Ruth Kadiri says her blended garlic turned green, and she’s urging Nigerians to check NAFDAC numbers and speak up about fake products in their community.
Ever blended something in your kitchen and thought, “Wait, why does this look wrong?” That’s exactly what happened to Nollywood actress and producer Ruth Kadiri, and it’s got her speaking up.
Her message is simple. Fake products aren’t just a business problem. They’re a danger to people’s health, and we all need to pay closer attention.
Ruth shared her worry in a video. She bought garlic, blended it, and stepped away for a bit.
“I bought garlic, blended it, went upstairs, and came back to find my garlic had turned green,” she said.
She suspects it was fake, and she says plenty of other people have similar stories. It sounds like a small thing, but it clearly shook her.
She admitted she’s now nervous about buying packaged drinks for her kids. How do you know what’s really inside? What bothers her most is that many of these products are made right here in Nigeria, by Nigerians. In her view, some producers don’t care who gets hurt as long as the money keeps coming.
Who is she talking to?
Pretty much everybody.
Parents and guardians are her first call. Check expiry dates. Look for the NAFDAC number before you buy food, medicine or anything else that’s regulated. “Pay attention to NAFDAC numbers,” she said.
She also had words for NAFDAC and other authorities. Ruth wants tighter checks on companies that make these products, and quick, fitting punishment for anyone found guilty. She even warned officials who take bribes to look the other way. Someday, she said, the fallout could reach their own families too.
And for those producing fake goods? She says they will be caught.
Think about how often we trust a label without a second thought. Ruth believes that trust is being abused. She pointed out that many people are sick and not getting better, and she blames fake medicine for part of it.
That’s a scary thought, especially if you’ve got kids at home.
But she isn’t only pointing fingers. She’s asking everyday people to play their part, too. “If you live in an environment where fake products are created, please speak up,” she urged.
So next time you’re at the market or the supermarket, take a few extra seconds. Flip the pack over. Check the date. Look for that NAFDAC number.
It might feel like a small habit, but as Ruth’s green garlic shows, it could save you a lot of trouble.
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