Nigerians Boycott Coca-Cola Drinks After Court Rules Them ‘poisonous’

Consumers of Sprite and Fanta have more to worry about than rotting teeth according to a Lagos High Court judge, who ruled that the Coca-Cola products could be “poisonous.” The court held that high levels of benzoic acid and sunset additives in the popular soft drinks could pose a health risk to consumers when mixed … Read more

Nigeria Certifies Fanta, Sprite Safe For Consumption

The Federal Ministry of Health yesterday put the controversy over the status of Fanta and Sprite to rest. The ministry declared both brands safe for consumption. There had been wide spread fears in the country following the judgement of a Lagos High Court that the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) … Read more