Worms Found in Flour: SA Woman Calls Out Major Brands in Viral TikTok, Mzansi Divided

“Worms Found in Flour: South African Consumer Calls Out Major Brands in Viral TikTok”

A South African woman sparked a food safety debate after discovering live worms in a bag of Sasko cake flour purchased from Shoprite. The shocking find, captured in a viral TikTok video (@onamafahla16), shows the contaminated product just moments after opening.

The Discovery

In the now-viral clip, the consumer reveals wriggling worms inside a newly purchased 5kg flour bag, stating:
“I stopped buying from ‘my friend’ shops thinking I was saving myself… but Shoprite is just the same.”

The video has ignited discussions about quality control, with some blaming the manufacturer (Sasko) while others suspect poor storage practices.

Public Reaction: Divided Opinions

The TikTok comments section exploded with responses:

• Manufacturer Responsibility:
  “Blame Sasko, not Shoprite – they don’t make the flour!” – @Rweleiy.S
  “Same issue! Bought mine at Checkers.” – @Ms.Guliwe
• Retailer Accountability:
  “Check spices too – I found worms in mine from Shoprite.” – @Ntombifuthi
  “Had to throw my entire combo away.” – @PabiMokete
• Legal Action Suggested:
  “Sue them – you could get millions.” – @AMS

Food Safety Concerns Grow

@onamafahla16 I stopped buying from the My Friend shops thinking I was saving myself from illnesses kanti uSHOPRITE sekefana neeshops zooMy Friend.😭😭😭💔 #brokestudentlife #shoprite #sasko #viralvideos #tiktoknews #southafrica ♬ original sound – Sandisiwe Mathamo

The incident follows other recent reports of contaminated groceries, including:

• Worms found in oats (@SisChristinah)
• Infestations in maize meal (@Brightness M)

While some defend the brands, citing possible post-purchase storage issues, the video has raised serious questions about South Africa’s food quality controls.

Source: Briefly News