Several brands of peanut butter have been recalled because of possible health risks, according to SA’s top consumer protection agency.
In a statement, the National Consumer Commission said it was conducting a nationwide assessment of South African peanut butters to see if they were contaminated with aflatoxin, a toxic substance that can cause serious health complications.
“The commission urges the manufacturers, distributors and suppliers of peanut butter to comply with regulations and conduct urgent tests to assess the safety of the products on their shelves and take immediate corrective steps if found to be unsafe,” said acting National Consumer Commissioner Thezi Mabuza in a statement.
Several peanut butter brands have also been recalled by the National Consumer Commission (NCC). The affected brands are all manufactured by the same manufacturer – House of Natural Butters.
Earlier this week, Pick n Pay recalled No Name Smooth Peanut Butter, Eden Smooth Peanut Butter, and Eden Crunch Peanut Butter brands after in-house testing found they contained higher levels of Aflatoxin than required by law.
The NCC issued a statement on Friday reminding people to stop using these peanut butter brands and return them immediately:
- Dischem’s Lifestyle 400 grams Smooth and Crunchy
- Dischem’s Lifestyle 800 grams Smooth and Crunchy
- Wazoogles Superfoods – all sizes starting from 32g to 20kg
- Pick n Pay’s No Name 1kg smooth
- Eden All Natural
