Canada
Various unauthorized sexual enhancement products (for example Rhino 7 Platinum 5000, Magnum Gold 24K, Premium Pro Power 3500, Stiff Rock, Black Bull Extreme, Etumax Royal Honey, Rhino 69 Shot 8500K and Rhino 7 10000K) identified by their brand names and packaging are affected. Health Canada found these products labelled to contain or tested and found to contain dangerous ingredients, including prescription drugs such as sildenafil and tadalafil and other undeclared substances that pose serious health risks. Stop using the products listed in the table and consult your health care professional if you have used them and have health concerns.
What's being recalled
Acetaminophen is a drug that can pose serious health risks, including liver damage, if too much is taken. This may lead to liver failure or, in the most severe cases, death. Early signs of taking too much acetaminophen include nausea, vomiting, lethargy, sweating, loss of appetite and pain in the upper part of the abdomen or stomach. Abdominal pain may be the first sign of liver damage and may not be apparent for 24 to 48 hours. Acetaminophen may also cause serious skin reactions. Symptoms include blistering, skin reddening and rash.
Dapoxetine is a drug used to treat premature ejaculation and is not authorized for sale in Canada. Side effects include fainting or loss of consciousness, dizziness, changes in blood pressure, blurred vision, seizures, headache, diarrhea and nausea. In particular, dapoxetine should not be used by individuals who have cardiac conditions, liver disease, a history of mania or bipolar disorder, or who are taking certain other medications, including monoamine oxidase inhibitors, antidepressants, and a number of other drugs and herbal products that can interact with dapoxetine.
Levodopa, also known as L-dopa, is a prescription drug that is combined with other drug ingredients in anti-Parkinson's medications. It should be used only under the supervision of a health care professional. Levodopa may interact with drugs prescribed for high blood pressure, and should not be used by breastfeeding or pregnant individuals. Among other contraindications or precautions, it should not be taken by people with narrow angle glaucoma, with untreated heart, liver, blood, kidney, lung (bronchial asthma) or hormonal diseases, with a history of melanoma or suspicious skin lesions, or those recently treated with monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor drugs. Side effects requiring medical attention include: sudden onset of sleep; uncontrollable and abnormal movements of the face, eyelids, mouth, tongue, neck, arms, hands, or legs; severe or persistent nausea or vomiting; an irregular heartbeat or fluttering in the chest; hallucinations; feeling lightheaded when standing quickly; or unusual changes in mood or behaviour.
Prasterone is a controlled substance in Canada. It is approved as a prescription steroid hormone for vaginal insertion for the treatment of postmenopausal vulvovaginal atrophy, a medical condition characterized by the thinning and drying of the vaginal walls that may occur at menopause. It is illegal to sell controlled substances without proper authorization from Health Canada. Prasterone has not been approved in Canada for any other use, or in an oral (i.e., taken by mouth) format. Prasterone is transformed in the body into androgen and estrogen hormones. Androgens may increase the risk of liver damage, heart attack, stroke, reduced fertility, hardening of the arteries, the development of male characteristics in women (e.g., increased facial hair), and enlargement or tenderness of male breasts or nipples. Estrogens may increase the risk of high blood pressure, headache, breast and uterine cancer, and blood clots. People with a history of breast cancer, abnormal vaginal bleeding, or who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not use prasterone. Prasterone risks increase with the dose. The long-term health consequences of prasterone use are unknown.
Sildenafil is a prescription drug used to treat erectile dysfunction and should be used only under the supervision of a health care professional. It should not be used by individuals taking any kind of nitrate drug (e.g. nitroglycerine) as it can cause potentially life-threatening low blood pressure. Individuals with heart problems are at increased risk of cardiovascular side effects such as heart attack, stroke, chest pain, high blood pressure and abnormal heartbeat. Other possible side effects include headache, facial flushing, indigestion, dizziness, abnormal vision, and hearing loss. Desmethyl carbodenafil and dithiodesmethyl carbodenafil, and hydroxythiohomosildenafil are unauthorized substances that are similar to sildenafil and may pose similar health risks.
Tadalafil is a prescription drug used to treat erectile dysfunction and should be used only under the supervision of a health care professional. It should not be used by individuals taking any kind of nitrate drug (e.g., nitroglycerine) since it can cause potentially life-threatening low blood pressure. Individuals with heart problems are at increased risk of cardiovascular side effects such as heart attack, stroke, chest pain, high blood pressure and abnormal heartbeat. Other possible side effects include headache, facial flushing, indigestion, dizziness, abnormal vision, and hearing loss. Nortadalafil is an unauthorized substance that is similar to tadalafil and may pose similar health risks. Tadalafil taken in combination with caffeine may increase the risk of serious adverse reactions, including, but not limited to heart attack, stroke, blood pressure changes, abnormal or irregular heartbeat, headaches, and dizziness.
Yohimbine is a prescription drug and should be used only under the supervision of a health care professional. Yohimbine is derived from yohimbe, a bark extract. The use of yohimbine or yohimbe may result in serious adverse reactions particularly in people with high blood pressure, or heart, kidney or liver disease. Side effects include increased blood pressure and heart rate, anxiety, dizziness, tremors, headache, nausea and sleep disorders. It should not be used by people who are pregnant or breastfeeding, those who have liver, heart, or kidney disease (especially people with a history of stomach or intestinal ulcers), or by people with psychiatric conditions.
Previous recalls or alerts: Unauthorized products may pose serious health risks (June 16, 2022 to February 10, 2023)
Unauthorized products may pose serious health risks (March 26, 2021 to June 3, 2022)
Unauthorized products may pose serious health risks (February 18, 2021 - Part 1)
Unauthorized products may pose serious health risks (February 18, 2021 - Part 2)
Unauthorized products may pose serious health risks (November 25, 2020)
Unauthorized products may pose serious health risks (October 21, 2020)
Unauthorized products may pose serious health risks (September 16, 2020: Part 1)
Unauthorized products may pose serious health risks (September 16, 2020: Part 2)
Unauthorized products may pose serious health risks (February 10, 2020 to March 13, 2020)
Unauthorized products may pose serious health risks (December 9, 2019 to January, 17 2020)
Unauthorized products may pose serious health risks (October 2, 2019 to November 19, 2019)
Unauthorized products may pose serious health risks (August 12, 2019 to September 18, 2019)
Unauthorized products may pose serious health risks (June 11, 2019 to July 26, 2019)
Unauthorized products may pose serious health risks (May 17, 2019 - Part 1)
Unauthorized products may pose serious health risks (May 17, 2019 - Part 2)
Unauthorized products may pose serious health risks (December 10, 2018 to April 17, 2019)
Unauthorized products may pose serious health risks (June 5, 2018 to November 7, 2018)
Unauthorized products may pose serious health risks (November 17, 2017 to May 23, 2018)
How to identify it
Product: Rhino 7 Platinum 5000; Hazard Identified: Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain sildenafil; Company: ATP Smoke & Variety 5283 Rutherford Rd #4, Woodbridge, ON; Action Taken: Seized from retail location; Date Added: 2024-05-27
Product: Magnum Gold 24K; Hazard Identified: Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain sildenafil; Company: Beach Plaza Variety 2254 Queen St E, Toronto, ON; Action Taken: Seized from retail location; Date Added: 2024-05-27
Product: Premium Pro Power 3500; Hazard Identified: Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain sildenafil; Company: Beach Plaza Variety 2254 Queen St E, Toronto, ON; Action Taken: Seized from retail location; Date Added: 2024-05-27
Product: Rhino 7 Platinum 5000; Hazard Identified: Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain sildenafil; Company: Beach Plaza Variety 2254 Queen St E, Toronto, ON; Action Taken: Seized from retail location; Date Added: 2024-05-27
Product: Stiff Rock; Hazard Identified: Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain sildenafil and tadalafil; Company: Beach Plaza Variety 2254 Queen St E, Toronto, ON; Action Taken: Seized from retail location; Date Added: 2024-05-27
Product: Black Bull Extreme; Hazard Identified: Product tested by Health Canada and found to contain sildenafil and tadalafil; Company: Big Bee Convenience and Food Mart 66 Geneva St, St. Catharines, ON; Action Taken: Seized from retail location; Date Added: 2024-05-27
Product: Etumax Royal Honey; Hazard Identified: Product tested by Health Canada and found to contain sildenafil and tadalafil; Company: Big Bee Convenience and Food Mart 66 Geneva St, St. Catharines, ON; Action Taken: Seized from retail location; Date Added: 2024-05-27
Product: Rhino 69 Shot 8500K (Double Shot); Hazard Identified: Product tested by Health Canada and found to contain sildenafil; Company: Big Bee Convenience and Food Mart 66 Geneva St, St. Catharines, ON; Action Taken: Seized from retail location; Date Added: 2024-05-27
Product: Rhino 7 10000K; Hazard Identified: Product tested by Health Canada and found to contain sildenafil; Company: Big Bee Convenience and Food Mart 66 Geneva St, St. Catharines, ON; Action Taken: Seized from retail location; Date Added: 2024-05-27
Product: Rush Hour 72; Hazard Identified: Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain sildenafil and tadalafil; Company: George's Convenience 5100 Rutherford Rd, Unit 7, Vaughan, ON; Action Taken: Seized from retail location; Date Added: 2024-05-27
Product: Energy Latte Coffee; Hazard Identified: Product tested by Health Canada and found to contain sildenafil; Company: Herbal Treasure Health Products Richmond, B.C. (advertised and offered for sale on amazon.ca); Action Taken: Seized and removed from online sale; Date Added: 2024-05-27
Product: Black Bull Extreme; Hazard Identified: Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain sildenafil and tadalafil; Company: Murray Wholesale 351 Nash Rd N, Hamilton, ON; Action Taken: Seized from retail location; Date Added: 2024-05-27
Product: Black Horse Vital Honey; Hazard Identified: Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain sildenafil; Company: Murray Wholesale 351 Nash Rd N, Hamilton, ON; Action Taken: Seized from retail location; Date Added: 2024-05-27
Product: Royal Honey VIP; Hazard Identified: Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain sildenafil; Company: Murray Wholesale 351 Nash Rd N, Hamilton, ON; Action Taken: Seized from retail location; Date Added: 2024-05-27
Product: Royal Honey VIP; Hazard Identified: Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain sildenafil; Company: Neighbors Convenience Market 446 Adelaide St E, Toronto, ON; Action Taken: Seized from retail location; Date Added: 2024-05-27
Product: Lucky Lady; Hazard Identified: Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain tadalafil; Company: Town Star Food Mart 599 Church St. Toronto, ON; Action Taken: Seized from retail location; Date Added: 2024-05-27
Product: Premium Pro Power 3500; Hazard Identified: Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain sildenafil; Company: Town Star Food Mart 599 Church St. Toronto, ON; Action Taken: Seized from retail location; Date Added: 2024-05-27
Product: Rhino 7 Platinum 5000; Hazard Identified: Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain sildenafil; Company: Town Star Food Mart 599 Church St. Toronto, ON; Action Taken: Seized from retail location; Date Added: 2024-05-27
Product: Rush Hour 72; Hazard Identified: Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain sildenafil and tadalafil; Company: Town Star Food Mart 599 Church St. Toronto, ON; Action Taken: Seized from retail location; Date Added: 2024-05-27
Product: Spanish Fly 22,000; Hazard Identified: Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain tadalafil; Company: Town Star Food Mart 599 Church St. Toronto, ON; Action Taken: Seized from retail location; Date Added: 2024-05-27
Product: Spanish Fly 20,000; Hazard Identified: Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain tadalafil; Company: Town Star Food Mart 599 Church St. Toronto, ON; Action Taken: Seized from retail location; Date Added: 2024-05-27
Product: Stiff Rock; Hazard Identified: Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain sildenafil and tadalafil; Company: Town Star Food Mart 599 Church St. Toronto, ON; Action Taken: Seized from retail location; Date Added: 2024-05-27
Product: Stiff Rox; Hazard Identified: Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain sildenafil and tadalafil; Company: Town Star Food Mart 599 Church St. Toronto, ON; Action Taken: Seized from retail location; Date Added: 2024-05-27
Product: Ginseng Red 20000; Hazard Identified: Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain sildenafil; Company: Yip's Flower & Fruit Market 340 Oakwood Ave. Toronto, ON; Action Taken: Seized from retail location; Date Added: 2024-05-27
Product: Rhino 7 Platinum 5000; Hazard Identified: Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain sildenafil; Company: Yip's Flower & Fruit Market 340 Oakwood Ave. Toronto, ON; Action Taken: Seized from retail location; Date Added: 2024-05-27
Product: Black Panther; Hazard Identified: Labelled to contain yohimbe; Company: Big Bee Convenience & Food Mart 134 Lake St., St. Catharines, ON; Action Taken: Seized from retail location; Date Added: 2024-05-07
Product: Etumax Royal Honey VIP; Hazard Identified: Product with similar packaging was tested by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and found to contain sildenafil and tadalafil; Company: Big Bee Convenience & Food Mart 134 Lake St., St. Catharines, ON; Action Taken: Seized from retail location; Date Added: 2024-05-07
Product: FX 35000; Hazard Identified: Product tested by Health Canada and found to contain sildenafil; Company: Big Bee Convenience & Food Mart 134 Lake St., St. Catharines, ON; Action Taken: Seized from retail location; Date Added: 2024-05-07
Product: Ginseng Red 2000; Hazard Identified: Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain sildenafil; Company: Big Bee Convenience & Food Mart 134 Lake St., St. Catharines, ON; Action Taken: Seized from retail location; Date Added: 2024-05-07
Product: Pink Pussycat; Hazard Identified: Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to hydroxythiohomosildenafil; Company: Big Bee Convenience & Food Mart 134 Lake St., St. Catharines, ON; Action Taken: Seized from retail location; Date Added: 2024-05-07
Product: Rhino 69 Platinum 700K; Hazard Identified: Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain sildenafil; Company: Big Bee Convenience & Food Mart 134 Lake St., St. Catharines, ON; Action Taken: Seized from retail location; Date Added: 2024-05-07
Product: Rhino 7 Platinum 5000 (large and small packaging); Hazard Identified: Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain sildenafil and yohimbine; Company: Big Bee Convenience & Food Mart 134 Lake St., St. Catharines, ON; Action Taken: Seized from retail location; Date Added: 2024-05-07
Product: Rhino 70000; Hazard Identified: Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain sildenafil; Company: Big Bee Convenience & Food Mart 134 Lake St., St. Catharines, ON; Action Taken: Seized from retail location; Date Added: 2024-05-07
Product: Royal Honey VIP; Hazard Identified: Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain sildenafil; Company: Big Bee Convenience & Food Mart 134 Lake St., St. Catharines, ON; Action Taken: Seized from retail location; Date Added: 2024-05-07
Product: Stiff Rox; Hazard Identified: Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain sildenafil and tadalafil; Company: Big Bee Convenience & Food Mart 134 Lake St., St. Catharines, ON; Action Taken: Seized from retail location; Date Added: 2024-05-07
Product: VIP GO Rhino 69K; Hazard Identified: Labelled to contain yohimbe; Company: Big Bee Convenience & Food Mart 134 Lake St., St. Catharines, ON; Action Taken: Seized from retail location; Date Added: 2024-05-07
Product: Rhino 7 Platinum 5000; Hazard Identified: Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain sildenafil and yohimbe; Company: Esso 38527 Blyth Rd, Auburn, ON; Action Taken: Seized from retail location; Date Added: 2024-05-07
Product: Super Panther 7k; Hazard Identified: Labelled to contain yohimbe; Company: Esso 38527 Blyth Rd, Auburn, ON; Action Taken: Seized from retail location; Date Added: 2024-05-07
Product: Black Panther Triple Maximum; Hazard Identified: Labelled to contain yohimbe; Company: Esso 119 Queenston St., St. Catharines, ON; Action Taken: Seized from retail location; Date Added: 2024-05-07
Product: Lucky Lady; Hazard Identified: Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain tadalafil; Company: Esso 119 Queenston St., St. Catharines, ON; Action Taken: Seized from retail location; Date Added: 2024-05-07
Product: Rhino 25 Platinum 25000; Hazard Identified: Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain sildenafil; Company: Esso 119 Queenston St., St. Catharines, ON; Action Taken: Seized from retail location; Date Added: 2024-05-07
Product: Rhino 69 23000K; Hazard Identified: Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain sildenafil; Company: Esso 119 Queenston St., St. Catharines, ON; Action Taken: Seized from retail location; Date Added: 2024-05-07
Product: Rhino 69 extreme 600K; Hazard Identified: Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain sildenafil; Company: Esso 119 Queenston St., St. Catharines, ON; Action Taken: Seized from retail location; Date Added: 2024-05-07
Product: Rhino 69 Platinum 35000; Hazard Identified: Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain tadalafil; Company: Esso 119 Queenston St., St. Catharines, ON; Action Taken: Seized from retail location; Date Added: 2024-05-07
Product: Rhino 69 Platinum 700K; Hazard Identified: Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain sildenafil; Company: Esso 119 Queenston St
The hazard
Health Canada is advising about unauthorized sexual enhancement products that may pose serious health risks. The products are labelled to contain or have been tested and found to contain dangerous ingredients. Health Canada updates the table when it finds unauthorized health products for sexual enhancement. Links to previous tables with affected products are also available below.
Unauthorized health products have not been approved by Health Canada, which means that they have not been assessed for safety, effectiveness and quality. Unauthorized health products can pose many health dangers, including:
They may contain ingredients not listed on the label. This includes ingredients like prescription drugs, possibly at doses exceeding maximum recommended amounts. Prescription drugs should be taken only under the supervision of a health professional because they may cause serious side effects. Using a product that contains ingredients that the consumer is not aware of increases the chance of dangerous allergies and interactions with other medications and foods.
The label may indicate a dangerous ingredient or combination of ingredients. For example, it could list a drug that should be available only by prescription from a health care professional, or a combination of ingredients that Health Canada does not permit because of serious health risks.
Health Canada maintains this page so that the public can easily identify products they may have purchased and take appropriate action. You are encouraged to check back regularly for updates. Advisories on safety issues involving other types of products are available in the recalls and safety alerts database.
What to do
Stop using the products listed in the table. Consult your health care professional if you have used these products and have health concerns, and for advice on which health products are best for you and your family.
Read product labels to verify that health products have been authorized for sale by Health Canada. Authorized health products have 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.
Report any health product adverse events or complaints to Health Canada.
See these helpful links for additional information on buying health products safely:
Buying drugs over the Internet
Adulteration of natural health products
Risks of buying natural health products online
The safe use of health products for weight loss
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Health Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
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