The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians against the importation, distribution and consumption of two banned alcoholic energy drinks recently confiscated by regulatory authorities in Ghana.
The agency issued the warning in Public Alert No. 032/2026, following a notification from the Ghana Food and Drugs Authority that about 140 boxes of the products were seized during an enforcement operation in the Upper East Region of the country.
The affected products are Bel Ice Vodka Energy Drink and Cody’s Vody Energy Mix.
According to NAFDAC, the drinks had previously been prohibited because of health concerns associated with combining alcohol and stimulant substances commonly found in energy drinks.
“The products were prohibited from sale and distribution because of the potential health risks associated with the combination of alcohol and stimulants commonly found in energy drinks,” the agency stated.
NAFDAC explained that stimulant ingredients in such beverages can mask the effects of alcohol intoxication, making consumers less aware of their level of impairment and increasing the likelihood of excessive alcohol consumption.
The agency warned that the products could pose serious health risks, particularly to young people and adolescents, including impaired judgment, poor coordination, cardiovascular complications, dehydration, sleep disturbances and a higher risk of accidents and alcohol-related injuries.
It urged importers, distributors, wholesalers, retailers and consumers to ensure that the products are not imported, sold or circulated within Nigeria.
The agency also advised beverage dealers to verify that all products offered for sale comply with NAFDAC’s registration and regulatory requirements.
In addition, NAFDAC called on members of the public to report any sightings of the affected products in the Nigerian market or any adverse reactions linked to their consumption.
“Consumers are encouraged to report any sightings of the products or any adverse events associated with their consumption to the nearest NAFDAC office or through the agency’s e-reporting platforms,” it added.
The alert forms part of NAFDAC’s ongoing efforts to safeguard public health and prevent potentially harmful products from entering the Nigerian market.
