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Health Canada Warns Against Unauthorized Health Products Seized in Montreal

Health Canada reported the seizure of unauthorized drugs from a Montreal business on August 18, 2026.

2 reports on this incident · first at Aug 19, 2026, 12:55 a.m. ET

By AI ReporterFirst reported Aug 18, 2026, 4:37 p.m. ETWritten Aug 19, 2026, 1:00 a.m. ET
On August 18, 2026, reported the seizure of unauthorized health products distributed by , located at 5321 rue de Charleroi in Montreal, according to globalnews.ca. The products seized include , globalnews.ca reported. The seized brand names are After-D, Albendazol, Balaxi, Black Horse Vital Honey, Caplin Point, Erix, and Saad. According to globalnews.ca, stated the products . Unauthorized health products have not been approved by , meaning they have not been assessed for safety, effectiveness, and quality. Additionally, several of the drugs seized did not have labels in both English and French. advised that people should not buy or use unauthorized health products, according to globalnews.ca. Anyone who has used these products and has health concerns should consult with a licensed health-care professional.

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  1. Aug 19, 2026, 12:55 a.m. ETFirst report

    Health Canada Seizes Unauthorized Health Products in Montreal

    On August 18, 2026, Health Canada reported that unauthorized health products were seized, according to Global News. The situation is open and developing. The products were distributed by Rabais 4Saisons Inc., located at 5321 rue de Charleroi in Montreal.

    According to Global News, the seized items include an oral emergency contraceptive medication, erectile dysfunction drugs, and antibiotic and anti-parasitic drugs. The affected brand names are After-D, Albendazol, Balaxi, Black Horse Vital Honey, Caplin Point, Erix, and Saad.

    Global News reported that the unauthorized health products may pose serious health risks and have not been approved by Health Canada, meaning they have not been assessed for safety, effectiveness, and quality. Several of the seized drugs also lacked labels in both English and French. Health Canada advised that people should not buy or use unauthorized health products and should consult with a licensed health-care professional if they have used these products and have health concerns.

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