A Nigerian couple has raised alarm after discovering that a yoghurt drink they purchased, believed to be Hollandia Yoghurt, was allegedly fake.
The couple became suspicious after comparing the drink with an original one and noticed clear differences in appearance, texture, and thickness. To create awareness, they poured both drinks into transparent disposable cups and filmed the comparison, showing the noticeable contrast between the two.
According to them, the original Hollandia Yoghurt has a scannable barcode that confirms its authenticity, while the suspected fake product had no barcode at all. Although the carton designs looked almost identical, slight differences—especially the absence of a barcode—raised further concerns.
They used the opportunity to warn Nigerians to be extremely cautious, noting that counterfeit drinks and food products are becoming increasingly common in the market.
The video has since sparked widespread concern online, with many Nigerians sharing similar experiences of unknowingly purchasing fake products. More troubling to many viewers is the rise in counterfeit food items, which some described as the height of wickedness, as consuming fake food can lead to serious and life-threatening health issues.
Several reactions also blamed the government, accusing regulatory agencies of failing to enforce proper quality control and remove harmful products from the market, while calling for stricter punishment for offenders.
From reports of people mixing unknown substances and adding red colourants to imitate palm oil, to the alleged use of dangerous chemicals like sniper and formalin to preserve food items such as beans and fish, Nigerians expressed fear over the growing number of unsafe practices driven purely by profit.
Many lamented that almost nothing seems exempt from counterfeiting in Nigeria—from food and household items to drugs meant to save lives—calling it a serious national issue that demands urgent attention from the appropriate authorities.
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