Woolworths recalls peanut butter ice cream
Retail group Woolworths has recalled its peanut butter ice cream with immediate effect, citing possible health risks.
The group's decision comes just weeks after the National Consumer Commission issued a recall of various peanut butter brands from circulation.
The peanut putter brands include Dischem’s Lifestyle, Wazoogles Superfoods, Pick n Pay’s No Name Brand, and Eden All Natural.
The recall came after the manufacturer informed the commission of higher than legally acceptable levels of Aflatoxin, which rendered the brands unsafe for human consumption.
In a statement released on Friday, the JSE-listed retailer said only the peanut butter ice cream is being recalled.
"All other Woolworths products containing peanut butter, including our range of Peanut Butter, remains 100% safe for consumption."
The group said the peanut butter was tested for Aflatoxin and found to be safe for consumption.
"Aflatoxins is naturally occurring and must be consumed in very high quantities to be toxic to humans.
"Since the initial recalls were announced by others in the industry, Woolworths has systematically assessed all secondary products that contain peanut butter, such as biscuits, sauces, pretzels, energy bars and ice cream.
"This was done as a precautionary measure to ensure all our products meet our stringent quality standards.
"As a result of this process it was found that Woolworths Peanut Butter Ice Cream contains Aflatoxin levels that exceed the legal limit, we are therefore removing it from shelves," said the group.
Customers who have bought the product may return it to their local store for a full refund.
Earlier this month, some South African peanut butter products were found to have higher than regulated levels of Aflatoxin. Woolworths peanut butter was tested for Aflatoxin and found to be safe for consumption.
— Woolworths SA (@WOOLWORTHS_SA) February 23, 2024
