Health Canada warns consumers to not use health products containing the potentially dangerous chemical DNP

Canadians should not buy or use health products that contain 2,4-dinitrophenol, more commonly known as DNP, because it is toxic and can cause death. Products containing DNP are primarily marketed towards bodybuilders and are promoted online as a "fat burner" or "shredder" and for weight loss. There are currently no health products containing DNP approved by Health Canada because of serious safety concerns. In the United Kingdom, five deaths between January 2018 and June 2018 have been linked to the use of DNP. Health Canada has been made aware that some Canadians may have purchased products containing DNP online. No deaths have been reported in Canada to date.

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Do not buy or use any heath products containing DNP. Seek immediate medical attention if you have taken DNP. Learn how to minimize your risks when considering health products for weight management. Be skeptical about advertising claims for weight-loss products. If a product sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Read the label of the products you buy to verify that they have been assessed by Health Canada for safety, effectiveness and quality. Health products that have been authorized for sale by Health Canada will have an eight-digit Drug Identification Number (DIN), a Homeopathic Medicine Number (DIN-HM) or a Natural Product Number (NPN) on the label. Report any health product adverse events or complaints , including about illegal health products, to Health Canada.