BELMOPAN, Belize, Mar 26, CMC – Health authorities here have issued an alert warning Belizeans about the use of tainted dietary supplements.
The Ministry of Health & Wellness (MOHW) said that the tainted supplements can be found in Orange Walk, Stann Creek, and Belize district and that warnings have also been issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Comisión Federal para la Protección contra Riesgos Sanitarios COFEPRIS, and Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios AEMPS, and following their own investigations.
The ministry said that the affected products include Artri King, Artribion, Artri Ajo King and Vitafer , adding “these products have been found to contain undeclared substances that may pose health risks.
“As a precautionary measure, the MOHW strongly advises consumers against the purchase or consumption of these supplements. Additionally, we urge the public to obtain health products only from licensed pharmacies and authorized distributors.
“The sale of medications and supplements through social media, street vendors, or other informal sources is strongly discouraged, as these products may be unregulated and unsafe,” the ministry warned, urging anyone who has encountered these or other questionable health products is encouraged to report them to the proper authorities.
“The Ministry remains committed to ensuring the safety and quality of products available to the public and will continue monitoring and taking necessary action against unapproved or potentially harmful health products.”
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