SAHPRA Recalls Citro-Soda Batches Over Contamination Risks
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) recalled specific batches of Citro-Soda Regular on March 24, 2026. This action targets products made at Adcock Ingram’s Clayville facility in Johannesburg due to contamination risks. Consumers with 60g, 120g, and 4g sachets bearing batch numbers starting with “C” should return them. The recall protects public health after a whistleblower report exposed manufacturing issues.
SAHPRA announced the recall during a media briefing in Pretoria. SAHPRA CEO Dr Boitumelo Semete-Makokotlela confirmed the decision. She stressed the agency’s focus on safety.
Here are the affected products:
- Citro-Soda Regular 60g sachets with batch numbers starting with “C” from Clayville.
- Citro-Soda Regular 120g sachets with batch numbers starting with “C” from Clayville.
- Citro-Soda Regular 4g sachets with batch numbers starting with “C” from Clayville.
Products from other sites, including those made in India, remain safe and unaffected, per SAHPRA.
A whistleblower report led SAHPRA to inspect the Clayville facility. The check found serious breaks in Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards.
SAHPRA Inspectorate Head Lebohang Mazibuko reported metal fragments and black particles on equipment. These came from manufacturing vessels. “You cannot consume a metal and be well after that,” Mazibuko said, according to SAnews.gov.za.
Other problems included poor cleaning methods, rusted and damaged gear, and no proper air systems to stop contamination.
“As a regulator, our mandate is to ensure that every health product you consume is of good quality, safe and effective…when we become aware of any details that indicates that there is any compromise of the quality, safety or efficacy of health products, we will act and we will do so decisively,” Semete-Makokotlela said.
SAHPRA urges people to report any product defects. Semete-Makokotlela noted this helps keep health items safe nationwide.
The recall covers only these Citro-Soda batches. It does not touch other Adcock Ingram products.
SAHPRA aims to shield users from risks like metal bits. Regulatory Compliance Manager Mokgadi Daphney Fafudi said to check for batches starting with “C.”
Returns can go to pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, or stores. Or contact Adcock Ingram using details on the SAHPRA site.
The recall runs through all sales channels now. SAHPRA will track it until batches are gone and destroyed.
Fafudi said SAHPRA will watch the facility too. They must fix issues and prevent repeats.
Visit the SAHPRA website for full recall notice and contact details to stay updated.
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