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Heartland Natural Wild Yam Moisturizing Cream contains undisclosed prescription drug ingredient

Issued May 23, 2014
Issue
Health Canada has requested that Christmas Natural Foods Ltd. stop selling and recall its unauthorized health product, Heartland Natural Wild Yam Moisturizing Cream, after testing conducted by the Department identified a undisclosed prescription drug ingredient, progesterone. Approved drugs that contain progesterone can only be sold by prescription. Progesterone can be associated with serious side effects, including an increased risk of blood clots.
Hazard description
Undeclared substance
What to do
Contact your health care practitioner if you have any questions or concerns regarding the use of this product. Call Health Canada's toll-free line at 1-800-267-9675 with questions or complaints about this product. Report any adverse events with this product to Health Canada .