Another food product pulled from shelves in South Africa
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) announced the recall of a snack aimed at young children, due to contamination concerns.
The regulator said the recall affects the Made for Tots Corn Puffs Chicken 12g product supplied by Clicks Group.
According to the commission, the retailer notified authorities after tests detected Listeria contamination in a specific batch of the product.
In total, 1,152 units were affected by the recall. Clicks informed the NCC that approximately 348 units had already been sold to customers, while the remaining 804 units were removed from store shelves before purchase.
The supplier explained that the contamination involved a type of Listeria that is generally considered non-pathogenic to humans.
However, it warned that there have been rare and isolated cases where it has been associated with human illness.
Consumers are urged to check the identifying information on their products to determine whether they are affected.
The impacted batch carries the identifying number 396194, manufacturing date (MGF) 03.03.26, Lot number 6:003, and a best-before date of 02.03.2027.
The recalled corn puffs were sold through Clicks stores across South Africa as well as through Clicks’ online platform. Some units were also distributed to Lesotho.
The NCC has advised anyone who purchased the affected product not to consume it. Customers are encouraged to return the item to any Clicks store for a full refund or replacement, even if they do not have proof of purchase.
The commission said it is actively monitoring the recall process to ensure compliance with the country’s consumer protection laws.
NCC acting commissioner Hardin Ratshisusu said the recall serves as an important reminder to suppliers about their legal obligations to ensure product safety.
“As we mark World Consumer Rights Day today with the global theme Safe Products. Confident Consumers, we remind suppliers of their obligation to provide goods of good quality, free of defects, usable and durable,” Ratshisusu said.
“Where goods fail to meet the required standards, those goods must be removed from the shelves to minimise potential harm,” he added.
Not the only food recall this month
The recall follows another recent food recall involving baby formula products sold in South Africa.
Earlier in March, the NCC warned consumers about the recall of two formula products manufactured by Nutricia—Aptamil Nutribiotik 2 (800g) and Aptajunior Nutribiotik 3 (800g).
According to the commission, 2,989 units of the formula products were affected. They were distributed nationally by United Pharmaceutical Distributors and had been available in stores since August 2025.
The products were sold through major pharmacy retailers, including Dis-Chem and Clicks.
“The National Consumer Commission (NCC) alerts consumers of the recall of Nutricia Aptamil Nutribiotik 2 (800g) and Nutricia Aptajunior Nutribiotik 3 (800g) products, as notified by Nutricia Southern Africa,” the regulator said at the time.
Nutricia Southern Africa explained that the recall was initiated after the company discovered that a raw material used in the manufacturing process could contain traces of cereulide.
“Cereulide is a toxin that, at high levels of exposure, can cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and abdominal cramps,” the NCC said.
Consumers who may have purchased the affected formula products have been encouraged to contact Nutricia through its website or customer care channels for more information about the recall process.
The latest recall of products manufactured by Nutricia can be viewed below.
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