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Cision Canada
16-05-2025
- Health
- Cision Canada
Public Advisory - Fake Viagra seized from Pacific Fresh Food Market in Pickering, ON Français
Affected products Counterfeit Viagra, 100 mg sildenafil tablets, expiry 03-2025 Issue Health Canada has seized counterfeit Viagra from Pacific Fresh Food Market in Pickering, Ontario (1300 Kingston Rd). The manufacturer of Viagra has confirmed that the seized product is counterfeit. Selling counterfeit health products in Canada is illegal. Counterfeit drugs are made to look like authentic products, but they are not the same and may pose serious health risks. They have not been assessed by Health Canada for safety, efficacy and quality and may contain: no drug at all a higher dosage than shown on the label dangerous contaminants and hidden ingredients Like the authentic version, the counterfeit Viagra is labelled to contain the prescription drug sildenafil. Sildenafil should be used only under the supervision of a health care professional. It should not be used by people taking any kind of nitrate drug (e.g., nitroglycerin) as it can cause potentially life-threatening low blood pressure. People 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. The best way to make sure your prescription drug is authentic is to buy it from a licensed pharmacy, with a prescription from your health care professional. Prescription drugs cannot be sold outside of a licensed pharmacy and should only be taken under the care of a health care professional because they are used to treat specific health conditions and may cause serious side effects. What to do: Immediately stop using and safely dispose of the product. Consult a health care professional (physician, nurse, pharmacist) if you have taken this product and have health concerns. Only buy your prescription drugs from licensed pharmacies. If you have questions about whether a pharmacy is legitimate, contact the pharmacy regulatory authority in your province or territory. Read information on buying safe sexual enhancement products, including signs that your product is fake. Report any health product-related adverse reactions or complaints to Health Canada.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Public Advisory - Fake Viagra seized from Pacific Fresh Food Market in Pickering, ON
OTTAWA, ON, May 16, 2025 /CNW/ - Summary Product: Counterfeit Viagra (100 mg sildenafil tablets) Issue: Health products - Product safety, Unauthorized product What to do: Immediately stop using and safely dispose of the product. Consult a health care professional if you have taken this product and have health concerns. Only buy prescription drugs from licensed pharmacies. Affected products Counterfeit Viagra, 100 mg sildenafil tablets, expiry 03-2025 Issue Health Canada has seized counterfeit Viagra from Pacific Fresh Food Market in Pickering, Ontario (1300 Kingston Rd). The manufacturer of Viagra has confirmed that the seized product is counterfeit. Selling counterfeit health products in Canada is illegal. Counterfeit drugs are made to look like authentic products, but they are not the same and may pose serious health risks. They have not been assessed by Health Canada for safety, efficacy and quality and may contain: no drug at all a higher dosage than shown on the label dangerous contaminants and hidden ingredients Like the authentic version, the counterfeit Viagra is labelled to contain the prescription drug sildenafil. Sildenafil should be used only under the supervision of a health care professional. It should not be used by people taking any kind of nitrate drug (e.g., nitroglycerin) as it can cause potentially life-threatening low blood pressure. People 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. The best way to make sure your prescription drug is authentic is to buy it from a licensed pharmacy, with a prescription from your health care professional. Prescription drugs cannot be sold outside of a licensed pharmacy and should only be taken under the care of a health care professional because they are used to treat specific health conditions and may cause serious side effects. What to do: Immediately stop using and safely dispose of the product. Consult a health care professional (physician, nurse, pharmacist) if you have taken this product and have health concerns. Only buy your prescription drugs from licensed pharmacies. If you have questions about whether a pharmacy is legitimate, contact the pharmacy regulatory authority in your province or territory. Read information on buying safe sexual enhancement products, including signs that your product is fake. Report any health product-related adverse reactions or complaints to Health Canada. Également disponible en français SOURCE Health Canada (HC) View original content to download multimedia:
Irish Independent
15-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
Irish exports reached record level in March, due to threat of Trump tariffs
Exports to America increased the most, up by €20.3bn last month alone, to reach a total of €25.4bn. This is an increase of almost 395pc. The stockpiling is most obvious in the pharma sector, which is operating under the threat of a tariff of up to 25pc. According to trade figures released by the Central Statistics Office, the exports of medical and pharma products rose by €16.7bn, or 243pc, to €23.6bn in March. The exports would include the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in Mounjaro, the weight-loss drug produced by Eli Lilly, one of the world's leading pharma companies which employs over 3,500 people in Ireland across three sites. Medical and pharma represents almost two-thirds of total Irish exports. In the first quarter of 2025, amid much stockpiling in advance of Mr Trump's threatened tariff regime, Irish exports in this sector increased by 154pc to €55.9bn worth of goods. The figure for the first quarter of last year was €22bn. Of the goods exported from Ireland to America, 94pc were defined as chemicals and related products, which would include medical and pharmaceutical products. Among the other prominent exports in this category would be Sildenafil and Atorvastatin, the APIs that Pfizer produces and which are marketed as Viagra and Lipitor. Kate English, Chief Economist at Deloitte Ireland, said the March figures confirm the trend of exports to the US rising considerably in response to the threat of tariffs. 'There is a clear indication of stockpiling of medical and pharmaceutical products, with exports to the US increasing by 833pc in March 2025 compared to March last year,' she said. "With such a notable rise, this is likely to positively impact Q1 GDP data. However, will this level of export trade, driven by stockpiling, hold in the second quarter? If it doesn't, we are likely to see more noise in Q2 GDP data.' 'This will make interpreting some economic data in the first half of the year quite difficult, meaning we need to continue to monitor other frequent data points, such as consumer sentiment and savings ratios." Further evidence of the sheer volume of Irish pharma exports to America in the first quarter emerged in figures from the Census Bureau in America. Released this week they showed that the US imported a record $53bn of medical and pharma products in March, up 160pc from the same month last year, and almost double the quantity of February. Ireland accounted for $28bn of the imports in March, according to the US figures, up from $5.5bn in the same month in 2024. Robert Purdue, Head of Dealing (Ireland) at global financial services firm Ebury, said: "Irish exports went through the roof in March as businesses rushed to sell their goods, particularly chemicals and pharmaceuticals, to the US. "The sheer scale of this growth - almost doubling compared to March 2024 - demonstrates the impressive resilience and capability of Ireland's exporting sector. However, more worryingly, it suggests that Ireland is unlikely to escape the firing line of US President Trump's tariff war. "With the President targeting countries with trading surpluses with the US, and with his recent criticisms of the EU, Irish businesses will be hoping that the UK trade deal announced last week will pave the way for a fair and balanced trading arrangement between Ireland and the US.' The US administration is currently doing a Section 232 national security investigation into both drugs and semiconductors, which it is widely feared will lead to the announcement of sectoral-specific tariffs in addition to the general 10pc levy imposed by Mr Trump in April.
Global News
12-05-2025
- Health
- Global News
Fake Viagra seized at Toronto convenience store, Health Canada issues warning
Health Canada has seized counterfeit Viagra tablets from a convenience store in Toronto's east end and is warning the public not to use them. The seized products were labelled as 100 mg sildenafil tablets, with 'Viagra' and 'Pfizer', the original maker of the drug, listed on the packaging. The product is listed with expiry dates of March 2025 and March 2028. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Health Canada warns that these counterfeit medications may look identical to legitimate products but are not tested for safety, effectiveness, or quality. They may contain no active ingredient, too much of it, or harmful contaminants and ingredients that can cause adverse effects and be life-threatening. Sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra, is a prescription drug used to treat erectile dysfunction. It can cause serious side effects, particularly in people with heart conditions or those taking nitrate medications. Story continues below advertisement Health Canada warns of risks including dangerously low blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, abnormal heartbeat, and loss of vision or hearing. Anyone who purchased Viagra pills from 1296 Queen St. East is advised to see a doctor, the statement said. Only licensed pharmacies are authorized to sell prescription medications in Canada. Buying drugs from unlicensed sellers can lead to serious health consequences and is illegal.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
FDA recalled 10 items so far in May. Look for these items in your house
Tomatoes, snack mix, baked beans and a brand of tattoo ink were among the several food and drug items recalled by the Food and Drug Administration this month. If you're not aware of what's currently being recalled for May, here is what you need to know. Fresh & Ready Foods, Fresh Take Crave Away, City Point Market Fresh Food to Go ready-to-eat sandwiches and snack items: Recalled for potential listeria monocytogenes contamination. New Grain Gluten Free Bakery breads, bagels, cookies and croutons: Recalled for undeclared eggs, soy, and milk. Organic traditions Organic Jumbo Pumpkin Seeds: Recalled for potential foodborne illness - salmonella. Sacred Tattoo Ink Sacred Tattoo Ink, Raven Black; CI# 77266; Lot#: RB0624; Best Before: June 28 2027, Sacred Tattoo Ink, Sunny Daze; CI# 21095; Lot#: SD1124; Best Before: Nov 1 2027: Tattoo inks that are contaminated with bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Endurance Boost dietary supplement for male performance and energy: Recalled for undeclared Propoxyphenylsildenafil, Sildenafil. New England Village Snacks 19th Hole Snack Mix: Recalled for undeclared almonds and sesame. President Brand licorice plum: Potential or undeclared allergen – sulfites, unapproved color – Amaranth (E123). Yellowstone baked beans: Recalled for potential or undeclared allergen - soy. Ray & Mascari Inc. tomatoes: Recalled for potential foodborne Illness - salmonella. H&C Farms Label tomatoes: Recalled for potential foodborne Illness - salmonella. It's good to be aware if you recently purchased a recalled product. There are steps to follow if you do have these products in your home. According to here is what you should do. Don't panic: The majority of food recalls are not directly linked to an outbreak of foodborne illness. Instead, many recalls are initiated due to the potential risk of contamination in the food product. In such cases, food manufacturers often issue a recall as a preventive measure to safeguard consumers. Don't eat the food or consume the drug: To ensure your safety, refrain from consuming any recalled food products. Always prioritize caution over convenience. Additionally, please refrain from donating the recalled food to food banks or providing it to your pets, as they are also susceptible to food poisoning. Don't open the food: To prevent foodborne illnesses, refrain from opening and inspecting food. Bacteria and viruses responsible for such illnesses are invisible, odorless, and tasteless. If you do handle the product, ensure you thoroughly cleanse your hands with warm water and soap for 20 seconds afterward. Check the recall notice to find out what to do with the food: Upon a food product recall by a manufacturer, specific instructions are provided regarding the product's handling. These instructions generally entail one of the following actions: Return the product to the original store of purchase for a refund. Safely dispose of the product to prevent consumption by humans or animals, particularly if the product has been opened. This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: FDA recalls 10 items so far in May, including tomatoes, baked beans
