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consumer product recalls canada

Health Canada has issued a recall regarding several vitamins sold at Costco, Walmart, Pharmaprix/Shopper's Drug Mart and other stores across Canada, which could potentially pose a serious risk to the health and safety of Canadian consumers.

The health product recall was originally published on July 19, 2024, and involves various products that may contain the presence of "metal fibres," the federal health agency indicated.

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Health Canada has recalled several cleaning products and supplies sold across Canada that could pose a serious health and safety risk to Canadian consumers.

The consumer product recall was published by the federal health agency on July 18 and is currently being removed from the marketplace due to improper labelling and potential burn hazards.

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Health Canada has recalled several haircare products sold across Canada that could pose a serious health and safety risk to Canadian consumers.

The federal health agency published the consumer product recalls on July 12, 2024, regarding several products including hairspray and mousse due to improper labelling.

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Health Canada has issued a consumer product recall warning regarding several electric kettles sold across Canada.

The federal health agency originally published the recall warning on June 6, 2024, which states that the affected kettles are being removed from the marketplace as they pose a fire hazard.

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Health Canada has recalled several laundry detergent products sold across Canada as they may pose a serious health and safety risk to Canadian consumers and children, in particular.

The consumer product recall was initially published on April 5, 2024, and involves several Tide and Gain products. Health Canada is currently investigating the recall and is verifying that the affected items are being properly removed from the marketplace.

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Health Canada has issued a consumer product recall regarding several cleaning products sold across Canada that could pose a serious health and safety risk.

According to the federal health agency, the recalled products do not meet the labelling and child-resistant packaging requirements of the Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations.

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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recalled food items sold across Canada that could pose a serious health and safety risk to Canadian consumers.

The CFIA is currently conducting an investigation to ensure that all recalled products, which have been flagged for reasons including mould, listeria and undeclared ingredients, are being properly removed from the marketplace.

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Air fryers have become all the rage but you just might want to double-check yours after Health Canada recalled five different types of air fryers sold nationwide.

The consumer product recall was published by Health Canada on March 14, 2024, and is being investigated as the affected air fryers could pose serious health and safety risks to Canadian consumers. In fact, the air fryers are being recalled from the marketplace for reasons including potential melting, fires and minor property damage.

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Health Canada has recalled an AC adapter products sold across Canada due to electric shock and potential fire.

The consumer product recall was published on February 28, 2024, and is currently being removed from the marketplace.

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Health Canada is currently recalling a Toshiba-brand laptop adapter that could lead to overheating and fire.

The consumer product recall was published on February 21, 2024, and involves over 65 different Toshiba adapter models, all of which have been sold and distributed across Canada at various retailers.

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