Clicks has recalled snacks made for children due to concerns of Listeria contamination
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The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has announced a recall of Made for Tots Corn Puffs Chicken 12g sold at Clicks Group stores and online.
According to the consumer watchdog, Clicks said the recall affects more than 1,100 units, after tests detected a type of Listeria bacteria in the batch.
"According to the supplier, the affected batch tested positive for non-pathogenic Listeria contamination. The supplier further noted that the type of Listeria is generally non-pathogenic to humans but has rare and isolated reports of human disease".
Consumers are urged to look out for the following information to confirm whether the product in their possession is affected:
The commission added that the affected products were sold at Clicks stores in South Africa and online, and were also distributed to Lesotho.
"Consumers with the affected products are urged not to consume the products and immediately return them to any Clicks store for a full refund or replacement, with or without any proof of purchase.
"The NCC is monitoring this recall, and other recalls communicated recently, to ensure full compliance with the Consumer Protection Act".
The NCC's Acting Commissioner, Hardin Ratshisusu, said the recall underscores the importance of suppliers providing safe and high-quality products.
"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.
"Where goods fail to meet the required standards, those goods must be removed from the shelves to minimise potential harm." Ratshisusu said.
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