Health and Wellness

**** Recall via Health Canada Griffith Foods brand seasonings and sauces recalled due to Salmonella Summary Category: Microbiological – Salmonella Alert type: Recall Department: Canadian Food Inspection Agency Hazard classification: Class 2 Alert sub-type: Notification Recalling firm: Griffith Foods Ltd. Distribution: National Butter Chicken MRND REV. 2% COL Brand name: Griffith Foods Common name: Butter Chicken MRND REV. 2% COL Size: 25 kg Code(s) on product: Lot code: 8021942390 (BB 21-FE-22) Product code: 15388701...

**** NSHA Media Release Online appointment booking now live for five more Nova Scotia Health sites    Nova Scotia Health is expanding its online appointment booking service. Online appointment booking is now available at the following sites: ​ Hants Community Hospital blood collection and X-ray Glace Bay Hospital blood collection and X-ray QEII Halifax Infirmary...

**** Recall via Health Canada Eggs from Hilly Acres Farm recalled due to Salmonella   Summary Category: Microbiological – Salmonella Alert type: Recall Department: Canadian Food Inspection Agency Hazard classification: Class 2 Alert sub-type: Updated Food Recall Warning Recalling firm: Hilly Acres Farm Distribution: Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia Extent of the product distribution: Retail The issue The food recall warning issued on...

**** Written by Crystal Yeo for WFMHFX Back in February, we shared a story about Sophie, an 11 year old who was embarking on an act of kindness to help a stranger. On her 12th birthday, the moment of truth occurred! The fun event started with a $5 donation to cut a braid, which was...

**** HRFE Media Release Safety in the kitchen – Fire Prevention Week 2020 Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency (HRFE) is encouraging residents to assess their kitchen for fire safety.​ ​ National Fire Prevention Week runs from Oct. 4-10 and the theme this year is “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen.” Kitchen fires are a leading...

**** Recall via Health Canada Sunsprout brand Micro – Greens,  Alfalfa recalled due to Salmonella The Food Recall Warning issued on September 19, 2020 has been updated to include additional distribution information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation. Sunsprout Natural Foods is recalling Sunsprout brand Micro –...

**** NSHA Media Release Technological issues delay launch of online appointment booking​ at four new sites Unforeseen technological issues have delayed the launch of four new locations scheduled to offer online appointment booking as of today.​ Nova Scotia Health continues to work with the vendor to address these issues and to add the following sites...

**** Recall via Health Canada Happy Planet brand Berkeley Butternut Squash Soup and Thai Coconut Soup recalled due to spoilage   Berkeley Butternut Squash Soup Brand name: Happy Planet Common name: Berkeley Butternut Squash Soup Size: 2 x 832 ml Code(s) on product: All Best Before dates from 2020OC30 up to and including 2020DE05 UPC: 7 79172 61647 9 Thai Coconut Soup Brand name: Happy...

**** Recall via Environment Canada Kobalt Cordless Chainsaw recalled due to Laceration Hazard Common name: Kobalt 40V Lithium-Ion 12-inch Cordless Chainsaw Product description: This voluntary recall involves the Kobalt 40V Lithium-Ion 12-inch Cordless Chainsaw. The following products are included in the recall: Description Model Number UPC Kobalt 40-volt Lithium-Ion 12-in Cordless Electric Chainsaw (Battery Included) KCS 120-07...

**** HEALTH CANADA Release Health Canada reviews safety of drug Fibristal again following new case of liver injury Health Canada continues to monitor safety information involving Fibristal (ulipristal acetate) as it does for all health products on the Canadian market. The Department is again reviewing the risk of serious liver injury associated with Fibristal, in...