Mosquito larvae found inside thermometers

A doctor in Padukka in Sri Lanka has discovered two thermometers with mosquito larvae inside it, just above the mercury bulb.

He bought the thermometers from a private pharmacy, reports ‘Lanka Mirror’.

Dr. Hemantha Benaragama, director of Cosmetics, Devices & Drugs Regulatory Authority, said an investigation will be launched immediately.

He urged the public to be careful when buying thermometers from private pharmacies.

 

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