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Advisories, Warnings and Recalls - 1999

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

  • Health Canada warns public not to use V-KING and V-KING EXTRA [1999-12-23]
  • Warning about products containing Tiratricol (TRIAC)[1999-12-02]

November

  • Health Canada warns public not to use Miralex Cream because it contains an undeclared corticosteroid hormone[1999-10-18]
  • Warning not to use products containing aristolochia due to potential risk of cancer, cell changes and kidney failure[1999-10-03]

September

  • Liver complications result in withdrawal of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder drug Cylert[1999-09-22]
  • Health Canada warns about possible Salmonella in pig's ear dog treats[1999-09-16]
  • Some pig's-ear dog treats may carry Salmonella [1999-09-03]

August

  • Warning regarding use of Ana-kit Anaphylaxis Emergency Treatment Ki[1999-09-27]

July

  • Health Canada warns consumers not to use certain brands of multipurpose lighters[1999-07-15]

June

  • Influenza-like illness this summer in Alaska, the Yukon and on West Coast cruise ships[1999-06-30]

May

  • Toxins may be present in blue-green algae products[1999-05-05]
  • HARRY, BEST and CIG brand disposable cigarette lighters pose safety hazards[1999-05-04]

April

  • Warning not to use air cleaners designed to generate ozone (Ozone generators)[1999-04-13]

March

  • Refillable multipurpose lighter - A fire and safety hazard[1999-03-18]
  • Certain life support products oxygen regulators may pose fire hazard[1999-03-04]

February

  • Recliner chairs present potential entrapment hazard[1999-02-09]
  • Health Canada advises the public about air cleaners designed to intentionally generate ozone (Ozone generators)[1999-02-05]

Past Advisories, Warnings and Recalls