Nigeria: NAFDAC discovers suspected counterfeit parago candies hidden in rice warehouse

By Zuleihat Owuiye, Nigeria

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered suspected counterfeit Parago candies concealed in a warehouse reportedly used for storing rice.

The discovery was captured in a video shared on Thursday, November 12, 2026, showing NAFDAC officials inspecting the facility and uncovering cartons of the suspected counterfeit products hidden under a tarpaulin.

During the inspection, one of the officials explained that the candies had allegedly been repackaged or concealed in cartons bearing different product names, including those labelled “Toy with Candy”.

The official expressed surprise at the discovery, pointing out that despite the different packaging, the contents were identified as Parago candies.

Further inspection revealed a large quantity of the suspected products covered with a tarpaulin inside the warehouse.

NAFDAC officials also discovered what they described as original Parago cartons inside a storage facility reportedly designated for keeping rice.

According to the official, the arrangement appeared to be another method used to conceal the products and potentially evade detection.

The discovery has raised concerns about the circulation of suspected counterfeit confectionery products and the methods allegedly employed to hide them from regulatory authorities.