Health Canada, May 30, 2005
2005-49
May 30, 2005
Warning
Health Canada warns consumers not to use any health products from the Master's Miracle
OTTAWA - Health Canada is warning consumers not to use
any health products exported or sold by The Master's Miracle of Minnesota,
due to the risk that they could contain harmful bacteria. These products
are not authorized for sale in Canada.
This warning is an update to a previous warning issued on May 12, 2005
that warned Canadians not to use "Master's Miracle Fortified Mineral
Neutralizer."
Health Canada's analysis of a sample of this product found that the
"Master's Miracle Fortified Mineral Neutralizer" was contaminated with
harmful bacteria including Pseudomonas aeruginosa and
Enterobacter cloacae.
Health Canada has been working with the company, which is unable to
provide Health Canada with evidence to support the safety of their other
health products. As a result, Health Canada cannot be sure that other
products by The Master's Miracle do not contain these harmful
bacteria.
Using products that contain these harmful bacteria may result in
serious adverse reactions or death. Adverse health reactions can include
infection of cuts and scrapes, a body rash from topical exposure or
respiratory infections if consumed, particularly in people with a weakened
immune system from other diseases. Children may be more sensitive to these
effects than adults.
The following is a list of the known Master's Miracle health products
that Canadians are warned not to use:
- Master's Miracle Fortified Mineral Neutralizer available in 20 oz.
and 1 gallon sizes.
- Master's Miracle Ultra-Fortified Mineral Neutralizer available in 20
oz. and 1 gallon sizes.
- Master's Miracle Fortified Mineral Gel available in 8 oz. and 1
gallon sizes.
- Master's Miracle Flax Hull Lignans available in 5.3 oz. powder.
- Master's Miracle NatureRich Greens available in 11.45 oz. powder,
3-pack of 11.45 oz. powder, 1 bag of 7.6 oz. (20 packets) or 3 bags of
7.6 oz. (20 packets).
These products are mainly sold directly to consumers through the
Internet or by individual distributors but can also be found in retail
stores. Canada Border Services Agency has been notified to prevent further
products from being imported into Canada. In cooperating with Health
Canada, the company has agreed to stop the sale of these products and will
be taking steps to remove them from the Canadian market. The company has
indicated that they will contact their Canadian customers to inform them
of the potential risks associated with the products, to stop using and
selling the products, as well as how to dispose of the products.
If Canadians have taken or have been exposed to any products from The
Master's Miracle and have experienced any symptoms, or are concerned about
their health, they are advised to consult their physician immediately.
Health Canada has received two reports of adverse reactions, both
involving "Master's Miracle Fortified Mineral Neutralizer." One involved a
skin rash associated with topical application of the product, and the
other involved gastrointestinal symptoms associated with oral use.
The text in this article was prepared by Health Canada.