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02 Apr 2012 | Department of Health in Hong Kong finds Traditional Chinese Medicines to contain heavy metals and undeclared pharmaceuticals
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Anshen Bunao Pian (Chung Lien Kulin Brand) has been found by the Department of Health in Hong Kong to contain 55 times the level of mercury permitted in China. Acute mercury poisoning can damage the neurological system and kidneys. The product is manufactured in mainland China and imported by Fung Wah (HK) Company. It is used for treating restlessness and insomnia.
29 Feb 2012 | Paiyouji Plus - Fast Acting Slimming Tea found to contain potentially dangerous undeclared pharmaceuticals
Following a safety alert issued in October 2010 about slimming products containing Paiyouji the Agency has received a further complaint about a product called Paiyouji Plus - Fast Acting Slimming Tea.
24 Feb 2012 | Herbal slimming products found to contain potentially dangerous undeclared pharmaceuticals
We are advising consumers not to buy the potentially dangerous herbal slimming products specified in this warning, as laboratory tests found evidence of pharmaceutical ingredients not declared on the label that may pose serous health risks.
24 Feb 2012 | Advice to consumers not to use unlicensed herbal medicines used for erectile dysfunction
We are advising consumers not to use the various unlicensed herbal medicines used for erectile dysfunction specified in this alert due to concerns about possible side effects.
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