The Department of Health announced yesterday (1st) that four women aged 42 to 72 years old were suspected of being poisoned after drinking a product made in Korea called "Hemohim Atmosphere," and suffered acute liver injury. , Symptoms include brown urine, jaundice and vomiting. All of them require hospitalization and have been discharged.
The Department of Health announced the details today (2nd). The samples taken by the distributors were found to contain the unlabeled controlled substance "methoxsalin".
The substance is used to treat diseases such as psoriasis and white eclipse, and the common side effects are nausea and headache.
The Department of Health also pointed out that distributors are distributing in Hong Kong through their website, urging members of the public not to buy or consume.
"Atomy Huanli Drink" oral products are manufactured in Korea, imported by distributors, and distributed in Hong Kong through their website.
(Provided by Information Services Department)
The Department of Health stated that when following up on suspected poisoning cases related to the product, it was discovered that the product was distributed by Atomy Asia Pacific Limited (Atomy).
The Department of Health then sent staff to Atomy’s premises in Cheung Sha Wan to obtain samples of the above-mentioned products for testing, and received the test results from the government laboratory today. ".
Atomy website also posted an announcement stating that, taking into account the situation and the Department of Health's guidelines, the product has been removed from the website.
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Distributors sell in Hong Kong through the website after importing
The Department of Health continued that according to the information provided by Atomy, the above-mentioned products are manufactured in Korea, imported by the company and distributed locally through its website.
Atomy has set up a hotline (3611 7706) to handle enquiries.
The Atomy website also posted an announcement stating that the company is currently actively communicating and cooperating. Taking into account the situation and the guidelines of the Department of Health, the product has been removed from the website.
The Department of Health strongly urges members of the public not to buy products with unknown or suspicious ingredients, and not to consume products of unknown origin.
People who have purchased the above products should stop taking them immediately. If they feel unwell after taking them, they should seek medical advice.
The public can also deliver the relevant products to the Drug Office of the Department of Health, Room 1801, Wu Chung Building, 213 Queen's Road East, Wan Chai, during office hours.
The Department of Health urged members of the public not to buy or take "Atomy Huanli Drink" oral products.
(Provided by Information Services Department)
Common side effects of methoxsalin are nausea and headache, etc.
"Methoxarin" is Part 1 poisons and prescription drugs under the Pharmacy and Poisons Ordinance (Chapter 138) ("Ordinance") and can only be sold in pharmacies under the supervision of a registered pharmacist with a doctor's prescription.
"Methoxaline" can be used to treat diseases such as psoriasis and white erosion.
Common side effects include nausea, headache, dizziness, fatigue, depression, and skin reactions to sunlight.
According to the "Ordinance", illegal sale or possession of Part 1 poisons is a criminal offence. The maximum penalty for each offence is a fine of $100,000 and imprisonment for two years.
The Department of Health's investigation is still ongoing, and enforcement actions will be taken if necessary.
After the investigation is completed, the Department will consult the Department of Justice on prosecution matters.
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