The National Consumer Commission issued a recall of various dry pet food brands.
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THE National Consumer Commission has issued a recall for various RCL Foods dry pet food brands due to potential Salmonella contamination, affecting over 115,000 cases. Consumers are urged to return the products for a refund or replacement.
The NCC’s spokesperson, Phetho Ntaba, said the recall was for various brands of dry dog and cat food products by RCL Foods.
The affected batches include various sizes of Bobtail, Catmor, Canine Cuisine, Optimizor, Ultra Pet, Feline Cuisine, Bonzo, and Optiwoof.
The recall affects about 115,045 cases (bags). The affected products form part of certain batches and were distributed through different retail channels across South Africa.
“RCL Foods has advised the NCC that certain condemned batches linked to potential Salmonella contamination have been found in retail channels,” Ntaba said.
Salmonella is a bacterium that can pose health risks to both pets and humans through ingestion or handling of contaminated products. As a result, the presence of Salmonella in pet food is considered unsafe.
“Consumers who may have purchased any of the affected dry pet food products are advised to stop using the product immediately and return it to the retailer where it was purchased for a refund or replacement,” Ntaba said.
The NCC said it is monitoring the recall closely to ensure full compliance with the Consumer Protection Act and to safeguard consumer rights.