Canada on ephedra
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Recalled ephedra items are still available "under the counter, in back rooms and at gyms," agency states in June 9 1advisory asking consumers to report such activities. Health Canada recalled certain ephedra products last year (2"The Tan Sheet" Jan. 14, 2002, p. 16)...
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