California woman dies after using toxic, lead-filled hemorrhoid cream
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California Health Department warns about a Vietnamese hemorrhoid ointment with a highly dangerous amount of lead, causing a woman's death.
Lead poisoning symptoms include fatigue, difficulty sleeping, stomach cramping, seizures, and coma; also recommending blood lead testing for all household members.
Orange County Health Care Agency issued a public health alert about the dangerous Vietnamese ointment to protect residents.
Read at Los Angeles Times
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