Information Update
2006-68
August 14, 2006
For immediate release
Health Canada reminds consumers not to use Miracle II products from Tedco, Inc.
OTTAWA - Health Canada is reminding consumers not to use Miracle
II Miracle Neutralizer or any other products exported or sold by Tedco, Inc. of Louisiana because
they could contain harmful bacteria.
A Health Canada warning and advisory were previously issued in May 2005 and August 2005 respectively,
concerning the risk posed by Miracle II products, and a recall was requested by Health Canada in
May 2005. However, a Canadian distributor was recently found to be importing and distributing Miracle
II products in Canada. This distributor is working with Health Canada to recall the products, but
Health Canada remains concerned that other companies or distributors may continue to sell Miracle
II products through the mail or over the Internet. These products have not been authorized by Health
Canada for sale.
A previous analysis found that a sample of Miracle II Miracle Neutralizer was contaminated with
E. coli. The company has not provided Health Canada with quality control information which would
exclude the possibility of further contamination with this bacteria.
E. coli may cause serious adverse reactions or death. Adverse reactions can include nausea, severe
diarrhea, body rash and fever. Children may be more sensitive to these effects than adults.
Miracle II Miracle Neutralizer is a natural product sold for uses such as the treatment of heartburn
and sunburn, pet and plant health, and vegetable cleaning. It can be taken orally or applied directly
to the skin. It comes in normal strength, double strength, and triple strength. Miracle II Miracle
Neutralizer is also available in concentrated liquid form or powder for agricultural use.
Canadians are advised not to use the following Tedco, Inc. products:
- Miracle II Five Pack (Neutralizer, Foamer Set, Scargone, Moisturizer)
- Miracle II Neutralizer
Powder
- Miracle II Foamer Set
- Miracle II Neutralizer Gel
- Miracle II Laundry Ball
- Miracle II Moisturizer
- Miracle II Neutralizer
- Miracle II Liquid Soap
- Miracle II Moisturizing Soap
Health Canada has notified the Canada Border Services Agency to refuse any shipments of Miracle
II products from Tedco. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning about the serious
health risk associated with Miracle II products on December 6, 2005.
If you are experiencing any symptoms,
or are concerned about your health after taking or being exposed to these products, you should
consult a health care provider immediately. To date, Health Canada has received no reports of adverse
reactions associated with Tedco, Inc. products.
To report finding these products on the Canadian market,
please contact the Health Products and Food Branch Inspectorate at: 1-800-267-9675.
Consumers with
Miracle II products should contact their municipal government for advice regarding their safe disposal.
Consumers
requiring more information about this advisory can contact the Health Canada public inquiries line
at (613) 957-2991, or toll free at 1-866-225-0709.
To report a suspected adverse reaction, please
contact the Canadian Adverse Drug Reaction Monitoring Program (CADRMP) of Health Canada by one
of the following methods:
Telephone: 1-866-234-2345
Facsimile: 1-866-678-6789
CADRMP
Marketed Health Products Directorate
Health Protection Building, Tunney's Pasture, AL 0701C
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0K9
Email: cadrmp@hc-sc.gc.ca
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Media Inquiries:
Media Relations
Health Canada
(613) 957-2983
Public Inquiries:
(613) 957-2991
1-866 225-0709
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