Health Canada is informing Canadians that Les Importations Herbasante Inc. is voluntarily recalling Formule L1 and Detox Spring-Fall because the labels are missing important risk statements, including the contraindications and warnings associated with the use of these products. In addition, the two products are being sold in a single package and pose an increased risk … Read more
Health Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, Alta.) and Terry Dean, director of the Heart and Stroke Foundation, jointly launched the Eat Well Recipe Contest. This contest promotes healthy eating and builds kids’ food preparation skills by encouraging families to plan, shop, and prepare healthier meals together. Canadians can submit a favourite family recipe for a chance to … Read more
On behalf of Health Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, Alta.), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health Eve Adams (Mississauga-Brampton South, Ont.) announced $6.5 million in funding to McMaster University for a project to study the use of team-based care as a way to achieve better health outcomes for patients and make the system more cost effective. The project: “Teams Advancing … Read more
Health Canada issued a food safety warning for kids who are five and under. The full release is available online. Call 613-957-2983.
Infant botulism is a very rare but serious form of illness that can affect children up to one year. It is caused by a bacterium called Clostridium botulinum. This bacteria forms “spores” that when swallowed may grow and produce a poison in the baby’s intestine. C. botulinum can be found in both pasteurized and unpasteurized honey. … Read more
Health Canada is informing health professionals and patients of new safety information and treatment recommendations regarding the drug lithium and the risks of high blood calcium (hypercalcemia) sometimes associated with a hormone disorder known as hyperparathyroidism. Lithium is used widely to treat mania, a psychiatric condition that is part of bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness). It has … Read more
Health Canada has removed unauthorized natural health products containing various prescription drugs that should only be used under medical supervision, from the retail store, West Box in Burnaby B.C. These products may pose serious risks to the health of Canadians. More information is available online. Call 613-957-2983. Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health Eve Adams (Mississauga-Brampton … Read more
Health Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, Alta.) announced the launch of the Common Electronic Submissions Gateway (CESG) making it possible for companies to begin sending drug authorization data to Health Canada online using a special dedicated channel of the United States Food and Drug Administration’s (US FDA) existing system. The gateway will make it faster and … Read more
Health Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, Alta.) addressed the Economic Club of Canada to highlight the government’s work to harness the tremendous potential of innovation to improve the quality and fiscal sustainability of Canada`s health system. Ambrose underscored the importance of innovation and health partnerships to help improve the future financial sustainability and quality of healthcare for … Read more
Health Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, Alta.) and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health Eve Adams (Mississauga-Brampton South, Ont.) launched a Canada-wide consultation on ways to improve nutrition information on food labels by hosting a round table discussion with parents and consumers at the Parent Resource Centre in Ottawa. The consultation will focus on parents and consumers, and … Read more
