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Advisories, Warnings and Recalls 2000

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

  • Potential strangulation from drawstrings on children's outerwear [2000-12-01]

November

  • Health Canada reminds Canadians about the dangers of blind and curtain cords [2000-11-08]
  • Health Canada issues health advisory regarding phenylpropanolamine (PPA) [2000-11-06]

October

  • Health Canada warns of possible dangers associated with certain disposable lighters[2000-10-27]
  • Health Canada warns public about coloured contact lenses [2000-10-23]

September

  • Potential health hazard from burning wood and other materials coated with paint containing PCBs [2000-09-14]
  • Ready...Aim...Fire! brand refillable multipurpose lighters fail safety test [2000-09-07]

July

  • Potential poisoning or death from ingestion of liquid fuel [2000-07-11]

June

  • New information on Roundup Ready soybean [2000-06-01]

May

  • PREPULSID® to be withdrawn as a result of cardiac complications [2000-05-31]
  • Health Canada advises the public of a bear repellent product recall [2000-05-31]

April

  • Potentially harmful drug interaction with St. John's Wort and prescription drugs [2000-04-07]

March

  • Unregistered silver ion releasing devices for pools and hot tubs [2000-03-31]
  • Warning not to use Skin-Cap Spray because it contains an undeclared corticosteroid hormone [2000-03-17]
  • Gecko Lizard Herbal Tea Mix found clear of harmful substances [2000-03-01]

February

  • Warning not to consume Gecko Lizard Herbal Tea Mix [2000-02-23]

Past Advisories, Warnings and Recalls