Health Canada

• Baby self-feeding devices pose choking hazards, Health Canada warns

  Health Canada has advised consumers to 'immediately stop using the affected products and dispose of them in such a way that they cannot be used again.'

  Consumer

  May 11
  
• Saskatoon infectious disease lab searches for hantavirus treatment

  Research from a Saskatoon-based infectious disease lab looks at the difference in the immune response between humans and rodents to identify a treatment approach for hantavirus.

  Health

  May 7
  
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• ‘Hopeful milestone’: Health Canada approves 2nd drug to slow Alzheimer’s

  This is the second disease-slowing drug for Alzheimer’s that has been approved in Canada, after Health Canada approved lecanemab, commercially known as Leqembi, in October 2025.

  Canada

  May 4
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• Build-A-Bear Workshop bear recalled in Canada over potential choking hazard

  Build-A-Bear reported that 519 units of the affected products were sold in Canada and 10,199 units were sold in the United States between January and March 2026.

  Canada

  May 1
• With Canada approving 1st generic semaglutide, how will costs compare?

  Manufactured by Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories in India, the injectable medication has been approved for once-a-week treatment of Type 2 diabetes in adults.

  Health

  Apr 29
• Health Canada approves country’s 1st generic version of Ozempic

  The injectable semaglutide medication is manufactured by Dr. Reddy's Laboratories in India and is approved for the once-weekly treatment of Type 2 diabetes in adults.

  Health

  Apr 28
• Egg products in Ontario, Quebec recalled due to salmonella contamination

  Ten lots of one kilogram Liquid Whole Eggs and Supreme Liquid Egg Whites have been recalled. The best-before dates range between March 24 and May 7.

  Health

  Apr 23
• Injecting peptides you bought online? ‘Think twice,’ Health Canada warns

  Peptides can 'change how your body works,' Health Canada said. They are marketed online and on social media as 'anti-aging' products.

  Health

  Apr 10
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• Sobeys-owned stores recalling multiple cheese products for listeria risks

  Health Canada states that food contaminated with listeria monocytogenes 'may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick.'

  Health

  Apr 9
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• Alberta government, store owners campaign for change in nicotine pouch rules

  The Alberta government is hoping Ottawa will rethink current restrictions on nicotine pouches, allowing sale of the products in convenience stores once again.

  Health

  Mar 5