The Hong Kong Department of Health (May 22) and the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (May 23) issued a message calling on people not to buy or eat a food called "Jane Deshou" (Japan; Sibutramine was detected) and "Bazaar 3rd Generation Full-effect Enhanced OB Protein Fibrinogen" and "Natural Fibrinogen" (Hong Kong; Products containing western medicine ingredients such as phenolphthalein and sibutramine were detected).

Phenolphthalein is a laxative, which is reported to cause cancer in animals, but no human studies have shown that it can cause cancer. However, considering that there are other alternative drugs in clinic, the Department of Health has revoked the drug license containing this ingredient. Sibutramine, its side effects include high blood pressure and rapid heartbeat after taking it.

According to the Department of Health, if the above-mentioned products are illegally sold without approval, they belong to the second paragraph of Article 22 1 of the Pharmaceutical Affairs Law. At present, the weight-loss drugs approved by the Department of Health are all prescribed by doctors, which need to be prescribed by doctors, and cannot be supplied without a doctor's prescription. The Department of Health reminds the public not to buy prescription drugs of unknown origin, not to mention drugs, to avoid unexpected side effects or complications.