Debunking the False Claims of Poisonous ‘DEW’ Bottled Water in Nigeria
A viral WhatsApp message incorrectly claims that bottled water ‘DEW’ has caused 180 deaths in Tanzania and has now reached Nigeria. This allegation has been proven false by NAFDAC, as there is no proof of hazardous ‘DEW’ water, and Nigeria’s laws prohibit its importation.
A recent claim circulating on WhatsApp alleges that a bottled water brand named “DEW,” linked to the deaths of 180 individuals in Tanzania, has been imported to Nigeria. This assertion has been widely propagated on various social media platforms, inciting public panic. The message insistently urges individuals to refrain from consuming this water, citing warnings from Nigerian Customs aimed at preventing further fatalities.
In conclusion, the claim regarding the bottled water brand ‘DEW’ is false. Historical context reveals this rumor has been debunked previously by the National Agency for Food Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in 2011. Moreover, Nigeria’s import prohibition on bottled water negates the possibility of its entry into the market, and there have been no verified reports linking any deaths in Tanzania to this brand.
Original Source: dubawa.org
