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Last Updated on Mon, 06 Feb 2012.
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Reminding Canadians of the Importance of Food Safety for Older Adults
Published on February 06, 2012 10:30:00 AM
Health Canada is reminding Canadians of the importance of food safety for older adults. As we age, it becomes harder for our immune systems to fight off harmful bacteria. This means that older adults can come down with a serious illness if they eat contaminated food. Read More...
"Honey Bunny" Infant Terry Bib with Pocket
Published on February 02, 2012 09:45:00 AM
Health Canada's sampling and evaluation program has revealed that the front pocket and back lining of the bib contains phthalates, specifically DEHP (Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate) and DBP (Dibutylphtalate), which exceed the allowable limit. Read More...
Statement by the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, on enforcement of the Cracking Down on Tobacco Marketing Aimed At Youth Act
Published on January 31, 2012 05:00:00 PM
Yesterday, Health Canada?s tobacco inspectors conducted simultaneous seizures of little cigars at three Quebec-based importers. / Hier, des inspecteurs du tabac de Santé Canada ont procédé à des saisies simultanées de petits cigares chez trois importateurs du Québec. Read More...
Foreign Product Alerts
Published on January 25, 2012 03:45:00 PM
17 weight loss products; Uprizing 2.0; Get Stiff, Maxi Mize; Ying Da Wang tablets; Slimina weightloss capsules, S-shape slim capsules; Athri-Eze, Sear Heang Tienchi Tu Chung Wan, Wiku Jahe Kencur (Akur Mujarab), Cap Wijaya Kusuma (An Ki It); Cardiotium, Paidusu, SlimEasy Herbs Capsule, Tianran Zuanshi Xianweisu; [LuShenPai] Specific Hou Ton Qing, [AA] Pe Min Kan Wan / 17 weight loss products; Uprizing 2.0; Get Stiff, Maxi Mize; Ying Da Wang tablets; Slimina weightloss capsules, S-shape slim capsules; Athri-Eze, Sear Heang Tienchi Tu Chung Wan, Wiku Jahe Kencur (Akur Mujarab), Cap Wijaya Kusuma (An Ki It); Cardiotium, Paidusu, SlimEasy Herbs Capsule, Tianran Zuanshi Xianweisu; [LuShenPai] Specific Hou Ton Qing, [AA] Pe Min Kan Wan Read More...
Government of Canada supports the development of a home care planning and evaluation tool
Published on January 23, 2012 11:45:00 AM
Ms. Eve Adams, Member of Parliament for Mississauga-Brampton South, on behalf of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Federal Minister of Health, today announced support to the Canadian Home Care Association for the development of a policy planning and evaluation tool, called the Home Care Policy Lens. Read More...
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