PRA number
2021/18955
Published date
Product description
Medcure Herbal Products
Organic Vacha Powder
Gulguluthikthakam Kashayam
Dhanwantharam Thailam
All batches containing the ingredient Acorus calamus
Organic Vacha Powder
Gulguluthikthakam Kashayam
Dhanwantharam Thailam
All batches containing the ingredient Acorus calamus
What are the 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.
What are the 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 should consumers 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.
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.
Supplier
Traders who sold this product
Herbal practitioners and private individuals in NSW, Queensland, SA, Victoria and WA
Where the product was sold
New South Wales
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia
Responsible regulator
Therapeutic Goods Administration is the responsible regulator for this recall.