South African food group Tiger Brands has recalled batches of Simply Delicious products over concerns they could contain carcinogenic ingredients.

Tiger revealed tests had shown traces of colourants Methyly Yellow and Sudan 1, ingredients the World Trade Organization says represent a possible risk to human health.

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Consumers who still have Simply Delicious cook-in sauces and ready-to-eat rice produced in June or July should return the product to retailers.

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