Health Canada is advising Canadians of new safety information associated with the use of Arm and Hammer and Crest "Spinbrush" brands powered toothbrushes manufactured by Church and Dwight Co., Inc. Although there have been adverse event reports regarding these battery-powered toothbrushes in the U.S., Health Canada has received only one report on this product and … Read more
Health Canada issued a warning to Canadians concerning the use of chemicals. Health Canada said that while many of them help to improve the quality of life, some chemicals may cause harm to Canadians health and the environment. The government is taking action to help protect Canadians from harmful chemicals. The Chemicals Management Plan is … Read more
Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq (Nunavut) announced funding for a nation-wide multi-year Healthy Eating Awareness and Education Initiative. The announcement was made at the Summit on Healthy Weights. The summit is the culmination of the "Our Health, Our Future" national dialogue, a process organized by federal, provincial and territorial governments that brought together a diverse group … Read more
Health Canada is advising Canadians that two additional websites are selling "MMS", also known as Miracle Mineral Solution or Miracle Mineral Supplement. The web sites are www.miracle-mineral-supplement.com and www.mms1.ca. When new websites or retailers are identified, Health Canada will continue to update the current list of MMS products. Canadians are advised to monitor the list of … Read more
Health Canada seized a variety of Stiff4Ever and PurePillz products from The Love Shop retail outlets located in Ontario. These products are unauthorized drugs and are considered potentially dangerous to the health and safety of Canadians. Health Canada tested the Stiff4Ever products, advertised as male sexual stimulants, and identified undeclared prescription medications in the products. … Read more
Health Canada is advising consumers to immediately discard the Pizza Playset and Fishing Game, two toys manufactured by Ningbo Ftz Zhengbao International Trading Co., Ltd in China. Health Canada's sampling and evaluation program has revealed that these toys contain lead in excess of the allowable limit. Children can ingest harmful amounts of lead when they … Read more
Health Canada is informing Canadians of a possible association between the use of prescription stomach antacids known as proton pump inhibitors and an increased risk of Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea. Clostridium difficile, commonly called C. difficile, is a bacterium that can cause diarrhea and may lead to more serious intestinal conditions. Healthy people are not usually … Read more
Health Canada is advising Canadians that using "MMS", also known as Miracle Mineral Solution or Miracle Mineral Supplement may cause serious health problems. The product information lists sodium chlorite as an ingredient and is promoted as a substance that can cleanse toxins from the human body. There are no therapeutic products containing sodium chlorite authorized … Read more
Health Canada is reminding Canadians of the importance of food safety for older adults. Health Canada said that it is estimated that there are approximately 11 million cases of foodborne illnesses in Canada every year. Many of these cases could be prevented by following proper food handling and preparation techniques. Call 613-957-2983.
Health Canada's tobacco inspectors conducted simultaneous seizures of little cigars at three Quebec-based importers. The Tobacco Act prohibits the retail sale of cigarettes, little cigars and blunt wraps packaged in less than 20 units. The seizures took place at the warehouses of Casa Cubana, Groupe Tabac Scandinave, and Distribution GVA Inc. They mark the first … Read more
