Consumers who bought Appletiser products recently are urged to immediately return them to retailers following a recall by Coca-cola Beverages South Africa.
The Acting National Consumer Commissioner Ms Thezi Mabuza says according to Coca-Cola Beverages South- Africa, their quality check routine including laboratory testing revealed that certain batches contain toxins that are outside of the acceptable standards.
She says only six batches are affected:
Appletiser 1250ml pet - best before 07 Nov 21;
Appletiser 750ml non-returnable glass - best before 30 May 22;
Appletiser 275ml non-returnable glass - best before 10 Jun 22;
Appletiser slend 330ml can - best before 18 May 22;
Appletiser slend 330ml can - best before 19 May 22;
Appletiser slend 330ml can - best before 23 May 22.
According to Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa the batches consist of 37 362 cases distributed nationwide.
The recall is a result of the presence of mycotoxin (patulin) exceeding 50?g/l in some of the batches at levels above permitted tolerance for fungus-produced toxins in foodstuffs.
Risks of consumption include vomiting, nausea and gastrointestinal symptoms.
Consumers who bought these products from the following retailers: Makro, Pick and Pay, Boxer, OK Foods, Spar, Shoprite and Checkers, Game and Ultra Liquors must verify the best before date and if they form part of the recall, they should immediately return the products to any retail store for an exchange or replacement.
