Lucas' Papaw Remedies is recalling several batches of Lucas' Papaw Ointment (AUST L 13397) due to microbial contamination. The affected products come in 15 gram, 75g and 200g sizes.
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The microorganisms have been identified as Aspergillus tubingensis, Sordaria humana, Penicillium paneum and Paenibacillus glucanolyticus.
These moulds and bacteria pose minimal risk to the general population, however, there is a remote risk that individuals who are immunocompromised could become ill if they are exposed to these organisms.
The affected batch numbers are:
15g size:
Batch number: 00522D22, expiry April 2025
00822E25, expiry May 2025
00822E26, expiry May 2025
00822E27, expiry May 2025
00822F01, expiry Jun 2025
00822F03, expiry Jun 2025
00822F06, expiry Jun 2025
00822E31, expiry May 2025
75g size:
Batch number: 00522E04, expiry May 2025
00522E05, expiry May 2025
200g size: Batch number: 00822E30, expiry May 2025
What should I do?
If you have a container of Lucas' Papaw Ointment, check its batch number. Batch numbers are located on the 'crimp' at the top of the 15g tube and the bottom of the 75g and 200g containers.
If the ointment is from the affected batches, you should immediately stop using it.
Return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact Lucas' Papaw Remedies Customer Service on 1800 861 852.
No other batches or other Lucas' Papaw Remedies products are being recalled at this time.
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Kim Chappell
As Senior Producer - Digital for ACM's regional titles I assist newsrooms in digital best practice. Before this role, I was the digital journalist with ACM's national team and prior to that, the digital specialist with ACM's Agricultural division. I started as a general rounds journalist with The Land in 2006, moving up to hold the title of chief of staff before switching to digital reporting in 2015.
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