Poppers are unauthorized and may pose serious health risks
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Unauthorized product
Product Description & Identification
Stop using the products listed in the table. 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.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 the public. This includes working with the Canada Border Services Agency to help prevent further importation of unauthorized products.
Affected Products
Various unauthorized health products known as “poppers”
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| N I D | 74391 |
| U R L | https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/poppers-are-unauthorized-and-may-pose-serious-health-risks |
| Issue | Unauthorized product |
| Title | Poppers are unauthorized and may pose serious health risks |
| Product | Various unauthorized health products known as “poppers” |
| Archived | 0 |
| Category | Health products |
| Last updated | 2024-08-07 |
| Organization | Communications and Public Affairs Branch |
| What you should do | Stop using the products listed in the table. 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.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 the public. This includes working with the Canada Border Services Agency to help prevent further importation of unauthorized products. |