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Drinking Fanta Or Sprite With Vitamin C Is Potentially Poisonous by KennyID17(m): 9:39pm On Mar 17, 2017 |
A Nigerian Court has ordered the National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control to direct the Nigeria Bottling Company Plc., manufacturers of Fanta and Sprite soft drinks, to include a warning on the bottles of the product, that its content cannot be taken with Vitamin C. Justice Adedayo Oyebanji of the Lagos High Court, Igbosere, gave the order following a suit filed by a businessman, Fijabi Adebo, and his firm, Fijabi Adebo Holdings Ltd. The legal action, which was instituted in 2008, had NBC and NAFDAC as defendants. Mr. Fijabi’s lawyer, Abiodun Onidare, told the court that his client bought large quantities of different products from NBC for export to the UK but when they arrived at their destination, Fanta and Sprite failed UK Health Authorities’ (Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council’s Trading Standards Department of Environment and Economy Directorate) sample test for human consumption, as they became poisonous when mixed with Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C). The claimants demanded N15.1 million as special damages and N1.6 million being the money the NBC admitted it received from the claimants. In its defense, the NBC, through its lawyer, T. O. Busari, said it was not negligent as claimed by the plaintiff, saying it has stringent quality control procedures to ensure that its products are safe for end-user consumption. The NBC argued that the levels of the chemical components in its soft drinks are safe for consumption in Nigeria and that the claimants are not entitled to the recovery of damages arising from their illegal exportation of products meant for local distribution. NAFDAC did not file any defense in the case. Justice Oyebanji ruled that the knowledge of the Nigeria Bottling Company that the products were to be exported was immaterial to its being fit for human consumption. “The court is in absolute agreement with the learned counsel for the claimants that soft drinks manufactured by Nigeria Bottling Company ought to be fit for human consumption irrespective of colour or creed,” he said. “It is manifest that NAFDAC has been grossly irresponsible in its regulatory duties to the consumers of Fanta and Sprite manufactured by Nigeria Bottling Company.” The judge said NAFDAC had failed Nigerians by its certification as satisfactory for human consumption, products which in the United Kingdom failed sample test for human consumption and which become poisonous in the presence of Ascorbic Acid ordinarily known as Vitamin C, which can be freely taken by the unsuspecting public with the company’s Fanta or Sprite. “The court, in the light of the damning evidence before it showing that NAFDAC has failed to live up to expectations, cannot close its eyes to the grievous implication of allowing the status quo to continue as it is,” the judge said. He ruled that, “That NAFDAC shall forthwith mandate Nigeria Bottling Company to, within 90 days hereof, include on all the bottles of Fanta and Sprite soft drinks manufactured by the company, a written warning that the content of the said bottles of Fanta and Sprite soft drinks cannot be taken with Vitamin C as same becomes poisonous if taken with Vitamin C. “In consideration of the fact that this case was filed in 2008 and that it has been in court for nine years, costs of N2 million is awarded against NAFDAC. Interest shall be paid on the costs awarded at the rate of 10% per annum until liquidation of the said sum.” Source: http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/226100-drinking-fanta-sprite-vitamin-c-toxic-nigerian-court-rules-slams-nafdac.html Cc: Lalasticlala, Seun, Mynd44 and all the other mods. Pls do the needful to spread d word. Thank you. 1 Like
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Re: Drinking Fanta Or Sprite With Vitamin C Is Potentially Poisonous by KennyID17(m): 9:42pm On Mar 17, 2017 |
Pls am sorry about it being cramped up, I am on my phone now, would try edit and space it out when i get on my laptop. |
Re: Drinking Fanta Or Sprite With Vitamin C Is Potentially Poisonous by KennyID17(m): 2:10pm On May 06, 2017 |
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Re: Drinking Fanta Or Sprite With Vitamin C Is Potentially Poisonous by Nobody: 2:14pm On May 06, 2017 |
So we can't mix the drink again So fanta and vitamin c = death chai But no be real orange ?? They use to make it and isn't orange a natural source of vitamin C |
Re: Drinking Fanta Or Sprite With Vitamin C Is Potentially Poisonous by Nobody: 2:14pm On May 06, 2017 |
Re: Drinking Fanta Or Sprite With Vitamin C Is Potentially Poisonous by KennyID17(m): 2:16pm On May 06, 2017 |
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Re: Drinking Fanta Or Sprite With Vitamin C Is Potentially Poisonous by Nobody: 2:19pm On May 06, 2017 |
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Re: Drinking Fanta Or Sprite With Vitamin C Is Potentially Poisonous by KennyID17(m): 2:21pm On May 06, 2017 |
Bumbae1: Babe, no na, d thing is fanta contains a preservative, benzoic acid, if high concentrations of it comes in contact with d right amount of vitamin c, it would react and produce a carcinogenic end product (Chemistry). What they basically saying is that, don't use any of these drinks as ur solution when taking vit C. Use water instead. Hope u understand now? 2 Likes |
Re: Drinking Fanta Or Sprite With Vitamin C Is Potentially Poisonous by Nobody: 2:22pm On May 06, 2017 |
KennyID17: But i take tablets with Coke Hate water . Can only drink those flavoured ones |
Re: Drinking Fanta Or Sprite With Vitamin C Is Potentially Poisonous by KennyID17(m): 2:26pm On May 06, 2017 |
Bumbae1: Coke wasn't stated, but i don't think its safe to use carbonated soft drinks as ur solution when taking any drug. So u hate water, well i guess fela was wrong then, water has one enemy now, Bumbae1 |
Re: Drinking Fanta Or Sprite With Vitamin C Is Potentially Poisonous by Nobody: 2:28pm On May 06, 2017 |
KennyID17:Yh dont know why people drink it Honestly used to throw up when i drink it .. now i have to add lime or lemon if not Coke Health wise not really good but will try overcome it .. anyway still safe sha |
Re: Drinking Fanta Or Sprite With Vitamin C Is Potentially Poisonous by KennyID17(m): 2:34pm On May 06, 2017 |
Bumbae1: Not safe oo, nothing beats water, health wise! 1 Like |
Re: Drinking Fanta Or Sprite With Vitamin C Is Potentially Poisonous by KennyID17(m): 9:25pm On May 09, 2017 |
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Re: Drinking Fanta Or Sprite With Vitamin C Is Potentially Poisonous by Nobody: 9:27pm On May 09, 2017 |
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Re: Drinking Fanta Or Sprite With Vitamin C Is Potentially Poisonous by KennyID17(m): 9:28pm On May 09, 2017 |
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Re: Drinking Fanta Or Sprite With Vitamin C Is Potentially Poisonous by Nobody: 9:31pm On May 09, 2017 |
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Re: Drinking Fanta Or Sprite With Vitamin C Is Potentially Poisonous by KennyID17(m): 9:33pm On May 09, 2017 |
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Re: Drinking Fanta Or Sprite With Vitamin C Is Potentially Poisonous by Nobody: 9:34pm On May 09, 2017 |
KennyID17:Lol she probably didnt realise u mia Im good about to have dinner just waiting on something seff .. so when r u etting it bk ? |
Re: Drinking Fanta Or Sprite With Vitamin C Is Potentially Poisonous by KennyID17(m): 9:39pm On May 09, 2017 |
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Re: Drinking Fanta Or Sprite With Vitamin C Is Potentially Poisonous by Nobody: 9:40pm On May 09, 2017 |
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Re: Drinking Fanta Or Sprite With Vitamin C Is Potentially Poisonous by KennyID17(m): 9:40pm On May 09, 2017 |
Bumbae1: What's for dinner sef? Rice? |
Re: Drinking Fanta Or Sprite With Vitamin C Is Potentially Poisonous by Nobody: 9:40pm On May 09, 2017 |
KennyID17:As usual |
Re: Drinking Fanta Or Sprite With Vitamin C Is Potentially Poisonous by KennyID17(m): 9:42pm On May 09, 2017 |
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Re: Drinking Fanta Or Sprite With Vitamin C Is Potentially Poisonous by KennyID17(m): 9:43pm On May 09, 2017 |
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Re: Drinking Fanta Or Sprite With Vitamin C Is Potentially Poisonous by KennyID17(m): 11:17am On May 14, 2017 |
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Re: Drinking Fanta Or Sprite With Vitamin C Is Potentially Poisonous by Nobody: 11:20am On May 14, 2017 |
Re: Drinking Fanta Or Sprite With Vitamin C Is Potentially Poisonous by KennyID17(m): 11:23am On May 14, 2017 |
Re: Drinking Fanta Or Sprite With Vitamin C Is Potentially Poisonous by Nobody: 12:06pm On May 14, 2017 |
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Re: Drinking Fanta Or Sprite With Vitamin C Is Potentially Poisonous by Titilayooni(f): 12:10pm On May 14, 2017 |
KennyID17:lmao,make it 2 cos i dnt use water too,rather i make tea or milk only..i dnt use soft drinks |
Re: Drinking Fanta Or Sprite With Vitamin C Is Potentially Poisonous by KennyID17(m): 12:40pm On May 14, 2017 |
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Re: Drinking Fanta Or Sprite With Vitamin C Is Potentially Poisonous by KennyID17(m): 9:49am On May 17, 2017 |
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