The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority has provided more details regarding the recall of certain batches of Citro-Soda.

During a briefing on Tuesday, 24 March 2026, SAHPRA confirmed that the recall follows the identification of a potential risk of foreign material contamination during an inspection conducted at the Adcock Ingram Clayville, Johannesburg, manufacturing facility.

As a precautionary measure, SAHPRA took regulatory action to recall the affected batches of these products. The affected batch numbers all start with the letter C.

The health regulatory authority says every other batch, manufactured outside of Clayville, is safe for use.

SAHPRA says pieces of black fragments were found in the product, which it suspects may be from the worn-out conveyor belts at the manufacturing facility.

SAHPRA Inspectorate and Regulatory Compliance Head Lebohang Mazibuko said:

“We found presence of metal fragments from the manufacturer equipment and some inkmown black particles from those manufacturing equipment. So, those metal fragments were from the manufacturing vessels that are used to manufacture this product. Hence we say you cannot consume a metal and be well after that.”

The recall is limited to specific batches of the following Citro-Soda Regular products:

• Citro-Soda Regular 60 g
• Citro-Soda Regular 120 g
• Citro-Soda Regular 4 g x 30 Sachets

Action to be taken

Retail pharmacies, wholesalers, and distribution centres have been instructed to cease the sale of affected batches and to return all stock to their respective suppliers.

Consumers who have purchased the affected products are advised to return them to the nearest health facility, pharmacy, or store.

Members of the public who may have consumed the affected products and are experiencing any adverse side effects are urged to visit their nearest health facility and report such incidents to SAHPRA.

SAHPRA CEO Dr Boitumelo Semete-Makokotlela says the safety and well-being of the public remain their highest priority.

All affected batches are to be destroyed.

For a full list of affected batches, please click here.