Brominated vegetable oil, a food additive used in citrus-flavoured soft drinks, has now been banned in Canada, but consumers could still see it popping up on ingredient labels for one more year. Health Canada removed BVO from its list of permitted food additives on Aug. 30 after completing a safety assessment. “The outcome of the … Read more
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Health Canada has approved Moderna’s latest COVID-19 vaccine targeting the most recent variants of the virus as provinces and territories prepare for their fall vaccine campaigns. The agency approved the SpikeVAX vaccine, produced by Moderna, targeting the KP.2 variant on Tuesday. The vaccine dosing has not changed, … Read more
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Do-it-yourself Canadians fixing up their homes this summer should “immediately stop using” certain paint products that have been recalled because of “potential leakage and chemical hazard” concerns. Health Canada issued the recall on Tuesday for Solvable Pro’s paint cleaner and thinner as well as Varsol’s paint thinner. … Read more
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canadians are being advised to stop using various multivitamins and supplements from several brands after Health Canada said the products may contain metal fibres that could injure people’s digestive system. According to the agency, the products are being recalled by Factors Group of Nutritional Companies Inc. and … Read more
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canadians who may own a naloxone take-home kit are being advised to check the instructional card inside as it may need to be replaced over incorrect dosing information. According to a public advisory by Health Canada posted on Friday, take-home kits by Canadian Hospital Specialties Ltd. are … Read more
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Parents whose children use a certain brand of inflatable booster car seats should immediately stop using them, as they pose a risk of injury, Health Canada warns. On June 28, Health Canada issued a recall for the UberBoost Inflatable Booster Car Seat, sold in various colours, due … Read more
Descrease article font size Increase article font size As Canadians get ready for some fun in the sun over the July long weekend, several lots of sunscreen are being recalled across the country. Health Canada issued the recall Thursday for nine different lots of Suntegrity Impeccable Skin Sunscreen Foundation because they may have fungal contamination. … Read more
Health Canada says it has not received any reports of counterfeit Ozempic in the country after the World Health Organization issued a warning about fake batches of the popular diabetes drug detected in some countries. The WHO warning on Thursday was about three falsified lots of Ozempic that were detected in the United States in … Read more
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Several flavoured nicotine pouches have been recalled across Canada because they were not authorized for sale in the country. Health Canada issued the recall Wednesday for all lots of eight types of Zyn nicotine pouches. They were flavoured apple mint, bellini, black cherry, citrus, cool mint, espresso, … Read more
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Thousands of rechargeable LED lights have been recalled in Canada after several reports of fires and at least one death in the United States. Health Canada issued a recall Thursday for approximately 37,800 units of the motion-activated light bars that were sold by Good Earth Lighting in … Read more
