The South-South Zonal Director of NAFDAC, Chukwuma Oligbu, revealed that the bakeries were operating without licenses and in unhygienic environments.
NAFDAC listed the bakeries shut down as, He Reigns Bakery, Rumuigbo; Divine Freedom Bread, Rumuomasi; De Heroes Bakery, Psychiatric Road Rumuigbo; and The Lord’s Abundant Bakery, Rumuigbo.
According to a statement by the regulatory body, the owners of the bakeries have been directed to report to the Zonal office for questioning while investigations continue, and samples of the produced bread have been taken for laboratory analysis.
Oligbu warned that defaulters of NAFDAC regulations risk prosecution and possible jail terms when convicted.
He implored producers of NAFDAC-regulated products to seek guidance by visiting the agency’s office for advice and supervision in setting up their facilities and businesses.
The Zonal Director emphasized that the agency will make Rivers State and the entire South-South Zone uncomfortable for illicit producers who do not abide by NAFDAC standards.
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