It’s the red tube we all have in our handbag and bathroom cabinets, Lucas’ Papaw Ointment. Unfortunately, the popular multi-use product has been recalled.
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Lucas’ Papaw Remedies is recalling several batches of Lucas’ Papaw Ointment due to contamination. Read below to see if you’ve purchased an affected batch.
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) said microbial contamination was found in batches of Lucas’ Papaw Ointment, a topical ointment sold at chemists and supermarkets to assist with minor skin wounds, dryness and chafing.
The microorganisms identified include: Aspergillus tubingensis, Sordaria humana, Penicillium paneum and Paenibacillus glucanolyticus.
“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 they are exposed to these organisms,” the TGA said.
The following batches are being recalled
– Lucas’ Pawpaw Ointment 15g (Batch: 00522D22. Expiry April 2025)
– Lucas’ Pawpaw Ointment 15g (Batch: 00822E25.Expiry May 2025)
– Lucas’ Pawpaw Ointment 15g (Batch: 00822E26.Expiry May 2025)
– Lucas’ Pawpaw Ointment 15g (Batch: 00822E27.Expiry May 2025)
– Lucas’ Pawpaw Ointment 15g (Batch: 00822F01.Expiry June 2025)
– Lucas’ Pawpaw Ointment 15g (Batch: 00822F03.Expiry June 2025)
– Lucas’ Pawpaw Ointment 15g (Batch: 00822F06.Expiry June 2025)
– Lucas’ Pawpaw Ointment 15g (Batch: 00822E31.Expiry May 2025)
– Lucas’ Pawpaw Ointment 75g (Batch: 00522E04.Expiry May 2025)
– Lucas’ Pawpaw Ointment 75g (Batch: 00522E05.Expiry May 2025)
– Lucas’ Pawpaw Ointment 200g (Batch: 00822E30.Expiry May 2025)
If you’ve recently purchased a container of Lucas’ Papaw Ointment, check the batch number which is found on the top of the 15g tube or the bottom of the 75g and 200g containers.
If your 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 the time of publishing this article.
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