Public recall detail

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

high
Recall Safety notice
Quick summary

Quick summary: Health Canada warns consumers to not use health products containing the potentially dangerous chemical DNP .

Recommended action

Recommended action: stop using or consuming the product if you believe it matches the recall, review the official details, and follow the instructions from the official source.

Recall details

Quick summary: Health Canada warns consumers to not use health products containing the potentially dangerous chemical DNP .

Official details

Affected product details

Structured information extracted from the official recall notice. Confirm the identifiers and instructions in the original notice.

Brand

Issue

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.

What you should do

  • 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.
Additional official information
Background{"text":"2,4-dinitrophenol (DNP) is a chemical that is not approved by Health Canada for use as a drug. It is toxic when ingested, inhaled or absorbed through the skin, and its use results in frequent adverse effects, including death. There is no known safe dose. Symptoms of DNP toxicity include high fever, rapid heart rate, vomiting, dehydration, muscle cramps, excessive sweating, rapid breathing, seizures, cardiac arrest, and death. Death can occur at commonly used doses and despite emergency medical treatment. Longer-term use can cause cataracts, skin lesions, and damage to the heart, blood and nervous system, which includes nervous system problems such as confusion, agitation, convulsions and coma."}
Companies
Audiences

Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. SafetyPulse is independent of the Government of Canada.

Official source Monitor products Back to recalls

Starting...

Related recalls

Similar recalls and safety notices.

Loading related recalls...