Knowler Knows: Why product recalls are rising…should we be worried?

Relebogile Mabotja speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about the surge in product recalls this year. South Africa’s regulator has already announced 18 recalls, spanning contaminated food, medical supplies, and safety defects in vehicles. However, this is not necessarily a sign that the market is being flooded with substandard products. For context, the UK  with a similar population  has recorded nearly 3,000 recalls over the same period. This is largely due to stricter reporting requirements, particularly for pharmaceuticals, as well as a bigger market for processed consumer goods.702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a peak into the worlds of entertainment and leisure.  Thank you for listening to a 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja podcast.  Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 13:00 to 15:00 (SA Time) to Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj  For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/2qKsEfu or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/DTykncj  Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc  Follow us on social media:  702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.