The products may be contaminated with heavy metals, such as lead, mercury, arsenic and other heavy metals.
Fraser Health investigated a local case of lead poisoning connected to a purchase of Ayurvedic medicines at All in One Wholesale Cash and Carry, located at 107-12815 85th Avenue, Surrey.
The premises was found to have imported Ayurvedic products on site that are not authorized by Health Canada. Some of these products were found to contain high levels of lead and other heavy metals, which may pose serious health risks for consumers. Some examples of these products are shown in the photos below. All unauthorized products on site have been seized.
Ayurveda emphasizes good health and prevention and treatment of illness through lifestyle practices (such as massage, meditation, yoga, and dietary changes) and the use of herbal remedies. Ayurvedic herbal medicines, like conventional medicines, may cause side effects, trigger allergic reactions, or interact with other medicines or herbs you are taking.
It is best to choose Ayurvedic products that have been approved by Health Canada. Unauthorized Ayurvedic products should not be consumed as they may pose serious health risks. Health Canada has a database to check if the products are approved. Authorized products will have an eight-digit identification number, such as a Natural Product Number (NPN) or Drug Identification Number (DIN).
If you or someone you know are using these products, stop immediately and discard the product. Then monitor for symptoms of lead poisoning, they may be hard to differentiate from other health problems:
More information on lead exposure can be found at Lead Poisoning | HealthLink BC and Lead Exposure Information Resource.pdf.
If you experience any symptoms of lead poisoning or other unexpected side effects, seek medical attention, and call the BC Drug and Poison Information Centre at 604-682-5050 or 1-800-567-8911. Your health care provider will assess whether you need blood lead testing. Do not throw out the product. Store it in a secure place in case Public Health needs to submit it for testing.
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We recognize that Fraser Health provides care on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.
Fraser Health is dedicated to serving all Indigenous people, and honours the unique cultures of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit living within the Fraser Salish region.
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