On Sunday it was announced that the source of listeria had been tracked down to an Enterprise Foods factory in Limpopo, leading to the immediate removal of processed meats, including polony, from shelves.
It is the world's biggest outbreak of listeria and has seen over 100 people die as a result.
As South African rushed to return their food, Mzansi had zero chill.
There was a genuine concern about the change of kasi menus, with many saying the kota (bunny chow) and amagwinya (vetkoek) are under attack. People also struggled to understand how they would pack a skhaftin (lunch box) without polony.
Here are some of the hilarious reactions.
And there's a song. This is Mzansi fam!
