The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (South African Health Products Regulatory Authority) has recalled all Citro-Soda products with batch numbers beginning with the letter “C” following concerns over possible contamination.
The regulator said all other batches manufactured outside the Adcock Ingram facility in Clayville, Johannesburg, remain safe for consumption.
Citro-Soda, a fast-acting effervescent granule commonly used to treat heartburn, stomach acidity and urinary tract infections, is widely available in pharmacies and retail stores across the country.
SAHPRA urged consumers to carefully check batch numbers before purchasing or using the product, warning that only specific batches listed in the official recall notice are affected.
“We have only recalled the batch numbers that start with ‘C’ of the regular Citro-Soda. These are the ones affected as per the recall notice,” said SAHPRA Regulatory Compliance Manager Mokgadi Daphney Fafudi.
The recall follows findings of foreign particles in affected products manufactured at the Adcock Ingram plant. SAHPRA said investigations identified black fragments and metal particles, believed to have originated from worn manufacturing equipment such as conveyor belts and production vessels.
“We found the presence of metal fragments from manufacturing equipment and unknown black particles. These materials are not safe for consumption,” said SAHPRA Inspectorate and Regulatory Compliance Head Lebohang Mazibuko.
SAHPRA CEO Boitumelo Semete-Makokotlela urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspected product defects.
“As consumers of these products, please alert us of any quality defects you encounter with any health product available in the country,” she said.
The regulator has cautioned that some of the affected products may still be available in stores and advised consumers to exercise caution when purchasing Citro-Soda.