Paiyouji Plus should not be consumed

Paiyouji Plus, a so-called fast acting herbal slimming tea from China, has been found to contain a substance, sibutramine, which is not permitted in food.

The Superintendence of Public Health warned that the product should not be consumed as a precautionary measure due to possible adverse cardiac effects.

Medicinal products containing sibutramine were withdrawn from the market in 2010 after heart attacks and strokes were noted in some patients.

For further information contact the Health Inspectorate Services between 8:00 am and 2:30 pm on 21337333 or by email [email protected] or by going to 37-39, Rue D’Argens, Msida.