This recall involves four styles of Munchkin Latch Pacifier & Clip sold as a set. The pacifiers sold with the pacifier clips are NOT affected by this recall.

(Model #1) Munchkin Latch Lightweight Pacifier & Designer Clip, 0m+, Natural Shape
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(Model #2) Munchkin Latch Lightweight Pacifier & Rattle Clip, 0m+, Natural Shape
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(Model #3) Munchkin Latch Lightweight Pacifier & Rattle Clip, 6m+, Orthodontic 438483528243848

(Model #4) Munchkin Latch Lightweight Pacifier & Heartbeat Clip, 0m+, Natural Shape 437643528243764

Hazard identified

The decorative colour disc may detach from the metal plate of the pacifier clip posing a choking hazard to young children.

Health Canada has not received any reports of consumer incidents or injuries to Canadians related to the use of this product.

Munchkin Inc., including Munchkin Baby Canada Inc., has received 10 reports of the decorative disc detaching (five in the United States and five in Canada) with no reported injuries.

Number sold

Approximately 16,000 units of the recalled Munchkin Latch Lightweight Pacifier & Clip sets were sold in Canada.

Time period sold

The Munchkin Latch Lightweight Pacifier & Clip sets were sold in Canada from July 2014 to February 2016.

(SOURCE: Government of Canada)

This recalls involves SRAM’s Zipp stainless steel or titanium quick releases. They were sold as aftermarket components or as part of the 202 DB V2, 303 DB V2, 404 Firestrike V2, 202 Firecrest V3, 303 Firecrest V3, 404 Firecrest V3, 808 Firecrest V3 or 808 NSW wheel sets.

The quick release has a curved, black lever. Zipp appears on the lever. Only quick releases without a marking at the center of the underside of the lever, below the Zipp logo are included on this recall.

The quick release can fail to engage in the closed position, posing a fall hazard.
Neither Health Canada nor SRAM has received any reports of consumer incidents or injuries related to the use of these quick releases in Canada.

Approximately 491 units of the recalled quick release were sold in Canada from March 2015 to December 2015 at specialty bicycle retailers.

Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled Zipp quick release and return to their local bicycle dealer for verification and to obtain a free replacement product.

(SOURCE: Government of Canada)

This recall involves the Ryobi® 40-volt Brushless Snow Blowers with model numbers RY40822 and RY40802A. The model number is printed on the data label on the back of the blowers. The snow blowers are black and green with two LED lights located on the front of the unit and are approximately 22 inches wide by 43 inches tall. “RYOBI” is printed on the front of the snow blowers. “40 V” is printed on each side of the snow blowers. The recalled products were certified by UL and have certification file number E476832.

The RYOBI® 40-Volt Brushless Snow Blower can overheat, posing a potential burn and fire hazard to consumers.   Neither Health Canada nor One World Technologies, Inc. has received any consumer reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of these products in Canada.

In the United States, One World Technologies, Inc. has received two reports of snow blowers overheating during or immediately after use. Of the two reports, one consumer reported seeing flames which were immediately extinguished. No injuries or property damage have been reported. Approximately 370 units were sold in Canada and approximately 300 were sold in the United States.

The affected products were sold in Canada from August 2015 March 2016 at Home Depot stores and online at HomeDepot. In the United States, the affected products were sold from November 2015 to February 2016 online at HomeDepot.

(SOURCE: Government of Canada)

Health Canada is advising Canadians that an unauthorized drug, URX Bombshell, labelled to contain prescription drug substances (yohimbine and rauwolfia), was being sold on Kijiji and at DiscountSupplementsCo.com. These drugs may pose serious health risks. Products containing prescription drug ingredients should only be taken under the supervision of a health professional because they are used to treat specific diseases, and may cause serious side effects.

Consult your healthcare professional if you have used URX Bombshell and have health concerns as URX Bombshell has not been approved by Health Canada. This means that it has not been assessed for safety, effectiveness and quality. As a result, it may contain ingredients not listed on the label, other additives and/or contaminated ingredients or other ingredients that may interact with other medications and foods. In addition, it may lack the active ingredients Canadians would expect it to contain to help maintain and improve their health. As a result these products could cause serious health effects.

Rauwolfia is listed as a prescription drug and contains reserpine which has been used for the treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension). It is permitted in very low concentration in some homeopathic preparations. However, rauwolfia is of particular concern when used without health professional oversight by persons with a heart condition or psychiatric disorder where patient history must be carefully considered.

As an example, the use of rauwolfia by individuals with a history of depression may exacerbate their condition. Tiredness, sleepiness, depression, nasal obstruction and breathlessness are some of the more common side effects noted with the use of rauwolfia. Rauwolfia should not be used by children, pregnant or nursing women.

Yohimbine is a prescription drug ingredient. The use of drugs containing yohimbine (either as yohimbine hydrochloride or yohimbe bark extract) may result in serious adverse reactions, particularly in people with high blood pressure, heart, kidney or liver disease. Side effects associated with yohimbine include increased blood pressure and heart rate, anxiety, dizziness, tremors, headache, nausea and sleep disorders. It should not be used by children, pregnant or nursing women.

(Source: Health Canada)

Costco Wholesale Canada Ltd. is recalling Organic by Nature brand frozen Organic Sweet Peas from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.

Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, the infection can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn or even stillbirth. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

If you suspect you have become ill from eating a recalled product, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) recommends contacting your doctor.

This recall was triggered by a recall in another country. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.

The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing recalled product from the marketplace.
Organic by Nature Sweet Peas – Organic (frozen) 2.5 kg Best by dates:
10.22.17
12.03.17
03.16.18 8 46358 00061 9

(Source: Government of Canada)

Madeleine Sherwood, a native from Montreal, Quebec starred in the stage and film versions of the Tennessee Williams classics Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and Sweet Bird of Youth, has died. She was 93.

She is survived by her daughter Chloe, two grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.