Health Ministry Advisory Over Certain Products
The Ministry of Health is warning the public about several products as they “contain undisclosed prescription‑only drugs that can cause serious harm.”
A spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health is advising the public not to use the following products, which are known to have been sold in Bermuda. These items are marketed to men experiencing erectile dysfunction or seeking enhanced sexual performance and claim to contain natural ingredients.
Affected Products
- Butterfield’s 100% Organic Men’s All Night Pill [4 film‑coated tablets]
- Butterfield’s 100% Organic Men’s Black Leopard Male Enhancer Honey [20 g × 10 sachets]
- Butterfield’s 100% Organic Electrifying Royal Energy Honey [15 g × 10 sachets]
- Butterfield’s 100% Organic Feel Good Electrifying Gummies [10 gummies]
“Testing conducted by the Government Laboratory has confirmed that these products contain one or more prescription‑only drugs that are not declared on the product labels.”
“Our priority is to protect the health and safety of our community,” said Minister of Health Kim Wilson. “These products are being marketed as natural remedies, but they contain undisclosed prescription‑only drugs that can cause serious harm, especially for people with underlying conditions or those taking other medications. I urge anyone who has purchased these items to stop using them immediately and to speak with their doctor if they have experienced any side effects. If you still have these products at home, please take them to a pharmacy for safe disposal.”
A Government spokesperson added, “Possible Side Effects Include:
- Prolonged or painful erections requiring urgent medical attention [priapism]
- Sudden loss of vision
- Sudden hearing loss or ringing in the ear
- Severe hypotension, especially when combined with nitrates
- Serious allergic reactions
- Heart‑related events [heart attack, stroke, irregular heartbeat]
- Chest pain
- Other potentially serious adverse health effects
“Anyone who has experienced side effects after using these products should seek medical advice from their doctor. In a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.
“Government Environmental Health Officers continue to monitor this matter and urge members of the public to exercise caution when purchasing products that claim to treat erectile dysfunction or enhance sexual performance, particularly those marketed as “natural” or “herbal” remedies. Other products labelled as “Royal Honey” have also been found to be adulterated.”
I am tempted to make a facetious comment about keeping men down.