# Major Recall Alert: Juhel Folic Acid Tablet 5mg x1000 Recalled Due to Substandard Product Caused by Malfunction in Manufacturing Process
On **August 28, 2023**, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) announced the **recall of Juhel Folic Acid Tablets 5mg x1000**, manufactured by Juhel Pharma Ltd. This urgent recall affects healthcare providers, retailers, and consumers across Nigeria because of a **substandard product issue caused by insufficient active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) content** due to a malfunction in the tableting machine's weight adjuster device.
This issue poses a potential **health risk** to individuals relying on the correct dosage of folic acid supplementation, especially pregnant women who require precise amounts to support healthy fetal development. Read on to learn why this recall is crucial and the immediate actions to take.
## Why This Recall is Important
Folic acid is a vital nutrient for cell growth and DNA synthesis, particularly important for **pregnant women, individuals with anemia, or those with specific vitamin deficiencies**. If this critical medication contains **lower API content than labeled**, it may fail to deliver the intended therapeutic benefits.
### Key Concerns Highlighted by NAFDAC:
- The **inadequate API content** was caused by a **malfunctioning weight adjuster device** in the manufacturing process.
- Substandard folic acid content puts individuals, especially vulnerable populations like pregnant women, at risk of severe health implications.
- The compromised drug can lead to **treatment failures** that could have **serious health consequences over time.**
NAFDAC and relevant authorities are rigorously urging healthcare distributors, retailers, and consumers to **cease the supply and use of these recalled products immediately**.
## Details of the Recall
The recall specifically targets:
- **Brand:** Juhel Pharma Ltd.
- **Product:** Folic Acid Tablet, 5mg x 1000.
- **Recall Trigger:** Low content of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API).
- **Cause:** A malfunction in the tableting machine's weight adjuster.
This recall has been classified as crucial because patients depending on accurate dosages of folic acid for **nutritional and medicinal purposes** may suffer adverse health consequences.
## What You Should Do
To ensure safety, NAFDAC has issued the following guidelines:
1. **For Distributors and Retailers:**
- Discontinue the distribution or sale of Juhel Folic Acid Tablets 5mg x1000 immediately.
- Inspect stock inventories and segregate the affected product for return or proper disposal.
2. **For Healthcare Professionals:**
- Stop prescribing or dispensing this specific medication batch to patients.
- Monitor patients who may have used the affected product and provide appropriate advice if necessary.
3. **For Consumers and Caregivers:**
- If you have purchased this product, discontinue use immediately.
- Check medication labels to confirm if you own the affected batch. Report any suspected substandard product to NAFDAC.
### How to Report Issues:
You can contact NAFDAC directly to report any suspicion of compromised products. Visit their official website for more details: [NAFDAC Recalls and Alerts](https://nafdac.gov.ng/public-alert-no-015-2025-recall-of-substandard-juhel-folic-acid-tablet/).
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For the latest updates on product recalls, visit the official NAFDAC Public Alerts page: [Public Alert No. 015/2025 – Recall of Juhel Folic Acid Tablet](https://nafdac.gov.ng/public-alert-no-015-2025-recall-of-substandard-juhel-folic-acid-tablet/). Together, we can ensure a safer pharmaceutical supply chain.