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- 2013.06.07
Public urged not to buy or use slimming products with undeclared and banned Western drug ingredients
The Department of Health (DH) today (June 7) appealed to members of the public not to buy or consume two oral products labelled as 4C Cosmoslim and LV Shou Reduces Fat, as they may contain undeclared and banned Western drug ingredients that might be...
- 2013.06.05
IKEA recalls LYDA jumbo cup due to burn hazard
IKEA asks customers who have a LYDA jumbo cup to stop using the cup immediately and bring it back to any IKEA store for a full refund ($39.9).The cups can break when hot liquid is poured into them, creating a burn hazard.The Company has received...
- 2013.05.31
DH investigates confirmed case of solanaceous alkaloid poisoning
The Department of Health (DH) today (May 31) announced for the public's information a confirmed case of solanaceous alkaloid poisoning after consumption of Chinese herbs. The incident first came to light because of notification by the Hospital...
- 2013.05.31
Public urged not to buy or consume health product with doubtfulcomposition
The Department of Health (DH) is today (May 31) investigating a case of suspected aconitum alkaloid poisoning affecting a 79-year-old man after he consumed Chinese herbs. The DH received notification of the case from the Hospital Authority (HA). The...
- 2013.05.31
Suspected case of aconitum alkaloid poisoning under DH investigation
The Department of Health (DH) is today (May 31) investigating a case of suspected aconitum alkaloid poisoning affecting a 79-year-old man after he consumed Chinese herbs. The DH received notification of the case from the Hospital Authority (HA). The...
- 2013.05.31
Suspected illegal possession of Part I poison by registered Chinese medicine practitioner
The Department of Health (DH) is today (May 31) investigating a case of suspected illegal possession of a Part I poison involving a registered Chinese medicine practitioner (CMP), Tsui Wai-ah, practising in a premises named "Jia Ming Tui Na Die Da"...
- 2013.05.23
Slim milk imported from Australia found with excessive total bacterial count
The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) today (May 23) advised people not to consume a particular batch of Pura slim milk imported from Australia which was detected to have a total bacterial count exceeding the legal limit. The trade should also stop...
- 2013.05.22
Retail shop raided for suspected illegal sale and possession of unregistered pharmaceutical products
A retail shop in Mong Kok was raided today (May 22) in a joint operation by the Department of Health (DH) and the Police for suspected illegal sale and possession of unregistered pharmaceutical products. Upon the investigation of a public complaint,...