Health Ministry Issues Warning on Tainted Supplements

The Ministry of Health & Wellness (MOHW) is warning the public about tainted dietary supplements circulating in Cayo, Orange Walk, Stann Creek, and Belize districts. The advisory follows alerts from international health agencies, including the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Mexico’s COFEPRIS, and Spain’s AEMPS, as well as MOHW’s own investigations.

The affected products—Artri King, Artribion, Artri Ajo King, and Vitafer-L—have been found to contain undeclared substances that could pose serious health risks.

As a precaution, the MOHW urges consumers not to purchase or consume these supplements and to only buy health products from licensed pharmacies and authorized distributors. The ministry also warns against purchasing medications or supplements from social media, street vendors, or other informal sources, as these products may be unregulated and unsafe.

Anyone who encounters these or other questionable health products is encouraged to report them to the MOHW at drugalerts@health.gov.bz or call +501-880-2363.