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"Jetfuel Superburn" recalled after Health Canada tests find undeclared drug ingredients
- Starting date:
- December 24, 2014
- Posting date:
- December 24, 2014
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Drugs
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product withdrawal
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-43087
- Issue
- Products affected
- Who is affected
- Background
- Affected products
- What you should do
- Report health or safety concerns
- Media enquiries
- Public enquiries
- What Health Canada is doing
Issue
"Jetfuel Superburn" is being recalled after Health Canada tests confirmed it contains two undeclared amphetamine-like drug substances that pose serious health risks (beta-methylphenethylamine and phenylpropylmethylamine). The distributor, Empire Health Distribution of Terrebonne, Quebec, is recalling the product from retail stores across Canada. Jetfuel Superburn is promoted for body building purposes, including for weight loss and increased energy.
Products affected
Jetfuel Superburn (with NPN 80041638 on the label)
Jetfuel Superburn (labelled as a “Maximum Strength” Dietary Supplement with no NPN)
Who is affected
Canadians who have bought or used products labelled as "Jetfuel Superburn."
Background
Health Canada tested two products labelled as “Jetfuel Superburn”– one an authorized product with a Natural Product Number (NPN) on the label, the other labelled as an “Extra Strength” Dietary Supplement without an NPN. The tests detected amphetamine-like stimulants beta-methylphenethylamine and phenylpropylmethylamine in both products.
Amphetamine stimulants can increase blood pressure, heart rate and body temperature; lead to serious cardiovascular complications (including stroke) at high doses; suppress sleep and appetite, and be addictive. Jetfuel Superburn also contains caffeine, which can increase these effects when combined with beta-methylphenethylamine and phenylpropylmethylamine.
Affected products
Jetfuel Superburn (NPN 80041638) – bottle of 120 capsules; two “MCT infused” capsules
Product description
Jetfuel Superburn (NPN 80041638) – bottle of 120 capsules; two “MCT infused” capsules
Companies
- Manufacturer
- Not Applicable
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Jetfuel Superburn (“Maximum Strength” Dietary Supplement, no NPN) – bottle of 120 capsules; one “MCT Infused” capsule
Product description
Jetfuel Superburn (“Maximum Strength” Dietary Supplement, no NPN) – bottle of 120 capsules; one “MCT Infused” capsule
Companies
- Manufacturer
- Not Applicable
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What you should do
- Consult with your doctor if you have used this product and have health concerns
- Report any adverse events to Health Canada.
Report health or safety concerns
- Call toll-free at 1-866-234-2345
- Visit MedEffect Canada's web page on Adverse Reaction Reporting for information on how to report online, by mail or by fax.
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Media enquiries
Health Canada
(613) 957-2983
Public enquiries
(613) 957-2991
1-866 225-0709
What Health Canada is doing
Health Canada is monitoring the recall, and is working to identify additional retailers and distributors in order to remove these products from sale. Should additional products or issues be identified, Health Canada will take appropriate action and inform Canadians.