(KNSI) – Federal officials at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport clamped down on an illegal shipment of vaginal tightening gel headed for a Woodbury home.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection says the packages included 2,536 prefilled syringes. The drug required handlers to wear chemical-resistant gloves to get a grip on the contraband.
The gel was found in pink packaging and appeared ready for resale. If sold individually, the contents would have been worth $19,000. The mixture came from Hong Kong on November 20th. According to officials, the items violated the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
Customs says drugs bought from overseas unregulated companies online are often produced without protections for users. According to a press release, nonregulated companies often contain dangerous contaminants or don’t work.
The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy says only three percent of online drug makers reviewed comply with U.S. practices and standards.
The FDA recommends people talk to their doctor about medical issues. Healthcare providers can prescribe treatment for patients and monitor potential side effects. Doctors will also prescribe or recommend medications made in licensed facilities.
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