PRA number
2017/16311
Published date
Product description
Ausganica Soothing Herbs Toothpaste 130g
All lots and batches
Ausganica Soothing Herbs Toothpaste was marketed as a herbal medicine that enhances oral health
All lots and batches
Ausganica Soothing Herbs Toothpaste was marketed as a herbal medicine that enhances oral health
Reasons the product is recalled
This product may contain an ingredient that is a danger to health.
It has been identified that Ausganica Soothing Herbs Toothpaste contains comfrey, an ingredient that is included in Schedule 10 of the Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons because it is considered a substance 'of such danger to health as to warrant prohibition of sale, supply and use'.
It has been identified that Ausganica Soothing Herbs Toothpaste contains comfrey, an ingredient that is included in Schedule 10 of the Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons because it is considered a substance 'of such danger to health as to warrant prohibition of sale, supply and use'.
The hazards to consumers
Comfrey contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids, which are toxic substances associated with liver damage and other health hazards.
What consumers should do
Consumer should stop using Ausganica Soothing Herbs Toothpaste immediately and return any unused product to the place of purchase for a full refund.
This product has been withdrawn from the market and will not be available in the future.
If you have any concerns about use of this product, speak to your health professional.
This product has been withdrawn from the market and will not be available in the future.
If you have any concerns about use of this product, speak to your health professional.
Supplier
Trueway International
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Online
Responsible regulator
Therapeutic Goods Administration is the responsible regulator for this recall.