Cape Town – The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has announced a recall of selected ButtaNutt peanut butter products after tests detected higher-than-legally-acceptable levels of aflatoxin, a toxin linked to serious health risks.
The commission confirmed it had received a recall notification from manufacturer ButtaNutt (Pty) Ltd following the detection of contamination in certain batches of its peanut butter products.
“The affected products failed to meet the quality standards as set out under the Department of Health’s Regulation R.1145 Governing Tolerance of Fungus-Produced Toxins in Foodstuffs. Aflatoxin may lead to health complications, including nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain,” NCC said.
The recalled products were manufactured on 15 January 2026 and include various sizes and flavours. A total of 1,019 units were distributed, of which 851 units have already been secured, leaving 168 units still unaccounted for.
Product Safety Recall: Bought ButtaNutt Peanut Butter? Check your jar. If affected, do not eat it return it immediately. @PhethoN @the_dtic pic.twitter.com/qi3xX79OcN
— The National Consumer Commission (NCC) (@TheNCC_RSA) February 9, 2026
The affected products include 100% Peanut 2.5kg with a best-before date of 13 July 2027, Chocolate Peanut 250g with a best-before date of 15 July 2027, 100% Peanut 1kg with a best-before date of 17 July 2027, and one unit of 100% Peanut 2.5kg with a best-before date of 28 July 2027.
The products were sold across Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape and the Western Cape through various retailers, including several Spar outlets, Pick n Pay stores in Scottburgh and The Pavilion in KwaZulu-Natal, Jackson’s Real Food Market branches, Irene Farm Shop and others.
NCC Acting Commissioner Hardin Ratshisusu urged consumers to take immediate action if they have purchased the affected products.
“Consumers should immediately stop consuming the affected products and return them to the point of purchase for a full refund. The NCC is engaging the supplier on the extent of the contamination, including potentially from the raw nuts’ supplier,” he said.
The NCC said it is continuing to monitor the recall process in line with the Consumer Protection Act.
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compiled by Betha Madhomu
