ButtaNutt Peanut Butter Recall: Limited Batches Pulled Over Aflatoxin Levels

In a proactive food safety measure, ButtaNutt has issued a voluntary recall for specific batches of its peanut butter. The decision comes after the company's routine internal quality checks revealed trace amounts of aflatoxin that slightly exceed the legally permitted threshold of 10 parts per billion (ppb). Consumers are advised to check their products as the brand works to ensure public safety.

Initial tests on the affected batch showed aflatoxin levels at 46 ppb, which dropped to 28 ppb during a secondary test. Because both results sit above the permitted regulatory limits, ButtaNutt stresses that this voluntary recall is a strictly precautionary measure driven by their commitment to consumer safety and compliance.

Understanding the Health Risks

ButtaNutt has reassured customers that consuming a standard serving from the affected batches is highly unlikely to cause immediate or severe health issues. Health experts note that the primary risks associated with aflatoxins are linked to long-term, chronic exposure.

To put it into perspective: an adult would need to eat more than 2.4kg of highly contaminated peanut butter (at 500 ppb) at least three times a week to experience acute toxic effects. Therefore, a standard serving from these batches is considered a once-off exposure with very low risk.

Affected Products and Batch Codes

While most of the affected stock has been successfully pulled from shelves, an estimated 83 individual units may still be in consumer pantries. Please check your cupboards for the following items:

• ButtaNutt Chocolate Peanut Butter 250g – Best Before: 15/07/2027

• ButtaNutt 100% Peanut Butter 1kg – Best Before: 17/07/2027

• ButtaNutt 100% Peanut Butter 2.5kg – Best Before: 13/07/2027

• ButtaNutt 100% Peanut Butter 2.5kg – Best Before: 28/07/2027

Where Were These Batches Sold?

The affected units were distributed to a limited number of outlets:

• Jacksons Real Food Market (Kyalami and Bryanston)

• Irene Farm Stall

• Pick n Pay Scottburgh

• SPAR stores: Sea Point, Sonstraal, and Wilderness

• Stellenbosch Superspar (Helshoogte)

• ButtaNutt Online Store and the Paarl Factory Shop

What You Should Do Next

If you have purchased one of the affected jars, ButtaNutt advises the following steps:

• Do not eat or discard the product.

• In-Store Purchases: Return the jar to the store where you bought it for a full refund.

• Online Purchases: Email ButtaNutt with photos and the quantities you have on hand so they can arrange a collection.

Need Help?

ButtaNutt has apologised for the inconvenience and reaffirmed its strict commitment to food safety. If you cannot return the product or need more information, you can contact their team directly:

• Monique: monique@buttanutt.co.za | 072 550 1709

• Juanita: juanita@buttanutt.co.za | 066 211 2967

Supplied by: Buttanutt. 

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