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Parents in Canada may want to double-check what's in their homes right now. In recent weeks, Health Canada and Transport Canada have issued a series of recalls for baby and child products, including car seats, toys, high chairs, baby nests, and helmets.

Some of the products have been linked to serious safety hazards, and at least 10 deaths in the U.S. have been connected to models sold in both countries.

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Parents, it might be time to check your children's toy bin.

Health Canada has issued a nationwide recall for the Fisher-Price Brunch and Go Stroller Toy due to a potential choking hazard. The issue? A sunny-side-up egg teether that's apparently not as toddler-friendly as it looks.

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Quebecers, you might want to take a closer look at what's in your fridge and pantry this week — several everyday food items have recently been recalled, including cheese, frozen meals and even basic kitchen staples like salt and pepper.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has flagged multiple products due to serious concerns, ranging from undeclared allergens and foreign contaminants to potential exposure to pathogens like E. coli.

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If you've stocked up on snacks or freezer meals lately, it might be time to double-check your pantry. Several food recalls in Canada are currently affecting products sold here in Quebec, and they come with various health risks and hazards.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued alerts on a variety of household staples, from popular brands of crackers and frozen chicken nuggets to baby snacks.

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Sephora shoppers and haircare enthusiasts might want to check their bathrooms — there's a new product recall in Canada you should know about, and it's affecting a popular salon-brand shampoo.

Health Canada has issued a recall notice for a shampoo sold at Sephora and salons across the country due to a "microbial hazard," meaning the product may be contaminated with bacteria that could pose a health risk.

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Quebec, it's time to check your pantries again — yet another round of food recalls has been issued, and this time, they're affecting everything from pantry staples like canned tuna to sweet treats like chocolate.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued multiple product recalls for potential health risks, including undeclared allergens and even yeast contamination.

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We may be less than a month into 2025, but Transport Canada has already issued recalls for over 66,000 vehicles sold in Canada, including ones from popular manufacturers like GM, Honda, Kia, Tesla and more.

These recalls span a variety of safety concerns, from brake and airbag issues to problems with high-voltage and visual systems — all of which could pose serious risks of crash and/or injury.

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Montreal, it's time to check your kitchen cupboards because some popular foods are being recalled for safety concerns.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued multiple food recalls in Quebec, and this time the list includes popular basics like eggs, chocolate, granola bars and more.

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If you've bought any mini pastries recently, you might want to double-check your fridge, because a salmonella outbreak has triggered a massive recall in Canada.

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is warning that a salmonella outbreak affecting at least five provinces has been linked to Sweet Cream-brand Mini Patisserie treats, with 61 confirmed cases reported so far — more than half of which are in Quebec.

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You might want to check your fridge. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a food recall for several brands of shell eggs. This voluntary recall of packages containing 12 to 30 eggs is due to potential Salmonella contamination, which can pose serious health risks.

This government advisory, issued on January 18, 2025, applies to products distributed primarily in Ontario, British Columbia, and Manitoba. However, it also states that the eggs may have been distributed in other provinces and territories. Narcity Quebec's readers confirmed they found some of the recalled eggs in Beauharnois, a city near Montreal. The recall involves multiple brands of eggs. Below is the list of affected products, their sizes, lot codes, and UPCs:

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The New Year is here, and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is back with another round of product recalls affecting Quebec residents.

This latest wave of food recalls in Quebec affects everything from bread and baked goods to Himalayan salt, cheese and even chocolate.

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Attention, coffee lovers! If you've been sipping your morning brew from a Stanley tumbler, you might want to check which one you've got.

Health Canada shared a product recall on Thursday for several popular Stanley mug models due to a potential burn hazard, with several injuries reported so far.

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