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Advisories, Warnings and Recalls - 1998
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 not to use Niuhuang Xhiaoyanwan, or Ansenpunaw Tablets (also known as Anshen Bunao Pian) [1998-12-]
- Playpens present potential strangulation hazard [1998-12-04]
- DjEEP disposable cigarette lighters fail safety tests [1998-12-02]
November
- Warning not to use CHUI FENG HUOH SUEH PIEN [1998-11-27]
- Health Canada advises parents and caregivers to verify the safety and security of playpens [1998-11-25]
- Liver complications reported with anti-Parkinson's drug TASMAR [1998-11-23]
- Health Canada advises parents and caregivers of very young children to dispose of soft vinyl (PVC) teethers and soft vinyl (PVC) rattles [1998-11-16]
- Warning not to use Strongly Pill of Dental Protection [1998-11-12]
- Hazard associated with blind and curtain cords - Danger! Children can strangle on curtain and blind cords [1998-11-05]
October
- Warning not to use TABELLAE GUPE tablets [1998-10-30]
- Warning not to use APO-PREDNISONE 1 mg tablets [1998-10-30]
- Warning not to use Shenling Baizhupian tablets, Rheumatic Pain Killer tablets, or Antidon ointment [1998-10-28]
September
- Warning not to use any products containing mustard seed oil/mustard oil [1998-09-11]
August
- Kite flyers cautioned against use of wire strings [1998-08-07]
- Life Brand Olive Oil recalled [1998-08-14]
July
- Certain Lifescan Surestep Glucose Meters recalled [1998-07-31]
- Advisory to check Lanoxin .25 mg tablets (heart drug) [1998-07-17]
- Potential for injury from wheel of baby trailers and strollers [1998-07-14]
June
- Warning not to use the painkiller Duract [1998-06-26]
May
- Warning regarding use of Epipen and Epipen Jr. auto injectors [1998-05-12]
- Toy floating balls may release liquid petroleum products [1998-05-07]
- Purilite disposable cigarette lighters fail safety tests [1998-05-06]
April
- Potential lead exposure from Kids Klub Necklace with Pendant [1998-04-22]
- Warning not to use "Modudose 3 ml and 5 ml Vial Sizes 0.9% Sodium Chloride Solution for Respiratory Therapy"; Imported by Canadian Hospital Specialties Ltd. [1998-04-15]
March
- Warning not to use K-Tel "Back Masseur with Heat" [1998-03-12]
