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Long Dan Xie Gan Wan pill

Medicine recall

Level: Consumer Class: I
Reference: R2002/26 Date: 23 January 2002
Product: Long Dan Xie Gan Wan Pill
ARTG number: AUST L 56470
Batch number: 970201, 961201 & 010501
Sponsor: Pacific Ginseng & Herbs Export & Import Pty Ltd
Phone: 03 9687 7660 - (Mr Michael Quach)
Reason: These products are being recalled, due to the detection of aristolochic acids by the Therapeutic Goods Administration Laboratories. Aristolochic acids have been associated with serious adverse reactions including severe kidney damage and urinary tract cancer.
Recall letters will be despatched today 23 January 2002.

Classification system:

Class I defects are potentially life-threatening or could cause a serious risk to health.

Class II defects could cause illness or mistreatment, but are not Class I.

Class III defects may not pose a significant hazard to health, but withdrawal may be initiated for other reasons.

Class I & II recalls are considered to be safety related recalls.