Unauthorized health products sold online and seized at Rize Fitness may pose serious health risks

Issue

Health Canada is warning consumers about multiple unauthorized health products seized from Rize Fitness located at 188 Smithe Street, in Vancouver, British Columbia, and sold through the website phxlab.net. Health Canada has not authorized any of the products that were seized or sold on the website, which means that they have not been assessed for safety, efficacy, and quality. Selling unauthorized health products in Canada is illegal. At Health Canada's request, the company has stopped advertising and selling unauthorized health products, including taking down its website. The seized products are labeled to contain prescription, controlled, or other drug ingredients and many are in injectable form. The products include injectable peptides and testosterone compounds, often used for bodybuilding, anti-aging, enhancing athletic performance or weight loss. Many injectable peptides are regulated as prescription drugs in Canada. Unauthorized drugs may: Interact with other medications an individual might be taking. Contain high-risk ingredients, additives, or contaminants that may or may not be listed on the label. Not have been manufactured or stored safely. Prescription drugs should only be used under the care of a healthcare professional because they are used to treat specific conditions and may cause serious side effects. Injectable unauthorized drugs carry additional risks, including infections, allergic reactions, and other serious adverse outcomes due to contamination, improper handling, or unsafe administration. Should additional safety concerns be identified, Health Canada will take appropriate action to protect public health and safety, including communicating updates, if needed.