Cape Town — The National Consumers Commission (NCC) is investigating Clover after the company were forced to recall more than 10 000 units of their Go Nuts Peanut Butter.
It is alleged that Clover infirmed the NCC they had to recall 10 776 units of Go Nuts 400g Peanut Butter after numerous tests found higher than acceptable levels of aflatoxin, Sunday World said.
“Following these recalls, the NCC called on all producers, manufacturers and suppliers of peanut butter, peanut butter-based products, and products containing peanuts to immediately test their products for aflatoxin levels and submit their results to the NCC.” NCC acting commissioner, Thezi Mabuza, said.
Clover is the latest to recall over 10 000 units of Go Nuts Peanut Butter after tests showed higher than acceptable levels of Aflatoxin. National Consumer Commission’s Thezi Mabuza says Aflatoxin is found in many food products.https://t.co/tQfCYVnUZl#Newzroom405 pic.twitter.com/ZMD7UgZSwa
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The NCC said the product was distributed to nearly 1 000 retailers and any consumers in possession of the peanut butter with the best-before date July 12, 18 and 19, 2025 have been urged to stop eating it and return it to the point of purchase for a full refund.
This is not the first time that peanut butter has had to be recalled due to high levels of aflatoxin. Pick ‘n Pay’s 1Kg No Name, Dischem’s Lifestyle Brand 400g and 800g of their smooth and crunchy, as well as various sizes of the Wazoogles and Eat Naked brands were recalled. Woolworths’ Peanut Butter Dairy Ice Cream – as their products failed to meet the acceptable levels of aflatoxin.
“From the test results that were received by the Commission, there is an indication that suppliers were not compliant with their protocols, and regulations. We are expecting suppliers, to be specific, the retailers, to immediately recall those brands that are non-compliant. This is to ensure that we protect South African consumers from any further harm.”
The Commission will take a decisive decision to get to the bottom of the challenge. We hope that suppliers will co-operate with the Commission. The risk of consuming products with higher than acceptable levels of aflatoxin may lead to health complications like nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain,” Mabuza said.
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