South African retailer Shoprite has recalled multiple cereal brands manufactured by Heartland Foods due to nutritional mislabelling, with some products containing higher sugar levels than stated on packaging.
Shoprite, Checkers, Usave, and OK Foods supermarkets have issued a recall for several cereal products manufactured by supplier Heartland Foods after discovering significant inaccuracies in nutritional labelling.
The affected products include various brands of Corn Flakes, Bran Flakes, Muesli, Instant Oats, Multi Grain Flakes, Crunchy Flakes, Wheaty Flakes, and Granola sold under the Morning Mills, Ubrand, Housebrand, Ritebrand, OK Foods, and Heartlands labels.
Health authorities have raised concerns that some products contain higher sugar levels than indicated on packaging, posing potential risks for individuals with diabetes who rely on accurate nutritional information to manage their condition.
The recall extends beyond South Africa to neighbouring countries including Angola, Ghana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Swaziland, and Zambia, where these products have been exported.
Customers are encouraged to return any of these products to their nearest Shoprite, Checkers, Usave, or OK Foods supermarket for a full refund, with no need for proof of purchase or unopened packaging.
This recall highlights the importance of accurate food labelling for consumer safety, particularly for those with specific dietary requirements or health conditions that necessitate careful monitoring of nutritional intake.
Source: Shoprite, Checkers, Usave, and OK Foods supermarkets have issued a recall for several cereal products manufactured by supplier Heartland Foods after discovering significant inaccuracies in nutritional labelling.
The affected products include various brands of Corn Flakes, Bran Flakes, Muesli, Instant Oats, Multi Grain Flakes, Crunchy Flakes, Wheaty Flakes, and Granola sold under the Morning Mills, Ubrand, Housebrand, Ritebrand, OK Foods, and Heartlands labels.
Health authorities have raised concerns that some products contain higher sugar levels than indicated on packaging, posing potential risks for individuals with diabetes who rely on accurate nutritional information to manage their condition.
The recall extends beyond South Africa to neighbouring countries including Angola, Ghana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Swaziland, and Zambia, where these products have been exported.
Customers are encouraged to return any of these products to their nearest Shoprite, Checkers, Usave, or OK Foods supermarket for a full refund, with no need for proof of purchase or unopened packaging.
This recall highlights the importance of accurate food labelling for consumer safety, particularly for those with specific dietary requirements or health conditions that necessitate careful monitoring of nutritional intake.
Source: www.foodbusinessafrica.com
