The Federal Competition and
Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has confirmed the arrest of Chioma
Egodi, a consumer, who gave a review of an Erisco Foods product.
On September 17, Egodi, made a
post on Facebook, stating that she tasted Nagiko Tomato Mix, one of the tomato
paste variants of Erisco Foods Limited, and found it sugary.
She shared a picture of the
opened can of tomato paste alongside her post. Edogi has since deleted the
post.
"I went to buy Tin tomatoes yesterday that I will use to make stew, I didn't see Gino and Sonia, so I decided to buy this one. When I opened it, I decided to taste it omo! Sugar is just too much! Haaa biko let me know if you have used this Tin tomato before because this is an ike gwuru situation," she wrote.
Reacting in a statement, Erisco
Foods Limited described the claim as untrue and unfounded.
The company said the post was
intended to mislead its customers and discredit the image of Erisco Foods
Limited "as previously instigated by some elements and syndicates who are
uncomfortable with our increasing market dominance as a leading indigenous manufacturer
of 100% natural tomato pastes".
Erisco Foods added that it has
"decided to bring the said publication to the attention of relevant
authorities".
"While we recognize the
rights of our consumers to make genuine observations about our products, we
want to thank our esteemed customers for their continued patronage of Erisco
Foods Limited," the statement reads.
"However, having built our
reputation on healthy and quality products which have earned us both local and
international awards including National Productivity Order of Merit Award, we
will take all necessary actions against any malicious attack on our
reputation."
On Sunday, reports of Egodi's
arrest began making waves on social media, with many demanding her release and
calling for the boycott of Erisco Foods.
Responding to one of such posts
on X, Babatunde Irukera, executive vice-chairman of the FCCPC, said reports of
the arrest have been brought to the commission's attention.
He added that a team is seeking
to clarify the arrest and secure an explanation from Erisco Foods.
In a subsequent post on the
social media platform, Irukera said the FCCPC has confirmed the arrest and
transfer of the consumer to Abuja by the police.
"@fccpcnigeria operatives
have confirmed arrest & transfer of the case to Abuja by the Police Force.
She was no longer at the station on arrival. Working to determine exact current
location & engaging Force HQ in Abuja. Summons being issued to
@EriscoFoodsLtd immediately," the post reads.
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