The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has issued a notice to recall various peanut butter brands manufactured by House of Natural Butters.
This comes a week after the Commission recalled the Pick n Pay No Name Smooth Peanut Butter, Eden Smooth Peanut Butter, and Eden Crunch Peanut Butter due to health concerns.
Now, Dischem’s Lifestyle 400 grams Smooth and Crunchy, Dischem’s Lifestyle 800 grams Smooth and Crunchy, and Wazoogles Superfoods- all sizes starting from 32g to 20 KG have been recalled.
The manufacturer informed the Commission of higher than legally acceptable levels of Aflatoxin - failing to meet the quality standards rendered the brands unsafe for human consumption.
Pick 'n Pay, Eden All Natural, and Dischem’s Lifestyle brands were distributed nationally, while Wazoogles Superfoods products were distributed mainly in the Western Cape.
The recall affects Dischem’s Lifestyle 400 and 800-gram Smooth and Crunchy, Wazoogles Superfoods - all sizes; Pick n’ Pay’s No Name 1KG smooth and Eden All Natural peanut butter.
Acting National Consumer Commissioner, Thezi Mabuza says while the Commission is investigating the affairs of the manufacturer House of Natural Butters (Pty) Ltd, the NCC will also conduct a nationwide assessment to establish whether other brands are affected.
"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.
"The Consumer Protection Act requires that goods that pose any risk of harm to the consumer be recalled. It is the responsibility of the manufacturers, importers, and retailers to ensure that goods comply with all applicable laws and standards of the Republic.
"Aflatoxin may lead to health complications but not limited to nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
"We, therefore, urge South African consumers who have the recalled products (No Name brand, the Eden All Natural brand, Wazoogles Superfoods, and Dischem’s Lifestyle brand) to immediately stop consuming these products and return the products to a point of purchase for a full refund, with or without proof of purchase."
