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Hi all,

 

Taken from: http://www.mhra.gov.uk/home/idcplg?IdcService=SS_GET_PAGE

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The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has recovered

further traditional Chinese medicines (TCM) that have tested positive for

toxic ingredients.

 

Recent test results received by the MHRA have confirmed high levels of

mercury and arsenic, which pose a threat to consumer's health.An unannounced

inspection of a traditional Chinese medicine wholesaler in London, conducted

by Agency investigators, uncovered the supply of two traditional Chinese

medicines (TCMs) -Fufang Lu Hui and Zhuifeng Tongu Wan -containing very

high levels of mercury.

 

 

 

 

Fufang Luhui Jiaonang capsules were found to contain around 13% mercury, and

were supplied in blister packs contained within a cream and blue carton.

 

 

 

The Agency first became aware of Fufang Luhui Jiaonang back in July 2004,

when it warned consumers that it had been recalled from 35 outlets across

the UK after being found to contain around 11 % mercury.

 

Dr. Linda Anderson from the MHRA said: " The toxic effects of mercuric salts

such as those found in the products tested are well known. The levels found

could initially cause nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhoea, headache

and lead to serious damage to the kidneys and the nervous system. Any

pregnant woman taking the products would be at risk of miscarriage and

possible damage to the unborn foetus. "

 

Zhuifeng Tougu Wan was supplied in the form of 'ball bearing' type red pills

which were found to contain around 3% mercury. The pills were supplied in a

white opaque plastic bottle with a screw top and a mustard yellow and gold

label.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warm regards,

 

 

Attilio D'Alberto

Doctor of (Beijing, China)

B.Sc. (Hons) T.C.M., M.A.T.C.M.

Company Director

The Earth Health Clinic

0208 367 8378

enquiries

<http://www.theearthhealthclinic.com/> www.theearthhealthclinic.com

 

 

 

 

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