Two cold remedies are being pulled off the shelves, because they contain black mould.

The urgent recall affects one batch each of Maxiclear Sinus & Pain Relief, and Maxiclear Cold & Flu Relief.

Black mould - which has been identified as penicillin - has been found on the tablets.

People can contact AFT Pharmaceuticals or their pharmacy for a replacement or a refund.

The recall affects Maxiclear Sinus & Pain Relief- batch PPGEA7001A - and Maxiclear Cold & Flu Relief - batch PPGEB7001A.

Both products have expiry dates of February 2020.