6 h. ago Health Canada recalls glucose monitors that may give ‘incorrect’ readings

Health Canada is asking diabetes patients to check if their glucose monitor is subject to an international recall that has serious health risks.

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8 h. ago Health Canada recalls glucose monitors that may give patients incorrect readings

Health Canada is asking diabetes patients to check if their glucose monitor is subject to an international recall that has serious health risks. The federal agency is recalling some FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensors that may provide incorrect glucose readings. The recall warns incorrect readings may lead people to falsely believe their glucose levels are […]

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11 h. ago Thousands of wireless earbuds sold in Canada affected by urgent recall

Shoppers in Canada who own wireless earbuds may want to check if theirs is part of a massive recall.On Thursday, Health Canada issued an urgent recall for True Wireless Earbuds due to burn and fire hazards."The USB charging cords were manufactured with the wrong wiring material, and they may overheat when plugged in for charging, posing a burn and fire hazard,"  reads the notice.The agency says that as of Nov. 27, 2025, the company received three reports of incidents in Canada and no reports of injuries.True Wireless Earbuds reported that 16,278 units of the affected products were sold in Canada. The recall only applies to products purchased between July 17, 2025 and Oct. 14, 2025.The UPC for affected products, which were imported and sold at Giant Tiger stores across Canada, is 774223568363, and the SKU is 1545426, which can be found on the packaging."Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and return it to a Giant Tiger store for a ref...

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55 h. ago Canada puts new restrictions on pistachios from Iran amid salmonella outbreak

The outbreak of salmonella linked to pistachio and pistachio-containing products continues with more than 150 confirmed illnesses now reported.

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1 week ago Health Canada recalls ibuprofen and here's how to identify affected batch

Canadians who take ibuprofen may want to check if the brand that they buy has been affected by Health Canada's latest recall.On Monday, the agency issued a recall of certain lots of Apotex Inc. Extra Strength Ibuprofen Liquid Gel Capsules.The alert says the recall is due to a "presence of cloudy capsules in affected lots due to crystallization of ibuprofen into the gelatin shell."The affected capsules contain 400mg of ibuprofen. The lot numbers include: 1570621, 1570621, and 1570623.If you think you've taken the affected medication, Health Canada advises you to "consult your health care professional if you have any health concerns."The recall is classified as a Type II, which means the use of, or exposure to, a product could cause "temporary adverse health consequences" or "where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote."Health Canada advises Canadians to first verify if they have the affected ibu...

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1 week ago Canadian pistachio recall impacts 86 products in just 2 weeks

More than 100 pistachio-containing products have been recalled in November alone as a salmonella outbreak continues to be investigated.

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1 week ago Drinkable yogurt brand recalled in Canada and here's how to get your money back

Health authorities in Canada have issued a nationwide recall of a popular yogurt drink due to a potential safety concern.If you buy yogurt products, make sure to check your fridge, as on Nov. 22, Yoplait Canada announced the recall of the Yop Drinkable Yogurt due to extraneous material.According to a statement issued by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), the affected products "are being recalled from the marketplace due to possible presence of pieces of plastic."In a statement issued on its website, Yoplait Canada said that the recall is a precaution due to a possible packaging defect that may result in plastic pieces in the drink. The company said no other products sold in Canada are affected by the recall.So far, there have been no reported injuries associated with consuming the recalled product. However, Canadians are being urged to check if they have any of the affected products. If so, don't consume, serve, sell, or distribute it."Should you hav...

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1 week ago Yoplait YOP Drinkable Yogurt products recalled because of possible pieces of plastic

The recall was issued Saturday and applies nationally.

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1 week ago Some Yoplait YOP drinkable yogurt recalled in Canada due to plastic pieces

A nationwide recall has been issued for some YOP drinkable yogurt products after Yoplait Canada cautioned of the presence of plastic pieces.

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2 w. ago Health Canada issues 'injury hazard' warning about laser pointer sold on Amazon

A Canada-wide recall has been issued for thousands of laser pointers sold online over concerns that they could cause serious injury.On Wednesday, Nov. 19, Health Canada issued a recall for the Gniby Rechargeable Green Powerful Tactical Flashlight with Adjustable Focus, Green Laser Pointer due to an "injury hazard."After testing, Health Canada announced that it had determined that the product is classified as a Class 3B handheld portable laser, which could pose a danger to human health or safety."Use of Class 3B handheld portable lasers presents an increased risk to consumers of permanent eye injury. Injuries result from the laser beam being directed in the eyes, even from short unintentional exposure," reads the statement.The affected product is a lithium-ion battery-powered handheld laser with a black housing sold on Amazon.ca under ASIN #B0CJ8RSS56.As of Nov. 19, no injuries or incidents related to the product have been reported; however, Canadians ar...

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3 w. ago NordicTrack rowing machine recalled in Canada over fire hazard

The company said it has sold 700 units of the rowing machine in Canada. The affected products were sold from November 2018 to April 2022.

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3 w. ago Health Canada recalls ‘laughing gas’ sold without authorization

Health Canada is recalling nearly a dozen forms of nitrous oxide it says were sold for recreational consumption, which poses a safety risk.

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3 w. ago Toyota recalls newer model Tundra, Lexus vehicles in Canada for engine debris

Company said it will notify customers by early January once a solution has been identified

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3 w. ago Peloton issues recall for nearly 45,000 bikes in Canada over seat issue

The voluntary recall comes following U.S. reports of the bike seat post detaching mid-ride

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4 w. ago Peloton recalls seat posts on nearly 45,000 exercise bikes sold in Canada

Affected models includes Original Series Bike+ manufactured from December 2019 through July 2022

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4 w. ago Peloton recalls nearly 878,000 exercise bikes after several seat posts break

NEW YORK (AP) — Peloton is recalling nearly 878,000 of its exercise bikes across the U.S. and Canada because the products’ seat posts can break during use, posing fall hazards. According to notices published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada on Thursday, the recall covers certain “Peloton Original Series Bike+” units […]

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4 w. ago Peloton recalls 833K bikes — with 44K in Canada — over seat post break risk

Peloton is recalling thousands of bicycle seat posts in Canada and the United States for risk of breaking, which can lead to falls and injury.

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