Urgent Recall: Slimsy Pomegranate Squash Concentrate (1L) Due to Safety Risks

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has issued an urgent product recall for specific batches of Slimsy Pomegranate Squash Concentrate. This follows a notification from the supplier, Dynamic Brands Manufacturing, regarding significant safety risks.

Product Details

If you have this product in your home, please check the label immediately:

• Product Name: Slimsy Pomegranate Squash Concentrate (6%)

• Size: 1L Bottle

• Best-Before Date: 14 October 2026

• Distribution Period: 22 January 2026 – 23 March 2026

• Regions Affected: Gauteng, Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Free State, and KwaZulu-Natal.

Why is it being recalled?

According to the NCC, approximately 17,364 units (2,894 cases) are affected. The recall was triggered by reports of blown or swollen bottles caused by internal gas formation.

The risks include:

• Physical Injury: The pressure build-up may cause bottles to rupture or explode.

• Health Risk: Consumption of the affected concentrate may lead to foodborne illness.

What you should do

1. Do Not Consume: If you have a bottle matching the description above, do not open or consume it.

2. Return for a Refund: Return the product to the original point of purchase (the retailer where you bought it) for a full refund.

3. Retailer Action: All retailers have been instructed to remove affected stock from shelves immediately.

The NCC is currently monitoring the recall to ensure full compliance with the Consumer Protection Act and to safeguard public health.

Written by: Shihaam (Gabriella) Steyn - Adams.

Guzzle Media