Tag: health canada
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Board of Health Voted in Favour for Fluoridation of Toronto Drinking Water Continues
At a meeting on April 4, the Toronto Board of Health voted in favour of the continued fluoridation of Toronto drinking water. The reasons for keeping fluoride in Toronto drinking water are: “Fluoridation of water is the most cost-effective and equitable way to prevent dental decay for all residents.” “Tooth decay is the single most…
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Please Prevent Infant Botulism by NEVER FEEDING HONEY to Children Under One Year of Age
Please never feed honey to children under one year old because honey is the only food in Canada linked to infant botulism, a serious disease. This includes never adding honey to baby food and never using honey on a soother. Infant botulism is caused by bacteria called Clostridium botulinum, which can’t grow or make toxins…
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Fifth on Our List of Alerts to Health Hazards of Children
photo credit: World of Oddy Fifth Alert 5. Excess salt content in commercially prepared toddler meals can be detrimental to a child’s health. Thanks to both the Canadian Stroke Network and Canada’s Advanced Foods and Materials Network, these five prepared toddler meals are identified and reported to contain high levels of sodium:
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Strangulation Hazard to Children: Recall of Roll-Up Blinds and Roman Shades
Did you know…? The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Window Covering Safety Council (WCSC) and Health Canada announced a voluntary recall to repair all roll-up blinds and Roman shades. which pose a potential strangulation hazard to young children. Canada: Canadians may obtain a free retrofit kit for Roman style fabric looped and flat panel…