Unauthorized health products recall in Canada: May contain prescription drugs
In plain language
This recall involves various unauthorized health products sold by Pinas-Sabay Canada and Y&Y Online Retail on Facebook Marketplace. They are being recalled because they are labelled to contain prescription drugs and have not been approved by Health Canada. Stop using these products and return them to your local pharmacy for proper disposal.
What to do
- Stop using the products immediately.
- Return products to your local pharmacy for proper disposal.
- Consult a healthcare professional if you have used any of these products and have health concerns.
- Only buy prescription drugs from licensed pharmacies.
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Affected products
Dolfenal Mefenamic Acid
Solmux Carbocisteine Mucolytic Pediatric Syrup
Trust - Lady Ethinyl Estradiol Levonorgestrel
Maxi Peel exfoliant solution 1
Maxi Peel exfoliant solution 2
Maxi Peel exfoliant solution 3
RDL Babyface solution
Brilliant Skin Essentials Brilliant Rejuv Set
Why this matters
Health risk from unauthorized prescription drugs
Do I have this product?
This recall only applies to specific products. Follow the steps below to check.
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Check the product name
Make sure your product name matches one of the affected products listed above.
If your product matches one or more of the details above, it may be affected by this recall.
If your product does not match these details, it is not affected by this recall.
When in doubt, always check the official notice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was this product recalled?
Health risk from unauthorized prescription drugs
What should consumers do?
Stop using the products immediately. Return products to your local pharmacy for proper disposal. Consult a healthcare professional if you have used any of these products and have health concerns. Only buy prescription drugs from licensed pharmacies.
Where was the product sold?
This product was sold in Canada. For specific retailers or distribution areas, please check the official recall notice linked on this page.
Is there a health risk?
Yes, there may be a health risk. Health risk from unauthorized prescription drugs
When was this product recalled?
This product was recalled on July 18, 2023.
Is the Pinas-Sabay brand affected by this recall?
Yes, Pinas-Sabay products are affected by this recall. This recall involves various unauthorized health products sold by Pinas-Sabay Canada and Y&Y Online Retail on Facebook Marketplace. They are being recalled because they are labelled to contain prescription drugs and have not been approved by Health Canada. Stop using these products and return them to your local pharmacy for proper disposal.