Public advisory

Unauthorized products may pose serious health risks (November 17, 2017 to May 23, 2018)

Starting date:
November 17, 2017
Posting date:
May 23, 2018
Type of communication:
Advisory
Subcategory:
Natural health products
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Unauthorized products
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-65132



Last updated:
2018-06-08

Issue

Health Canada is advising Canadians about unauthorized health products that may pose serious health risks. The table below is updated when Health Canada finds unauthorized health products that are promoted for sexual enhancement, weight loss, as a workout aid, or as “poppers,” and that are labelled to contain or have been tested and found to contain dangerous ingredients.

Unauthorized health products have not been approved by Health Canada, which means that they have not been assessed for safety, effectiveness and quality. Unauthorized health products can pose many health dangers, including:

  • They may contain ingredients not listed on the label. This includes ingredients like prescription drugs, possibly at doses exceeding maximum recommended amounts. Prescription drugs should be taken only under the supervision of a health professional because they may cause serious side effects. Using a product that contains ingredients that the consumer is not aware of increases the chance of dangerous allergies and interactions with other medications and foods.
  • The label may indicate a dangerous ingredient or combination of ingredients. For example, it could list a drug that should be available only by prescription from a heath care professional, or a combination of ingredients that Health Canada does not permit because of serious health risks.

Health Canada maintains this page so that Canadians can easily identify products they may have purchased and take appropriate action. Canadians are encouraged to check back regularly for updates. Advisories on safety issues involving other types of products are available in the recalls and safety alerts database.

What you should do

  • Stop using the products listed below. Consult your health care professional if you have used these products and have health concerns, and for advice on which health products are best for you and your family.
  • Read product labels to verify that health products have been authorized for sale by Health Canada. Authorized health products have an eight-digit Drug Identification Number (DIN), Natural Product Number (NPN) or Homeopathic Drug Number (DIN-HM). You can also check if products have been authorized for sale by searching Health Canada’s Drug Product Database and Licensed Natural Health Product Database.
  • Report any health product adverse events or complaints to Health Canada.
  • See the additional information on buying health products safely in the helpful links below.

What companies should know:

  • Selling unauthorized health products in Canada is illegal.
  • When Health Canada identifies unauthorized products that may pose serious health risks, Health Canada takes appropriate action to prevent further distribution and informs Canadians. This includes working with the Canada Border Services Agency to help prevent further importation of unauthorized products.

Background

Arecoline, hordenine, huperzine and high levels of caffeine can cause serious side effects ranging from dizziness, tremors, headaches and irregularities in heart rate to seizures, psychosis, heart attacks and stroke. In addition, caffeine consumption by pregnant women is linked to a variety of negative birth outcomes such as spontaneous abortion, pre-term delivery, birth defects, and delayed fetal growth or delayed development following birth.

Caffeine and synephrine, when combined, may cause serious and possibly fatal adverse effects. Synephrine taken in combination with caffeine can cause side effects ranging from dizziness, tremors, headaches and irregularities in heart rate to seizures, psychosis, heart attacks and stroke.

Dapoxetine is a drug used to treat premature ejaculation and is not authorized for sale in Canada. Side effects include fainting or loss of consciousness, dizziness, changes in blood pressure, blurred vision, seizures, headache, diarrhea and nausea. In particular, dapoxetine should not be used by individuals who have cardiac conditions, liver disease, a history of mania or bipolar disorder, or are taking certain other medications, including monoamine oxidase inhibitors, antidepressants, and a number of other drugs and herbal products that can interact with dapoxetine.

Desmethyl carbodenafil is an unauthorized substance similar to sildenafil and may pose similar health risks.

Dithiodesmethyl carbodenafil is an unauthorized substance similar to sildenafil and may pose similar health risks.

Glibenclamide (also known as glyburide) is a prescription drug that is used to lower blood sugar. Inappropriate exposure may result in a dangerous drop in blood sugar. A significant drop in blood sugar can cause convulsions or loss of consciousness and can be life-threatening. The risk of a drop in blood sugar is higher in nondiabetic individuals or in diabetic patients taking anti-diabetic medications.

Hydroxythiohomosildenafil is an unauthorized substance similar to sildenafil and may pose similar health risks.

L-Dopa, also known as levodopa, is a prescription drug that is combined with other drug ingredients in anti-Parkinson's medications. It should be used only under the supervision of a health care professional. Levodopa may interact with drugs prescribed for high blood pressure, and should not be used by women who are pregnant, who plan to become pregnant or who are breastfeeding. It should also not be taken by people with narrow angle glaucoma; untreated heart, liver, kidney, lung or hormonal diseases; a history of melanoma; or those who should not take drugs such as isoproterenol, amphetamines or epinephrine. Side effects requiring medical attention include: uncontrollable movements of the face, eyelids, mouth, tongue, neck, arms, hands, or legs; severe or persistent nausea or vomiting; an irregular heartbeat or fluttering in the chest; feeling lightheaded when standing quickly; or unusual changes in mood or behaviour.

"Poppers" is a slang term for products that contain alkyl nitrites. Despite being labelled for various uses such as leather cleaners, room odourizers or liquid incense, these products are inhaled or ingested by consumers for recreational purposes. Alkyl nitrites, such as amyl nitrite, butyl nitrite and isobutyl nitrite, are prescription drugs and should be used only under the supervision of a health care professional. Products containing alkyl nitrites may pose serious risks, including death, depending on the amount used, how frequently they are used and how long they are used for, as well as the person's health and the other medications they may be taking. Since it is difficult to control how much is inhaled, people can accidentally overdose. Swallowing these products can lead to serious medical complications and may be fatal. People with certain medical conditions (including recent head trauma, bleeding into the head, glaucoma, or heart disease) and those taking certain medications (particularly drugs used to treat erectile dysfunction, and other drugs such as high blood pressure medications, certain migraine drugs, and high doses of aspirin) or illicit drugs are at particular risk.

Rauwolfia (also known as rauvolfia) is a prescription drug that can be used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). People with heart conditions or psychiatric disorders should receive close medical supervision when using it as it can make certain conditions, such as depression, worse. Common side effects include tiredness, sleepiness, depression, nasal obstruction and breathlessness. Rauwolfia should not be used by children, or pregnant or nursing women.

Selective androgen receptor modulators (SARMs) are drugs that are not authorized in Canada for any use and have not been reviewed by Health Canada for safety, effectiveness and quality. Bodybuilding products that contain SARMs are associated with serious safety concerns, including potential to increase the risk of heart attack or stroke and life threatening reactions like liver damage.The long-term effects on the body are unknown. Examples include andarine, ostarine, LDG 4033, and RAD-140. Other unauthorized drugs promoted for fitness and bodybuilding include: MK-677, SR-9009 and cardarine. Cardarine (also known as GW501516 and possibly GW1516) is not authorized in Canada for any use. All clinical development of GW501516 was stopped when toxicities, including various cancers, were discovered following routine, long-term animal studies. The long-term effects in humans are unknown.

Sildenafil is a prescription drug used to treat erectile dysfunction and should be used only under the supervision of a health care professional. It should not be used by individuals taking any kind of nitrate drug (e.g. nitroglycerine) as it can cause potentially life-threatening low blood pressure. Individuals with heart problems are at increased risk of cardiovascular side effects such as heart attack, stroke, chest pain, high blood pressure and abnormal heartbeat. Other possible side effects include headache, facial flushing, indigestion, dizziness, abnormal vision, and hearing loss.

Tadalafil is a prescription drug used to treat erectile dysfunction and should be used only under the supervision of a health care professional. It should not be used by individuals taking any kind of nitrate drug (e.g. nitroglycerine) as it can cause potentially life-threatening low blood pressure. Individuals with heart problems are at increased risk of cardiovascular side effects such as heart attack, stroke, chest pain, high blood pressure and abnormal heartbeat. Other possible side effects include headache, facial flushing, indigestion, dizziness, abnormal vision, and hearing loss.

Tetracaine is a local anesthetic applied on the skin, and may cause adverse effects such as allergic reactions as well as nervousness, agitation, restlessness and muscle twitching. Rarely, high doses of tetracaine could cause seizures, respiratory arrest, cardiac arrhythmias (irregular heart rhythm), blood pressure instability, and even cardiac arrest.

Thiodimethylsildenafil is an unauthorized substance similar to sildenafil and may pose similar health risks.

Thyroid is a prescription drug ingredient commonly used to treat decreased or absent thyroid function, called hypothyroidism. Products containing thyroid hormone should be used with caution in patients also using medication to treat diabetes and blood clotting. There is also a risk to patients with cardiac conditions such as angina pectoris, high blood pressure and in the elderly as they have a greater likelihood of heart conditions.

Vardenafil is a prescription drug used to treat erectile dysfunction and should be used only under the supervision of a health care professional. It should not be used by individuals taking any kind of nitrate drug (e.g. nitroglycerine) as it can cause potentially life-threatening low blood pressure. Individuals with heart problems are at increased risk of cardiovascular side effects such as heart attack, stroke, chest pain, high blood pressure and abnormal heartbeat. Other possible side effects include headache, facial flushing, indigestion, dizziness, abnormal vision, and hearing loss.

Yohimbine is a prescription drug and should be used only under the supervision of a health care professional. Yohimbine is derived from yohimbe, a bark extract. The use of yohimbine or yohimbe may result in serious adverse reactions, particularly in people with high blood pressure, or heart, kidney or liver disease. Side effects include increased blood pressure and heart rate, anxiety, dizziness, tremors, headache, nausea and sleep disorders. It should not be used by children, or pregnant or nursing women.

Zopiclone is a prescription drug used to treat insomnia. Side effects associated with zopiclone include unpleasant taste, drowsiness, dizziness, memory loss and hallucinations.

Affected products

See table below.

Product description

Unauthorized health products
Photo Product &

Promoted Use
Hazard Identified Company Action Taken Date Added

Max Vigor

(bottle and envelope package)

Sexual Enhancement
Product with similar packaging previously seized from other retailer was tested and found to contain sildenafil Vani’s Convenience

55 Mountainash Road, Unit B8

Brampton, ON
Removed from sale at retail location May 23, 2018
Premium X Pulse 2000

Sexual Enhancement
Labelled to contain yohimbe Vani’s Convenience

55 Mountainash Road, Unit B8

Brampton, ON
Removed from sale at retail location May 23, 2018
Triple Green

Sexual Enhancement
Labelled to contain yohimbe Vani’s Convenience

55 Mountainash Road, Unit B8

Brampton, ON
Removed from sale at retail location May 23, 2018
XXL Ant 3000

Sexual Enhancement
Labelled to contain yohimbe Vani’s Convenience

55 Mountainash Road, Unit B8

Brampton, ON
Removed from sale at retail location May 23, 2018
Stiff Rox

Sexual Enhancement
Product with similar packaging previously seized from other retailers was tested and found to contain
sildenafil and tadalafil
Vani’s Convenience

55 Mountainash Road, Unit B8

Brampton, ON
Removed from sale at retail location May 23, 2018
Ginseng Red 2000

Sexual Enhancement
Product with similar packaging previously seized from other retailer was tested and found to contain sildenafil Vani’s Convenience

55 Mountainash Road, Unit B8

Brampton, ON
Removed from sale at retail location May 23, 2018
Premium Pro Power 3500

Sexual Enhancement
Labelled to contain yohimbe Vani’s Convenience

55 Mountainash Road, Unit B8

Brampton, ON
Removed from sale at retail location May 23, 2018
Rush Hour 72

Sexual Enhancement
Product with similar packaging previously seized from other retailers was tested and found to contain sildenafil, tadalafil, desmethyl carbodenafil, and dithiodesmethyl carbodenafil Westwood Convenience 7205 Goreway Drive

Mississauga, ON
Seized from the retail location May 23, 2018
Horny Goat Weed For Men & Women

Sexual Enhancement
Labelled to contain  Mucuna Pruriens (12% L-dopa) Westwood Convenience      

7205 Goreway Drive

Mississauga, ON
Seized from the retail location   May 23, 2018
3800 Hard Rock

Sexual Enhancement
Labelled to contain yohimbe Westwood Convenience

7205 Goreway Drive

Mississauga, ON
Seized from the retail location May 23, 2018
Victorious

Sexual Enhancement
Product with similar packaging previously seized from other retailer was tested and found to contain hydroxythiohomosildenafil Westwood Convenience

7205 Goreway Drive

Mississauga, ON
Seized from the retail location May 23, 2018
XXLant

Sexual Enhancement
Labelled to contain yohimbe Westwood Convenience      

7205 Goreway Drive

Mississauga, ON
Seized from the retail location May 23, 2018
Premium Xpulse 2000

Sexual Enhancement
Labelled to contain yohimbe Westwood Convenience 7205 Goreway Drive

Mississauga, ON
Seized from the retail location May 23, 2018
Premium Pro Power 3500

Sexual Enhancement
Labelled to contain yohimbe Westwood Convenience      

7205 Goreway Drive

Mississauga, ON
Seized from the retail location May 23, 2018
Royal Master 1500

Sexual Enhancement
Product with similar packaging previously seized from other retailer was tested and found to contain tadalafil Westwood Convenience 7205 Goreway Drive

Mississauga, ON
Seized from the retail location May 23, 2018
2000 Ginseng Red

Sexual Enhancement
Product with similar packaging previously seized from other retailer was tested and found to contain sildenafil Westwood Convenience 7205 Goreway Drive

Mississauga, ON
Seized from the retail location May 23, 2018
All Nite Long

Sexual Enhancement
Labelled to contain Mucuna Pruriens (12% L-dopa) Westwood Convenience 7205 Goreway Drive

Mississauga, ON
Seized from the retail location May 23, 2018
Black Panther #1 Triple Maximum

Sexual Enhancement
Labelled to contain yohimbe Westwood Convenience 7205 Goreway Drive

Mississauga ON

L4T 2T9
Seized from the retail location May 23, 2018
Bravo for Him

Sexual Enhancement
Product tested by Health Canada and found to contain sildenafil, tadalafil, desmethyl carbodenafil and dithiodesmethyl carbodenafil

George's Convenience

3651 Major Mackenzie Dr, Unit 4, Woodbridge, ON

George's Convenience

9445 Mississauga Rd, Brampton, ON

Seized from the retail locations April 5, 2018
Victorious Premium Edition

Sexual Enhancement
Product tested by Health Canada and found to contain hydroxythiohomosildenafil George's Convenience

3651 Major Mackenzie Dr, Unit 4, Woodbridge, ON
Seized from the retail location April 5, 2018
Max Vigor

(bottle and envelope package) Sexual Enhancement
Product tested by Health Canada and found to contain sildenafil George's Convenience

630 Peter Robertson Blvd, Brampton, ON
Seized from the retail location April 5, 2018
Natural Vigor XP4

Sexual Enhancement
Product tested by Health Canada and found to contain sildenafil Nibo Cash and Carry

103 Orfus Road

Toronto, ON
Seized by Health Canada April 5, 2018
Natural Vigor XP5

(bottle and envelope package) Sexual Enhancement
Product tested by Health Canada and found to contain sildenafil Nibo Cash and Carry

103 Orfus Road

Toronto, ON
Seized by Health Canada April 5, 2018
Natural Vigor Super

Sexual Enhancement
Product tested by Health Canada and found to contain tadalafil Nibo Cash and Carry

103 Orfus Road

Toronto, ON
Seized by Health Canada April 5, 2018
sarm center
GW-1516

Workout supplement
Labelled to contain GW-1516 Tech Gym

2485, Boulevard des Entreprises, Terrebonne, QC
Seized from the retail location   March 29, 2018
sarm center
Andarine

Workout supplement
Labelled to contain andarine Tech Gym

2485, Boulevard des Entreprises, Terrebonne, QC
Seized from the retail location   March 29, 2018
sarm center
LGD-4033

Workout supplement
Labelled to contain LGD-4033 Tech Gym

2485, Boulevard des Entreprises, Terrebonne, QC
Seized from the retail location   March 29, 2018
sarm center
MK-677

Workout supplement
Labelled to contain MK-677 Tech Gym

2485, Boulevard des Entreprises, Terrebonne, QC
Seized from the retail location   March 29, 2018
sarm center
Ostarine

Workout supplement
Labelled to contain ostarine Tech Gym

2485, Boulevard des Entreprises, Terrebonne, QC
Seized from the retail location   March 29, 2018
sarm center
RAD-140

Workout supplement
Labelled to contain RAD-140 Tech Gym

2485, Boulevard des Entreprises, Terrebonne, QC
Seized from the retail location   March 29, 2018
sarm center
SR-9009

Workout supplement
Labelled to contain SR-9009 Tech Gym

2485, Boulevard des Entreprises, Terrebonne, QC
Seized from the retail location   March 29, 2018
X-Again Platinum

Sexual Enhancement
Product tested by Health Canada and found to contain tadalafil George’s Convenience

9445 Mississauga Road, Unit 2, Brampton, ON
Seized from the retail location   March 28, 2018
Stiff Rox

Sexual Enhancement
Product tested by Health Canada and found to contain sildenafil and tadalafil George’s Convenience

9445 Mississauga Road, Unit 2, Brampton, ON
Seized from the retail location  March 28, 2018
Machete Pills

Sexual Enhancement
Product tested by Health Canada and found to contain sildenafil and tadalafil George’s Convenience

9445 Mississauga Road, Unit 2, Brampton, ON
Seized from the retail location   March 28, 2018
Horse Power

Sexual Enhancement
Product tested by Health Canada and found to contain tadalafil George's Convenience

5100 Rutherford Rd, Woodbridge ON
Seized from the retail location March 14, 2018
Savage Cuts Workout supplement Labelled to contain yohimbe AK Brokerage

471 E49 Ave

Vancouver, BC
Seized by Health Canada February 20, 2018
Rich Piana 5% Nutrition – 5150

Workout supplement
Labelled to contain rauwolfia Shop Santé Laval

329, boul. Saint-Martin Ouest

Laval, QC


Shop Santé St-Jérôme

371 rue Lamontagne

St-Jérôme, QC.


Shop Santé

Terrebonne

1502 chemin Gascon

Terrebonne, QC
Seized from the retail locations February 13, 2018
Insane Labz I am God

Workout supplement
Labelled to contain rauwolfia Shop Santé Laval

329, boul. Saint-Martin Ouest

Laval, QC


Shop Santé St-Jérôme

371 rue Lamontagne

St-Jérôme, QC.


Shop Santé

Terrebonne

1502 chemin Gascon

Terrebonne, QC
Seized from the retail locations February 13, 2018
Insane Labz Psychotic

Workout supplement
Labelled to contain rauwolfia

Product with similar packaging was tested and found to contain high levels of caffeine and other stimulant ingredients (hordenine, huperzine and arecoline) not listed on the label
Shop Santé Laval

329, boul. Saint-Martin Ouest

Laval, QC


Shop Santé St-Jérôme

371 rue Lamontagne

St-Jérôme, QC.


Shop Santé

Terrebonne

1502 chemin Gascon

Terrebonne, QC
Seized from the retail location February 13, 2018
Fluffy Unicorn

(blue lid and white lid) Workout supplement
Product with similar packaging previously seized from other retailers was tested and found to contain undeclared synephrine and higher levels of caffeine than declared on the label Shop Santé Terrebonne

1502 chemin Gascon

Terrebonne, QC
Seized from the retail location February 13, 2018
Triple Maximum Thunder Bull

Sexual enhancement
Labelled to contain yohimbe Krish Convenience

1410 Major Mackenzie Drive West C-6

Maple, ON
Seized from the retail location February 5, 2018

Ginseng Red 2000

Sexual enhancement

Product with similar packaging previously seized from other retailer was tested and found to contain sildenafil. Krish Convenience

1410 Major Mackenzie Drive West C-6

Maple, ON
Seized from the retail location February 5, 2018

Hard Rock 3800

Sexual Enhancement

Labelled to contain yohimbe Krish Convenience

1410 Major Mackenzie Drive West C-6

Maple, ON
Seized from the retail location February 5, 2018
Mamba is Hero

Sexual enhancement
Labelled to contain yohimbe

Product with similar packaging previously seized from other retailer was tested and found to contain sildenafil, desmethyl carbodenafil, and dapoxetine.
Krish Convenience

1410 Major Mackenzie Drive West C-6

Maple, ON
Seized from the retail location February 5, 2018
Premium Pro Power 3500

Sexual enhancement
Labelled to contain yohimbe Krish Convenience

1410 Major Mackenzie Drive West C-6

Maple, ON
Seized from the retail location February 5, 2018
Super Panther 7K

Sexual enhancement
Labelled to contain yohimbe Krish Convenience

1410 Major Mackenzie Drive West C-6

Maple, ON
Seized from the retail location February 5, 2018
Pro Power 3500

Sexual Enhancement
Labelled to contain yohimbe Frank's Convenience

8074 Islington Ave Woodbridge, ON
Seized from the retail location January 29, 2018
Rhino 7 Platinum 5800

Sexual enhancement
Product with similar packaging previously seized from other retailers was tested and found to contain sildenafil Frank's Convenience

8074 Islington Ave. Woodbridge, ON
Seized from the retail location January 29, 2018
Ultimate 3500 Sexual Enhancement Testing found undeclared thiodimethylsildenafil

Adult Source

Locations:

#102, 2323-32 Avenue NE Calgary, AB

1540 16 Ave NW Calgary, AB

4310 17 Ave SE Calgary, AB

10210 Macleod Trail SE Calgary, AB

Seized by Health Canada January 29, 2018
Pink Pussycat Sexual Enhancement Testing found undeclared hydroxythiohomosildenafil
Stamina 9 Sexual Enhancement Testing found undeclared hydroxythiohomosildenafil
Gold LionSexual Enhancement Testing found undeclared hydroxythiohomosildenafil
Paparazzi 5800

Sexual enhancement
Product with similar packaging previously seized from other retailers was tested and found to contain sildenafil George's Convenience

9445 Mississauga Road, Unit 2, Brampton, ON
Seized from the retail location January 26, 2018
MV7 Days 2000

Sexual enhancement
Product with similar packaging previously seized from other retailers was tested and found to contain sildenafil and tadalafil

George's Convenience

Locations:

9445 Mississauga Road, Unit 2, Brampton, ON

9960 Dufferin Street, Maple, ON

Seized from the retail location January 26, 2018
Green Mamba

Sexual enhancement
Labelled to contain yohimbe
Triple Maximum White Panther

Sexual enhancement
Labelled to contain yohimbe

George's Convenience

Locations:

9445 Mississauga Road, Unit 2, Brampton, ON

3651 Major Mackenzie Dr, Unit 4, Woodbridge, ON

Seized from the retail location January 26, 2018
Passion Classic

Sexual enhancement
Labelled to contain yohimbe
7K

Sexual enhancement
Labelled to contain yohimbe
Triple Maximum Rodeo Fantasy

Sexual enhancement
Labelled to contain yohimbe

George's Convenience

Locations:

9445 Mississauga Road, Unit 2, Brampton, ON

9960 Dufferin Street, Maple, ON

Seized from the retail location January 26, 2018
Jaguar 11000

Sexual enhancement
Product with similar packaging previously seized from other retailers was tested and found to contain sildenafil and tadalafil George's Convenience

9445 Mississauga Road, Unit 2, Brampton, ON
Seized from the retail location January 26, 2018
Rush Hour 72

Sexual enhancement
Product with similar packaging previously seized from other retailers was tested and found to contain sildenafil, tadalafil, desmethyl carbodenafil, and dithiodesmethyl carbodenafil

George's Convenience

Locations:

9445 Mississauga Road, Unit 2, Brampton, ON

8565 Hwy 27 Woodbridge, ON

630 Peter Robertson Blvd, Brampton, ON

Seized from the retail location January 26, 2018
Super Hard

Sexual enhancement
Product with similar packaging tested by the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration was found to contain undeclared sildenafil George's Convenience

9445 Mississauga Road, Unit 2, Brampton, ON
Seized from the retail location January 26, 2018
Triple Maximum LipsTenZen

Sexual enhancement
Labelled to contain yohimbe George's Convenience

9960 Dufferin Street, Maple, ON
Seized from the retail location January 26, 2018
Poseidon Platinum 3500

Sexual enhancement
Product with similar packaging previously seized from other retailers was tested and found to contain sildenafil George's Convenience

9960 Dufferin Street, Maple, ON
Seized from the retail location January 26, 2018
Strong-SX

Sexual enhancement
Product with similar packaging tested by the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration was found to contain undeclared sildenafil George's Convenience

9960 Dufferin Street, Maple, ON
Seized from the retail location January 26, 2018
Triple Green

Sexual Enhancement
Labelled to contain yohimbe George's Convenience

9980 Kennedy Rd Markham, ON
Seized from the retail location January 26, 2018
Hard Rock 3800

Sexual Enhancement
Labelled to contain yohimbe George's Convenience

8565 Hwy 27 Woodbridge, ON
Seized from the retail location January 26, 2018
Rhino 8

Sexual Enhancement
Labelled to contain yohimbe George's Convenience

3651 Major Mackenzie Dr, Unit 4, Woodbridge, ON
Seized from the retail location January 26, 2018
Chao Jimengnan

Promoted use not known
Testing found undeclared sildenafil KW Imports & Wholesale

1031 Victoria St. N, Kitchener, ON
Seized from the retail location January 23, 2018
Fast Hard Gun

Sexual enhancement
Testing found undeclared sildenafil and glibenclamide KW Imports & Wholesale

1031 Victoria St. N, Kitchener, ON
Seized from the retail location January 23, 2018
Mieilijian Cordyceps Tablets 40%

Sexual enhancement
Testing found undeclared sildenafil KW Imports & Wholesale

1031 Victoria St. N, Kitchener, ON
Seized from the retail location January 23, 2018
MiniLove

Promoted use not known
Testing found undeclared tetracaine KW Imports & Wholesale

1031 Victoria St. N, Kitchener, ON
Seized from the retail location January 23, 2018
Foreign Product #1 (labelled in Chinese)

Promoted use not known
Testing found undeclared sildenafil KW Imports & Wholesale

1031 Victoria St. N, Kitchener, ON
Seized from the retail location January 23, 2018
Foreign Product #2 (labelled in Chinese)

Sexual enhancement
Testing found undeclared sildenafil KW Imports & Wholesale

1031 Victoria St. N, Kitchener, ON
Seized from the retail location January 23, 2018
7 K - front label
7 K

Sexual enhancement
Labelled to contain yohimbe George's Convenience

5100 Rutherford Rd

Woodbridge ON
Seized from the retail location January 16, 2018
Black Panther Gold 30K - front label
Black Panther Gold 30K

Sexual enhancement
Labelled to contain yohimbe George's Convenience

5100 Rutherford Rd

Woodbridge ON
Seized from the retail location January 16, 2018
Black Stallion Platinum 30K - front label
Black Stallion Platinum 30K

Sexual enhancement
Labelled to contain yohimbe George's Convenience

5100 Rutherford Rd

Woodbridge ON
Seized from the retail location January 16, 2018
Crazy Rhino Premium 50K - front label
Crazy Rhino Premium 50K

Sexual enhancement
Labelled to contain yohimbe George's Convenience

5100 Rutherford Rd

Woodbridge ON
Seized from the retail location January 16, 2018
Rhino 8 Extreme 50K - front label
Rhino 8 Extreme 50K

Sexual enhancement
Labelled to contain yohimbe George's Convenience

5100 Rutherford Rd

Woodbridge ON
Seized from the retail location January 16, 2018
Master Zone 1500 - front label
Master Zone 1500

Sexual enhancement
Product with similar packaging previously seized from other retailers was tested and found to contain sildenafil and tadalafil George's Convenience

5100 Rutherford Rd

Woodbridge ON
Seized from the retail location January 16, 2018

AD Elite Series Shredabull Untamed

Weight loss

Labelled to contain bovine thyroid and yohimbe

Active Body Nutrition 100-1634 Harvey Ave Kelowna, B.C.

Removed from sale at retail location

December 29, 2017

LipsTenZen

Sexual enhancement

Labelled to contain yohimbe

Adult Source

Locations:

#102, 2323-32 Avenue NE

Calgary, AB

Seized by Health Canada

December 14, 2017

7K

Sexual enhancement

Labelled to contain yohimbe

Adult Source

Locations:

#102, 2323-32 Avenue NE

Calgary, AB

1540 16 Ave NW

Calgary, AB

4310 17 Ave SE, Calgary, AB

10210 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, AB

Seized by Health Canada

December 14, 2017

Rush

Popper

Product with similar packaging previously seized from other retailers was labelled to contain an alkyl nitrite

Stiff 4 Hours

Sexual enhancement

Product with similar packaging previously seized from other retailers was tested and found to contain sildenafil

Titanium 4000

Sexual enhancement

Product with similar packaging previously seized from other retailers was tested and found to contain sildenafil and tadalafil

Black Mamba 2 Premium

Sexual enhancement
Labelled to contain yohimbe KW Import & Wholesale

1031 Victoria St. N, Kitchener, ON
Seized from the retail location November 17, 2017
Japan Tengsu

Sexual enhancement
Labelled to contain sildenafil KW Import & Wholesale

1031 Victoria St. N, Kitchener, ON
Seized from the retail location November 17, 2017
USA Black Gold

Sexual enhancement
Labelled to contain sildenafil KW Import & Wholesale

1031 Victoria St. N, Kitchener, ON
Seized from the retail location November 17, 2017
Zhen Gongfu

Sexual enhancement
Product with similar packaging previously seized from other retailers was tested and found to contain sildenafil KW Import & Wholesale

1031 Victoria St. N, Kitchener, ON
Seized from the retail location November 17, 2017
Bl4ck 4K

Sexual enhancement
Product with similar packaging previously seized from other retailers was tested and found to contain sildenafil KW Import & Wholesale

1031 Victoria St. N, Kitchener, ON
Seized from the retail location November 17, 2017
Black Storm

Sexual enhancement
Product with similar packaging tested by the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration was found to contain undeclared sildenafil and vardenafil KW Import & Wholesale

1031 Victoria St. N, Kitchener, ON
Seized from the retail location November 17, 2017
Vigour 800

Sexual enhancement
Product with similar packaging tested by the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration was found to contain undeclared sildenafil KW Import & Wholesale

1031 Victoria St. N, Kitchener, ON
Seized from the retail location November 17, 2017
Super Bull 6000

Sexual enhancement
Product with similar packaging tested by the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration was found to contain undeclared sildenafil KW Import & Wholesale

1031 Victoria St. N, Kitchener, ON
Seized from the retail location November 17, 2017
Africa Black Ant

Sexual enhancement
Product with similar packaging tested by the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration was found to contain undeclared sildenafil KW Import & Wholesale

1031 Victoria St. N, Kitchener, ON
Seized from the retail location November 17, 2017
Germany Niubian

Sexual enhancement
Product with similar packaging tested by the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration was found to contain undeclared sildenafil and zopiclone KW Import & Wholesale

1031 Victoria St. N, Kitchener, ON
Seized from the retail location November 17, 2017
Rhino 7K 9000

Sexual enhancement
Product with similar packaging tested by the United States Food and Drug Administration

was found to contain undeclared sildenafil
KW Import & Wholesale

1031 Victoria St. N, Kitchener, ON
Seized from the retail location November 17, 2017
Black Mamba 2 Premium

Sexual enhancement
Labelled to contain yohimbe Rearz Inc.

656 Colby Drive, Waterloo, ON
Seized from the retail location November 17, 2017
Hard Ten Days

Sexual enhancement
Product with similar packaging tested by the United States Food and Drug Administration

was found to contain undeclared sildenafil
Rearz Inc.

656 Colby Drive, Waterloo, ON
Seized from the retail location November 17, 2017
Zhen Gongfu

Sexual enhancement
Product with similar packaging previously seized from other retailers was tested and found to contain sildenafil Rearz Inc.

656 Colby Drive, Waterloo, ON
Seized from the retail location November 17, 2017

 



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