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- 2009.04.30
Latest melamine test results
The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) today (April 30) released the latest batch of results of melamine tests. All 26 samples tested were satisfactory. Information on the test results can be found on the CFS's website, (www.cfs.gov.hk). People can also...
- 2009.04.24
Recall of Automated External Defibrillators
The Department of Health (DH) today (April 24) alerted the public of a voluntary recall by the manufacturer of two models of automated external defibrillator (AED) which have switch problem. The affected models are HeartStart MRx/MRxE M3535A and...
- 2009.04.23
Recall of blood glucose meters with incorrect readings
The Department of Health (DH) today (April 23) alerted the public and the medical sector, of a voluntary recall of a type of blood glucose meter (BGM) which displayed falsely low readings. DH immediately looked into the case upon receiving...
- 2009.04.21
Recall of pharmaceutical product with unregistered indications
The Department of Health (DH) today (April 21) instructed Deltapharm Ltd, a licensed pharmaceutical wholesaler, to recall from the retail a pharmaceutical product, Funginox Solution 2% (HK-47148), with unregistered indications and treatment duration...
- 2009.04.17
Warning on peanut products with suspected Salmonella contamination
The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) today (April 17) advised people not to consume certain batches of US peanut products which are suspected to have been contaminated with Salmonella. "The CFS has been in close contact with the US authorities in regard...
- 2009.04.16
Latest melamine test results
The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) today (April 16) released the latest batch of results of melamine tests. All 25 samples tested were satisfactory. Information on the test results can be found on the CFS's website, www.cfs.gov.hk. People can also call...
- 2009.04.09
Public urged not to consume product with undeclared drug ingredients
The Department of Health (DH) today (April 9) urged people not to buy or use a brand of slimming product called C M Factor as it was found to have contained undeclared drug ingredient that may cause serious side effects. The appeal was made following...
- 2009.04.07
DH instructs drug wholesaler to recall un-registered products
The Department of Health (DH) today (April 7) instructed Main Life Corporation Ltd (Main Life), a licensed pharmaceutical wholesaler, to recall from the market five pharmaceutical products with un-registered sales packs, two of which also carry...