AUSTRALIAN PRODUCT RECALL

Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang (Tuhuo and Loranthus Combination), Chuan Xiong Cha Tiao San (Ligusticum and Tea Formula) and Dang Gui Si Ni Tang (Tangkuei and Jujube Combination)

Published 2 December 2016

Product

Traditional Chinese medicines

Why it was recalled

The products contain Asarum species, which have been documented to contain aristolochic acids. Asarum species containing aristolochic acid(s) for human therapeutic use are included in Schedule 10 of the Poisons Standard and are not permitted for use in therapeutic goods in Australia.

Hazard

Aristolochic acids have been linked to kidney problems and urinary tract cancers.

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Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.