Spar recalls Top Score instant porridge after three Eastern Cape ...

Supermarket Spar has suspended sales of the Namibian-produced Top Score vanilla-flavoured instant maize porridge from all shelves during investigations.

This comes after four children were rushed to hospital after allegedly consuming the product, which led to the death of three children aged between one and four in Mdantsane NU2, Eastern Cape.

It is alleged they were fed the porridge and later complained of stomach cramps.

The fourth child, aged seven, remains in stable condition after being discharged from hospital.

“As a precaution we require you to remove all products from this line from your shelves until we receive the forensic details and laboratory test results,” said Spar provincial division managing director Siyolo Dick.

“Additionally, all stock of this product at our distribution centres is being located and suspended for further supply.