Product safety recall – 17 364 units of the 6% Slimsy Squash

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) informs consumers of a product recall for specific batches of Slimsy Pomegranate Squash Concentrate as notified by the supplier, Dynamic Brands Manufacturing (Pty) Ltd.

The recall applies to the 6% Slimsy Pomegranate Squash Concentrate One Litre (1L), with the best before date of 14 October 2026. These products were made available for purchase between 22 January 2026 and 23 March 2026 and were distributed in Gauteng, Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Free State, and KwaZulu-Natal.

The recall affects a total of 2 894 (Two Thousand Eight Hundred and Ninety-Four) cases of the product, amounting to 17 364 (Seventeen Thousand Three Hundred and Sixty-Four) units, that were made available to the market.

The defect relates to blown or swollen bottles of the 6% Slimsy Pomegranate Squash Concentrate 1L, which may rupture due to gas formation in the product, leading to physical injury. According to the supplier, ingestion of the product could potentially lead to foodborne illnesses.

Consumers who have purchased the affected products are urged not to consume these and to immediately return the items to the point of purchase for a full refund.

The NCC calls on retailers to immediately remove the affected products from shelves to prevent potential consumer harm. The NCC will continue to monitor the recall process to ensure full compliance with the Consumer Protection Act.

Consumers who have questions/quires pertaining to this recall are encouraged to contact: ProductRecall@thencc.org.za

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Issued by Phetho Ntaba (Spokesperson):

On behalf of the

National Consumer Commission (NCC)

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