The unauthorized product “Hydro-Lean†was seized from two Calgary stores because the label indicates it contains a combination of ingredients that can cause serious health risks (ephedrine and caffeine). Canadians suffering from heart conditions, high blood pressure and diabetes are particularly at risk. Hydro-Lean is promoted for body building purposes, including for weight loss and […]
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At Health Canada’s request, Canadian importers have agreed to quarantine health products from the following two India-based sites due to data integrity concerns: Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories in Srikakulam, IndiaIPCA Laboratories in Pithampur, IndiaThis action comes in light of recent information from a trusted regulatory partner that raises concerns about the reliability of the laboratory data […]
The sexual enhancement product Herberex” (NPN 80041180) is being recalled nationwide after Health Canada testing confirmed it contains an undeclared drug: tadalafil. The distributor
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Holiday Food Safety
Food is an important part of holiday celebrations, but turkey, baked goods, eggnog and buffets can cause foodborne illness (also known as food poisoning) if they aren’t prepared and handled safely. The most common symptoms of food poisoning are stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and fever. Here are the four basic steps you need to […]
The issue: Further to a previous communication, Health Canada testing has found three additional health products removed from sale at ShopForYou in Vancouver, B.C., with undeclared ingredients that may pose serious risks to health. The undeclared substances include sibutramine, desmethyl sibutramine, N-ethyl tadalafil and amphetamine and methamphetamine. Who is affected: Canadians who have purchased or […]
The Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Health today teamed up with Canadian Blood Services (CBS) and other Members of Parliament to rally Canadians to wrap up the holidays in red this year by rolling up their sleeves and donating blood at a local clinic and/or registering to become organ and tissue donors. To help kick […]
Issue Health Canada advises Canadian parents and caregivers of the potential health risks associated with homemade infant formulas. What you should do Health Canada strongly supports breastfeeding and promotes it as the normal and most beneficial method of feeding infants for normal growth, health and development. For babies that are not breastfed or receiving breastmilk, […]
Health Canada is aware of and will be reviewing new evidence on the safety of long-term use of the prescription blood-thinners clopidogrel (Plavix) and prasugrel (Effient). Clopidogrel and prasugrel reduce the risk of blood clots in patients who have had a heart attack, stroke or related blood clotting diseases. Dual antiplatelet therapy is the use […]
Government of Canada makes it easier for Canadians to choose gluten-free foodsNew labelling will allow “gluten-free†claims for specially produced oats November 14, 2014 – Saskatoon, SK Today, on behalf of the Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Health, Member of Parliament for Saskatoon-Rosetown-Biggar Kelly Block announced Health Canada’s intent to allow the use of “gluten-free†[…]
Health Canada is alerting the public to the danger to children of all ages posed by toys with small, powerful magnets or certain toys with small powerful magnetic parts. When more than one powerful magnet is swallowed in a short period of time, the magnets can attract one another while moving through the intestines. This […]