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Medcure Herbal Products containing Acorus calamus

Published: April 18, 2021Recall ID: ab7a08b5-0d03-4534-b0de-6e8d4434e0baCategory: generalCountry: Australia

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The products were supplied in the Australian market without an Australian Registry for Therapeutic Goods (ARTG) registration and were also labelled to contain Acorus calamus .

Product Description & Identification

Reason / Defects: The products were supplied in the Australian market without an Australian Registry for Therapeutic Goods (ARTG) registration and were also labelled to contain Acorus calamus . Hazards: Acorus calamus is included in Schedule 10 to the Medicines and Poison Standard, which lists substances considered to pose an unacceptable risk to health. Acorus calamus is a known carcinogen (substance that could potentially cause cancer). What to do: KL4 Pty Ltd has contacted affected consumers. Consumers should immediately stop using this product and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Anyone who is concerned in any way about the use of this product should consult their doctor. For more information, consumers can contact KL4 Pty Ltd on 1300 585 766.

Affected Products

Medcure Herbal Products Organic Vacha Powder Gulguluthikthakam Kashayam Dhanwantharam Thailam All batches containing the ingredient Acorus calamus

Additional Source Details

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Guid › @ is Perma Linkfalse
Linkhttps://www.productsafety.gov.au/search-consumer-product-recalls/medcure-herbal-products-containing-acorus-calamus
Pub DateSun, 18 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Overview

  • Risk LevelPharmacy and medical products
  • DistributionAustralia
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