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Advisories, Warnings and Recalls - 1998

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December

11 Warning not to use Niuhuang Xhiaoyanwan, or Ansenpunaw Tablets (also known as Anshen Bunao Pian)
04 Playpens present potential strangulation hazard
02 DjEEP disposable cigarette lighters fail safety tests

November

27 Warning not to use CHUI FENG HUOH SUEH PIEN
25 Health Canada advises parents and caregivers to verify the safety and security of playpens
23 Liver complications reported with anti-Parkinson's drug TASMAR
16 Health Canada advises parents and caregivers of very young children to dispose of soft vinyl (PVC) teethers and soft vinyl (PVC) rattles
12 Warning not to use Strongly Pill of Dental Protection

October

05 Hazard associated with blind and curtain cords - Danger! Children can strangle on curtain and blind cords
30 Warning not to use TABELLAE GUPE tablets
Warning not to use APO-PREDNISONE 1mg tablets
28 Warning not to use Shenling Baizhupian tablets, Rheumatic Pain Killer tablets, or Antidon ointment

September

11 Warning not to use any products containing mustard seed oil/mustard oil

August

07 Kite flyers cautioned against use of wire strings
14 Life Brand Olive Oil recalled

July

31 Certain Lifescan Surestep Glucose Meters recalled
17 Advisory to check Lanoxin .25 mg tablets (heart drug)
14 Potential for injury from wheel of baby trailers and strollers

June

26

Warning not to use the painkiller Duract

May

12 Warning regarding use of  Epipen and Epipen Jr. auto injectors
07 Toy floating balls may release liquid petroleum products
06 Purilite disposable cigarette lighters fail safety tests

April

22 Potential lead exposure from Kids Klub Necklace with Pendant
15 Warning not to use "Modudose 3 ml and 5 ml Vial Sizes 0.9% Sodium Chloride Solution for Respiratory Therapy"; Imported by Canadian Hospital Specialties Ltd.

March

12 Warning not to use K-Tel "Back Masseur with Heat"

February

No warning or advisory was issued

January

23 Baby cribs found hazardous

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