Health Canada warns that more sex enhancement products have been recalled because they pose "serious health risks."
The federal health department regularly updates a list of "unauthorized health products" that purport to improve sexual performance, help people lose weight, improve workouts, lighten skin, or treat skin conditions (such as eczema or psoriasis). They are often known as "poppers."
A handful of new products were added to the public advisory list, including Arize (capsules for sexual enhancement), Pink Pussycat (sexual enhancement), and Titanium (sexual enhancement).
While these products were sold back east in Ontario and Quebec at retail locations, locals should consult the list for any products they have picked up locally. There was a recall for thousands of sex products in Metro Vancouver stores this year.
These unauthorized products are promoted for sexual enhancement but they may pose serious health risks.
Some of the products on the list may include drugs that are not listed on the label, such as prescription drugs that may exceed the maximum recommended dose. Consuming these products could result in an allergic reaction or a dangerous interaction with other drugs or foods.
The label may also "indicate a dangerous ingredient or combination of ingredients," such as one that may only be prescribed by a health care professional.
What you should do
Immediately stop using any recalled products and contact your doctor if you have used them and have health concerns.
Read product labels to verify that health products have been authorized for sale by Health Canada with 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.
Find out more about potential side effects associated with these products and see a full list on Health Canada's public advisory page.
