AUSTRALIAN PRODUCT RECALL

MacBaren Plumcake 50g and MacBaren Mixture 50g

Published 25 February 2013

Product

Pipe tobacco Identifying features description MacBaren Plumcake 50g EAN 5712342511766 MacBaren Mixture 50g EAN 5712342520669

Why it was recalled

The packaging does not comply with mandatory health warnings introduced to protect public health and safety.

Hazard

The required graphic health warnings have been specifically developed to assist in preventing deaths and injuries attributable to tobacco products by preventing uptake or relapse and encouraging cessation of tobacco use. Tobacco smoking and consumption is one of Australia’s leading causes of preventable deaths and disease, and it is estimated that it continues to kill over 15,000 Australians each year.

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