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- 2010.04.01
Public urged not to consume slimming products with undeclared drug ingredient
Members of the public are urged not to buy or consume three slimming products called "LiPO-4 Cap", "LiPO-8 Cap" and "Glucomi 600 Cap" as they were found to contain an undeclared Western drug ingredient that may cause serious side effects. The...
- 2010.03.31
Recall of silicone-filled breast implants
The Department of Health (DH), through its routine surveillance today (March 31), found that a French regulatory authority has announced a recall of the silicone-filled breast implants manufactured by Poly Implant Prothese (PIP). The affected models...
- 2010.03.30
Customs reminds parents to watch out for safety of children's products
The Customs and Excise Department today (March 30) urged members of the public, especially parents, to stop babies from sucking a type of unsafe babies' pacifier. During a recent spot check on children's products, Customs officers found a type of...
- 2010.03.29
Recall of pharmaceutical product
Subsequent to the incident of recall of pharmaceutical products manufactured by the licensed drug manufacturer Neochem Pharmaceutical Laboratories Ltd in mid-March 2010, the manufacturer has voluntarily suspended its production to facilitate the...
- 2010.03.25
Sanyo offers free maintenance for two models of washing machines
The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department today (March 25) called on consumers using two models of Sanyo Electric (Hong Kong) Limited's washing machines to approach the supplier to arrange free preventive maintenance services. The model...
- 2010.03.24
Recall of Po Chai Pills
The Department of Health (DH) today (March 24) directed licensed manufacturer in proprietary Chinese medicines Li Chung Shing Tong (Holdings) Ltd. HK to recall Po Chai Pills Capsule Form and Po Chai Pills Bottle Form from local retail outlets and...
- 2010.03.23
Recall of Rotarix
The Department of Health (DH) has ordered a recall from shelves, hospitals and doctors of a registered rotavirus vaccine, Rotarix, on quality grounds and recommended that its use be suspended in Hong Kong. The decision followed assessment of the...
- 2010.03.23
Warning against Avelox
The Department of Health (DH) today (March 23) draws attention to a warning issued by Health Canada to healthcare professionals following their safety review on Avelox (moxifloxacin), which concluded that Avelox may be associated with the rare but...