Major safety issues trigger urgent recall of Constipation Relief Pills and several Costco products
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In a concerning turn of events, a popular constipation relief supplement has been pulled from shelves due to a rather unsettling discovery.
Furthermore, several Costco products have been recalled due to potential choking hazards.
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has issued a recall for two batches of Henry Blooms Herb-a-lax 200g dried herb powder—a product widely used by Australians to 'relieve constipation and improve bowel regularity'—after live insects were discovered in several bottles.
The offending critters, identified as tobacco beetles or scientifically known as Lasioderma serricorne, were found in two specific batches of the supplement.
'In some cases, the presence of beetles and their waste products could lead to the inhalation of allergens, which might be a concern for individuals with specific allergies or respiratory issues,' the TGA stated in the recall.
The batches in question are 22108402 and 22108403, both with an expiry date of April 2025.
The recall, however, does not extend to other batches or any other Henry Blooms products.
Customers who have purchased the affected batches are entitled to a full refund if the product is returned to its place of purchase.
Alternatively, the Phytologic Holdings Pty Ltd customer service line can be contacted on 02 9700 8850 for further assistance.
Any consumers worried about their health should seek immediate medical advice.
Meanwhile, Costco, the members-only retail giant, has recently issued a nationwide recall on several products due to a potential choking hazard that could pose a serious threat to your family, especially if you live with young children.
The products in question include Outerspace Vodka 700ml, Christmas Globe Gin Liqueur Spiced Orange and Cranberry 700ml, SnowGlobe Gin Liqueur Orange & Gingerbread 700ml, and the Light-up Gin Liqueur Baubles twin pack.
These items, while seemingly harmless, contain a small battery that could be hazardous if ingested.
The recall is Australia-wide and affects all date codes of the aforementioned products.
The crux of the issue lies in the fact that these products do not carry a warning about the battery contained within them.
'There is a risk of choking or serious injury if young children gain access to the button or coin batteries and swallow or place them inside their body,' Costco said in the recall.
'Consumers may be unaware that the product contains button or coin batteries.'
Customers who have purchased these products are entitled to a full refund.
To claim this, customers are advised to present the recall notice during their next visit to Costco.
The company has also urged customers who may have purchased these items as gifts to forward the recall notice to the recipients.
'If you have purchased this item on behalf of someone else or, alternatively, as a gift, please ensure you forward this important correspondence to them.'
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Furthermore, several Costco products have been recalled due to potential choking hazards.
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has issued a recall for two batches of Henry Blooms Herb-a-lax 200g dried herb powder—a product widely used by Australians to 'relieve constipation and improve bowel regularity'—after live insects were discovered in several bottles.
The offending critters, identified as tobacco beetles or scientifically known as Lasioderma serricorne, were found in two specific batches of the supplement.
A popular constipation relief supplement and several Costco products have been recalled due to safety issues. Image sources: Therapeutic Goods Administration / Henry Blooms (left), Costco (right).
'In some cases, the presence of beetles and their waste products could lead to the inhalation of allergens, which might be a concern for individuals with specific allergies or respiratory issues,' the TGA stated in the recall.
The batches in question are 22108402 and 22108403, both with an expiry date of April 2025.
The recall, however, does not extend to other batches or any other Henry Blooms products.
Customers who have purchased the affected batches are entitled to a full refund if the product is returned to its place of purchase.
Alternatively, the Phytologic Holdings Pty Ltd customer service line can be contacted on 02 9700 8850 for further assistance.
Any consumers worried about their health should seek immediate medical advice.
Meanwhile, Costco, the members-only retail giant, has recently issued a nationwide recall on several products due to a potential choking hazard that could pose a serious threat to your family, especially if you live with young children.
The products in question include Outerspace Vodka 700ml, Christmas Globe Gin Liqueur Spiced Orange and Cranberry 700ml, SnowGlobe Gin Liqueur Orange & Gingerbread 700ml, and the Light-up Gin Liqueur Baubles twin pack.
These items, while seemingly harmless, contain a small battery that could be hazardous if ingested.
The recall is Australia-wide and affects all date codes of the aforementioned products.
The crux of the issue lies in the fact that these products do not carry a warning about the battery contained within them.
'There is a risk of choking or serious injury if young children gain access to the button or coin batteries and swallow or place them inside their body,' Costco said in the recall.
'Consumers may be unaware that the product contains button or coin batteries.'
Customers who have purchased these products are entitled to a full refund.
To claim this, customers are advised to present the recall notice during their next visit to Costco.
The company has also urged customers who may have purchased these items as gifts to forward the recall notice to the recipients.
'If you have purchased this item on behalf of someone else or, alternatively, as a gift, please ensure you forward this important correspondence to them.'
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