Hong Kong health authorities have confirmed that no child showed signs of poisoning after drinking a batch of infant formula found to contain excessive levels of lead.The Department of Health gave an update on Wednesday, a month after Macau authorities alerted the public that a batch of Frisolac Prestige Stage 1 infant formula, manufactured by the Dutch company Royal FrieslandCampina, might contain lead levels exceeding permissible limits.The department said its dedicated hotline and the maternal and child health centres had received 762 relevant inquiries.
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WED · 2026-08-26 · 10:39 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0826-106078
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No lead poisoning in children linked to infant formula scare: health authorities
Hong Kong health authorities announced on Wednesday that no children have shown signs of poisoning from a batch of infant formula found to contain excessive lead. This update comes a month after Macau authorities warned the public about the potential issue with Frisolac Prestige Stage 1 infant formula, manufactured by Royal FrieslandCampina.
Emily HungSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-08-26 · 10:39 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Hong Kong health authorities announced on Wednesday that no children have shown signs of poisoning from a batch of infant formula found to contain excessive lead. This update comes a month after Macau authorities warned the public about the potential issue with Frisolac Prestige Stage 1 infant formula, manufactured by Royal FrieslandCampina. The Hong Kong Department of Health's dedicated hotline and maternal and child health centers received 762 inquiries regarding the matter. The authorities confirmed that despite the elevated lead levels, no adverse health effects have been observed in any child who consumed the formula.
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The infant formula in question was manufactured by Royal FrieslandCampina.
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Hong Kong's Department of Health received 762 relevant inquiries via its hotline and maternal and child health centers.
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No child showed signs of poisoning after drinking infant formula found to contain excessive lead levels.
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A batch of Frisolac Prestige Stage 1 infant formula may contain lead levels exceeding permissible limits.
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