Sasko Denies Recalling Products After Rat Was Found in Loaf, SA in Disbelief

• Sasko, owned by Pioneer Foods, slammed claims that it recalled its products after another rat was found in a loaf of bread
• A resident from Leondale in Ekurhuleni found a rodent in a loaf of bread, and while it admitted to the discovery, Sasko is not cancelling product distribution
• South Africans became disgusted, and some called on the government to intervene in the rodent saga

Tebogo Mokwena, Briefly News's current affairs journalist, offered coverage of current affairs like food, energy, loadshedding, fuel prices and environmental affairs during his seven years at Daily Sun and Vutivi Business News.

JOHANNESBURG — Sasko denied reports that it recalled its product after another rat was found in a loaf of bread.

Sasko is not recalling products

According to IOL, Sasko went on social media and shared a statement denying reports that 200,00 loaves of bread were recalled from shop shelves. The company said the reports are false and have no basis in the reports.

What you need to know about the Sasko saga

• Sasko officially responded to the video of the woman in KwaZulu Natal who found a rat in her loaf of bread and confirmed that there was a rat in the loaf
• Another woman found a rat in her bread, which she bought at a Spar in Ekurhuleni
• South Africans were disgusted by the discoveries, and some believed it was grounds for a lawsuit

Netizens disgusted

Social media users commenting on Facebook called for stern action against the company.

Tina Van Winkel said:

"The health department should step in."

Alv IN said:

"Sasko, don't think you can't fall. Tupperware did and they didn't have this issue. You are just a fly in the sky, my friend."

Mathandi Mambili said:

"I suspect sabotage by employees for different reasons. Company infighting."

Sisabongs M Olifant said:

"This is bad. It might be their downfall if they don't act wisely."

Engela Rorke Bouwer asked:

"Why is the rat not sliced like the bread?"

Woman buys rotten butternut squash

In a related article, Briefly News reported that a woman from Ekurhuleni bought butternut squash from a fresh produce store.

When she arrived home, she found the butternut rotten and wrote to Briefly Nerws to share her experience.

Source: Briefly News