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Advisories, Warnings and Recalls - 2004

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December

23	Warning not to use Lot 4G03 Artificial Tears Extra
22	Safety information regarding selective COX-2 inhibitor NSAIDs: Vioxx®, (rofecoxib), Celebrex® (celecoxib), Bextra^TM (valdecoxib), Mobicox® (meloxicam) and generic forms of meloxicam
21	Health Canada advises the Canadian public to check for potentially dangerous light bulbs
17	Reports of Malaria in the Dominican Republic
17	Updated safety information on increased cardiovascular risk with Celebrex* (celecoxib)
13	Reported Increase in Mumps Activity in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland
03	Health Canada warns Canadians that certain lots of a sedative (Novo-Lorazem) may contain pills of a different drug

November

26	Health Canada warns consumers not to use Male Power Plus
24	Updated safety information regarding Crestor®
20	Health Canada warns against using Blue Cap Shampoo and Spray

October

29	Health Canada advises consumers to consult with their physicians on the use of Carbolith 150 milligram products
29	Urgent Product Removal Oral-B CrossAction Power and PowerMAX Toothbrushes and refills
08	October 2004 edition of the Canadian Adverse Reaction Newsletter is now available online.
02	The Public Health Agency of Canada Advises of a Potential Health Concern Related to Dwarf/pigmy or Regular Hamsters

September

30	Health Canada informs Canadians of Vioxx® withdrawal by Merck & Co.
30	Health Canada Is Warning Canadians to Discard "Intelligence" Brand Infant Rattles
02	Health Canada Advises Consumers to Return Euro-K and Riva-K Potassium Chloride Products

August

09	Health Canada advises of potential adverse effects of SSRIs and other anti-depressants on newborns

July

26	Health Canada advises consumers not to use the products containing Aristolochic Acid
23	Health Canada warns Canadians not to use "Sesa Hair Supplement"
23	Health Canada advises consumers to stop using LG brand TM-510 cell phone replacement batteries
20	Health Canada warns Canadians to stop using "Patio Chef" refillable utility lighters
09	Health Canada warns Canadians to discard children's metal toy jewellery obtained from vending machines
08	Health Canada is advising Canadians that antidepressant Trazodone may interact with certain medications
05	July 2004 edition of the Canadian Adverse Reaction Newsletter is available online

June

29	Health Canada advises consumers not to ingest teas or health products containing Star Anise unless it is identified as Chinese Star Anise
23	Health Canada takes additional safety measures to ensure the safe use of Clozapine
23	Health Canada is warning Canadians to discard "BABY" / "BÉBÉ" brand pacifiers sold at Dollarama stores
21	Health Canada is advising Canadians about a possible association between Crestor® and rhabdomyolysis
18	Health Canada advises health professionals and consumers about penicillin allergy test recall
04	Health Canada is advising health professionals and patients regarding the recall of specific batches of Proglycem®
03	Health Canada advises Canadians of stronger warnings for SSRIs and other newer anti-depressants

May

31	Health Canada advises Canadians of stronger warnings for SSRIs and other newer anti-depressants
28	Outbreak of gastrointestinal illness at Emerald Lake Lodge, Yoho National Park
28	Health Canada warns Canadians not to use "Thermonex"
21	Health Canada warns public not to use Bell Magnum Bullet
20	Food safety measures for fiddleheads
07	Health Canada reminds Canadians about the safety of items sold at garage sales

April

13	April 2004 edition of the Canadian Adverse Reaction Newsletter available online
03	Health Canada is advising Canadians about the potential risks to health posed by vermiculite insulation that may contain asbestos

March

23	Health Hazard Alert - Various imported honey products may contain nitrofurans

February

02	Health Canada advises Canadians under the age of 18 to consult physicians if they are being treated with newer anti-depressants

January

05	January 2004 edition of the Canadian Adverse Reaction Newsletter available online

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