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- 2004.09.08
DH instructs recall of Chinese medicine products containing westerndrug ingredients
The Department of Health (DH) today (September 8) announced the recall of four Chinese medicine products which contained a trace level of a western drug ingredient, Ephedrine. These products are manufactured by Sheng Chun Tang Pharmaceutical...
- 2004.09.08
Voluntary recall of laser printers
The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department today (September 8) advised consumers to immediately stop using two laser printer models -- Lexmark E230 and E232 monochrome -- for safety reasons. The appeal was made after the supplier of the...
- 2004.08.26
Health Department instructs recall of slimming health product
The Department of Health today (August 26) advised members of the public not to buy or use the slimming health product "Bellefemme Slimupformula", which contained a Western drug ingredient, sibutramine. The product is not registered under the...
- 2004.08.25
Voluntary recall of lithium ion rechargeable batteries for 15-inch PowerBook G4 notebook computers
Apple Computer Ltd. announced a voluntary recall worldwide of certain lithium ion rechargeable batteries that are used with 15-inch PowerBook G4 (Aluminum) notebook computers. The affected lithium ion rechargeable batteries have the model number of...
- 2004.07.01
Contaminated Chinese herb Rhizoma Atractylodis recalled
The Department of Health (DH) today (July 1) instructed the importer and its wholesalers and retailers to recall a Chinese herb Rhizoma Atractylodis following confirmation of three herbal poisoning cases. The instruction was made following DH's...
- 2004.06.29
Voluntary maintenance of ceiling fan regulators
The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department has promptly co-ordinated with the supplier of "SMC" ceiling fans for a voluntary preventive maintenance programme on the fans' five speed regulators to enhance public safety. The programme will start...
- 2004.06.19
Results of laboratory tests on Mainland food released
The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) today (June 19) released results of laboratory tests of a special survey on food items imported from the Mainland. A total of 133 food items were collected last month from various outlets for...
- 2004.06.14
Red mud peanut found to contain excessive aflatoxins
The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) today (June 14) advised the public not to consume a peanut product called "Zheng Jin Rong Red Mud Peanut" which was found by the department to have contained excessive aflatoxins. The product was...