California health officials said a Sacramento woman developed “severe” lead poisoning and died in March after she used a hemorrhoid ointment from Vietnam.
The ointment is called Cao Boi Tri Cay Thau Dau , health officials said. Pictures shared by officials show that it comes in a container with a green-colored label and the ointment itself is a dark green color.
Officials said the woman bought the ointment on Facebook and it was mailed to the United States by a relative who lives in Vietnam.
Sacramento County health officials said the California Dept. of Public Health tested a sample of the ointment and found that it had 4% lead, which it called a “dangerous amount.”
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Health officials said any amount of lead can harm health.
California residents are asked to stop using this hemorrhoid ointment if they own it and to not purchase any more of it.
Residents who have used it are advised to see their doctor and have their blood tested for lead. Household members should also have their blood tested, especially children, officials said.