Health Ministry bans chocolate product containing scheduled poison


PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry has banned the sale and use of Slymchoco or Slymochoco chocolate product which has ben found to contain the scheduled poison Sibutramine, a chemical compound that acts as an appetite suppressant.

In a statement the ministry reminded offline and online traders to stop selling the product immediately and contact the nearest district Health Office.

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