This is the product being recalled by the NCC.
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The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has recalled a health drink, citing that ingestion of the product could lead to foodborne illnesses.
Batches of the Slimsy Pomegranate Squash Concentrate were identified by its supplier, Dynamic Brands Manufacturing (Pty) Ltd, as a concern.
The NCC’s spokesperson, Phetho Ntaba, said the recall applies to the 6% Slimsy Pomegranate Squash Concentrate one litre (1L).
The batches identified have a best-before date of October 14, 2026.
“These products were made available for purchase between January 22, 2026, and March 23, 2026, and were distributed in Gauteng, Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Free State, and KwaZulu-Natal,” Ntaba said.
The recall affects a total of 2,894 cases of the product, amounting to 17,364 units that were made available to the market.
“The defect relates to blown or swollen bottles of the 6% Slimsy Pomegranate Squash Concentrate 1L, which may rupture due to gas formation in the product, leading to physical injury. According to the supplier, ingestion of the product could potentially lead to foodborne illnesses,” Ntaba said.
Consumers who have purchased the affected products are urged not to consume them and to immediately return the items to the point of purchase for a full refund.
The NCC has further called on retailers to immediately remove the affected products from shelves to prevent potential consumer harm.
“The NCC will continue to monitor the recall process to ensure full compliance with the Consumer Protection Act. Consumers who have questions/queries pertaining to this recall are encouraged to contact: [email protected].
Earlier this week, the Citro Soda Regular was recalled by the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (Sahpra).
The recall follows the identification of a potential risk of foreign material contamination during an inspection conducted at the Adcock Ingram Clayville, Johannesburg, manufacturing facility.
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