Product description
Complementary medicine product that contains a saline solution scented with essential oils.
Batch 80789, expiry date May 2018.
AUST L 166858
Batch 80789, expiry date May 2018.
AUST L 166858
See a list of details to help identify the product.
Reason the product is recalled
Some products from the affected batch may contain a pathogenic organism, Staphylococcus aureus, commonly known as golden staph.
The hazards to consumers
Golden staph is commonly carried on the skin or in the nose of healthy people. However, particularly in children, the elderly or immuno-compromised people, it can cause infections. Health risks associated with this issue are varied, from no symptoms to skin infections, or, in the most severe cases, life-threatening infections such as pneumonia, meningitis or blood-stream infections.
What consumers should do
If you have any Metagenics NasoClear Nasal Spray, check the batch number located on the bottle label. If it comes from batch number 80789, do not use it. Return it to the place of purchase for a credit.
If you have any questions or concerns about this issue, contact your health professional.
Details to help identify the product.
Supplier running the recall
Health World Limited
Dates available for sale
-
Where the product was sold
Nationally
International
Responsible regulators
Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.
Quote PRA number 2016/15685 when contacting a regulator about this recall.
Recall and remedy questions
Contact the Therapeutic Goods Administration if you have:
- a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
- concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.