Health Canada is releasing an updated Labelling Standard for acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) products for use in adults and children aged 12 years and older. It will help Canadians better choose the right pain or fever relief products for their needs, and use them more safely. The revised standard includes clear warnings and "DO NOT" cautionary … Read more
The Government of Canada outlined actions it will take to communicate more effectively on recall-related risks to the public following an independent report into the recall of Alysena 28 birth control pills. The independent review was requested in April 2013 by the Government following the Alysena 28 recall. Ottawa-based Risk Sciences International (RSI) was asked … Read more
Adeeva Nutritionals Inc., in consultation with Health Canada, is voluntarily recalling its natural health product "Flora Essentials" – a digestive aid – due to a possible contamination with chloramphenicol, an antibiotic that may pose serious health risks to consumers. Chloramphenicol is associated with a rare risk of aplastic anemia, a serious blood disorder that can … Read more
On behalf of Public Works Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, Alta.), Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.) attended the official opening of the newly renovated Lennox Island First Nation Health Centre on Prince Edward Island. The major renovation of the facility is the result of a $1.1 million investment from Health Canada. … Read more
Health Canada released the October 2013 issue of the Canadian Adverse Reaction Newsletter (CARN). This issue highlights the importance of reporting adverse reactions to Health Canada, along with information on how and what to report. Two examples of how a specific safety issue evolved over time with the help of adverse reaction reports are provided. The issue … Read more
Health Canada has updated the list of products being recalled by Vita Health due to labelling issues with some products that pose a risk to children. Vita Health has informed Health Canada that the latest products being recalled are Remedy's Rx Cold + Sinus and Pharmasave Extra Strength Ibuprofen Liquid Capsules 400 mg. Full details … 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 use of these products, … Read more
On behalf of Health Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, Alta.), Conservative MP Bob Zimmer (Prince George-Peace River, B.C.) officially opened the Kitsumkalum First Nation's new health centre. The new facility is the result of a $3 million investment from Health Canada and $250,000 from the Kitsumkalum First Nation. The new health centre will provide a … Read more
Health Canada is informing Canadians that Badger Baby SPF 30 Sunscreen Lotion (NPN 80039105, Lots 3057A and 3132A) and Badger Kids SPF 30 Sunscreen Lotion (NPN 80039108, Lot 3164A) are being recalled in Canada due to microbial contamination. Additional affected lots are being recalled in the United States. Canadian travellers who may have purchased these … Read more
Health Canada is reminding Canadians about the serious health risks associated with the use of "designer drugs". Also referred to as "new psychoactive substances", " legal highs", "herbal highs", or "research chemicals" – or by names such as "spice" and "bath salts" – the term "designer drugs" refers to a wide array of substances that … Read more
