Cereal products recall announced by Shoprite, Checkers, other stores

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Some of the country’s major supermarkets have announced a cereal products recall due to labelling issues.

Shoprite released a statement on their website revealing that certain cereal products have been taken off the shelves. Find a detailed list of the affected products below.

SHOPRITE ANNOUNCES CEREAL PRODUCTS RECALL

Shoprite detailed in their statement released on 20 March 2025 that the store and other big supermarkets have initiated a voluntary cereal products recall. All products that are manufactured by one of its suppliers, Heartland Foods, have been recalled. The statement further stated the reason for the recall.

“This action is being taken because of inaccurate nutritional labelling by the supplier. While no complaints have been received in this regard, we take our responsibility to consumers seriously and have therefore, after numerous interventions with the supplier, decided to issue a voluntary product recall,” the statement read.

AFFECTED PRODUCTS

A list of products affected by the cereal products recall has been provided. Find the list below.

Corn Flakes (Morning Mills, Ubrand, Housebrand, Ritebrand, OK Foods)
Bran Flakes (Morning Mills, Housebrand, Ritebrand)
Muesli (Morning Mills, Ubrand)
Instant Oats (Morning Mills)
Multi Grain Flakes (Heartlands)
Crunchy Flakes (Heartlands)
Wheaty Flakes (Heartlands)
Granola (Heartlands)
Corn Flakes (Heartlands)
Bran Flakes (Heartlands)

WHAT SHOULD CUSTOMERS AFFECTED BY CEREAL PRODUCTS RECALL DO?

The statement provided information on what the affected customers need to do. They can “return it to their nearest supermarket for a full refund.”

Also, it explained that individuals will still be able to return the products even if they don’t have proof of purchase or the item has been opened. Those affected by the cereal products recall that require assistance can contact 0800 01 07 09.

“We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of food safety and our food scientists and technologists are working closely with the National Consumer Commission on this voluntary recall,” the statement also revealed.