The National Consumer Commission (NCC) is keeping a close eye on developments following a nationwide porridge product recall after the death of three children in the Eastern Cape.
Last month, Lithembelihle Bambela, Iminathi Bambela and Live Ndudane from Mdantsane’s Unit 2 died after reportedly consuming Namib Mills’s Top Score Instant porridge, purchased at a Spar store in the province.
The commission said it received a notification of the product recall from both Namib Bills and the Spar Group.
“South African consumers who purchased Top Score Instant Porridge by Spar Group are urged to stop consuming the product and immediately return it to the retailer for a full refund,” the NCC said.
“South African consumers who purchased the product are urged to stop consuming the product and immediately return it to the retailer for a full refund.”
It said a separate investigation was under way by the relevant Buffalo City Metro authorities.
“Consumers are urged to immediately return the affected product as its further use may be harmful,” said NCC acting commissioner, Hardin Ratshisusu.
“It is also the responsibility of the concerned retailers to take every step possible to ensure the product is removed from the shelves and is not distributed further.”
Meanwhile, in the interim, the NCC was separately investigating the product recall, especially given the potential public health concerns. The NCC was working closely with other authorities that were investigating the product recall.
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