
Consumers have faced a wave of product recalls in recent months, with authorities and retailers pulling food, infant products and medicines from shelves over safety concerns.
Here are some notable recalls announced recently:
ButtaNutt peanut butter
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has confirmed a voluntary recall of certain ButtaNutt peanut butter products after higher than permitted levels of aflatoxin were detected.
Aflatoxin is a toxin that can cause nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.
The affected products were manufactured on January 15 and distributed in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, the Eastern Cape and the Western Cape through retailers.
Acting NCC commissioner Hardin…
Droughts: South Africa is prone to droughts, which can severely impact agriculture
and water supply.

Lady Pomegranate
Fun South African Fact: Water is not all there is to drink in this thirsty country! South Africa’s Cape Winelands have around 560 wineries and 4 400 primary producers. Included in the Cape Winelands region is Route 62, considered the longest wine route in the world. That alone is good reason to visit South Africa if you haven’t yet been!
PP Dubs
Brazil: You have two cows. But not for long, because one shoots the other dead.