Overview
- Selected batches manufactured on 15 January 2026 exceeded limits under Health Regulation R.1145, triggering a formal recall.
- ButtaNutt says routine internal testing flagged levels above the 10 ppb legal threshold, prompting it to secure most stock before sale.
- Company tracking shows 1,019 units dispatched, 851 recovered and 168 outstanding, with 93 sold online and 75 through retail; about 83 units reached shelves.
- The NCC urges returns for full refunds and is monitoring the process under the Consumer Protection Act, with Acting Commissioner Hardin Ratshisusu engaging the supplier.
- ButtaNutt is probing its raw‑nut supply chain and adopting an independent ‘Positive Release’ step for future batches, while noting immediate harm from a single serving is unlikely compared with long‑term exposure risks.