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Unauthorized products may pose serious health risks
Health Canada is advising about unauthorized health products that may pose serious health risks. The table is updated when Health Canada finds unauthorized health products that are promoted for sexual enhancement, weight loss, as a workout aid, as "…
AlertPublic advisory | 2022-08-15
Taro-Zoledronic acid injection drug, used for osteoporosis and Page's disease, recalled because it may contain particulate matter
Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc. is recalling all lots of Taro-Zoledronic acid injection 5mg/100mL (DIN 02415100) because they may contain particulate matter.
Zoledronic acid is a prescription drug used to treat and prevent osteoporosis and to treat Paget's…
AlertPublic advisory | 2022-08-09
Jamp-Atorvastatin 40 mg tablets recalled due to risk of latex contamination
Jamp Pharma Corporation is recalling one lot (MHC1403A) of Jamp-Atorvastatin 40 mg tablets due to possible contamination with latex pieces during manufacturing. A piece of latex was found in one tablet from the affected lot.
Atorvastatin is a…
AlertPublic advisory | 2022-08-06
Counterfeit COVID-19 antigen rapid test kits found in Ontario
Health Canada is warning consumers about counterfeit BTNX Rapid Response COVID-19 antigen rapid test kits (25-pack boxes) found in Ontario. The counterfeit devices were sold online by a distributor named Healthful Plus, without the required licence to…
AlertPublic advisory | 2022-08-05
Unauthorized health products seized from Productos Latinos El Aguila in Leamington, Ontario
Health Canada seized numerous unauthorized health products from Productos Latinos El Aguila located at 42 Erie St S, Leamington, Ontario. The seized products include seven that are labelled to contain prescription drugs and may pose serious health risks…
AlertPublic advisory | 2022-08-05
IMVAMUNE Vaccine: Updated Storage Conditions and Shelf Life
On July 27, 2022, Bavarian Nordic submitted data to Health Canada characterizing shelf life for alternative storage conditions for IMVAMUNE. The IMVAMUNE Vaccine Product Monograph indicates: “Store frozen at -20°C ± 5°C or -50°C ± 10°C or -80°C ± 10°C.…
AlertHealth professional risk communication | 2022-07-29
Apotex recalls Apo-Acyclovir tablets due to a nitrosamine impurity
UPDATE (July 28, 2022): Update: Apotex recalls additional Apo-Acyclovir tablets due to a nitrosamine impurity
Apotex Inc. is recalling four additional lots of Apo-Acyclovir (acyclovir) tablets, in 200 mg and 800 mg strengths, due to the presence of a…
AlertPublic advisory | 2022-07-28
Philips Respironics recalls several models of CPAP and BiLevel PAP machines and mechanical ventilators
UPDATE (2022-07-27): Update on Philips Respironics recall of several models of CPAP and BiLevel PAP machines and mechanical ventilators
Health Canada is providing an update on the progress of Philips Respironics’ (Philips) recall of several models of…
AlertPublic advisory | 2022-07-27
Equate (lemon flavour), Personnelle (lemon flavour) and Life Brand (lemon and cherry flavours) Magnesium citrate oral solution saline laxatives recalled due to potential microbial contamination
Health Canada is advising that all lots of Equate (lemon flavour), Life Brand (lemon and cherry flavours) and Personnelle (lemon flavour) Magnesium citrate oral solution saline laxative (NPN 80015316) are being recalled by the importer, Shandex Sales…
AlertPublic advisory | 2022-07-24
Buying health products online? Know the risks
As part of Operation Pangea XV — an international effort to disrupt the online sale of counterfeit and other illegal health products around the world—Health Canada is reminding consumers to be careful when buying health products over the Internet. Health…
AlertPublic advisory | 2022-07-20
Health Canada warns about certain hand sanitizers that may pose health risks (Part 2 – March 31, 2021 to present)
Certain lots of hand sanitizers do not meet Health Canada requirements. Issues include:
containing (or possibly containing) ingredients that are not permitted by Health Canada;
containing undeclared impurities at elevated levels;
improper…
AlertPublic advisory | 2022-07-11
Shortage of infant formulas for babies with food allergies: what you should know and do
UPDATE: June 29, 2022
There continues to be a national shortage of specialized infant formulas for infants with food allergies and certain medical conditions. This includes extensively hydrolyzed formulas and amino acid-based formulas. There is no…
AlertPublic advisory | 2022-06-29
Unauthorized health products seized from three herbal medicine stores in Calgary, Alberta
UPDATE (June 15, 2022):
Health Canada is warning consumers about additional unauthorized products seized from three herbal medicine stores in Calgary, Alberta, after testing found they contain drugs that are not listed on the product label, which may…
AlertPublic advisory | 2022-06-16
Distribution of a New Presentation of SPIKEVAX (elasomeran) COVID-19 Vaccine (0.10 mg/mL in 2.5 mL multidose vial) with English-only Vial and Carton Labels
A new presentation of SPIKEVAX (elasomeran) with a concentration of 0.10 mg/mL in a 2.5 mL multidose vial was authorized on June 01, 2022. In order to provide rapid access to the new presentation of SPIKEVAX (0.10 mg/mL, 2.5 mL multidose vial), Moderna…
AlertHealth professional risk communication | 2022-06-06
Unauthorized products may pose serious health risks (March 26, 2021 to June 3, 2022)
Health Canada is advising Canadians about unauthorized health products that may pose serious health risks. The table is updated when Health Canada finds unauthorized health products that are promoted for sexual enhancement, weight loss, as a workout aid…
AlertPublic advisory | 2022-06-03