Several unauthorized products seized from Vitality Health Foods in Drayton Valley, AB, may pose serious health risks

Health Canada is advising Canadians that several unauthorized products seized from Vitality Health Foods in Drayton Valley, AB, may pose serious health risks. The 11 products include vitamins, dietary supplements, workout supplements and decongestants. Seized products were labelled to contain various ingredients, including prescription drugs and controlled substances.

Unauthorized product

Stop using these products. Consult your health care professional if you have used these products and have health concerns. 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 to Health Canada.