Supplements sold in Sudbury may pose serious health risks: Health Canada

Health Canada said Monday it seized unauthorized health products from two natural food stores in Sudbury because the products may contain prescription or controlled drugs, which may pose serious health risks.

Health Canada said Monday it seized unauthorized health products from two natural food stores in Sudbury because the products may contain prescription or controlled drugs, which may pose serious health risks.

“The unauthorized products include prescription-strength vitamin D3 supplements, hormones in capsule and cream format and a sexual enhancement product,” Health Canada said in a news release.

“Selling unauthorized health products in Canada is illegal. Unauthorized health products have not been approved by Health Canada, which means that they have not been assessed for safety, efficacy and quality and may pose a range of serious health risks.”

The stores in question are Paris Natural Foods on Paris Street and Durham Natural Foods on Montrose Avenue in Sudbury.

The unauthorized products could present a range of dangers for consumers, Health Canada said.

“For example, they could contain high-risk ingredients, such as prescription drugs, additives or contaminants that may or may not be listed on the label,” the release said.

“These ingredients could interact with other medications and foods. In addition, these products may not actually contain the active ingredients that consumers would expect them to contain to help maintain and improve their health.”