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| Canada: Unauthorized natural health products including “SmartBrain Formulations” and “Cutting Edge Naturals” sold by Robert Lamberton Consulting may pose health risks |
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Further to a recent Health Canada advisory about an unauthorized health product, “SmartBrain Formulations Serotonin Support,” Health Canada is expanding its advisory to warn that all products sold by the company may pose serious health risks. These products are considered to be manufactured under unsanitary conditions at a site that is not licensed by Health Canada. Health Canada has seized all the products and manufacturing equipment that were found at the site.
The company operates under several names: Robert Lamberton Consulting; Cutting Edge Naturals; and Cutting Edge Nutraceuticals. It sells various products and custom formulations which are promoted for a variety of health issues and were being offered for sale online and by email. This includes products sold under the brand names “SmartBrain Formulations” and “Cutting Edge Naturals” which have not been authorized for sale in Canada.
Health Canada inspectors observed dirty manufacturing surfaces and equipment, and ingredients that were being stored in unsealed containers. Unsanitary manufacturing conditions can lead to issues such as bacterial contamination, which can pose serious health risks, especially for those with a weakened immune system. Health Canada issued the advisory about SmartBrain Formulations Serotonin Support after testing found E. coli contamination, which can cause serious health problems such as severe stomach cramps, profuse watery or bloody diarrhea, vomiting, nausea and headache.
One product, “Neuroactin Plus Pro” (NPN 80063407 held by Robert Lamberton Consulting), is licensed by Health Canada and appears to have also been manufactured at this site. Health Canada has suspended this product licence, which means no person can legally sell this product.
Consumers are advised to stop using products manufactured by this company (Robert Lamberton Consulting; Cutting Edge Naturals; and Cutting Edge Nutraceuticals) and consult a health care professional with any questions or concerns.
Please refer to the following website in Health Canada for details:http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/../65400a-eng.php
In Hong Kong, the above products are not registered pharmaceutical products. There is also no registered pharmaceutical product manufactured by Robert Lamberton Consulting, Cutting Edge Naturals, and Cutting Edge Nutraceuticals. Related news was previously issued by Health Canada, and was posted on the Drug Office website on 2 December 2017.
Ends/Thursday, December 14, 2017
Issued at HKT 13:00
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