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- 2009.05.07
Recall of unregistered Povidone-iodine Prep Pad
Department of Health today (May 7) has instructed Luen Cheong Hong Ltd (LCH), a licensed drug wholesaler, to recall Povidone-iodine Prep Pad as the product was found to be a pharmaceutical product without registration in Hong Kong. Under the Pharmacy...
- 2009.05.06
Public urged not to take drug product with undeclared Western drug ingredients
The Department of Health (DH) today (May 6) urged members of the public not to buy or consume a product called "Neovidan" which was found to have contained undeclared Western drug ingredients that may cause serious side effects. The appeal was made...
- 2009.05.06
Recall of unregistered oral rehydration salts
Zuellig Pharma Ltd, a licensed drug wholesaler, has today (May 6) started recalling an unregistered pharmaceutical product, namely Milupa GES 45 Oral Rehydration Salts Sachet. The product was manufactured in Germany and was sold in two pack sizes,...
- 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...