Singapore Bans Sale of Alleged Aphrodisiac
From Reuters
SINGAPORE —
The Health Ministry of Singapore has banned sales of Hong Kong-made tablets billed as an aphrodisiac containing ingredients taken from moose, reindeer and tigers.
A ministry statement said Friday that the pills, sold in Chinese shops, contain enough lead and mercury to kill people if taken over long periods.
The statement said stocks of the pills should be sent to the ministry to be destroyed.
Start your day right
Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
