Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Medicine |
| Medsafe Reference: | 21992 |
| Brand Name: | Maxiclear Sinus and Pain Relief |
| Dose Form/Strength: | Tablet . |
| Affected: | PPGEA7001A |
| Recalling Organisation: | AFT Pharmaceuticals Ltd Hellmann Worldwide Logistics Ltd 20 Brigade Road Mangere Bridge AUCKLAND |
| Contact Information: | 0800 423 823 |
| Manufacturer: | Sigma Laboratories Private Ltd |
| Brand Name: | Maxiclear Cold & Flu Relief Sinus & Pain Relief |
| Dose Form/Strength: | Tablet . |
| Affected: | PPGEB7001A |
| Recalling Organisation: | AFT Pharmaceuticals Ltd Hellmann Worldwide Logistics Ltd 20 Brigade Road Mangere Bridge AUCKLAND |
| Contact Information: | 0800 423 823 |
| Manufacturer: | Sigma Laboratories Private Ltd |
| Issue: | The consumer level recall of Maxiclear Sinus & Pain Relief and Maxiclear Cold & Flu Relief is being conducted because black mould has been found on the tablets. The mould is identified as belonging to Penicillium genus. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Recall |
| Level of recall: | Public Recall |
| Date Commenced: | 21/9/2017 |
| Additional Information: | www.medsafe.govt.nz/hot/RecallActionNoticesNew/21992.asp |
