Check your batch! SAHPRA issues urgent Citro-Soda recall over possible contamination. Picture Credit: Maximed
By Aisha Zardad
South Africa – SAHPRA has issued a recall, and South Africans who recently purchased Citro-Soda are being urged to check their products immediately.The recall affects certain batches of Citro-Soda Regular due to possible contamination linked to manufacturing issues at an Adcock Ingram facility.
Although the recall is precautionary, consumers are urged to act immediately to make sure their product is safe. How to Check if Your Citro-Soda is Affected:
- Examine the packaging carefully.
- Locate the batch number on the bottle or outer packaging.
- Compare it with the affected batch numbers (available via official notices and pharmacies).
- Check the expiry date next to the batch code.
Only specific batches are impacted—not all Citro-Soda products are part of this recall.
Affected Batches are listed below
CITRO-SODA 120 g (Regular)
C127184, C127185, C127186, C127187, C127437, C127917, C128050, C128051, C128715, C128749, C128829, C128830, C129349, C129350, C129351, C129352, C129581, C129583, C129585, C129586, C129587, C130133, C130134, C130712, C130856, C130866, C130867, C130883, C130911, C130912, C130913, C131005, C131006, C131007, C131008, C131112, C131183, C131214, C131215, C131217, C131454, C131455, C131456, C131457, C131684, C131712, C131713, C132082, C132083, C132103, C132104, C132105, C132135, C132595, C132596, C132821, C133473, C133474, C133475, C133476, C133477, C134455, C134456, C134466, C134467, C134468, C134469, C134468, C135329, C135330, C135331, C136104, C136105, C136106, C136440, C136441.
CITRO-SODA 60 g (Regular)
C127036, C127037, C127181, C127182, C127513, C127514, C127515, C127516, C127914, C127915, C128052, C128053, C128969, C128970, C129205, C129206, C129207, C129253, C129653, C129654, C129655, C129656, C130144, C130145, C130146, C131254, C131258, C131259, C131260, C131462, C131819, C131820, C131821, C131822, C131878, C131957, C132298, C132299, C132853, C132854, C132991, C133478, C133479, C134098, C134452, C134453, C134454, C134470, C135797, C135798, C135799, C136436, C136437, C136438, C136708, C137390, C138641.
CITRO-SODA 30 × 4 g Sachets
C126975, C126976, C127342, C127343, C127431, C127433, C127434, C127435, C127436, C128043, C128044, C128045, C128046, C128047, C128048, C128049, C128547, C128567, C128583, C128584, C128585, C128971, C128972, C128973, C128974, C128975, C129558, C129559, C129560, C129561, C129562, C129563, C129836, C129837, C129838, C129998, C129999, C130000, C130001, C130002, C130592, C130596, C130598, C130599, C130600, C130601, C131113, C131114, C131115, C131116, C131117, C131118, C131577, C131594, C131595, C131596, C131680, C131681, C131882, C132059, C132060, C132084, C132712, C132831, C132833, C132835, C132836, C133286, C133287, C133288, C133290, C134097, C134225, C134227, C134248, C134249, C134573, C134574, C134575, C134576, C134577, C134578, C134856, C134941, C134942, C134943, C134944, C135221, C135222, C135223, C135806, C136225, C136226, C137162, C137163, C137164, C138639.
International Packs – 120 g: C134585, C137660, C137799
International Packs – 60 g: C127438, C130143, C134584, C137389
Recall Details: Multiple expiry dates: March 2026 – November 2027 (includes 120 g, 60 g, sachets, and international packs)
Product: Citro-Soda granules
Recall class: Class II, Type A
What to Do if Your Citro-Soda Batch Is Affected: If you discover that your Citro-Soda product matches one of the recalled batches, stop using it immediately. The safest step is to return the product to the pharmacy or retailer where it was purchased. Most stores will offer a refund or replacement, and you do not need a prescription or any special documentation to process the return.
Symptoms to Watch For: While authorities have not reported any widespread harm from the affected batches, consumers are advised to monitor for any unusual reactions. Seek medical advice if you experience stomach discomfort, nausea, or irritation after using the product.
In the majority of cases, no adverse effects are expected, as the recall is precautionary—intended to prevent potential risk rather than respond to confirmed incidents of harm.
