On behalf of Health Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, Alta.), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health Eve Adams (Mississauga-Brampton South, Ont.) joined the New Brunswick Lung Association and Summerhill Impact Group to announce the government's support for the first annual National Radon Action Month, and to encourage all Canadians to test the levels of radon gas … Read more
Sequel Naturals Ltd., in cooperation with Health Canada, has initiated an immediate voluntary recall of a number of Vega products, including nutrition shakes and sports performance drinks that have tested positive for, or that may potentially be contaminated with, the antibiotic chloramphenicol. The action follows Health Canada's public communication issued Nov. 1, 2013. More information … Read more
GlaxoSmithKline Inc., in consultation with Health Canada, is voluntarily recalling two lots of "IMITREX Injection", a migraine medication packaged in pre-filled syringes with an accompanying sterile needle for injection. The needles come with plastic shields that are designed to keep them free of contamination. Needles in the affected lots may be protruding through the needle … Read more
Health Canada is informing Canadians that two nutritional shakes from Sequel Naturals Ltd. have been found to be contaminated with chloramphenicol: Vega One Vanilla Chai (437g and 874g formats) and Vega Sport Performance Chocolate. Testing by the company identified the chloramphenicol, but Sequel Naturals Ltd. is refusing Health Canada's request to recall these products despite … Read more
As part of Canadian Patient Safety Week, on behalf of Health Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, Alta.), Conservative MP Terence Young (Oakville, Ont.) announced funding for the Institute for Safe Medication Practices Canada (ISMP Canada) to help reduce serious medication incidents in Canada. Problems such as confusing labels and packages, and miscommunication can lead to … Read more
Health Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, Alta.) attended the opening of Canada's Virtual Forum on Patient Safety and Quality to kick off Canadian Patient Safety Week and announce $38.1 million over five years in funding for the Canadian Patient Safety Institute (CPSI) to help improve patient safety. The Canadian Patient Safety Institute will lead a … Read more
Health Canada is working with the Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario regarding two deaths associated with the ingestion of "Bodico Hand Sanitizer". The full release is available online. Call 613-957-2983.
Minister of Health Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, Alta.) announced the adoption of new blood regulations. The new Blood Regulations were developed after extensive consultations with the public, stakeholders, provincial and territorial governments, Canadian Blood Services and Hema-Quebec. Having stand-alone regulations specific to blood and its components will serve to strengthen pre-existing requirements related to donor suitability assessment, … Read more
Health Canada wishes to inform Canadians that additional natural health products are being voluntarily recalled by a number of Canadian companies due to a possible contamination with chloramphenicol, an antibiotic that may pose serious health risks to consumers. Specialty Enzymes & Biotechnologies has provided contaminated raw materials to a number of companies producing natural health … Read more
Health Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, Alta.) re-introduced the Respect for Communities Act to ensure that families and local residents have a say whenever someone proposes to build drug injections sites in their communities. Ambrose said: "Families deserve to be heard before a drug injection site, where illegal drugs will be consumed, is allowed to … Read more
