant and cautious. They should avoid importing, distributing, selling, or using this affected Nivea Roll-on deodorant.

For everyone’s safety, please check your products and ensure they do not belong to the recalled batch.

“Members of the public in possession of the affected batch should cease sale or use and submit stock to the nearest NAFDAC office.

Healthcare professionals and consumers are encouraged to report any adverse events experienced with the use of regulated products to the nearest NAFDAC office, via pharmacovigilance@nafdac.gov.ng, E-reporting platforms available at www.nafdac.gov.ng, or through the Med-safety application available for download on Android and iOS,” it added