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Advisories, Warnings and Recalls - 1997

Advisory, warning and recall notices issued more than 7 years ago have been removed from the Health Canada Web site; however, the titles and the dates of these notices remain. If you wish to access any of these past notices, you can contact us at info@hc-sc.gc.ca.

December

  • Warning of Encore Sales Ltd.'s Silver 10 inch Taper Candles [1997-12-23]

October

  • Health canada warns canadians not to use halloween handshaped, foot-shaped and coffin-shaped candles [1997-10-29]

September

  • Warning not to use products containing fenfluramine (PONDERAL, PONDIMIN) or dexfenfluramine (REDUX) [1997-09-15]

August

  • Warning regarding use of SKIN-CAP shampoo and spray [1997-08-13]

June

  • Warning not to use products containing the herb EPHEDRA, also known as MA HUANG [1997-06-05]
  • Raw or undercooked Fiddleheads can cause illness [1997-06-04]

May

  • Warning not to use the Arise & Shine product "CHOMPER" [1997-05-23]
  • Windproof refillable lighters imported by Y&U International Inc. fail safety tests [1997-05-02]
  • Warning not to use Renewed Balance Body Cream [1997-05-01]

January

  • Warning not to use Dabur Gripe Water [1997-01-20]
  • Turbojet windproof lighters fail safety tests [1997-01-27]

Past Advisories, Warnings and Recalls