Fraser Health issued a warning Monday (July 16) about Ayurvedic medicines and opium products that may contain heavy metals, following two recent cases of lead poisoning.
In a news release Monday, Fraser Health stated the two cases are likely connected with consuming Ayurvedic medicines or opium-containing products.
Fraser Health notes that some Ayurvedic medications may contain high levels of heavy metals, such as lead, mercury, arsenic and other toxins.
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