The court also told NAFDAC to force the Nigeria Bottling Company (NBC) Plc to place a written warning on the drinks. Acting DG of NAFDAC, Mrs.Yetunde Oni

A court in Lagos State has warned Nigerians to avoid taking Vitamin C with Fanta and Sprite soft drinks.

The Igbosere High Court also told the National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to force the Nigeria Bottling Company (NBC) Plc to place a written warning on the drinks.
The judgment was given on Monday, March 13, by presiding judge, Justice Adedayo Oyebanji.
Justice Oyebanji also awarded damages of N2 million against NAFDAC for failing “to live up to

In consideration of the fact that this case was filed in 2008 and has been in court for nine years, N2 million is awarded against NAFDAC. Interest shall be paid on the cost awarded at the rate of 10 per cent per annum until liquidation of the said sum,” Justice Oyebanji said.
The case against NAFDAC and NBC was instituted by Dr. Emmanuel Fijabi Adebo, and his firm, Fijabi Adebo Holdings Ltd.However, the drinks failed a sample test for human consumption in the UK and became poisonous in the presence of Ascorbic Acid, known as Vitamin C.Fijabi, on his part, urged the court to direct NAFDAC to conduct routine laboratory tests of all soft drinks and allied products of the company, to guarantee their safety.   








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Please don't take Fanta, coke or sprite after taking vitamin C. it will be instant death. Beware, this is not a social media news but a national network news. SHARE AND SAVE LIVE.
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