HSA also said 10 people, including three young children, reported 'serious adverse effects or unusually quick effects' after consuming or using adulterated products.
Such products were either purchased online, locally from a makeshift stall, or from overseas through friends or relatives, and were marketed to meet various health and/or lifestyle needs.
The baby experienced serious side effects such as persistent vomiting, abnormal eye alignment, and a bulging fontanelle, or soft spot on top of his skull, and"took a long time to recover from them".The use of Tao Ju Hui Yi Mei Li Shang Kou Hu Li Ruan Gao for a rash also caused a four-year-old child to develop symptoms of Cushing's syndrome, such as a"moon face", excessive hair growth on the body and thinning of the skin.
, including its collagen and original creams, were found on local e-commerce platforms and on social media platforms .A man in his 60s also developed Cushing's syndrome after using AlphaMiracHERBS - a product found to contain a potent steroid, Dexamethasone -"Illegal health products are a threat to public health and safety. As long as there is demand, they will continue to be sold and may resurface under different names or packaging to evade detection by the authorities," said HSA.
HSA also advised consumers to be wary before buying or consuming a health product, and to check the products' claims and to discuss with a doctor if unsure.
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