• NAFDAC cleared BON Bread manufacturer of any regulatory violation after a scientific investigation
• The agency confirmed no harmful substances, including bromate, were detected in the bread samples
• NAFDAC urged Nigerians to avoid spreading unverified food safety claims on social media

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has cleared BON Bread manufacturer, Food & Food Integrated Company Limited, of any wrongdoing following allegations that the bread had an unusually long shelf life.

In a statement released on Sunday, May 17, NAFDAC said its findings followed a scientific investigation launched after viral social media claims in April 2026 questioned the safety of the product.

According to the agency, laboratory analysis and facility inspections were conducted on the bread and its production process before arriving at its conclusion.

NAFDAC stated that the manufacturer fully complied with food safety regulations after an extensive scientific review and found no breach of standards guiding bread production in Nigeria.

“The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has concluded investigations into public concerns regarding the extended shelf life of BON Bread and confirmed that the manufacturer, Food & Food Integrated Company Limited, is in compliance with regulatory standards,” the statement read.

The agency explained that officials carried out a comprehensive inspection of the company’s production facility in Abuja and also obtained samples from production lines and open markets for laboratory testing.

According to NAFDAC, tests confirmed the presence of calcium propionate, an approved preservative commonly used in bread production, within limits permitted under Codex Alimentarius international food safety standards.

The regulator further revealed that no harmful or banned substances, including bromate and non-nutritive sweeteners, were detected in any of the samples analysed.

NAFDAC said the outcome of the investigation dismissed fears raised by the viral social media claims and confirmed that the bread met all required safety standards.

The controversy began after a social media post dated April 13, 2026, alleged that a loaf of bread stayed mould-free for over two months, triggering public concerns about possible chemical preservatives.

Although the bread brand was not initially disclosed, the manufacturer later identified the product as BON Bread and described the allegation as misleading.

NAFDAC also noted that Food & Food Integrated Company Limited has maintained compliance with regulatory requirements since commencing operations in 2006, adding that the company has no history of sanctions or product recalls.

The agency advised Nigerians against relying on unverified social media claims, stressing that scientific testing remains the proper method for determining food safety.

It also encouraged consumers to report concerns through official regulatory channels for appropriate investigation.

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NAFDAC Director-General Professor Mojisola Adeyeye urged Nigerians to leverage the app in the fight against fake and substandard medicines.

Adeyeye, represented by Fraden Bitrus, Director of the Post-Marketing Surveillance Directorate, emphasised that the Greenbook serves as a comprehensive database of registered drug products in Nigeria.