Regulatory product recall

Clicks Group Recalls Corn Puffs in South Africa

Analysis based on 9 articles · First reported Mar 15, 2026 · Last updated Mar 16, 2026

Sentiment

-10

Attention

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Market Impact

Direct

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Market Impact

The recall by Clicks Group due to Listeria contamination, though non-pathogenic, negatively impacts consumer trust in the brand and the broader food retail sector. It also highlights the South Africa===National Consumer Commission's active role in enforcing consumer protection laws, potentially leading to increased scrutiny for other suppliers.

Retail Food and Beverage

Event Summary

Clicks Group has initiated a recall of 1,152 units of its 'Made for Tots Corn Puffs Chicken 12g' snack due to contamination with non-pathogenic Listeria. Approximately 348 units were sold to consumers in South Africa and Lesotho, while 804 units were removed from shelves. The South Africa===National Consumer Commission announced and is monitoring the recall, urging consumers to return affected products to any Clicks Group store for a full refund or replacement. Hardin Ratshisusu, acting commissioner of the South Africa===National Consumer Commission, emphasized suppliers' obligations for product safety, especially on World Consumer Rights Day. This event follows another recent recall by Danone===Nutricia of baby formula products due to cereulide contamination, indicating a heightened focus on food safety in the region.

Key Actions

95 Clicks Group recalled 'Made for Tots Corn Puffs Chicken 12g'

90 South Africa===National Consumer Commission announced and monitored product recall Clicks Group

85 Clicks Group sold contaminated products

70 Clicks Group removed units from shelves

40 Danone===Nutricia recalled baby formula products

Entities Involved

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Clicks Group

Clicks Group initiated a recall of its 'Made for Tots Corn Puffs Chicken 12g' due to Listeria contamination, affecting its reputation and potentially sales. The company is offering full refunds or replacements to consumers.

Importance 90 Sentiment -20

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South Africa===National Consumer Commission

The South Africa===National Consumer Commission announced and is monitoring the recall by Clicks Group, ensuring compliance with the Consumer Protection Act and upholding consumer rights. This action reinforces its role as a consumer watchdog.

Importance 80 Sentiment 10

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Hardin Ratshisusu

As the acting commissioner of the South Africa===National Consumer Commission, Hardin Ratshisusu emphasized suppliers' obligations to provide safe products, linking the recall to World Consumer Rights Day.

Importance 40 Sentiment 0

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South Africa

The recall affects consumers in South Africa, where the contaminated products were sold in Clicks Group stores and online. The event highlights consumer protection efforts within the nation.

Importance 30 Sentiment 0

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Danone===Nutricia

Danone===Nutricia recently initiated a separate recall of its Aptamil and Aptajunior baby formula products in South Africa due to cereulide contamination, indicating broader food safety concerns in the market.

Importance 20 Sentiment -15

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Lesotho

Some of the affected 'Made for Tots Corn Puffs Chicken 12g' products were distributed to Lesotho, extending the reach of the recall beyond South Africa's borders.

Importance 10 Sentiment 0

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Dis-Chem

Dis-Chem is mentioned as one of the major pharmacy retailers where Danone===Nutricia's recalled baby formula products were sold, indicating its role in the distribution chain of other recalled items.

Importance 5 Sentiment 0

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Relationships

Clicks Group related ↔ South Africa===National Consumer Commission

Hardin Ratshisusu related ↔ South Africa===National Consumer Commission

Clicks Group related ↔ South Africa

Clicks Group related ↔ Lesotho

Dis-Chem related ↔ Danone===Nutricia

Clicks Group===United Pharmaceutical Distributors related ↔ Danone===Nutricia

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