Safety Alert


Fiften other brands identified as toxic

Kenrico took the lead in protecting consumers by conducting independent testing of fifteen "detox pad" brands obtained through major online marketplaces. All fifteen brands, manufactured in China and often routed through other countries and falsely labeled to hide their origin, were confirmed to contain no Sporolife, the essential composition in Kenrico products.


Laboratory analysis detected hazardous substances including acetaldehyde and benzene, both classified as carcinogenic by the International Agency for Research on Cancer, as well as acetone and toluene, which are known skin irritants. Several of these chemicals are also present in cigarette smoke and industrial solvents.


CPR: Consumer Protection Report


The use of toxins in an attempt to remove other toxins, an approach rooted in outdated chelation practices, may produce short term effects but carries significant long term health risks. These include elevated cancer risk, potential organ damage, and reduced life expectancy.


The so called "detox pads" sold by these counterfeit brands are more accurately described as "retoxification pads" as they introduce harmful chemicals into the body rather than removing them. The sale of products containing such regulated chemicals is prohibited in many jurisdictions and may result in severe legal action, including criminal prosecution.

What you should do:

If you have purchased any of these brands, or products that are clearly not manufactured by Kenrico, it is crucial to dispose of it safely to avoid serious health risks. Seal the product in a plastic bag to prevent exposure, and follow your local guidelines for disposing of hazardous materials. Do not attempt to use or repurpose the product.



Using counterfeit brands is associated with
weight gain, bloating, skin rash, hair loss, and depression

Kenrico has received reports about abrupt weight gain, bloating, feelings of depression, itching, hair loss and various other health issues from users who used foot pads without Sporolife (last updated on August 12, 2025):

The negative effects have been documented in two large scale clinical studies, Neuroimaging and CT Scan. Medical data shows that skin patches infused with SPOROLIFE draw toxins from the lymphatic system and expel them from the body. In contrast, using skin patches without SPOROLIFE can cause toxins to flow back into the lymphatic system. This backflow can clog the lymphatic vessels, leading to lymphatic obstruction (lymphedema). Lymphatic obstruction is a blockage in the vessels responsible for draining fluids in the body. When these vessels are blocked, the body may experience sudden weight gain along with bloating, water retention, skin rashes, hair loss, poisoning, and depression.

What you should do:

Before use, carefully inspect the packaging label. If you encounter any products that are clearly not manufactured by Kenrico, dispose of it immediately. For any inquiries, please contact Kenrico directly.


3 March 2020: Early warning and COVID-19

Kenrico's safety alert in 18 November 2019 was timely and accurate to warn consumers against germ infected goods from China. Research suggests that COVID-19 coronavirus can survive 28 days on contaminated surfaces.


18 November 2019: Germ contamination

Kenrico has received reports that counterfeit foot pads with China origin have been contaminated with salmonella and coliform bacteria. Unsuspected buyers in Amazon and Ebay have reported poisoning symptoms such as severe diarrhea, nausea, migraine, blurred vision, and muscles pain. If you have experienced any of these symptoms, please discard the use and seek physician's attention immediately.

Be careful of the false claims of FDA or CE certified. These certifications are self registered and do not require any inspection by the US FDA or European authorities. Furthermore, they do not contain Sporolife and are made without regard to product safety.

Positive Salmonella Contamination
Positive Coliform Bacteria Contamination

Affected goods: All brands of foot pads without Sporolife including ones pictured below


Contaminated foot pads
Discard the use and dispose them if your foot pads are identical
to any of the items listed in the above photos.

What you should do:

Discard and dispose immediately any foot pads / detox patch / detox pad that does not contain Sporolife, does not use Kenrico as its label, or does not state Kenrico as its manufacturer. Contact Kenrico directly for any questions.