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- 2006.03.17
Recall of unsafe toy xylophone
Parents should make arrangements to return a toy xylophone (Music Series 12 Celesta Xylophone, Item No. 565), which failed to meet the prescribed safety standards for toys, a spokesman for the Customs and Excise Department said today (March 17) "The...
- 2006.03.10
Diabetic patients urged not to take drugs without medical advice
The Department of Health (DH) today (March 10) called on diabetic patients not to take products for lowering blood sugar without consulting qualified health professionals. The appeal followed an investigation into a case involving a 48-year-old woman...
- 2006.03.04
Update on cases of fungal corneal infections
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) has traced and recorded 23 cases of fungal corneal infection (keratitis) among local contact lens users following reports of this kind were found in Singapore and Hong Kong...
- 2006.02.22
DH keeps close watch on fungal corneal infections in Singapore
The Department of Health (DH) supports the decision of Bausch & Lomb (Hong Kong) Ltd (B&L) to voluntarily suspend sales of its ReNu multipurpose solution in Hong Kong. A DH spokesman today (February 22) said the arrangement is a prudent and...
- 2006.02.18
Public reminded to clean contact lens properly
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health today (February 18) called on members of the public to properly clean and disinfect contact lens to prevent keratitis - inflammation of the cornea of the eye. The appeal was made...
- 2006.02.14
Recall of Cytosol Ophthalmics Balanced Salt Solution
The Department of Health (DH) today (February 14) instructed the recall of "Cytosol Ophthalmics" Balanced Salt Solution, a pharmaceutical product used to to irrigate a patient's eyes during a variety of surgical procedures. The product was found to...
- 2006.02.09
Slimming product found to contain western drug ingredient
The Department of Health today (February 9) urged people not to buy or consume a slimming product called "Super Fat Burning" which has been found to contain a Western drug ingredient and may cause side effects. People who have purchased the product...
- 2006.01.28
Voluntary Recall of The First Years Teethers (Model Number #Y 1473)
The First Years® Cool Animal Teether Fish, Zebra, & Dinosaur Designs Style #Y1473 The First Years is carrying out a voluntarily recall for 6 liquid-filled teethers for 3+ months old infants due to possible bacterial contamination. In the US, the...