As the South African Health Products Regulatory Agency collaborates with Bayer on the recall, the company stresses that the issue is confined to this specific batch, with precautions underway to prevent future occurrences. Yaz Plus is typically packaged with 24 pink hormone pills and four light orange inactive pills; however, the recalled batch mistakenly contained 24 hormone-free pills with only four active pills.

Bayer emphasizes that taking inactive pills could lead to unintended pregnancies, urging users to return any affected packets to pharmacies for replacements or refunds. Health professionals are also instructed to remove the impacted items from circulation. Bayer has implemented corrective measures to rectify the issue and established a helpline for individuals seeking further information.