http://healthycanadians.gc.ca Informing the public of possible health hazards and enabling Canadians to make informed decisions concerning the continued use of consumer and marketed health products, including foreign products not authorized for sale in Canada and not found on the Canadian marketplace, but which may have entered the country through personal importation or by purchase over the Internet. en-ca 3-Health products | 2-Advisory https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2021/76677a-eng.php Health Canada has seized several injectable drugs and medical devices, including products labelled to contain botulinum toxin type A or hyaluronic acid from Vivian Spa, located at 11-3415 Dixie Road, Mississauga, Ontario, because they are unauthorized and may pose serious health risks. These products may have been administered as treatments for cosmetic purposes. ]]> Health Canada https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2021/76677a-eng.php Tue, 19 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 3-Health products | 2-Advisory https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2021/76663a-eng.php Ombrelle Canada is recalling all lots of Ombrelle Garnier Complete Dry Mist Spray sunscreen, SPF30 and SPF 60, due to elevated levels of benzene. Frequent and long-term exposure (e.g., through the skin and by inhalation) to elevated levels of benzene may pose serious health risks. ]]> Health Canada https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2021/76663a-eng.php Fri, 15 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 3-Health products | 2-Advisory https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2021/76619a-eng.php October 9, 2021 For immediate release ]]> Health Canada https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2021/76619a-eng.php Sat, 09 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 3-Health products | 2-Advisory https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2021/76605a-eng.php Teva Canada is recalling two lots of Novo-Gesic Forte/Acetaminophen tablets, sold in 500 mg tablets, due to a labelling error that could result in a person exceeding the maximum daily dosage for acetaminophen. ]]> Health Canada https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2021/76605a-eng.php Wed, 06 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 3-Health products | 2-Advisory https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2021/76593a-eng.php UPDATE (October 12, 2021): Nutripur Inc. has advised that only 17 bottles from the affected lot were sold to individuals (the remaining affected products have been recalled from distribution at the retail and wholesale level): ]]> Health Canada https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2021/76593a-eng.php Tue, 12 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 3-Health products | 2-Advisory https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2021/76587a-eng.php Bayer Inc. is recalling six lots (lot numbers beginning with TN) of Tinactin products—Tinactin Aerosol Powder, Tinactin Chill Deodorant Powder Spray, and Tinactin Chill Liquid Spray—due to potentially elevated levels of benzene. Frequent and long-term exposure (e.g., through the skin and by inhalation) to elevated levels of benzene may pose serious health risks. Children may be more vulnerable to these risks. ]]> Health Canada https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2021/76587a-eng.php Tue, 05 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 3-Health products | 2-Advisory https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2021/76571a-eng.php Advil Cold & Sinus Day/Night Convenience Pack Box of 36 caplets (24 daytime and 12 nighttime) ]]> Health Canada https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2021/76571a-eng.php Sun, 03 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 3-Health products | 2-Advisory https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2021/76547a-eng.php Apotex Inc. is recalling one lot (LF21272B) of Mirvala 28, a prescription birth control pill, because the blister pack may contain a placebo pill (green) in place of an active birth control pill (white). ]]> Health Canada https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2021/76547a-eng.php Thu, 30 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400 3-Health products | 2-Advisory https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2021/76507a-eng.php Eli Lilly Canada Inc. is recalling one lot of Glucagon (D239382A, expiry May 10, 2022), following a complaint that a vial from this lot was found to be in liquid form rather than powder form. Glucagon normally comes in a powder form with accompanying diluting solution, and should be used immediately after mixing. Other vials in the lot may be affected. ]]> Health Canada https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2021/76507a-eng.php Sat, 25 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400 3-Health products | 2-Advisory https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2021/76489a-eng.php UPDATE (October 8, 2021): Haywick Industries initiated a recall on September 28, 2021. ]]> Health Canada https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2021/76489a-eng.php Fri, 08 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 3-Health products | 2-Advisory https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2021/76457a-eng.php BlackOxygen Organics is recalling all lots of BlackOxygen Tablets (NPN 80106662) and BlackOxygen Organics Powder (NPN 80097385) due to potential health risks. ]]> Health Canada https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2021/76457a-eng.php Thu, 23 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400 4-Consumer products | 2-Advisory https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2021/76479a-eng.php Following Health Canada’s decision in 2019 that certain firepots that use pourable fuels pose a danger to human health or safety, the Department recently completed a national compliance and enforcement project on portable firepots. ]]> Health Canada https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2021/76479a-eng.php Wed, 22 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400 4-Consumer products | 2-Advisory https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2021/76471a-eng.php Health Canada is warning Canadians of the serious danger posed by three magnet sets primarily sold online (photos below): ]]> Health Canada https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2021/76471a-eng.php Wed, 22 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400 all-Health products, COVID-19 | 2-Advisory https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2021/76365a-eng.php UPDATE (October 19, 2021): Reports to poison centres concerning ivermectin as a prevention or treatment for COVID-19 have increased over the summer months Health Canada https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2021/76365a-eng.php Tue, 19 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 3-Health products | 2-Advisory https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2021/76307a-eng.php Health Canada, as a precaution, is advising Canadians to stop using and discard all products manufactured by Eco-Med Pharmaceuticals (ultrasound gels, transmission and massage lotions, hand sanitizers and first aid antiseptics) due to potential bacterial contamination with Burkholderia stabilis (B. stabilis). Health Canada https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2021/76307a-eng.php Wed, 25 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400