Product description

Batch 20050412-1, Expires June 2010; and Batch 2006055. Expires May 2011.
ARTG number 68047.

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Reason the product is recalled

These batches are being recalled, due to the detection of aristolochic acids by the Therapeutic Goods Administration Laboratories. Aristolochic acids have been associated with serious adverse reactions including severe kidney damage and urinary tract cancer.

The hazards to consumers

Potentially life-threatening or could cause a serious risk to health (Class I).

What consumers should do

If you have any of this product with either of the above batch numbers, do not use it. Return any affected batches of the product to your place of purchase for a refund.

Details to help identify the product

Supplier running the recall

Shen Neng Herbal Medicines Group Pty Ltd

Where the product was sold

New South Wales
Victoria

Responsible regulators

Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.

Quote PRA number 2009/10736 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.