RCL Foods warns of stolen contaminated pet food circulating in Gauteng

JSE-listed RCL Foods has warned that stolen products linked to batches from late January and February may pose a health risk after failing quality checks.

The company said the affected stock had been condemned after testing positive for Salmonella and was intended for destruction but was stolen before it could be disposed of.

Some of the product may have entered informal distribution channels, raising concerns about potential exposure to consumers and retailers.

RCL Foods said it is taking the matter “extremely seriously” and has launched an investigation in collaboration with law enforcement authorities.

The group has also introduced additional controls within its supply chain to prevent a repeat of the incident. Consumers and retailers have been urged to verify batch numbers and ensure products are sourced through authorised distributors.

The incident highlights both food safety risks and broader supply chain vulnerabilities, with potential reputational and financial implications for the company.

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