20 h. ago Recall issued over ineffective radon detectors sold online: Health Canada

Some radon gas detectors sold on Amazon.ca may not accurately measure radon levels, potentially putting users at risk, Health Canada has warned.

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4 d. ago Health Canada just recalled a common brand of birth control pills nationwide

Canadians who take birth control pills may want to check their medicine cabinet.Health Canada has issued a nationwide recall for one lot of Seasonique birth control due to missing pills.In a notice posted on Saturday, the public health agency announced that Teva Canada LTD. is recalling one lot of the prescription birth control brand after receiving a complaint that a package was missing two pills, which may increase the risk of pregnancy."If your package is missing any pills, it is important you do not stop taking your medication or skip any doses and that you get a replacement or alternative product as soon as possible," reads the alert.According to Health Canada, Seasonique pills are packaged in extended-cycle tablet dispensers, each containing a 13-week (91-day) supply of pills: 84 light blue-green tablets (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol) followed by seven yellow pills (ethinyl estradiol)."Users can expect to have four periods a year, with bleeding...

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7 d. ago This Ninja pressure cooker lid could burn you, Health Canada warns in recall

Health Canada says a burn risk has led the agency to recall a pressure cooker lid that has resulted in more than 100 injuries in the United States.

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7 d. ago Lids of popular pressure cooker brand recalled in Canada after over 100 burn incidents

More than 100,000 pressure cooker lids from the popular brand Ninja are under a recall across Canada due to a "potential burn hazard."Health Canada announced on Thursday, May 1 that it is recalling pressure cooking lids of the Ninja Foodi Temperedcrisp multi-cooker. The Foodi multi-cookers' other functions aren't affected by this recall."The Foodi multi-cooker's pressure-cooking lid can be opened by a consumer during use, causing hot contents to escape, posing a potential risk of burn injuries to consumers," reads the statement.According to SharkNinja, as of April 10, the company received five reports of lids being opened during use in Canada; however, there have been no reports of injury. In the U.S., the company received 106 reports of burn injuries.Health CanadaCanadians are being urged to immediately stop using the multi-cookers' pressure-cooking function and discard the pressure-cooking lid. SharkNinja is asking consu...

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8 d. ago Health Canada recalls $130 face cream sold at Shoppers Drug Mart

Health Canada has issued a recall of a popular beauty cream sold across Canada due to potential contamination.In a statement shared on Wednesday, April 30, the agency announced the recall of the Watier Age Control Supreme Sublime Advanced Rich day cream due to "microbial contamination."The cream can ordinarily be found on shelves at stores like Shoppers Drug Mart and Sephora, and on Amazon Canada. It retails for $120-$128."The recalled product does not meet microbial standards over time," reads the statement. "The product may contain a microorganism called Lactobacillus pentosus. Lactobacillus pentosus (a probiotic) poses little medical risk to people."Due to the recall, consumers in Canada are being asked to stop using the product immediately.Health CanadaThe recalled batch of Watier Age Control Supreme Sublime Advanced Rich day cream was manufactured in Canada. It's packaged in a printed cylindrical glass jar tha...

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8 d. ago Health Canada issues urgent recall for $130 face cream sold nationwide

Health Canada has issued a recall of a popular beauty cream sold across Canada due to potential contamination.In a statement shared on Wednesday, April 30, the agency announced the recall of the Watier Age Control Supreme Sublime Advanced Rich day cream due to "microbial contamination."The cream can ordinarily be found on shelves at stores like Shoppers Drug Mart and Sephora, and on Amazon Canada. It retails for $120-$128."The recalled product does not meet microbial standards over time," reads the statement. "The product may contain a microorganism called Lactobacillus pentosus. Lactobacillus pentosus (a probiotic) poses little medical risk to people."Due to the recall, consumers in Canada are being asked to stop using the product immediately.Health CanadaThe recalled batch of Watier Age Control Supreme Sublime Advanced Rich day cream was manufactured in Canada. It's packaged in a printed cylindrical glass jar tha...

Economics

8 d. ago Thousands of kids’ jewelry items recalled over lead in Canada

Health Canada is issuing a recall for thousands of pieces of children’s jewelry sold on Amazon over lead content found in them, the agency said in a recall notice.

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3 w. ago Health Canada recalls Life Brand Melatonin, Riva Acetaminophen for dosage concerns

Canada’s federal health authority has issued a recall warning for two medications over incorrect dosing concerns. Health Canada issued a recall for Life Brand Timed Release Melatonin 10mg on Tuesday, warning in a news release the product is labelled with incorrect dosing instruction. The affected lot numbers are 4D3965YA2, 4F4495YA2, 4F44961B0, 4F44962LH, 4H49262LH and 5C47764ES. […]

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3 w. ago These wooden high chairs are recalled in Canada due to entrapment hazard

The VEVOR brand of wooden high chairs for babies and toddlers have been recalled due to an entrapment hazard and Canadians are urged to contact the company for refund.

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3 w. ago Raid ant, hornet spray recalled by Health Canada over leaky cans

The recall pertains to Raid Outdoor Ant Nest Destroyer 2 and Raid Max Wasp & Hornet Foam Bug Killer 2 due to their cans showing signs of leakage.

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3 w. ago Some acetaminophen, melatonin tablets are being recalled in Canada

Health Canada has issued alerts for one lot of Laboratoire Riva Inc.’s acetaminophen caplet and six lots of Life Brand’s Timed Release Melatonin pills.

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