URGENT RECALL: Lucas' Papaw Ointment pulled from shelves
Several batches of Lucas’ Papaw Ointment have been urgently recalled, due to microbial contamination.
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) issued the nationwide recall of 11 batches of the topical ointment.
The microorganisms in questions have been identified as Aspergillus tubingensis, Sordaria humana, Penicillium paneum and Paenibacillus glucanolyticus.
The TGA said that while these moulds and bacteria pose “minimal risk” to the general population, there is a “remote risk” that individuals who are immunocompromised could become ill if exposed to these organisms.
The impacted batch numbers are:
- 00522D22, 15g, Expiry April 2025
- 00822E25, 15g, Expiry May 2025
- 00822E26, 15g, Expiry May 2025
- 00822E27, 15g, Expiry May 2025
- 00822F01, 15g, Expiry June 2025
- 00822F03, 15g, Expiry June 2025
- 00822F06, 15g, Expiry June 2025
- 00822E31, 15g, Expiry May 2025
- 00522E04, 75g, Expiry May 2025
- 00522E05, 75g, Expiry May 2025
- 00822E30, 200g, Expiry May 2025
Those who use the cult product are urged to check the batch number which can be found at the ‘crimp’ at the top of the tube or at the bottom of the bigger containers.
Those who have an ointment from an affected batch are advised to “immediately stop using it” and return it to the place of purchase for a refund.
No other batches or other Lucas’ Papaw Remedies products are being recalled at this time.
Images: Lucas Papaw.com.au