Dare Babalola
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has cleared Food & Food Integrated Company Limited, producers of BON Bread, following an investigation into allegations that one of its bread products lasted for more than two months without developing mold.
In a statement issued on Sunday by NAFDAC Director-General, Christianah Mojisola Adeyeye, the agency said the investigation was launched after a social media complaint made on April 13, 2026, by an internet user who claimed that a loaf of bread supplied to her for sale had remained unmolded for over two months.
Although the complainant did not mention the bread brand, Food & Food Integrated Company Limited identified BON Bread as the product in question and denied the allegation.
NAFDAC said it immediately commenced an investigation to provide the public with “evidence-based scientific proof” following widespread reactions online.
“The Greater FCT Directorate of the agency conducted an investigative inspection of the bakery facility of Food & Food Integrated Company Limited, Abuja on Monday 20th April 2026,” the statement read.
The agency added that it obtained bread samples and condiments from the company and also purchased samples of the product from the open market for laboratory analysis.
According to the findings, the company, which began bread production in 2006, had consistently renewed its product licences without any penalties or recalls.
NAFDAC stated that laboratory analysis confirmed the use of calcium propionate as a preservative and noted that the quantity used complied with international food safety standards.
“Laboratory findings revealed that calcium propionate was used as preservative, and that the amount of the preservative used was within the limits specified in Codex Alimentarius (Food Code),” the agency said.
It further explained that tests conducted on three different BON Bread samples taken from the factory and open market showed satisfactory results and no harmful substances were detected.
“The bread samples analyzed did not contain objectionable substances, including bromate and non-nutritive sweeteners,” the statement added.
NAFDAC stressed that bread manufacturers are permitted to adopt preservation methods capable of extending shelf life, provided such methods comply with the standards outlined in the Codex Alimentarius.
“As a result of the foregoing, the public is hereby informed that the company is not in violation of any of the agency’s regulations,” the agency stated.
The regulatory body also urged Nigerians to report concerns directly to NAFDAC offices or through its official communication channels, including its newly launched call centre, rather than relying solely on social media complaints.
