Archived - Conforer Global Yang Tonic-2 (batch number 060117)

Starting date:

February 6, 2008

Posting date:

February 6, 2008

Type of communication:

Foreign Product Alert (FPA)

Subcategory:

Drugs

Source of recall:

Health Canada

Issue:

Undeclared Substance, Product Safety

Audience:

General Public

Identification number:

RA-12000669

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These products are not authorized for sale in Canada and have not been found in the Canadian marketplace, but it is possible they may have been brought into the country by travellers or purchased over the Internet.

Source of alert

Health Sciences Authority of Singapore

Product names

Conforer Global Yang Tonic-2 (batch number 060117)

Manufacturer / Place of origin

Distributed by Conforer Global Ltd and manufactured by White Heron Pharm / Malaysia

Product description

Conforer Global Yang Tonic-2 is promoted to "allow the male member to function in all its golden glory." Package description: 90 capsules x 300mg/bottle

Reason for warning

The Health Sciences Authority of Singapore recalled Conforer Global Yang Tonic-2 (batch number 060117) as it was found to contain high levels of mercury. Consumption of excessive amounts of heavy metals, such as mercury, pose serious health risks because they may accumulate in vital organs of the body. Children are most susceptible to the toxic effects of heavy metals.

Possible side effects

The toxic effects of mercury include irritability, tremors, memory loss, insomnia, concentration problems. Mercury can permanently damage the brain and kidneys.

What you should do

Canadians who have this product are advised not to use it, and should consult with a health care professional if they have concerns about their health related to the use of this product.

Health Canada advises Canadians to contact the Health Products and Food Branch Inspectorate at 1-800-267-9675 if they find the product listed above in the Canadian marketplace.

Background

Drugs and natural health products that are authorized for sale in Canada will have either an eight-digit Drug Identification Number (DIN), a Natural Product Number (NPN) or a Homeopathic Medicine Number (DIN-HM) on the label. These numbers indicate that the products have been assessed by Health Canada for safety, effectiveness and quality.

As of the date of this posting, no adverse reactions suspected to be associated with the use of this product have been reported in Canada.

Report a health or safety concern

• Call toll-free at 1-866-234-2345.
• Visit Health Canada's Web page on Adverse Reaction Reporting for information on how to report online, by mail or by fax.

Media enquiries

Health Canada
(613) 957-2983

Public enquiries

(613) 957-2991
1-866 225-0709

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