Public Advisory - Health Canada warns about multiple unauthorized health products that may pose serious health risks

OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 13, 2023 /CNW/ - Health Canada is advising that the following product(s) may pose serious health risks. For more information, including product photos and what you should do, visit these online safety alerts:

• Unauthorized sexual enhancement products
• Unauthorized skin lightening products
• Unauthorized workout supplements

Health Canada maintains lists of unauthorized health products that may pose serious health risks so that the public can easily identify those they may have purchased and take appropriate action. You are encouraged to check back regularly for updates.

Product	Hazard Identified	Company	Action Taken
Unauthorized health products for sexual enhancement
Pink Unicorn	Product tested by Health Canada and found to contain sildenafil	Planet X 1965 Frank Carrel, Quebec, QC	Seized from retail location
Pink Unicorn	Product tested by Health  Canada and found to contain sildenafil	Planet X 72 route du Président Kennedy, Lévis, QC	Seized from retail location
Pink Unicorn	Product tested by Health Canada and found to contain sildenafil	Planet X 2600 Ave. Bourg-Royal, Québec, QC	Seized from retail location
Pink Unicorn	Product tested by Health Canada and found to contain sildenafil	Planet X 325 Bd. Charest O., Québec, QC	Seized from retail location
Pink Unicorn	Product tested by Health Canada and found to contain sildenafil	Planet X 5401 Bd. Des Galeries, 2nd Floor Québec, QC	Seized from retail location
Pink Unicorn	Product tested by Health Canada and found to contain sildenafil	Planet X 2700 Bd. Laurier, Québec, QC	Seized from retail location
Premier Love 22000 Gold	Product tested by Health Canada and found to contain sildenafil	Anna's Restaurant & Gas 521 – 14 Ave Wainwright, AB	Seized from retail location
Unauthorized health products for skin lightening and treating skin conditions
Brilliant Skin Essentials Brilliant Rejuv (Skin whitening)	Labelled to contain hydroquinone and tretinoin	Kolorete Canada 4944 Joyce Street Vancouver, B.C.	Seized from retail location
Dr. Alvin Rejuvenating Prime Depigmenting Agent Anti-acne (Skin treatment)	Labelled to contain hydroquinone and tretinoin	Kolorete Canada 4944 Joyce Street Vancouver, B.C.	Seized from retail location
Dr. Alvin Rejuvenating Prime Topical Depigmenting Agent Anti- acne (Skin treatment)	Labelled to contain hydroquinone and tretinoin	Kolorete Canada 4944 Joyce Street Vancouver, B.C.	Seized from retail location
Betnovate-N Cream (Skin treatment)	Labelled to contain betamethasone valerate	Thiara Supermarket 810 Nipissing Rd, Milton, ON	Removed from sale
Esapharma Lemonvate (Skin treatment)	Labelled to contain clobetasol propionate	Genesis African Food Market 1181 Finch Ave W #16, North York, ON	Seized from retail location
Esapharma Movate (Skin treatment)	Labelled to contain clobetasol propionate	Genesis African Food Market 1181 Finch Ave W #16, North York, ON	Seized from retail location
Funbact-A (Skin treatment)	Labelled to contain betamethasone dipropionate	Genesis African Food Market 1181 Finch Ave W #16, North York, ON	Seized from retail location
L'abidjanaise Crème (Skin whitening)	Labelled to contain clobetasol propionate	Genesis African Food Market 1181 Finch Ave W #16, North York, ON	Seized from retail location
Neoprosone Cream (Skin treatment)	Labelled to contain clobetasol propionate	Genesis African Food Market 1181 Finch Ave W #16, North York, ON	Seized from retail location
Neoprosone Gel (Skin treatment)	Labelled to contain clobetasol propionate	Genesis African Food Market 1181 Finch Ave W #16, North York, ON	Seized from retail location
Neutrotone Cream White Moon (Skin whitening)	Labelled to contain clobetasol propionate	Genesis African Food Market 1181 Finch Ave W #16, North York, ON	Seized from retail location
Tempovate Gel (Skin treatment)	Labelled to contain clobetasol propionate	Genesis African Food Market 1181 Finch Ave W #16, North York, ON	Seized from retail location
Hadalabo Pearl Barley Facial Foam (Skin treatment)	Labelled to contain aminocaproic acid	T&T Supermarket 1 Promenade Cir Unit I, Thornhill, ON	Removed from sale
Hadalabo Pearl Barley Facial Foam (Skin treatment)	Labelled to contain aminocaproic acid	T&T Supermarket 7070 Warden Ave., Markham, ON	Removed from sale
Hadalabo Pearl Barley Facial Foam (Skin treatment)	Labelled to contain aminocaproic acid	T&T Supermarket 715 Central Pkwy W, Mississauga, ON	Removed from sale
Hadalabo Pearl Barley Facial Foam (Skin treatment)	Labelled to contain aminocaproic acid	T&T Supermarket 224 Hunt Club Rd Unit A, Ottawa, ON	Removed from sale
Hadalabo Pearl Barley Facial Foam (Skin treatment)	Labelled to contain aminocaproic acid	T&T Supermarket 9625 Yonge St, Richmond Hill, ON	Removed from sale
Hadalabo Pearl Barley Facial Foam (Skin treatment)	Labelled to contain aminocaproic acid	T&T Supermarket 9255 Woodbine Ave, Markham, ON	Removed from sale
Hadalabo Pearl Barley Facial Foam (Skin treatment)	Labelled to contain aminocaproic acid	T&T Supermarket 16005 Bayview Ave, Aurora, ON	Removed from sale
Hadalabo Pearl Barley Facial Foam (Skin treatment)	Labelled to contain aminocaproic acid	T&T Supermarket 297 College St, Toronto, ON	Removed from sale
Hadalabo Pearl Barley Facial Foam (Skin treatment)	Labelled to contain aminocaproic acid	T&T Supermarket 1800 Sheppard Ave E, North York, ON	Removed from sale
Hadalabo Pearl Barley Face Wash (Skin treatment)	Labelled to contain aminocaproic acid	T&T Supermarket 1 Promenade Cir Unit I, Thornhill, ON	Removed from sale
Hadalabo Pearl Barley Face Wash (Skin treatment)	Labelled to contain aminocaproic acid	T&T Supermarket 715 Central Pkwy W, Mississauga, ON	Removed from sale
Hadalabo Pearl Barley Face Wash (Skin treatment)	Labelled to contain aminocaproic acid	T&T Supermarket 224 Hunt Club Rd Unit A, Ottawa, ON	Removed from sale
Hadalabo Pearl Barley Face Wash (Skin treatment)	Labelled to contain aminocaproic acid	T&T Supermarket 9625 Yonge St, Richmond Hill, ON	Removed from sale
Hadalabo Pearl Barley Face Wash (Skin treatment)	Labelled to contain aminocaproic acid	T&T Supermarket 9255 Woodbine Ave, Markham, ON	Removed from sale
Hadalabo Pearl Barley Face Wash (Skin treatment)	Labelled to contain aminocaproic acid	T&T Supermarket 16005 Bayview Ave, Aurora, ON	Removed from sale
Hadalabo Pearl Barley Face Wash (Skin treatment)	Labelled to contain aminocaproic acid	T&T Supermarket 297 College St, Toronto, ON	Removed from sale
Hadalabo Pearl Barley Face Wash (Skin treatment)	Labelled to contain aminocaproic acid	T&T Supermarket 1800 Sheppard Ave E, North York, ON	Removed from sale

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SOURCE Health Canada (HC)

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