Health Canada is pulling a pain and fever medicine for children off the shelves because of the “potential risk of overdose.” The agency issued a recall alert Wednesday for one lot of Pediatrix Acetaminophen Oral Solution sold by Teva Canada Ltd. The medicine is sold over the counter without a prescription and it’s for children … Read more
A recently certified class action lawsuit is seeking at least $1.2 billion from multinational company Bayer on behalf of Canadians who claim to have been harmed while using Roundup weedkiller products. The allegations have not yet been tested in court and Bayer says it stands behind the safety of the products. Roundup, the brand name … Read more
Alberta’s recent energy grid woes have renewed concerns about how prepared Canada’s critical infrastructure systems are to weather the effects of climate change and extreme weather — and the potential security implications if they fail. On Monday, the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) issued renewed calls for people in the province to limit their energy … Read more
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says he wants work with Ottawa on re-examining how carbon pricing is applied in the province but did not share specific details on what that may look like. “I think that Manitoba has a very strong case to make that the carbon price could be revisited here in our province, and … Read more
Housing Minister Sean Fraser says he supports the idea of tying the of number of immigrants to Canada with the number of homes built; something Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is also proposing. But he suggests Poilievre’s pledge to link immigration and homebuilding in response to the country’s housing shortage doesn’t focus enough on where Fraser … Read more
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 13, 2024 3:49 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is recalling various yogurt and parfait bowls that contain Quaker granola previously recalled due to possible salmonella contamination. The recall involves more than 30 types of yogurt or parfait bowls sold … Read more
Several types of cereals and granola bars by the popular brand Quaker are being recalled across Canada due to potential salmonella contamination. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a nationwide recall Thursday for 38 different products sold by Quaker in stores and online. The best before dates for these breakfast items are between Jan. 11 … Read more
Descrease article font size Increase article font size IKEA has issued a recall for a portable charger due to reports of thermal burns and electric shocks experienced by customers around the world. The hazard to customers is caused by “wear and tear” of the power cable, according to a Health Canada recall notice Wednesday. The company … Read more
Global supermarket chain Carrefour will stop selling PepsiCo products in its stores in France, Belgium, Spain and Italy over price increases for popular items like Lay’s potato chips, Quaker Oats, Lipton tea and its namesake soda. The French grocery chain said it pulled PepsiCo products from shelves in France on Thursday and added small signs … Read more
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 1, 2024 7:59 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size A national recall has been issued for a brand of hypoallergenic infant formula over concerns it may be contaminated with a bacteria. An advisory from Health Canada says the Enfamil brand Nutramigen A+ LGG Hypoallergenic formula … Read more
