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Accidental ingestion of illegal “copycat” edible cannabis products causing serious harm to children
Health Canada is reminding Canadians of the risk of serious harm if children accidentally consume edible cannabis. Health Canada is aware of children being hospitalized, particularly after consuming products that are illegal and unregulated.
Hospitals…
AlertPublic advisory | 2023-05-10
Water beads may pose life-threatening risks to young children
Health Canada is warning parents and caregivers about the risks of water beads. These tiny beads, also known as jelly beads, hydro orbs, crystal soil, sensory beads or orb beads, are water-absorbing gel beads that can grow up to 1,500 times their size…
AlertPublic advisory | 2023-05-04
Health Canada warns LIKCO Baby Walker may pose an injury hazard
Baby walkers are banned in Canada.
Children in baby walkers are exposed to hazards that would not normally be accessible if the child were not supported by the walker, posing a variety of risks of injury to the child. Children in baby walkers can…
AlertConsumer product advisory | 2022-07-27
Health Canada warns consumers that Fisher-Price Infant-to-Toddler and Newborn-to-Toddler Rockers should not be used for sleep
Health Canada would like to remind parents and caregivers that Fisher-Price Infant-to-Toddler and Newborn-to-Toddler Rockers should never be used for babies' sleep. Babies should also never be unsupervised or unrestrained while using the rocker.
The…
AlertPublic advisory | 2022-07-15
Health Canada warns of three DigitDots magnet sets that pose serious risks
Health Canada is warning Canadians of the serious danger posed by DigitDots magnet sets that were sold to Canadians online by HD Premier.
These sets contain small, powerful magnets that can be easily swallowed by children of all ages, posing serious…
AlertPublic advisory | 2022-05-12
Health Canada warns Canadians that a Vertbaudet children’s bathrobe poses a flammability hazard
The product does not meet the flammability requirements for children’s sleepwear of the Children’s Sleepwear Regulations.
Loose-fitting children’s sleepwear can come in contact with flammable sources such as stove elements, candles, and matches more…
AlertPublic advisory | 2022-04-05
Talc: Health risks associated with inhalation and exposure to the female genital area
Talc: Health risks associated with inhalation and exposure to the female genital area
Starting date:
April 22, 2021
Type of communication:
Advisory
Subcategory:
Cosmetics,…
AlertPublic advisory | 2021-04-22
Accidental ingestion of edible cannabis products causing serious harm to children
Accidental ingestion of edible cannabis products causing serious harm to children
Starting date:
August 12, 2020
Posting date:
August 13, 2020
Type of communication:
Advisory…
AlertPublic advisory | 2020-08-13
Health Canada Advises Canadians to Stop Using and Selling Two Baby's Journey Infant Napper Products
Health Canada Advises Canadians to Stop Using and Selling Two Baby's Journey Infant Napper Products
Starting date:
July 16, 2020
Type of communication:
Advisory…
AlertPublic advisory | 2020-07-16
Staying Safe on Halloween
Staying Safe on Halloween
Starting date:
October 29, 2019
Type of communication:
Information Update
Subcategory:
Children's Products, Clothing and Accessories, Hobby/Craft…
AlertInformation update | 2019-10-29
Substance use during summer events and festivals
Substance use during summer events and festivals
Starting date:
June 20, 2019
Type of communication:
Information Update
Subcategory:
Drugs, Affects children, pregnant or…
AlertInformation update | 2019-06-20
Cannabis and Alcohol Use During the Holidays
Cannabis and Alcohol Use During the Holidays
Starting date:
December 17, 2018
Posting date:
December 17, 2018
Type of communication:
Information Update
Subcategory:
Drugs,…
AlertInformation update | 2018-12-17
Health Canada Reminds Canadians of Holiday Safety Tips
Health Canada Reminds Canadians of Holiday Safety Tips
Starting date:
December 11, 2018
Type of communication:
Information Update
Subcategory:
Children's Products, Toys
Source…
AlertInformation update | 2018-12-11
Talc - Potential Risk of Lung Effects and Ovarian Cancer
Talc - Potential Risk of Lung Effects and Ovarian Cancer
Starting date:
December 5, 2018
Posting date:
December 5, 2018
Type of communication:
Dear Healthcare Professional…
AlertHealth professional risk communication | 2018-12-05
Safe Shopping on Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Safe Shopping on Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Starting date:
November 21, 2018
Type of communication:
Information Update
Subcategory:
Children's Products, Household Items,…
AlertInformation update | 2018-11-21