Samples collected from the watermelon the family had consumed also contained traces of zinc phosphide.
The people were evacuated from the basement and ground floor of the hospital.
The musician had been diagnosed with intestinal cancer in 2016 and had a kidney transplant a year later.
NAFDAC says excessive fasting can damage the kidney and other vital body organs.
In a social media post, Ms Ekweremadu admitted that her medical condition was responsible for her parents’ legal battles in the UK.
Eedris also expressed his gratitude to family and industry colleagues for the help rendered thus far.
The nutritionist noted that eating coconut or any of its products has no side effects on the health of individuals as long as it was consumed in moderation.
