Clover is the latest food manufacturer to pull its peanut butter products from shelves due to the presence of dangerous mycotoxins.
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has announced that Clover is recalling 10,776 400g units of Go-Nut peanut butter after tests revealed higher than acceptable levels of aflatoxin, which is associated with serious health complications. Clover was being investigated by the NCC for this matter.
This includes last month's Pick 'n Pay's 1kg No Name, Dischem's lifestyle brand's smooth and crunchy 400g and 800g, Wazoogles (various sizes), Eat Naked (various sizes) and Woolworths' Peanut Butter Dairy Ice This follows a recall of the cream.
NCC previously said the affected brands are made by the same producer, House of Natural Butters.
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The association announced Friday that the resulting guidelines require suppliers or manufacturers to recall products “if they discover that safety has been compromised.”
“We received a notice from Clover…The Commission evaluated the recall and established several inconsistencies with the CPA [Consumer Protection Act],” said.
“The risk of consuming products containing aflatoxins above acceptable levels can lead to health complications such as nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. South African consumers who own recalled products should immediately You must stop taking the product and return the product to the store of purchase for a full refund with or without proof of purchase. ”
Clover said it would respond to a request for comment on NCC's statement later Monday.
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