The latest news releases, advisories, warnings and recalls from the homepage of the Health Canada Web site. http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca en-ca Thu, 06 Jul 2006 00:00:00 EDT http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ahc-asc/media/advisories-avis/_2012/2012_20-eng.php Health Canada is reminding Canadians of the importance of food safety for older adults. As we age, it becomes harder for our immune systems to fight off harmful bacteria. This means that older adults can come down with a serious illness if they eat contaminated food. Food Products Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:30:00 EST http://cpsr-rspc.hc-sc.gc.ca/PR-RP/recall-retrait-eng.jsp?re_id=1534 Health Canada's sampling and evaluation program has revealed that the front pocket and back lining of the bib contains phthalates, specifically DEHP (Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate) and DBP (Dibutylphtalate), which exceed the allowable limit. Consumer Products Children's Products Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:45:00 EST http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ahc-asc/media/nr-cp/_2012/2012-19-eng.php Yesterday, Health Canada’s tobacco inspectors conducted simultaneous seizures of little cigars at three Quebec-based importers. / Hier, des inspecteurs du tabac de Santé Canada ont procédé à des saisies simultanées de petits cigares chez trois importateurs du Québec. Consumer Products Children's Products tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:00:00 EST http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ahc-asc/media/advisories-avis/_fpa-ape_2012/index-eng.php 17 weight loss products; Uprizing 2.0; Get Stiff, Maxi Mize; Ying Da Wang tablets; Slimina weightloss capsules, S-shape slim capsules; Athri-Eze, Sear Heang Tienchi Tu Chung Wan, Wiku Jahe Kencur (Akur Mujarab), Cap Wijaya Kusuma (An Ki It); Cardiotium, Paidusu, SlimEasy Herbs Capsule, Tianran Zuanshi Xianweisu; [LuShenPai] Specific Hou Ton Qing, [AA] Pe Min Kan Wan / 17 weight loss products; Uprizing 2.0; Get Stiff, Maxi Mize; Ying Da Wang tablets; Slimina weightloss capsules, S-shape slim capsules; Athri-Eze, Sear Heang Tienchi Tu Chung Wan, Wiku Jahe Kencur (Akur Mujarab), Cap Wijaya Kusuma (An Ki It); Cardiotium, Paidusu, SlimEasy Herbs Capsule, Tianran Zuanshi Xianweisu; [LuShenPai] Specific Hou Ton Qing, [AA] Pe Min Kan Wan Health Products Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:45:00 EST http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ahc-asc/media/nr-cp/_2012/2012-10-eng.php Ms. Eve Adams, Member of Parliament for Mississauga-Brampton South, on behalf of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Federal Minister of Health, today announced support to the Canadian Home Care Association for the development of a policy planning and evaluation tool, called the Home Care Policy Lens. Other Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:45:00 EST http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ahc-asc/media/advisories-avis/_2012/2012_09-eng.php Further to previous communications, Health Canada is advising Canadians that we have identified two additional Male and Female Harmony retail stores that were selling unauthorized health products. Health Products Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:45:00 EST http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ahc-asc/media/nr-cp/_2012/2012-08-eng.php The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Federal Minister of Health, and the Honourable Don McMorris, Saskatchewan Health Minister, today announced funding to help attract, train and retain internationally educated health professionals for the Saskatchewan health workforce. Other Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:00:00 EST http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ahc-asc/media/advisories-avis/_2012/2012_07-eng.php Health Canada is informing Canadians that our review of Champix is now complete and the label has been updated with new information with respect to cardiovascular safety. Champix (the brand name for varenicline tartrate) is a prescription drug used to help patients quit smoking in combination with supportive counselling. Health Products Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:00:00 EST http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ahc-asc/media/advisories-avis/_2012/2012_06-eng.php As the rate of obesity has increased in Canada, so has the market for weight-loss products. While authorized health products for weight loss may provide benefits when used properly as part of a weight management program, the use of unauthorized health products may pose serious risks to your health. Health Products Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:00:00 EST http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ahc-asc/media/nr-cp/_2012/2012-05-eng.php Horizon Health Network’s Centre of Excellence for Clinical Smoking Cessation will expand a smoking cessation model of care to a variety of health-care settings in Atlantic Canada over the coming months. Other Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:30:00 EST http://cpsr-rspc.hc-sc.gc.ca/PR-RP/recall-retrait-eng.jsp?re_id=1484 The wooden base of the table can collapse, posing an impact hazard if the base or tempered-glass top fell onto consumers. Consumer Products Tue, 03 Jan 2012 09:00:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2011-h145e-6605.htm The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced that updated child car seat safety regulations come into force on January 1, 2012. Consumer Products Children's Products Thu, 29 Dec 2011 11:30:00 EST http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ahc-asc/media/advisories-avis/_2011/2011_177-eng.php Health Canada is informing Canadians and Canadian healthcare practitioners that Smiths Medical is conducting a North American voluntary recall of certain lot numbers (see below) of Bivona® Neonatal, Pediatric and Flextend Tracheostomy Tubes. Health Products Children's Products Fri, 23 Dec 2011 13:30:00 EST http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ahc-asc/media/advisories-avis/_2011/2011_176-eng.php Health Canada is informing Canadians of Pfizer Canada’s instruction for the correct use of EpiPen and EpiPen Jr., particularly the correct way to remove the blue safety caps. Health Products Children's Products Fri, 23 Dec 2011 10:00:00 EST http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ahc-asc/media/advisories-avis/_2011/2011_175-eng.php In light of the recent company decision (Novartis press release) to stop a multi-national clinical trial known as the ALTITUDE study, Health Canada is informing Canadians that it is reviewing the safety of the prescription blood-pressure drug Rasilez (the brand name for aliskiren). Health Products Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:00:00 EST http://cpsr-rspc.hc-sc.gc.ca/PR-RP/recall-retrait-eng.jsp?re_id=1483 The heels of the shoes can lean to either side, posing a fall hazard to consumers. Consumer Products Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:15:00 EST http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ahc-asc/media/advisories-avis/_2011/2011_174-eng.php Food is an important part of many holiday celebrations. However, many of the foods found at holiday parties, such as baked goods, eggnog, cider, seafood and turkey, can carry bacteria that cause illness. Food Products Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:00:00 EST