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The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned that large quantities of fake and expired drugs, oils and beverages are in circulation in Abia State.
According to a statement by the agency, fake Goya olive oil , unregistered drugs and expired vitamin supplements as well adulterated beverages are in circulation in the state.
During a mop up exercise at the Ariaria International Market in Aba, the agency reportedly discovered that the dates of some drugs which had expired six months ago have been tampered with and re-written.
The statement added that some of the perpetrators are on the run, but their shops have been sealed.