Recent Dog Food Returns in South Africa - November and December 2025
Several major dry dog food brands in South Africa were recalled in
November and December 2025 due to elevated levels of a natural toxin called Deoxynivalenol (DON).
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) in South Africa issued a warning following the recall by RCL Foods, the manufacturer of the affected products.
Affected Brands
The recall affected specific production batches of the following dry dog and cat food brands manufactured between May 26-29, June 4-5, and June 17, 2025:
The recall was initiated because the affected products contained levels of deoxynivalenol (DON) exceeding 1000 parts per billion (ppb), which is the considered safe limit. This mycotoxin, produced by moulds on maize, can cause loss of appetite and digestive discomfort in pets if ingested.
Return Information
Pet owners who have purchased the affected products should immediately stop feeding them to their pets.
Return Location: The products can be returned to the point of purchase (retailer or vet) for a full refund.
Proof of Purchase: A refund can be obtained with or without proof of purchase
Resources : The information provided previously is based on official statements and news reports regarding the recent recall in South Africa. . Key sources include:
November and December 2025 due to elevated levels of a natural toxin called Deoxynivalenol (DON).
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) in South Africa issued a warning following the recall by RCL Foods, the manufacturer of the affected products.
Affected Brands
The recall affected specific production batches of the following dry dog and cat food brands manufactured between May 26-29, June 4-5, and June 17, 2025:
- Bobtail (Adult Medium/Large Dry Chicken, Steak, and 25kg Steak)
- Canine Cuisine (Small Adult Chicken & Rice)
- Optimizor (Premium Adult Chicken & Rice)
- Ultra Pet (Optiwoof Adult Beef & Rice, Optiwoof Puppy All Breeds Beef & Rice)
- Superwoof (Large Dog Dry Beef & Rice/Turkey & Rice, Small Dog Dry Turkey & Rice)
The recall was initiated because the affected products contained levels of deoxynivalenol (DON) exceeding 1000 parts per billion (ppb), which is the considered safe limit. This mycotoxin, produced by moulds on maize, can cause loss of appetite and digestive discomfort in pets if ingested.
Return Information
Pet owners who have purchased the affected products should immediately stop feeding them to their pets.
Return Location: The products can be returned to the point of purchase (retailer or vet) for a full refund.
Proof of Purchase: A refund can be obtained with or without proof of purchase
Resources : The information provided previously is based on official statements and news reports regarding the recent recall in South Africa. . Key sources include:
- The National Consumer Commission (NCC) officially announced the recall and urged pet owners to return affected products.
- RCL Foods, the manufacturer, issued a media release confirming the elevated levels of Deoxynivalenol (DON) in certain batches of maize used for production.
- Official product recall notices with specific dates and contact information are available on brand websites, such as the Ultra Pet product recall page.
- Various South African news outlets, including EWN and BusinessTech, reported on the details, affected brands, and the required consumer action.
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