The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has announced the immediate recall of Choice Irish Cream Flavoured Drink, manufactured by 1 Africa Industries Limited, after laboratory tests revealed it had been adulterated with Sildenafil Citrate, a drug used to treat erectile dysfunction.
In a public statement released on November 5, 2025, the FDA cautioned that the product, which is registered as a food product (an alcoholic drink), must not contain any drug substance.
“The presence of Sildenafil in a food product poses serious health and safety risks, particularly because it is undeclared and can dangerously interact with medications like nitroglycerin, causing a sudden drop in blood pressure that may result in heart attack or stroke,” the Authority warned.
According to the Acting Chief Executive Officer, Prof. Kwabena Frimpong-Manso Opuni, the recall forms part of the FDA’s ongoing commitment to protect public health.
“We remain fully committed to ensuring that all regulated products, including alcoholic beverages, are safe, of good quality, and properly manufactured,” he stated.
The Authority urged the public to immediately stop consuming the product and report any adverse reactions to the FDA via its official contact channels.
