11/07/11 - Chocolate Crisp Organic Energy Bars

Chocolate Crisp Organic Energy Bars, produced by Nationwide Naturdal Foods, have been recalled due to milk, peanut, and soy allergens.  Please click on the link above for complete details.

11/02/11 - Colgate Motion Electric Toothbrush Recall

OTTAWA - Health Canada is advising Canadians that Colgate-Palmolive is recalling their Colgate Motion Electric Toothbrush. Health Canada has been advised by Colgate-Palmolive that there have been nine incident reports in Canada associated with the use of their "Colgate Motion Electric Toothbrush" device. The incident reports submitted to the company by Canadians described that their toothbrushes had "exploded". According to the company, none of these reports resulted in long-term injuries.

09/13/11 - Certain Walnuts and Walnut Products May Contain e.coli

OTTAWA, September 12, 2011 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume certain walnuts and walnut products described in the link because these products may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.

08/06/11 - Diarrhetic Shellfish Poisoning

OTTAWA, August 6, 2011- The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume the mussels because they may contain Diarrhetic Shellfish Poisoning (DSP) biotoxin.

07/13/11 - Procter and Gamble Recalls Mouthwash

OTTAWA - Health Canada is advising Canadians that Procter & Gamble is conducting a voluntary recall of "Oral B Anti-Cavity Dental Rinse- Alcohol Free" (NPN 02129930) and "Oral-B Anti-Bacterial with Fluoride - Alcohol Free Daily Use Mouthrinse" (DIN 02130823).

05/07/11 - Certain Pre-Packed Vegetable Products May Contain Salmonella

OTTAWA, May 7, 2011 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume the pre-packaged vegetable products described below because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella.

05/03/11 - Undeclared Peanuts in Certain Raw Organic Food Bars

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning people with allergies to peanuts not to consume the Raw Organic Food Bars described below. The affected products may contain peanuts which are not declared on the label.

04/11/11 - Raw Shelled Walnuts E. coli Recall

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume raw shelled walnuts (described in the link above) because these products may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7

04/06/11 - Maple Leaf Foods Recall of Various Chicken Products

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is advising the public of various recalled Maple Leaf Foods products.  Please click on the title for complete details.

04/05/11 - Public Advisory: E.coli Outbreak

OTTAWA, April 4, 2011 –The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is investigating an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 in three provinces.

02/11/11 - Pharmetics Inc. Voluntarily Recalls a Number of Products

OTTAWA - Health Canada is informing Canadians that Pharmetics Inc., a manufacturer of over the counter drugs, has voluntarily recalled, as a precautionary measure, selected lots of six health products currently on the Canadian market.

12/15/10 - Undeclared Peanuts in Certain Mispacked Quaker Brand Chewy Granola Bars

OTTAWA, December 15, 2010 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Canada Safeway Limited are warning people with allergies to peanuts not to consume certain Quaker brand Chewy Granola Bars Value Packs described below.

The affected product, Quaker brand Chewy Granola Bars Value Pack, 14 bars, 364 g, bears UPC 0 55577 10742 3. All lot codes are affected by this alert.

12/10/10 - Various Rolaid Products Sold in Canada Recalled

OTTAWA - Health Canada is informing Canadians that McNeil Consumer Healthcare (Canada) is voluntarily recalling all lots of ROLAIDS® Ultra Strength SoftChews® and ROLAIDS® Ultra Strength SoftChews® plus Gas Relief from the Canadian market.

11/25/10 - Undeclared Peanuts in Certain Mispacked Quaker Brand Chewy Granola Bars

OTTAWA - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Quaker Canada are warning people with allergies to peanuts not to consume certain Quaker brand Chewy Granola Bars Value Packs described below.

11/24/10 - Voluntary Recall of Benadryl Allergy Meltaways Product

OTTAWA - Health Canada is informing Canadians that McNeil Consumer Healthcare (Canada) is conducting a voluntary recall of Children's Benadryl Allergy Meltaways tablets sold in Canada. McNeil is requesting that wholesalers and pharmacies immediately stop sale of this product.

10/29/10 - Voluntary Recall of Hyland's Teething Tablets for Children

OTTAWA - Hyland's Homeopathic Canada (Hyland's), a division of Standard Homeopathic Company, in consultation with Health Canada, is voluntarily recalling its Hyland's Teething Tablets from the Canadian market because they may pose a risk to children, according to U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) testing.

10/01/10 - Canadian Adverse Reaction Newsletter

07/15/10 - Warning: Romaine-Based Salads Made and Sold at Safeway Stores

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Canada Safeway Limited are warning the public not to serve or consume various store-made and Signature Café brand salads described below because these products may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.

06/17/10 - Food Recall: Smith's Quality Meats

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Smith’s Quality Meats are warning the public not to serve or consume the ready-to-eat cooked meats from Establishment 294 described below because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

06/15/10 - Outbreak, Prairie View Health Centre, Mankota, SK

The outbreak at the Prairie View Health Centre in Mankota, SK was rescinded on June 15, 2010.

05/04/10 - Infant and Children Motrin and Tylenol Products

OTTAWA - Following the recent recall of Children and Infant's Motrin and Tylenol products by McNeil Consumer Healthcare, Health Canada is updating Canadians on our completed risk assessment of the products.

04/15/10 - Undeclared Egg in Kraft Tartar Sauce

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Kraft Canada are warning people not to consume Kraft Tartar Sauce described below. The affected product has an incorrect back label and contains egg ingredients which are not declared on the label.

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.

04/01/09 - 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.

01/14/09 - 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.