Clover 400g Go Nuts Peanut Butter recalled following higher than acceptable levels of aflatoxin found in the product

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has urged consumers in possession of Clover 400g Go Nuts Peanut Butter, to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund, due to higher than acceptable levels of aflatoxin found in the product.

COURTESY: Clover

The risk of consuming products with higher than acceptable levels of Aflatoxin may lead to health complications like nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.

According to the NCC, Clover informed the Commission on Friday that they have recalled 10 776 units of Go Nuts Peanut Butter 400g, following numerous tests that revealed higher than acceptable levels of Aflatoxin.

The recall by Clover comes after the Commission received five peanut butter recalls (Pick ‘n Pay’s 1Kg No Name, Dischem’s LifestyleBrand 400g and 800g of their smooth and crunchy, Wazoogles (various sizes), EatNaked (various sizes), and Woolworths’ Peanut Butter Dairy Ice Cream, in February, as their products failed to meet the acceptable levels of Aflatoxin.

The NCC previously 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.

Acting Commissioner, Thezi. Mabuza said the call to suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors of these products to immediately test their products for levels of Aflatoxin has been an eye-opener.

“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 cooperate with the Commission.’’

She says the commission will probe Clover (PTY) Ltd for alleged contraventions of the Consumer Protection Act (CPA).

 “Section 60 of the Act read with the NCC’s Product Recall Guidelines requires that the supplier or manufacturer upon discovering that safety has been compromised that a retailer or supplier must recall the affected product immediately and inform Regulators. Upon receiving the Notification from Clover (PTY) Ltd, the Commission assessed the recall and established some inconsistencies with the CPA,” said Mabuza.

Meanwhile, consumers who are in possession of Clover Go Nuts Peanut 400g with the best-before dates listed below, are urged to stop consuming the product and return it to the point of purchase for a full refund:

• Best Before 12, 18, and 19 June 2025,

• Best Before 19 July 2025.

‘’South African consumers who have the recalled products must immediately stop consuming these products and return the products to a point of purchase for a full refund, with or without proof of purchase,’’ said Thezi Mabuza, Acting Commissioner for the NCC.

 

Done by: Mitchum George