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Advisories, Warnings And Recalls - 2006

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December

07 Health Canada advises consumers of the lack of a child-resistant cap on certain Robaxacet Caplets bottles

November

29 New information regarding Tamiflu
28 Health Canada advises business owners of a phone scam
24 Health Canada advises Canadians of health risks involved with using benzocaine
22 Health Canada advises parents and caregivers about the hazards of ingesting small magnets
22 Health Canada warns consumers not to use the product Embrun de mer due to the risk of serious bacterial infection
14

Next link will open in a new window CFIA Health Hazard Alert: Certain chocolate products made by Hershey Canada Inc. may contain Salmonella Bacteria

11 Acetaminophen Recall in the United States
07 Next link will open in a new window CFIA Health Hazard Alert: Suspected tampering associated with various ham and sliced meat products
02 Health Canada advises consumers not to use four unauthorized natural health products that claim to treat serious diseases
02 Health Canada advises consumers not to use unauthorized products for sexual enhancement due to potential health risks

October

25 Health Canada is advising consumers not to use a specific lot of Neutragel sodium fluoride gel due to mould contamination
19 Health Canada warns consumers about counterfeit Lifescan blood glucose test strips
13 Health Canada warns consumers not to use unauthorized intravenous health products due to potential health risks
12 Health Canada advises consumers not to use two unauthorized natural health products due to heavy metal contamination
12 Health Canada reminds caregivers that constant supervision is needed while bathing infants
10 October 2006 edition of the Canadian Adverse Reaction Newsletter is now available online
05 Health Canada reminds Canadians of turkey safety this Thanksgiving

September

27 Health Canada advises to stop using AstraZeneca Xylocaine® 2% Jelly Single Use Plastic Syringes due to potential health risks
26 Health Canada advises about missing dosage information on the veterinary drug product PENPRO
21 New information regarding uncommon psychiatric adverse events for all ADHD drugs
19 Health Canada warns consumers not to use natural sex enhancer Libidus due to potential health risks
15 Next link will open in a new window CFIA Advisory : E-coli associated with bagged spinach from the United States
14 Health Canada advises against use of the Ayurvedic medicinal product Jambrulin due to lead content
07 Health Canada is advising Canadian farmers about missing dosage information on some Selenium-E veterinary drug packages
04 Health Canada reminds parents of school lunch allergen safety

August

31 Foreign Product Alert - Chao Nongsu Qingzhi Jiaonang (OPC Care)
31 Foreign Product Alert - Conting Qianweisu Slimming Herbs Capsule
30 Health Canada Advises Consumers Not To Use Dietary Supplement Due To Potential Health Risks
24 Another batch of counterfeit lipitor found in the United Kingdom Update: Aug 24, 2006
23 Foreign Product Alert - Reduce Weight
23 Foreign Product Alert - Yixinjiaonang
23 Foreign Product Alert - Meng Rong
23 Foreign Product Alert - VG
23 Health Canada reminds Canadians of the dangers of unpasteurized fruit juice and cider Update: Aug 23, 2006
21 Health Canada Warns Against Drinking Hydrogen Peroxide for Medicinal Use
18 Health Canada is advising consumers about a possible link between black cohosh and liver damage
17 Health Canada Advises Diabetic Patients About The Risk of Misinterpreting Test Results On Blood Glucose Monitors
14 Health Canada reminds consumers not to use Miracle II products from Tedco, Inc.
04 Health Canada Warns Consumers Not To Use Neophase Formula For Men Due To Potential Health Risks
02 Counterfeit lipitor found again in the United Kingdom
01 Health Canada Reminds Canadians about the Risks of Drinking Raw Milk

July

18 Foreign Product Alert - Fufang LuHui Jiaonang
18 Foreign Product Alert - Safi
18 Foreign Product Alert - Baike Wan
18 Foreign Product Alert - Zhuifeng Tougu Wan
12 Counterfeit Product Linked to Death of Ontario Horse
12 Health Canada raises concerns about the sale and distribution of human milk
06 Foreign Product Alert - Fat Rapid Loss Capsules - Xin Yan Zi Pai Mei Zi Jiao Nang
04 July 2006 edition of the Canadian Adverse Reaction Newsletter is now available online

June

30 Health Canada cautions air travellers with compromised immune systems regarding water quality on aircraft
29 Health Canada reminds women not to use ACE inhibitors during pregnancy
28 Health Canada warns consumers not to use certain lots of Comfort Shield Personal Cleansing Perineal Care Washcloths due to potential health risks
28 Next link will open in a new window Malaria on Great Exuma Island in the Bahamas Update: June 27, 2006
21 Health Canada reminds Canadians about the importance of food safety during the summer months
14 Some Ayurvedic medicinal products contain high levels of heavy metals
12 Next link will open in a new window Advice regarding the use of sour spray candy
09 Health Canada releases final results of study of benzene levels in beverages
09 Next link will open in a new window Measles Outbreak in North Rhine-Westphalia (Nordrhein-Westfalen), Germany Released: June 9, 2006
05 Health Canada warns parents and caregivers to keep small magnets out of reach of young children
02 Health Canada is reminding Canadians that fresh fiddleheads should be properly cooked before being consumed. Update: June 02, 2006
01 Health Canada warns Canadians about unsafe counterfeit household batteries

May

30 Health Canada warns consumers not to use Triaminic Vapour Patch due to potential health risks
29 Health Canada advises consumers not to use Ocean Plasma Isotonic Living Water and Ocean Plasma Hypertonic Living Water
26 The next link will open in a new window Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Situation Update - Update: May 26, 2006
26 The next link will open in a new window Outbreak of Chikungunya Virus: South West Indian Ocean and India - Update: May 26, 2006
26 Health Canada advises Canadians to limit consumption of lobster tomalleys
26 United pharmacists brand oral laxative mineral oil added to list of recalled products
26 New cautions regarding rare heart-related risks for all ADHD drugs
23 Health Canada advises consumers not to use weight loss products containing ephedrine and caffeine.
16 Health Canada advises heart patients not to use products containing L-arginine
15 Canadians urged to protect young children from strangulation hazard associated with curtain and window blind cords
12 One lot of Minitran Transdermal System 0.6 mg/hr (nitroglycerin) recalled by the manufacturer
04 Health Canada reminds Canadians to check for safety of garage sale bargains
03 Health Canada warns consumers not to use Nasutra due to potential health risks
03 Health Canada warns consumers about Sandoz Prednisolone 1% Ophthalmic Suspension due to potential health risk

April

28 Health Canada warns consumers not to use Miracle Bion product
28 Possible Salmonella in Lifetime Complexed Potassum Tablets
28 Health Canada advises consumers of a problem with the child resistant cap on Eucalyptus Oil BP bottles
28 Health Canada advises consumers not to use certain oral laxative mineral oil products in round white plastic bottles
24 Health Canada advises consumers not to use certain Salus-haus liquid vitamin products in glass bottles
21 Link will open in a new window Mumps Outbreak in the U.S. State of Iowa - Update: April 21, 2006
21 Health Canada advises consumers not to use unauthorized products containing anabolic steroids
13 Link will open in a new window Mumps Outbreak in the U.S. State of Iowa - April 13, 2006
10 Health Canada advises consumers not to use unapproved products containing yohimbine or yohimbe bark including Strauss Energy SIX capsules
10 April 2006 edition of the Canadian Adverse Reaction Newsletter is now available online
10 Next link will open in a new window Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Situation Update - April 7, 2006
05 Health Canada advises consumers not to use Super Fat Burning and LiDa Daidaihua Slimming Capsules for weight loss

March

30 Health Canada update on status of Evra contraceptive skin patch in Canada
29 Health Canada advises Canadians of high lead levels in children's Reebok charm bracelet
28 Health Canada advises consumers against counterfeit and unapproved avian flu products
23 The next link will open in a new window. Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Situation Update - March 23, 2006
20 The next link will open in a new window. Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Situation Update - March 20, 2006
17 The next link will open in a new window. Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Situation Update - March 17, 2006
10 Newer antidepressants linked to serious lung disorder in newborns
03 The next link will open in a new window. Outbreak of Chikungunya Virus on the French Island Territory of Réunion - Updated : March 3, 2006
03 The next link will open in a new window. FluWatch weekly report
01 The next link will open in a new window. Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Situation Update - March 1, 2006

February

22 Two weight loss products contain controlled substances
20 The next link will open in a new window. Increased Mosquito-borne Illness Risk In Australia - Released: February 20, 2006
20 The next link will open in a new window. Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Situation Update - February 20, 2006
16 Health Canada advises diabetic patients not to use the antibiotic Tequin
10 The next link will open in a new window. Outbreak of Chikungunya Virus on the French Island Territory of Réunion - Released: February 10, 2006
09 Chinese herbal products pose potential health risks.
07 Health Canada is advising Canadians about a possible link between use of the antibiotic Ketek and potentially serious liver problems.
06 Health Canada warns consumers not to use supplements containing methyl-1-testosterone due to potential serious health risks
01 Health Canada warns consumers not to use White Peony Scar-repairing pills
01 The next link will open in a new window. Avian Influenza A (H5N1): Human Case in the Middle East - Update: January 31, 2006
01 The next link will open in a new window. Malaria in the Dominican Republic - Update: January 31, 2006

January

31 Sharing blood lancing devices could result in transmission of blood-borne diseases
26 Health Canada warns consumers of recall of Octreotide Acetate Omega 500 µg/mL due to possible mislabelling
26 Natural health product Libidfit may pose health risks
19 African herbal products M2 Formula and Energy 2000 pose potential health risks
03 January 2006 edition of the Canadian Adverse Reaction Newsletter is now available online

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