AUSTRALIAN PRODUCT RECALL

Hilde Hemmes' Herbals Wormwood Herb 50g

Published 14 March 2021

Product

Hilde Hemmes' Herbals Wormwood Herb Batches: 56-61, 56-62, 56-63, 56-64, 56-65, 56-66, 56-67, 56-68, 56-69, 56-70 Expiry dates: April 2022 to June 2023 AUST L 62256 Therapeutic herbal tea traditionally used for intestinal threadworms, indigestion and loss of appetite

Why it was recalled

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has undertaken a review of the safety of the ingredient Artemisia  and has formed the view that the safety of listed medicines containing Artemisia species may pose a risk when used by consumers who are pregnant or likely to become pregnant.

Hazard

Medicines containing Artemisia may cause illness if taken by pregnant women or women who intend to become pregnant and may cause injury to unborn children.

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