Health Canada

• Enoki mushrooms recalled due to possible Listeria contamination

  Health Canada warns that foods contaminated with Listeria bacteria won’t necessarily look or smell spoiled, but they can still make people sick.

  Canada

  Sep 17
  
• Magnetic Dart Board recalled due to potential ‘life-threatening’ hazard

  Health Canada determined that the dart boards do not meet Toy Regulations in Canada, after the product failed to meet testing for magnetic force. 

  Consumer

  Sep 16
  
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• Portable generator recalled due to ‘fire and burn hazard’

  In a recall notice issued Thursday, Health Canada advised consumers to stop using specific models of two Generac portable generators and contact the company for a free repair kit.

  Consumer

  Sep 16
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• How this AI mammogram could help detect breast cancer years in advance 

  The technology uses AI to provide women with personalized risk estimations one to two years ahead of time, even when a current mammogram comes back clear.

  Canada

  Sep 14
• Should Canadians still use nasal decongestants? What we know after FDA panel ruling

  The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ruled Tuesday that a key drug in popular decongestants is ineffective, which one Canadian group of doctors has known for years.

  Canada

  Sep 13
• Moderna’s updated COVID vaccine targeting XBB.1.5 approved in Canada

  Health Canada has authorized the Moderna COVID-19 booster shot, with the aim of strengthening people's protection against the virus for the fall.

  Health

  Sep 12
• New Brunswick government funds lung cancer screening program for 2025

  The New Brunswick government has announced $3.4 million for a lung cancer screening program expected to be implemented by 2025.

  Health

  Sep 7
• Feds give $1.3M to Prairie groups working to improve access to sexual, reproductive health services

  Health Canada is pledging to provide close to $1.3 million in funding to support initiatives being worked on in Alberta and Manitoba.

  Health

  Sep 7
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• Some Ikea blinds recalled due to ‘potential choking hazard’ for children

  Health Canada advises anyone who bought Ikea's Trippevals or Hoppvals cellular blinds between May 1, 2021 and Sept. 5, 2022 to immediately stop using them.

  Canada

  Aug 15
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• Have bunk beds? There’s a recall out for one brand in Canada

  The alert said that Walker Edison Furniture's twin over twin bunk beds manufactured between August 2020 and August 2022 were being recalled due to 'fall and impact hazards.'

  Canada

  Aug 9