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Health Hazards, Product Recalls, and Warnings from Health Canada

Health Canada Alert: President's choice louisiana hot sauce thick cut dipping chips June 29, 2010 3:19 PM President's choice louisiana hot sauce thick cut dipping chips as product contains milk ingredients Health Canada Alert: Longisil Recall June 22, 2010 3:58 PM Vétoquinol N.-A. Expands Veterinary Drug Longisil Recall to Include One New Lot Health Canada Alert: Vitamin D Supplements for Infants June 22, 2010 3:27 PM Proper Dosing of Liquid Vitamind D Supplements in Infants Health Canada Alert: Health Products Labelled in Russian, Ukrainian or Kazakh June 22, 2010 3:20 PM Unauthorized Health Products Labelled in Russian, Ukrainian or Kazakh Removed from the Montréal Market Health Canada Alert: FDA: salmonella-tainted dog food recalled June 18, 2010 3:27 PM Natural Balance Pet Foods, Inc. announces a voluntary recall of Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Chicken Dry Dog Food Due to a Possible Health Risk Health Canada Alert: FDA Cautions on Accurate Vitamin D Supplementation for Infants June 17, 2010 5:40 PM Some liquid Vitamin D supplement products are sold with droppers that could allow excessive dosing of Vitamin D to infants; Update from Health Canada Health Canada Alert: Ready-To-Eat Cooked Meats Produced By Establishment 294 June 15, 2010 4:23 PM Ready-To-Eat Cooked Meats Produced By Establishment 294 May Contain Listeria Monocytogenes Health Canada Alert: Certain Richland Valley and Take Away Cafe Brand Sandwiches June 15, 2010 3:35 PM Certain Richland Valley and Take Away Cafe Brand Sandwiches May Contain Listeria Monocytogenes Health Canada Alert: Reusable Grocery Bags and Bins June 15, 2010 1:30 PM Taking Precautions when using reusable grocery bags and bins. Health Canada Alert: Vigofit and Once More Products June 15, 2010 1:09 PM Vigofit and Once More: Unauthorized Health Products Seized at Stores in Abbotsford and Surrey, B.C. Health Canada Alert: OM Fusion Products June 15, 2010 12:52 PM OM Fusion: Additional Unauthorized Products Removed from the Canadian Market Health Canada Alert: FDA product safety review: Benicar June 14, 2010 7:26 PM FDA is evaluating data from two clinical trials in which patients with type 2 diabetes had a higher rate of death from a cardiovascular cause compared to patients taking a placebo. Health Canada Alert: Certain Uncle Ben's Bistro Express 6 Pack June 8, 2010 3:25 PM Undeclared milk in certain 1.5 kg boxes of Uncle Ben's Bistro Express 6 Pack Health Canada Alert: Piller's Food Products June 8, 2010 3:16 PM Toronto Police Service issue an alert concerning the tampering of Piller's products. Health Canada Alert: McDonalds recalls 12 million Shrek glasses June 4, 2010 11:48 AM Voluntary recall initiated after discovering the paint contains cadmium Health Canada Alert: Your Vitamin Store (YVS) in Burnaby, B.C. June 1, 2010 4:21 PM Unauthorized Health Products Seized at YVS (Your Vitamin Store) in Burnaby, B.C. Health Canada Alert: CFIA: Presdient's Choice Baked By You Roasted Garlic Bread June 1, 2010 4:00 PM Voluntary Recall: President's Choice Baked By You Roasted Garlic Bread May Contain Metal Holding Pin Health Canada Alert: CFIA: Fresh Express Brand Romaine-Based Salads June 1, 2010 3:45 PM Certain Fresh Express Brand Romaine-Based Salads May Contain Salmonella Bacteria Health Canada Alert: CFIA: Mrs. Dunster's Old Fashioned Ginger Snaps June 1, 2010 3:27 PM Undeclared Milk in Mrs. Dunster's Old Fashioned Ginger Snaps. Health Canada Alert: FDA Warning: Arrow Brand Medicated Oil and Embrocation May 28, 2010 10:34 AM Product is potentially toxic and contains two substances, methyl salicylate and camphor, which are poisonous when ingested Health Canada Alert: CFIA: Nescafe Brand Espresso Instant Coffee May 25, 2010 4:57 PM Nescafe Brand Espresso Instand Coffee May Contain Glass Fragments Health Canada Alert: CFIA: Certain Sliced Pepperoni and Sliced Bacon Products May 18, 2010 4:23 PM Certain Sliced Pepperoni and Sliced Bacon Products Sold From Some Deli Stores in Ontario May Contain Listeria Monocytogenes Health Canada Alert: Casa Italia Brand Meat and Cheese Combo Packs May 18, 2010 3:55 PM Casa Italia Brand Meat and Cheese Combo Packs May Contain Listeria Monocytogenes Health Canada Alert: CFIA: Cuisine Bernart Brand Prepared Meals May 18, 2010 3:30 PM Certain Cuisine Bernart Brand Prepared Meals May Contain Listeria Monocytogenes. Health Canada Alert: Lead in Childrens Jewellery May 18, 2010 2:52 PM Consumers Warned of High Levels of Lead in Childrens Jewellery Health Canada Alert: Miracle Mineral Solution May 18, 2010 2:38 PM Health Risks Associated with Use of Miracle Mineral Solution Health Canada Alert: Rotavirus Vaccines May 18, 2010 2:16 PM Important Information Regarding Rotavirus Vaccines: Rotarix and RotaTeq Health Canada Alert: Pampers Dry Max Diapers May 18, 2010 2:10 PM Information on Investigation into Pampers Dry Max Diapers Health Canada Alert: Slim 30 May Pose Health Risks May 18, 2010 2:07 PM Unauthorized Health Product, "Slim-30" May Pose Serious Health Risks Health Canada Alert: Northern Essence Foaming Baby Wipes Solution May 11, 2010 4:46 PM Foaming Baby Wipes Solution by Northern Essence may pose a health risk Health Canada Alert: CFIA: Meat Products Made By Zadi Foods Ltd. May 11, 2010 4:22 PM Certain processed meat products made by Zadi Foods Ltd. may contian listeria monocytogenes. Health Canada Alert: CFIA: Cuisine Bernart Brand Cabbage Rolls May 11, 2010 3:59 PM Undeclared Soy in Cuisine Bernart Brand Cabbage Rolls Health Canada Alert: The Electrical Safety Authority, Health Canada and Underwriters Laboratories Warn Consumers May 3, 2010 1:46 PM Possible Laceration Hazard associated with Dishwashers Health Canada Alert: Johnson and Johnson recall 11 childrens drugs May 1, 2010 1:09 PM McNeil Consumer Healthcare and Johnson and issues voluntary recall of 40 products including certain liquid infants and childrens Tylenol, Motrin, Zyrtec, and Benadryl products Health Canada Alert: CFIA: Cuisine Bernart Chicken Supreme "Tomate Basilic" April 27, 2010 2:08 PM Cuisine Bernart Chicken Supreme "Tomate Basilic" may contain listeria monocytogenes Health Canada Alert: CFIA: Chocolatines Congelees Sold By Boulangerie Au Pain Dore April 20, 2010 3:26 PM Undeclared Egg in Chocolatines Congelees Sold By Boulangerie Au Pain Dore Health Canada Alert: CFIA: Kraft Tartar Sauce April 20, 2010 3:02 PM Undeclared egg in Kraft Tartar Sauce Health Canada Alert: Health Canada Alert: "West Pharm Therma Lean Fat Burner Energizer" April 12, 2010 4:00 PM Unauthorized Health Product, "West Pharm Therma Lean Fat Burner Energizer" May Pose Serious Health Risks Health Canada Alert: CFIA: Silani Brand Mozzarella Cheese April 9, 2010 1:08 PM Silani Brand Mozzarella Cheese Product May Contain Listeria Monocytogenes Health Canada Alert: CFIA: Undeclared Milk in Garlic King April 9, 2010 12:52 PM Undeclared Milk in Garlic King Brand Flavor Intensifier Health Canada Alert: CFIA: Undeclared Wheat Gluten April 9, 2010 12:30 PM Undeclared Wheat Gluten in Hempola Brand Gluten Free Hempseed Flour Health Canada Alert: CFIA: Certain Sun Bird Brand Seasoning Mixes April 9, 2010 12:19 PM Certain Sun Bird Brand Seasoning Mixes May Contain Salmonella Bacteria Health Canada Alert: CFIA: Certain Ice Cream Sundae Cups April 9, 2010 11:58 AM Certain Ice Cream Sundae Cups May Contain Listeria Monocytogenes Health Canada Alert: CFIA:`Spice Paks` Recall April 9, 2010 11:40 AM Blue Line Foodservice Distribution Voluntarily Recalls `Spice Paks` Health Canada Alert: Health Canada Reminder: Food Safety for Those with Weakened Immune Systems March 31, 2010 12:40 PM The Government of Canada Reminds Canadians of the Importance of Food Safety for People with Weakened Immune Systems Health Canada Alert: Health Canada Reminder: Importance of Food Safety for Pregnant Women March 26, 2010 11:57 AM The Government of Canada Reminds Pregnant Women of the Importance of Food Safety Health Canada Alert: Health Canada Alert: Herbal Diet Natural March 26, 2010 11:51 AM Unauthorized Health Product, `Herbal Diet Natural` May Pose Serious Health Risks Health Canada Alert: Fisher-Price "Little People" Figures Manufactured Before 1991 March 26, 2010 11:41 AM Health Canada Reminds Parents, Grandparents and Caregivers to Discard Older Fisher-Price "Little People" Figures Manufactured Before 1991 Health Canada Alert: Health Canada Alert: Ratio-Prednisolone Eye Drops March 26, 2010 11:08 AM Two Lots of Ratio-Prednisolone Eye Drops Recalled Due to Potential Health Risks Health Canada Alert: Health Canada Reminder: Importance of Food Safety for Older Adults March 26, 2010 10:56 AM The Government of Canada Reminds Canadians of the Importance of Food Safety for Older Adults Health Canada Alert: Health Canada Reminder: Reporting Incidents Related to Consumer Products March 24, 2010 2:13 PM Health Canada Reminds Canadians of the Importance of Reporting Incidents Related to Consumer Products Health Canada Alert: US EPA: Pet flea and tick treatments deadly to pets March 24, 2010 2:11 PM 1600 pet deaths over 5 years; 44000 injuries in 2009 alone. Treatments also pose health risk to owners Health Canada Alert: Health Canada Alert: Antibiotic Avelox (Moxifloxacin) March 24, 2010 12:59 PM Updated Labelling for Antibiotic Avelox (Moxifloxacin) Regarding Rare Risk of Severe Liver Injury Health Canada Alert: Health Canada Reminder: Caffeine Consumption March 23, 2010 4:41 PM Health Canada Reminds Canadians to Manage Caffeine Consumption Health Canada Alert: Health Canada Alert: Flea and Tick Pest Control Products March 23, 2010 4:28 PM Health Canada Reminds Consumers to Follow Label Directions on Flea and Tick Pest Control Products Health Canada Alert: CFIA: Certain Frontier Black Peppercorns March 23, 2010 4:10 PM Certain Frontier Brand Whole Black Peppercorns May Contain Salmonella Bacteria Health Canada Alert: Lays smoky bacon flavour potato chips recalled March 16, 2010 2:31 PM Hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) found in Lays smoky bacon flavour potato chips. Health Canada Alert: Health Canada Alert: `POWER-MAX` March 9, 2010 12:43 PM Unapproved Health Product, `POWER-MAX` May Pose Serious Health Risks Health Canada Alert: CFIA: Basic Food Flavors, hydrolyzed vegetable protein recalled for salmonella risk in Canada as Well March 7, 2010 1:14 AM The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) probing Salmonella in Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein (HVP) Health Canada Alert: Cdn Food Inspection Agency: Certain Honig Brand Soup Mixes March 5, 2010 2:53 PM Undeclared Egg or Milk in Certain Honig Brand Soup Mixes Health Canada Alert: Cdn Food Inspection Agency: Hawaiian Kettle Style Potato Chips Sweet Maui Onion and Sweet Maui March 5, 2010 1:55 PM Tim's Cascade Snacks Recalls `Hawaiian Kettle Style Potato Chips - Sweet Maui Onion` and `Hawaiian - Sweet Maui Onion Rings` Because of Possible Health Risks Health Canada Alert: Cdn Food Inspection Agency: Hawaiian Kettle Style Potato Chips March 5, 2010 1:25 PM Hawaiian Kettle Style Potato Chips, Sweet Maui Onion, May contain Salmonella Bacteria Health Canada Alert: Cdn Food Inspection Agency: Certain T.Marzetti Brand Veggie Dips March 5, 2010 1:19 PM Certain T.Marzetti Brand Veggie Dips May Contain Salmonella Bacteria Health Canada Alert: Cdn Food Inspection Agency: Maruchan Instant Noodle Products March 1, 2010 2:57 PM Undeclared Fish and/or Egg in Certain Instant Noodle Products Health Canada Alert: Cdn Food Inspection Agency: President`s Choice Organics Chocolate Digestive Biscuits March 1, 2010 2:41 PM Undeclared Milk in President's Choice Organics Chocolate Digestive Biscuits Health Canada Alert: Cdn Food Inspection Agency: Private Stock Chef Robert March 1, 2010 2:31 PM Undeclared Wheat in Private Stock Chef Robert Brand Honey Ginger Teriyaki Health Canada Alert: Health Canada Alert: OM Fusion Distributors LLC Health Products February 25, 2010 1:17 PM Unauthorized OM Fusion Distributors LLC Health Products Found on the Canadian Market Health Canada Alert: Cdn Food Inspection Agency: Knorr Soup Du Jour Cream of Potato and Leek February 12, 2010 1:23 PM Undeclared clams in Knorr Soup Du Jour Cream of Potato and Leak Soup Mix Health Canada Alert: Health Canada Reminder: Infant Formula February 12, 2010 11:52 AM Health Canada Reminds Canadians of the Proper Handling and Preparation of Powdered Infant Formula Health Canada Alert: Health Canada Recalls Complete 7-Day Cleanse February 12, 2010 11:41 AM Complete 7-Day Cleanse Recalled Due to Possible Serious Health Risks Health Canada Alert: Health Canada Safety Reminder: Dangers of Tip-Overs February 12, 2010 11:33 AM Health Canada Reminds Canadians of the Dangers Related to Furniture, Television and Appliance Tip-Overs Health Canada Alert: Health Canada Health Product Alert: Natural Health Products Containing Glucomannan February 3, 2010 12:30 PM Health Canada Advises Canadians that Natural Health Products containing Glucomannan May Cause Serious Choking if Used with Insufficient Fluid Health Canada Alert: Health Canada Health Product Alert: Natural Choice Health Products February 3, 2010 12:23 PM Unauthorized Natural Choice Health Products Found on the Canadian Market Health Canada Alert: Health Canada: Parkinsons Disease Medication February 3, 2010 12:01 PM Important Information Concerning Medication for Parkinson's Disease Health Canada Alert: Health Canada Product Alert: Strollers February 3, 2010 11:37 AM Health Canada Reminds Canadians to Exercise Caution When Using Strollers with Hinge Mechanisms Health Canada Alert: Health Canada Health Product Alert: Rolaids Antacid Bottles February 3, 2010 11:27 AM Rolaids Antacid Tablets Packaged in Bottles Recalled Due to Possible Health Risks Health Canada Alert: Burrillville meat company expands recall to sopressata products February 2, 2010 7:17 PM Daniele Inc., a Burrillville meat-curing company, has added 17,000 pounds of sopressata to its recall of products because of salmonella contamination. Health Canada Alert: Health Canada Health Hazard Alert: Lead and Cadmium in Childrens Jewellery February 2, 2010 4:55 PM Health Canada Advises Consumers of Lead and Cadmium Hazard in Children's Jewellery Health Canada Alert: Health Canada Health Product Alert: `The Slimming Coffee` or `Lose Weight Coffee` February 2, 2010 4:37 PM Health Canada Warns Canadians Not to Use `The Slimming Coffee` or `Lose Weight Coffee,` or Any Unauthorized Product Promoted for Weight-loss Health Canada Alert: Health Canada Health Product Alert: `Stiff Nights` February 2, 2010 4:29 PM Canadians Advised Not to Use `Stiff Nights` or Any Unauthorized Product Promoted for Erectile Dysfunction Health Canada Alert: Cdn Food Inspection Agency: Selection Brand Iced Chocolatey Donuts February 1, 2010 12:18 PM Undeclared Milk and Egg in Selection Brand Iced Chocolatey Donuts Health Canada Alert: Starbucks recalls glass water bottles January 30, 2010 7:12 PM Health Canada and Starbucks joint recall on faulty glass that shatters when stoppers inserted or removed Health Canada Alert: American Apparel Pulls New Line of Nail Polish Off Shelves January 27, 2010 5:45 PM Issue with glass bottles - not toxic polish Health Canada Alert: Cdn Food Inspection Agency: Certain Daniele Brand Deli Meat Products January 26, 2010 12:34 PM Certain Daniele Brand Deli Meat Products May Contain Salmonella Bacteria Health Canada Alert: Cdn Food Inspection Agency: Certain Food Products at Calgary Co-Op Oakridge Centre January 26, 2010 12:23 PM Tampering Associated with Certain Food Products at Calgary Co-Op Oakridge Centre Health Canada Alert: Cdn Food Inspection Agency: Compliments Brand Italian Blend Salad Mix January 26, 2010 12:15 PM Compliments Brand Italian Blend Salad Mix May Contain Listeria Monocytogenes Health Canada Alert: Cdn Food Inspection Agency: Certain Processed Meat Products January 5, 2010 4:29 PM Certain Processed Meat Products May Contain Listeria Monocytogenes Health Canada Alert: Cdn Food Inspection Agency: Siena Brand Milk Cacciatore Salami January 5, 2010 4:00 PM Siena Brand Milk Cacciatore Salami May Contain Listeria Monocytogenes Health Canada Alert: Cdn Food Inspection Agency: Certain Ham Sausages January 5, 2010 3:42 PM Certain Ham Sausages May Contain Listeria Monocytogenes Health Canada Alert: Health Canada Health Product Alert January 5, 2010 3:13 PM One Lot of Veterinary Drug Longisil Recalled After Reports of Allergic Reactions in Cats and Dogs Health Canada Alert: Health Canada Health Product Alert: RevolutionDS Weight Loss January 5, 2010 3:10 PM Health Canada Warns Consumers Not to Use the Unauthorized Product "RevolutionDS Weight Loss" Health Canada Alert: Health Canada Reminder: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention January 5, 2010 3:06 PM Health Canada Reminds Canadians of the Dangers of Carbon Monoxide and How to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Health Canada Alert: Health Canada Health Hazard Alert: Roman Shades and Roll-up Blinds January 5, 2010 3:01 PM Health Canada Advises Canadians of Strangulation Hazard Roman Shades and Roll-up Blinds May Pose to Children Health Canada Alert: Product Alert: High levels of lead and arsenic found in Nzu January 4, 2010 2:23 PM Texas Department of State Health Services Issues Warning Against Nzu Product Health Canada Alert: Product Recall: Tylenol Arthritis Caplet voluntary recall expanded December 29, 2009 5:42 PM Johnson & Johnson is expanding a voluntary recall of Tylenol Arthritis Caplets due to consumer reports of a moldy smell that can cause nausea and sickness. Health Canada Alert: Health Hazard Alert December 14, 2009 10:07 AM Heinz Mixed Cereal for Babies may Contain Ochratoxin A (OTA) Health Canada Alert: Health Product Alert December 9, 2009 4:31 PM Important Information about Acai Berry Products containing Prescription Medication Health Canada Alert: Product Alert December 9, 2009 4:27 PM Health Canada Advises Consumers to Stop Using Amby Baby Motion Beds Health Canada Alert: Health Product Alert December 9, 2009 4:25 PM One Lot of Zaditen Tablets (for Asthma) Recalled Due to Potential Health Risks

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