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Advisories, Warnings and Recalls - 2005

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December

28 Health Canada advises consumers not to use Kaizen Ephedrine HCL tablets for weight loss
23 Health Canada advises consumers be cautious when buying Tamiflu online
22 High lead levels in children's necklaces and zipper pulls
21 Health Canada warns consumers not to take products containing chaparral
16 Health Canada prohibits sale of Bextra in Canada
02 Health Canada warns consumers to return bottles of Euro-ASA 80 mg chewable tablets to place of purchase
01 Next link will open in a new window Avian Influenza A (H5N1): Human Activity in Asia and Europe - Update: December 1, 2005

November

28 Health Canada clarification on status of Evra contraceptive skin patch in Canada
18 Health Canada warns consumers not to use certain lots of GenTeal Gel due to potential health risk
18 Health Canada warns consumers not to use certain lot of Aquify 2-ml Long-lasting Comfort Drops due to potential health risk
11 Next link will open in a new window Avian Influenza A (H5N1): Activity in Asia and Eastern Europe
- Update: November 10, 2005
10 Potential safety risk regarding the use of Omron 3-Way Instant Thermometers
09 Health Canada advises consumers not to use certain herbal weight loss products from China
05 Health Canada warns consumers not to use GenTeal Artificial Tears due to potential health risk

October

28 Next link will open in a new window Avian Influenza A (H5N1): Activity in Asia and Eastern Europe - Update: October 28, 2005
25 Health Canada warns consumers not to take Liqiang 4 due to potential health risk
21 Next link will open in a new window Malaria in the Dominican Republic
20 Next link will open in a new window Outbreak of Japanese Encephalitis in India and Nepal - Update October 20, 2005
17 Next link will open in a new window Avian Influenza A (H5N1): Activity in Asia and Eastern Europe - Update: October 17, 2005
14 Next link will open in a new window Avian Influenza A (H5N1): Activity in Asia and Eastern Europe - Update: October 14, 2005
13 Next link will open in a new window Unpasteurized fruit juice/cider
07 October 2005 edition of the Canadian Adverse Reaction Newsletter is now available online
04 Safety information about a class of asthma drugs known as long-acting beta-2 agonists

September

30 Danger associated with "Uni-Bright" brand refillable BBQ lighters
28 Traditional Kohl products contain lead
23 Next link will open in a new window Cholera in West Africa - Released: September 23, 2005
23 Next link will open in a new window Outbreak of Japanese Encephalitis in India and Nepal - Update September 23, 2005
23 Next link will open in a new window New Polio Vaccination Requirements for Travel to Saudi Arabia
22 Next link will open in a new window Avian Influenza A (H5N1): Activity in Asia and Eastern Europe - Update: September 22, 2005
19 Next link will open in a new window Avian Influenza A (H5N1): Activity in Asia and Eastern Europe - Update: September 19, 2005
08 Sales Of Anti-psychotic Drug Thioridazine To Be Stopped
06 Le lien suivant s'ouvrira dans une nouvelle fen?tre. Hurricane Katrina - Update: September 6, 2005
06 Next link will open in a new window Hurricane Katrina

August

15 Next link will open in a new window Avian Influenza A (H5N1): Activity in Asia and Eastern Europe - Update: August 15, 2005
15 Health Canada advises consumers about recall of counterfeit Lipitor sold in the United Kingdom
11 Health Canada warns consumers not to use Sweet-Ease pacifier dip
08 Health Canada continues to warn consumers not to use Miracle II Miracle Neutralizer or any other health products from Tedco, Inc.
04 Health Canada advises Canadians about risks associated with Guidant pacemakers
03 Potentially fatal interaction between slow-release Opioid painkillers and alcohol

July

26 Health Canada advises about vision problems possibly associated with Viagra, Cialis and Levitra
25 The next link will open in a new window Global Polio Activity - Update: July 25, 2005
22 Health Canada advises Canadians about the importance of swimming pool safety
21 The next link will open in a new window Avian Influenza A (H5N1): Activity in Asia - Update: July 21, 2005
20 The next link will open in a new window International Reports of Polio - Update July 19, 2005
14 Health Canada warns consumers not to use certain Ayurvedic medicinal products
13 The next link will open in a new window Salmonella infection in humans linked to natural pet treats, raw food diets for pets
12 Health Canada advises consumers about important safety information on statins
05 The next link will open in a new window International Reports of Polio - Update July 5, 2005
04 July 2005 edition of the Canadian Adverse Reaction Newsletter is now available online

June

30 The next link will open in a new window Avian Influenza A (H5N1): Activity in Asia - Update: June 30, 2005
28 The next link will open in a new window Experimental Vaccine Protects Nonhuman Primates from Lassa Fever
27 The next link will open in a new window International Reports of Polio - Update June 27, 2005
15 Health Canada advises consumers about important safety information on atypical antipsychotic drugs and dementia
15 The next link will open in a new window An outbreak of Escherichia coli O157:H7 associated with a children's water spray park and identified by two rounds of pulsed-field gel electrophoresis testing
15 The next link will open in a new window Statement on Influenza Vaccination for the 2005-2006 Season
10 The next link will open in a new window International Reports of Polio - Release June 10,2005
09 The next link will open in a new window Reports of Epidemic Meningococcal Activity in India - Update: June 9, 2005
07 Health Canada warns consumers not to use human growth hormone drug called GHR-15

May

30 Health Canada warns consumers not to use any health products from Tedco, Inc.
30 Health Canada warns consumers not to use any health products from the Master's Miracle
27 The next link will open in a new window Spread of Polio to Yemen and Indonesia - Update: May 27, 2005
27 The next link will open in a new window Outbreak of Viral Haemorrhagic Fever: Marburg Virus - Update: May 27, 2005
27 The next link will open in a new window Outbreak of Ebola Haemorrhagic Fever in the Republic of the Congo - Update: May 27, 2005
24 The next link will open in a new window Avian Influenza A (H5N1): Activity in Asia
24 The next link will open in a new window Spread of Polio to Yemen and Indonesia
20 The next link will open in a new window Outbreak of Ebola Haemorrhagic Fever in the Republic of the Congo May 20, 2005
19 The next link will open in a new window Outbreak of Viral Haemorrhagic Fever: Marburg Virus - Update May 19, 2005
17 The next link will open in a new window Outbreak of Viral Haemorrhagic Fever: Marburg Virus
17 The next link will open in a new window Global Reports of Epidemic Rubella Activity - Updated May 17, 2005
17 The next link will open in a new window Reports of Meningococcal Activity in the City of Old Delhi, India
13 Health Canada advises consumers to not use New Choice Pregnancy Test
12 Health Canada Warns Consumers Not to Use "Master's Miracle Fortified Mineral Neutralizer" or "Miracle II Miracle Neutralizer"
12 Health Canada advises consumers of new warning For DIANE-35
12 Update to April 22, 2005 Advisory entitled: "Health Canada advises consumers to verify their medication"
12 The next link will open in a new window Reports of Meningococcal Activity in the City of Old Delhi, India
11 The next link will open in a new window Ongoing Rubella Activity in the Netherlands (Update)
10 The next link will open in a new window Public Health Advisory on Rubella (German Measles)
09 The next link will open in a new window Ongoing Rubella Activity in the Netherlands
06 Health Canada advises to report phone fraud
04 Health Canada reminds Canadians that garage sales should also be a time for safety as well as bargains

April

29 Health Canada warns consumers not to consume a certain Lot Number of pms-Sodium Polysterene Sulfonate Powder for Suspension
29 The next link will open in a new window Outbreak of Viral Haemorrhagic Fever: Marburg Virus
27 Safety information about Elidel® cream and Protopic® ointment
26 Health Canada advises that a drowning hazard has been identified with respect to the use of infant bath seats and bath rings
22 Health Canada advises consumers to verify their medication
22 The next link will open in a new window Avian Influenza A (H5N1): Activity in Asia Updated: April 22, 2005
14 The next link will open in a new window Outbreak of Viral Haemorrhagic Fever: Marburg Virus Updated April 14, 2005
13 Health Canada advises Canadians to remove "Charming Thoughts" metal charms from children's reach
11 April 2005 edition of the Canadian Adverse Reaction Newsletter is now available online
08 The next link will open in a new window Outbreak of Viral Haemorrhagic Fever: Marburg Virus Updated April 8, 2005
07 Health Canada has asked Pfizer to suspend sales of its drug BextraT and informs canadians of new restrictions on the use of Celebrex®
05 The next link will open in a new window Outbreak of Viral Haemorrhagic Fever: Marburg Virus Updated April 5, 2005
01 The next link will open in a new window Avian Influenza A (H5N1): Human Activity in Asia Update: April 1, 2005
01 The next link will open in a new window Reports of Malaria in the Dominican Republic Update: April 1, 2005
01 The next link will open in a new window Outbreak of Viral Haemorrhagic Fever: Marburg Virus Update: April 1, 2005

March

29 The next link will open in a new window Reports of Malaria in the Dominican Republic Updated: March 29, 2005
24 The next link will open in a new window Outbreak of Viral Haemorrhagic Fever: Marburg Virus
24 Health Canada advises diabetic patients using Extraneal™ peritoneal dialysis solution about the risk of falsely elevated blood glucose monitor readings
23 The next link will open in a new window Spread of Polio to Ethiopia Released March 23, 2005
23 The next link will open in a new window Global Meningococcal Activity Update March 23, 2005
16 The next link will open in a new window Avian Influenza A (H5N1): Human Activity in Asia Update March 16, 2005
16 The next link will open in a new window Human Pneumonic Plague in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Update March 16, 2005
14 Fire And Burn Risks Associated With Certain Heating Units For Electrically Heated Blankets
12 Health Canada Advises Consumers Not to Use "Cough Syrup Dm" Din 02015781 with Lot Numbers Starting with 2J29 and 3J29
11 The next link will open in a new window Human Pneumonic Plague in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
04 Health Canada advises patients about the risks of CRESTOR® (rosuvastatin)
04 Some Ayurvedic medicinal products reported to contain high levels of heavy metals
03 Health Canada reminds consumers not to use products containing aristolochic acid

February

18 The next link will open in a new window Global Meningococcal Activity
18 The next link will open in a new window Reports of Malaria in the Dominican Republic
15 The next link will open in a new window Leptospirosis in Guyana
14 The next link will open in a new window Global Meningococcal Activity
09 Health Canada suspends the market authorization of ADDERALL XR® , a drug prescribed for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children
07 The next link will open in a new window Reported Increase Mumps Activity in the United Kingdom: England and Wales
03 The next link will open in a new window Avian Influenza A (H5N1): Human Activity in Asia
02 The next link will open in a new window Global Polio Situation Update

January

31 The next link will open in a new window Management of Rabies Vaccine During Period of Limited Supply
27 The next link will open in a new window Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Activity in Asia: Human Cases - Vietnam - Update
26 The next link will open in a new window Statement: Reports of delays in flights returning from the Dominican Republic due to passenger illness
20 The next link will open in a new window Reports of Gastrointestinal Illness in the Dominican Republic
14 The next link will open in a new window Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Activity in Asia -- Human Cases - Vietnam
14 The next link will open in a new window Reports of Malaria in the Dominican Republic
04 January 2005 edition of the Canadian Adverse Reaction Newsletter is now available online.

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