South Australia's top consumer protection body has called for an urgent inspection of peanut butter after certain brands were recalled due to potential health risks.
The National Consumer Commission said in a statement that it is carrying out a nationwide assessment of South African peanut butter to determine if it is affected by acceptable levels of aflatoxin, which can cause health complications. said.
Tej Mabuza, Acting National Consumer Commissioner, said: “The Commission is urgently requiring peanut butter manufacturers, distributors and suppliers to comply with regulations and assess the safety of their products on store shelves. We urge them to conduct inspections and take immediate corrective action if they are found to be unsafe.” In a statement.
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has also expanded the number of peanut butter brands being recalled. All affected brands are made by the same manufacturer, House of Natural Butters.
Mabuza said in a statement that the commission was investigating “the incident” at House of Natural Butters.
The issue comes after Pick n Pay last week found that its products contained aflatoxin above regulatory levels during internal standard testing by the group, which led to the company's No Name Smooth Peanut Butter, Eden Smooth Peanut Butter, It was first brought to light when Eden Crunch peanut butter brands were recalled.
In a statement Friday, the NCC cautioned anyone in possession of these peanut butter brands to immediately stop consuming them and return them to the place of purchase.
• Dischem's Lifestyle 400 grams Smooth and crunchy.
• Dischem's Lifestyle 800 grams Smooth and crunchy.
• Wazoogles Superfood – All sizes from 32g to 20kg.
• Pick n Pay no name 1kg smooth.
• Eden All Natural.
You may return your item for a full refund with or without proof of purchase.
Pick n Pay's No Name, Eden All Natural and Dischem's Lifestyle brands were distributed nationally, while Wazoogles Superfoods products were primarily distributed in the Western Cape.
The NCC said House of Natural Butters informed the commission that all of these brands were “found to contain aflatoxins in excess of the legally permissible levels set out in the regulations.” He said he did.
Aflatoxin can cause health complications including, but not limited to, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
According to the World Health Organization, ingesting large amounts of aflatoxin can cause acute poisoning known as aflatoxinosis, which can be life-threatening, usually due to liver damage. According to the WHO website, there is evidence that aflatoxins may contribute to cancer in humans, and that aflatoxins can also damage DNA.
