Peterborough Public Health Issues Warning After What Is Suspected Contaminated Fentanyl Sold

Peterborough Public Health issued a warning following an increase in suspected drug poisonings, on Tuesday.

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Peterborough Public Health detected increases in opioid-related Paramedic Calls for Service and drug-related Emergency Department Visits on Monday. 

There were 4 opioid-related Paramedic Calls for Service and 4 drug-related Emergency Department Visits, representing a total of 5 unique events.  In the last week (June 14-June 20), there have been 17 drug-related Emergency Department visits, and 17 Paramedic Calls for Service. 

This is thought to be the result of a product recently sold as “fentanyl” which may be contaminated with toxic substances of inconsistent or increased potency. 

This increase has prompted Peterborough Public Health to issue a public warning in the hopes of preventing further harms in the community.

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