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health canada warnings

Pressure cookers are a popular and useful kitchen accessory but you might want to double-check yours as Health Canada is currently recalling Insignia brand pressure cookers sold at Best Buy stores across Canada. The consumer product recall involves certain models with incorrect volume markings on the inner pot, which poses potential burn and injury hazards.

Here are the recalled Insignia pressure cookers from Best Buy to look out for:

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Health Canada has issued a number of recall warnings regarding several household items sold across the country, many of which are due to life-threatening risks to young children, fire hazards, choking hazards and the possibility of entanglement— all of which pose a serious risk to the health and safety of Canadian consumers.

The federal health department is urging those to verify if they are in possession of any of the recalled products. If so, it's recommended to immediately stop using the recalled items, and in some cases, return to the point of purchase for an exchange or a full refund.

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Health Canada recently recalled several grocery products from the marketplace and the list has since expanded. The federal health department and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) have flagged a handful of items that have been sold across Canada, some of which are due to the presence of pieces of wood or metal and others due to bacterial contamination.

The CFIA is urging consumers to inspect their groceries to verify if they're in possession of any of the recalled food products, if so, it is recommended to toss them out immediately or return them to the point of purchase. Health Canada also advises not to serve, sell, distribute or consume any of the affected items.

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In recent weeks, Health Canada has recalled several cheese brands for a variety of reasons including the presence of Listeria monocytogenes, plastic pieces, and dangerous bacteria, to name a few.

On December 16, 2022, Health Canada along with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) are recalling yet another cheese product due to microbial contamination. The class one recall was triggered by CFIA test results and pertains to the following food item:

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It's been a strange few weeks for Health Canada recalls. Everything from chocolate to deodorant has been pulled from shelves. Now, the ministry isn't coming for your pantry or your bathroom cabinet — they're coming for your bedside table.

Health Canada has updated an advisory against "unauthorized health products promoted for sexual enhancement, weight loss, as a workout aid, [or] as 'poppers'," as well as "for lightening skin or treating skin conditions (such as eczema or psoriasis)," after adding a bunch of products to the list in March 2022.

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