The Department of Health today ordered Ta Ang Pharmaceutical Co. to recall batch number 010313 of Cow's Head Brand Tung Shueh Pills, with the registration number: HKP-05209.
Tests found the product sample contained about 1.5 times the limit of lead permitted under the registration criteria of proprietary Chinese medicine.
As a precautionary measure, Ta Ang has also voluntarily recalled two other medicines - Cow's Head Brand Tung Xue Pills, registration number: HKP-05203, and Cow's Head Brand Fong Ton Pills, registration number: HKP-11623 - which share the same formula and were made by the same Mainland manufacturer.
The importer has set up a hotline, 2545 2218, to handle related enquiries.
The products are used to improve blood circulation, and strengthen bones and muscles.
Health officials will monitor the recall.
