Health product recall in Canada: Unauthorized drugs seized
In plain language
This recall involves various unauthorized injectable and oral drugs seized from two stores in Maple Ridge, BC. They are being recalled because they are unauthorized and have not been approved for sale in Canada. These products may pose serious health risks. If you have questions, follow the official guidance.
What to do
- Do not use these products. Consult a health care professional if you have used unauthorized health products and have health concerns.Only buy prescription drugs from licensed pharmacies.Do not buy or use unauthorized drugs. Read product labels to confirm a product has 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). Check whether products have been authorized for sale by searching Health Canada's Drug Product Database and Licensed Natural Health Product Database.Follow municipal or regional guidelines on disposing chemicals and other hazardous waste or return the product to your local pharmacy for proper disposal.Report any health product-related side effects or complaints to Health Canada.Learn more about buying health products safely:Buying drugs over the InternetAdulteration of natural health productsRisks of buying natural health products onlineThe safe use of health products for weight lossSafe Use of Bodybuilding Products - Canada.ca
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Affected products
Specific affected products are listed in the official notice.
Why this matters
Unauthorized product not approved for sale in Canada
Do I have this product?
This recall applies to specific products. Details are listed in the official notice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was this product recalled?
Unauthorized product not approved for sale in Canada
What should consumers do?
Do not use these products. Consult a health care professional if you have used unauthorized health products and have health concerns.Only buy prescription drugs from licensed pharmacies.Do not buy or use unauthorized drugs. Read product labels to confirm a product has 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). Check whether products have been authorized for sale by searching Health Canada's Drug Product Database and Licensed Natural Health Product Database.Follow municipal or regional guidelines on disposing chemicals and other hazardous waste or return the product to your local pharmacy for proper disposal.Report any health product-related side effects or complaints to Health Canada.Learn more about buying health products safely:Buying drugs over the InternetAdulteration of natural health productsRisks of buying natural health products onlineThe safe use of health products for weight lossSafe Use of Bodybuilding Products - Canada.ca
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. Unauthorized product not approved for sale in Canada
When was this product recalled?
This product was recalled on December 24, 2025.