An unauthorized eye drop has been recalled by Health Canada after an Edmonton business was found to be selling the product. Health Canada is advising people not to use this eye drop, because it could pose a health risk due to potentially containing human placenta. Health Canada has said health products containing human placenta don't meet the definition of a drug under the country's Food and Drugs Act. No health products containing human placenta have been authorized by Health Canada, and no Canadian businesses have been licensed to manufacture, package or distribute products containing human placenta, according to a notice from Health Canada. Health Canada has also said people who experience adverse health effects from taking products with human placenta should report this to them.

Source: CBC News October 04, 2020 22:18 UTC