The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has confirmed that BON Bread is safe for consumption after carrying out a scientific investigation into viral claims about the bread’s unusually long shelf life.
According to NAFDAC, laboratory analysis showed that the preservative used in the bread, calcium propionate, was within internationally approved safety limits and did not violate any food safety regulations.
The controversy started after a social media user, Love Dooshima, posted a viral video on April 13, 2026, expressing concern that a loaf of bread stayed fresh for almost two months without developing mould. Although she did not mention any brand in the video, the manufacturer of BON Bread identified the product as theirs and denied the allegations.
The situation later escalated when the company reportedly filed a N50 million lawsuit against the blogger. She was also detained by the Nigeria Police after honouring an invitation at the Zone 7 Police Headquarters in Abuja over allegations including cyberstalking and fraud, before being released the following day after reported intervention from the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu.
NAFDAC Director-General, Christianah Adeyeye, explained that the agency launched the investigation because of widespread public concern online and the need to provide evidence-based findings.
She stated that NAFDAC officials inspected the company’s bakery in Abuja on April 20 and collected bread samples both from the production facility and the open market for testing.
According to the agency:
- The company has been producing bread since 2006.
- It has undergone several license renewals without penalties or product recalls.
- Tests confirmed the bread did not contain harmful substances such as bromate or non-nutritive sweeteners.
- The amount of calcium propionate found in the bread met Codex Alimentarius standards, which are internationally recognised food safety guidelines.
Adeyeye added that food manufacturers are allowed to use approved preservation methods to extend shelf life, provided they comply with global food safety standards.
She also advised Nigerians to report concerns about regulated products directly to NAFDAC through its offices or official communication channels before taking issues to social media.
Reactions Online
The development has sparked mixed reactions online:
Some Nigerians said the investigation helps clear public doubts and restore confidence in the product.
Others argued that consumers still deserve clearer explanations on how preservatives work and why some bread lasts longer than expected.
A few people criticised the legal action against the blogger, saying public concerns about food safety should be addressed transparently rather than criminalised.
Supporters of the company, however, argued that businesses also deserve protection from claims that could damage their reputation if found untrue.
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Published by Ejoh Caleb
