Health Canada recalls herb products used by kids, adults
Posted April 15, 2015 8:53 am.
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OTTAWA, ON. (NEWS1130) – A warning for parents, a recall has been issued for some children’s products. St. Francis Herb Farm is voluntarily recalling two products, Bulklax V and All Seasons Detox Kit, after they were found to contain unacceptably high levels of lead and/or arsenic.
The products were sold in BC, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.
Bulklax V is promoted as an herbal laxative for use in adults and children aged six years and older, and was found to contain high levels of lead and arsenic.
The All Seasons Detox Kit is said to be an herbal detox kit used by adults and was found to contain high levels of lead.
Lead and arsenic are heavy metals and can pose serious health risks when too much is ingested, particularly to children, and pregnant and breastfeeding women.
If you’ve bought any of the affected products, you’re being encouraged to speak to your doctor.
If you’d like to report any side effects, you are asked to call Health Canada, call toll-free at 1.866.234.2345.
