Health Canada would like to remind Canadians not to drink raw (unpasteurized) milk because it could contain bacteria that can make humans seriously ill. The sale of raw milk is strictly prohibited under the Food and Drug Regulations. While pasteurized milk is now the standard, there are some Canadians who continue to prefer raw milk … Read more
Health Canada is reminding Canadians that raw or undercooked sprouts shouldn't be eaten by children, older adults, pregnant women or those with weakened immune systems. Sprouts, such as alfalfa and mung beans, are a popular choice for Canadians as a low-calorie, healthy ingredient for many meals. These foods, however, may carry harmful bacteria such as … Read more
Health Canada is warning Canadians that a number of different consumer chemical products sold under the brand of Orange TKO Industries Inc. do not carry the mandatory labelling and child-resistant closure as required by the Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations, 2001. These products contain a level of D-limonene that can be hazardous, especially to children, … Read more
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians of the importance of safe handling of fresh produce to reduce the risk of foodborne illness. Fresh produce can become contaminated while in the field or through improper handling, storage or transportation during or after harvest. The risk of contamination can be reduced by separating, cleaning and chilling … Read more
Health Canada is informing healthcare practitioners and patients of a labelling update for finasteride drugs to add safety information on rare reports of breast cancer in men. Finasteride is a prescription drug sold in Canada under two brand names, "Propecia" and "Proscar," and is used in the treatment and control of benign prostatic hyperplasia, which … Read more
Health Minister Leonna Aglukkaq (Nunavut) made a statement regarding the Supreme Court of Canada's decision on Imperial Tobacco Canada Ltd. Minister Aglukkaq said that the Court's unanimous decision makes it clear that Canadian taxpayers will not be liable for the claims made against tobacco companies in the cases of Knight and BC Health Care Cost … Read more
Health Canada is warning Canadians about the dangers of misusing hand-held lasers or laser pointers. Their high-intensity light beams could pose a threat to the unprotected eye. Looking directly into a beam from a laser for even a fraction of a second could cause permanent eye damage, depending on the power of the beam. Health … Read more
Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq (Nunavut) said the government is taking action to protect children from dangerous products by proposing a new guideline regarding the amount of cadmium that may be found in children's jewellery. Health Canada is proposing a guideline regarding total cadmium concentration in children's jewellery of 130 parts per million (0.013%). It is … Read more
Health Canada is reviewing the heart-related safety of the prescription drug Multaq (the brand name for dronedarone). Multaq is used to reduce the risk of hospitalisation due to "atrial fibrillation," which is an abnormal heart rhythm. Health Canada is currently evaluating the available information with respect to Multaq and the potential for an increased risk … Read more
Health Canada is informing health professionals and consumers that the labelling information for the drug metoclopramide is being updated to include stronger warnings on the risk of a movement disorder known as "tardive dyskinesia." The disorder is characterized by uncontrollable muscle movements, mainly in the face. Metoclopramide is a prescription drug most commonly used to … Read more
