Consumers are being advised not to use certain veterinary or homeopathic products due to potential contamination.
Health Canada has issued an advisory on products made by King Bio Inc., and distributed under the brand names Dr. King's, Dr. King's Natural Pet, or Natural Pet. These products may be harmful to people with compromised immune systems or to pets, due to a chance of microbial contamination. Children and pregnant women may also be at risk from using these products.
The products are being called in by the Canadian distributor, Ecotrend Ecologics Ltd., and include products for children, adults and pets. They are promoted for various uses, including flu relief, respiratory care, arthritis and joint pain, and stress control. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says high levels of microbial contamination were discovered at the company's manufacturing facility in North Carolina.
The complete listing of products affected by this advisory, along with who you should contact if you have questions or if you've had adverse effects from these products, is shown on the official Health Canada website.
If you have any of these products, do not use them. If you have used them and have concerns, Health Canada says you should contact your health care professional or veterinarian.