Food Standards Agency
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Warning against consumption of Miracle Mineral Solution

The Food Standards Agency is urgently warning people not to consume Miracle Mineral Solution (MMS). This product is being sold as an oral supplement and is also known as Miracle Mineral Supplement. If you have any of this product you should throw it away. If you have consumed MMS and feel unwell you should consult your doctor.

MMS is a 28% sodium chlorite solution which is equivalent to industrial-strength bleach. When taken as directed it could cause severe nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea, potentially leading to dehydration and reduced blood pressure.

If the solution is diluted less than instructed, it could cause damage to the gut and red blood cells, potentially resulting in respiratory failure.

MMS is available via the Internet. The FSA is warning local authorities that this product should not be on sale. If you are aware of MMS being sold in retail outlets you should contact your local authority trading standards department. To find the contact details of your local authority, you can use our online search facility.

The US Food and Drink Administration and Health Canada have taken similar action to warn consumers about this product and their alerts can be found at the links below.

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