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Health Canada has recalled a children's medication sold across Canada, as it could pose a health and safety risk to Canadian youth.

The federal health agency released the warning on May 2, about hydraSense nasal drops used for children, but the recall took effect on April 18. The medication is currently being recalled due to potential bacterial contamination.

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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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The Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation (MAPAQ) has recalled several meat and dairy products that have been sold in grocery stores across Quebec.

The food recall involves grocery items that are being removed from the Quebec marketplace due to the presence of metal pieces, undeclared ingredients and potential listeria and E. coli outbreaks, to name a few.

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Health Canada has published consumer product recall regarding a USB charger sold at IKEA stores across Canada due to burn and electric shock hazards.

The recall involves the following IKEA products:

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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recalled several food items sold across Canada that pose serious health and safety risks to Canadian consumers. The recalled food items have been removed from the marketplace due to reasons including salmonella contamination, mould, incorrect labelling requirements and undercooked food, to name a few.

The recalled foods have been sold nationwide. The CFIA recommends verifying if you have any recalled products. If so, it's important to dispose of any of the affected items or return them to the point of purchase.

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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is currently conducting an investigation regarding recalled grocery items for reasons including the presence of insects, metal, faulty packaging, microbial contamination and undeclared ingredients.

The CFIA is ensuring that the affected food items are being properly removed from the marketplace. Considering several foods that have been recalled can cause life-threatening reactions, The CFIA is urging consumers to verify if they have purchased any of the affected products by checking any recent grocery purchases or their fridge and pantry. If so, it's recommended that you do not consume, sell, or distribute the recalled items.

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The Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation (MAPAQ) and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued multiple food recalls throughout the month of October 2023. The recalled food items, which were all sold across Quebec, pertain primarily to animal protein products including quail eggs, smoked salmon, charcuterie meats, cheese, and more.

The recalled items are being removed from shelves across Quebec for reasons such as microbial contamination, the presence of plastic pieces, undeclared ingredients and mislabelled packaging.

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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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A number of food items sold across Canada have been recalled by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) for reasons including microbial contamination, undeclared ingredients, faulty packaging and adverse health reactions.

The CFIA has published several recall warnings, urging consumers to verify if they have purchased any of the affected products by checking any recent grocery purchases or their fridge and pantry. If so, it's recommended that you do not consume, sell, or distribute the recalled items. The CFIA has stated that consumers should toss the recalled item(s) out immediately or return them to the point of purchase.

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A number of food items sold across Canada have been recalled by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) for reasons including microbial contamination, the presence of wood pieces and undeclared ingredients.

The CFIA has published several recall warnings, urging consumers to verify if they have purchased any of the affected products by checking any recent grocery purchases or their fridge and pantry. If so, it's recommended that you do not consume, sell, or distribute the recalled items. The CFIA has stated that consumers should toss the item(s) out immediately or return it to the point of purchase.

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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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A number of food items sold across Canada have been recalled by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) for reasons including microbial contamination, the presence of plastic and faulty packaging.

The CFIA has published several recall warnings, urging consumers to verify if they have purchased any of the affected products by checking any recent grocery purchases or their fridge and pantry. If so, it's recommended that you do not consume, sell, or distribute the recalled items. The CFIA has stated that consumers should toss the item(s) out immediately or return it to the point of purchase.

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