Health Minister Leonna Aglukkaq (Nunavut) and Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC) announced that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act is now the law of the land. The Act will replace 40-year old legislation with modern laws to protect Canadians from unsafe products. The full release is available online. Call 613-957-2983.
Health Canada announced that it is reviewing the diabetes drug Pioglitazone (Actos) due to the potential risk that it may cause bladder cancer. Health Canada said that the drug is used by itself or in combination with other diabetes drugs to control blood sugar levels in diabetic patients, when diet and exercise have failed. Health … Read more
Health Canada announced that in response to a consumer complaint, a number of unauthorized health products including sexual enhancement products were removed from sale at Male and Female Harmony stores in Richmond and Burnaby, as well as Happy Paradise Adult Store in Burnaby, BC. Call 613-957-2983. Health Canada announced that the prescribing information for the … Read more
Health Canada is reminding Canadians to take steps to prevent cross-contamination of foods when shopping with reusable grocery bags and bins. As an environmental choice, many Canadians are now shopping with reusable bins, plastic bags and cloth bags to reduce the amount of plastic they are using. Health Canada supports the proper use of these … Read more
Health Canada is informing health professionals and consumers, particularly women, that it is conducting an ongoing safety review of drospirenone-containing oral contraceptives to evaluate the potential for an increased risk of venous thromboembolism relative to other birth control pills. Blood clots are a rare but well known side effect associated with all birth control pills. … Read more
Health Canada announced that Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc. voluntarily recalled "Docusate Sodium Capsules USP, 100mg" from the Canadian market due to a possible cronobacter sakazakii contamination. The organization said that consumers who have ingested this product should speak to a healthcare practitioner. Call 613-957-2991.
Health Canada announced that it is cautioning Canadians with severe wheat allergies that other grains such as oats or barley, can also contain wheat because of the way they are grown and harvested. Health Canada said that it is important for those affected by this allergy to pay special attention to ingredient labels when purchasing … Read more
Barbecue season has begun and Health Canada would like to remind Canadians of steps they can take to avoid foodborne illness caused by bacteria such as E. coli, Salmonella and Campylobacter. Eating undercooked meat and other foods that have come into contact with raw meat can result in foodborne illnesses. Symptoms can include severe stomach … Read more
Health Canada announced that it is reminding Canadians of the importance of allergy awareness. Health Canada said that as many as 1.2 million Canadians may be affected by allergies and some studies indicate that these numbers are rising. For people with food allergies, Health Canada said that severe allergic reactions can occur quickly and without … Read more
Health Canada is advising Canadians about the potential dangers of buying pesticides over the Internet. In recent years, an increasing number of homeowners and gardeners have been looking for alternative pesticides for use in their homes and gardens. As a result, there are many websites selling pest control products, many of which are not approved … Read more
