Health Canada is asking Canadians to look out for fake COVID-19 rapid test kits, after some were found in Ontario.
In a statement issued Friday, the health agency said counterfeit Rapid Response test kits had been sold online.
The fake kits seemingly come from one manufacturer — “Health Advance Inc.” — whose name and number is stickered on the box. The online distributor selling them was “Healthful Plus.”
However, an authentic kit box is sealed with a clear sticker with blue lettering that says “QC APPROVED.”
The manufacturer appears to no longer be making the kits, and the distributor’s website is no longer active, Health Canada said.
On the counterfeit kit, Health Advance’s name and phone
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