03/02/10 - Hawaiian Kettle Style Potato Chips May Contain Salmonella Bacteria

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Costco Wholesale Canada Ltd. are warning the public not to consume Hawaiian Kettle Style Potato Chips - Sweet Maui Onion, because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella.

02/25/10 - Health Canada Safety Information on Poli-grip

This communication is to alert consumers to a potential health risk from long-term excessive use of zinc-containing denture adhesives: Poli-Grip ‘Advanced Care’, ‘Extra Strength’ and ‘Ultra Fresh’.

04/29/09 - Four Toothbrushes Being Recalled due to Choking Hazard

As the result of an investigation into a complaint of a swallowed removable toothbrush head, Norwex has issued a recall to over 70,000 toothbrushes.

04/22/09 - Mexico Travel Warning

Based on an alert from the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and the provincial
Ministry of Health, the Cypress Health Region is warning members of the general public
of a severe respiratory illness that may be infecting those who have recently travelled to
south and central Mexico.

04/02/09 - Facility Outbreak Status

           There are currently no facilities under outbreak status

04/01/09 - Health Canada Advises Canadians Not to Use Electronic Cigarettes

Health Canada is advising Canadians not to purchase or use electronic smoking products, as these products may pose health risks and have not been fully evaluated for safety, quality and efficacy by Health Canada.

02/23/09 - Health Canada Warns of Counterfeit Toothbrushers on the Canadian Market

Counterfeit toothbrushes falsely labelled as Colgate Massager, Colgate Navigator, Oral B Classic 40, Oral B Contura, and Colgate 360 have been found on the Canadian market.

01/28/09 - Canadian Food Inspection Agency Issues Three Hazard Alerts

A total of 8 food products have been given a hazard alert from the CFIA.  Products include dessert, cheese, and various subs.

01/14/09 - Health Canada Issues Massive Recall of Faulty Cribs

Health Canada announced its largest crib recall ever on Tuesday, warning parents who purchased 494,000 Stork Craft cribs in Canada to find an "alternative, safe sleeping environment" for their babies if the support brackets show any signs of damage.

12/19/08 - Health Canada Advises Ban on Cough Syrup for Kids Under the Age of 6

Health Canada is requiring manufacturers to relabel over-the-counter cough and cold medicines that have dosing information for children to indicate that these medicines should not be used in children under the age of 6.

***For additional information on the reasons, products affected, and dangers involved, click here.

 

07/18/08 - Toothbrushes Pulled From Shelves Due to Potential Choking Risk

07/06/07 - Additional Serious Harmful Bacteria Potentially Found in Counterfeit Toothpaste