Clover Go Nuts Peanut Butter Recalled Due to Aflatoxin Levels

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) is investigating Clover after they recalled over 10,000 units of Go Nuts Peanut Butter due to high levels of aflatoxin, a toxin produced by mold on peanuts that can cause liver damage and cancer.

Aflatoxin Dangers:

Aflatoxins are a group of naturally occurring mycotoxins produced by the fungi Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus. These fungi can grow on various crops before harvest or during improper storage in warm, humid conditions. Aflatoxins are chemically stable and difficult to destroy, persisting through food processing methods like shelling, roasting, and even peanut butter production.

Health Risks:

Aflatoxin exposure is a serious health concern, particularly in developing countries where food regulations may be less stringent. Chronic exposure can lead to:

* Liver damage: Aflatoxins can interfere with liver function, causing inflammation and potentially liver failure.

* Increased risk of liver cancer: Aflatoxins are classified as a Group 1 carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), meaning there is strong evidence for their cancer-causing potential in humans.

Affected Products:

Clover Go Nuts Peanut Butter 400g with best-before dates:

• December 12, 18, and 19, 2025

• July 19, 2025

What to Do:

1. Stop consuming the product.

2. Return it to the store for a full refund.

Other Recalled Peanut Butters:

• Dischem’s Lifestyle 400g and 800g Smooth and Crunchy

• Wazoogles Superfoods (all sizes)

• Pick n’ Pay’s No Name 1kg Smooth

• Eden All Natural

• Woolworths Peanut Butter Ice Cream

The NCC is urging all peanut butter producers to test their products for aflatoxin levels.