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- 2004.12.01
Recall of a proprietary Chinese medicine
The Department of Health (DH) today (December 1) urged members of the public not to buy or take a proprietary Chinese medicine called Shenyi Qian Lie Hui Chun Capsule. A spokesman for the Department said the importer of the product, Shun Tat Hong,...
- 2004.11.01
Power Toothbrushes Recalled Locally
In view of the announcement by a U.S. tooth brush manufacturing company (Gillete) to recall its product (Oral-B CrossAction Power and PowerMAX Toothbrushes and refills) following three incidents overseas in which the head of the tooth brush unlatched...
- 2004.10.29
Good progress on recall of "Vioxx"
In response to media enquiries on the recall of a new class of analgesic-antirheumatic drug "Vioxx" by the drug company concerned, a spokesman of the Department of Health today (October 29) made the following remarks: The department is closely...
- 2004.10.16
Recall of two slimming products
The Department of Health (DH) today (October 16) urged members of the public not to buy or take two slimming products "Supreme Quick Slim" and "Vital-plus Quick Slim". Laboratory tests revealed that the two products contain N-nitroso-fenfluramine,...
- 2004.10.15
Voluntary recall of IKEA FARGGLAD children's chair
Voluntary recall of IKEA FARGGLAD children's chair (October 15, 2004) IKEA requests customers to return FARGGLAD children's chair (article number 400.548.40) to their local stores. The plastic feet may come off and could present a choking hazard to...
- 2004.10.08
Recall of AC adaptors for Dell notebook computers
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Dell is voluntarily recalling and offering free replacements for certain AC adapters that were sold for use with some models of Dell Latitude, Dell Precision and Dell Inspiron notebook...
- 2004.10.08
Health Department recalls impotence health product - "Golden Gun"
Tadalafil is used for erectile dysfunction (impotence). It is a prescription drug and its use must be supervised by medical practitioners as it could cause side effects such as headache and upset stomach. It could also cause serious hypotension among...
- 2004.09.30
DH orders recall of slimming health products
The Department of Health (DH) today (September 30) advised people not to buy or use two slimming health products, "Fitness Slim 1+1 Oral Liquid" and "Xtra 1 plus 1 Capsules". The products were found to have contained a Western drug ingredient,...