PRA number
2019/18005
Published date
Product description
Brauer Baby & Child Teething Gel (20g)
Natural Medicine used to reduce the discomfort caused by teething in babies
0-6 months+
Batch 809057
Expiry Date of September 2020
This product is exempt from ARTG registration
Natural Medicine used to reduce the discomfort caused by teething in babies
0-6 months+
Batch 809057
Expiry Date of September 2020
This product is exempt from ARTG registration
Reasons the product is recalled
The recall is due to microbial contamination (Burkholderia spp) contamination found through testing samples of this batch.
The hazards to consumers
Burkholderia may cause illness in babies and small children, healthy people and people with compromised immune systems.
The initial symptoms of Burkholderia infection may be a low-grade fever, potentially progressing to much more serious conditions, including pneumonia and other lung disorders.
The initial symptoms of Burkholderia infection may be a low-grade fever, potentially progressing to much more serious conditions, including pneumonia and other lung disorders.
What consumers should do
Consumers who use Brauer Teething Gel should check the batch number on the packaging, if it is from batch 809057 immediately stop using the product and return it to the place of purchase or contact Brauer Customer Service to arrange product return and a refund.
In infants who have been treated with the affected gel be alert to the potential signs of Burkholderia infection such as low-grade fever. Seek immediate medical advice if you suspect infection.
To read the Safety Alert visit https://www.tga.gov.au/alert/brauer-teething-gel-20-g
For further information, call Brauer Customer Service on 1300 308 108.
In infants who have been treated with the affected gel be alert to the potential signs of Burkholderia infection such as low-grade fever. Seek immediate medical advice if you suspect infection.
To read the Safety Alert visit https://www.tga.gov.au/alert/brauer-teething-gel-20-g
For further information, call Brauer Customer Service on 1300 308 108.
Supplier
Traders who sold this product
Pharmacies, Chemists and Health Food Stores
Online
Online
Where the product was sold
New South Wales
Online
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia
Dates available for sale
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Responsible regulator
Therapeutic Goods Administration is the responsible regulator for this recall.