Victorian health authorities warn of liver poisoning from illegal peptide
Health authorities warned six Victorians suffered acute liver poisoning from an illegal weight loss peptide, Retatrutide, on Friday. Chief Health Officer Dr Caroline McElnay noted that patients experienced severe symptoms after using the unapproved product, with investigations ongoing. Contaminated peptides have led to a surge in emergency cases, prompting a nationwide health alert.
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Published 19 Jun 2026, 08:28 UTC · Updated 19 Jun 2026, 08:30 UTC
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