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From baby pillows to BMW cars... Here is what was recalled in Canada this week

From baby pillows to BMW cars... Here is what was recalled in Canada this week

By Omayma othmani

Published: November 11, 2023

Below is a list of various items recalled by Health Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency this week, including a baby feeding pillow, BMW cars, and a lawn mower.. 

Baby Feeding Pillow:

Health Canada issued a recall last Friday for a portable nursing pillow designed for baby feeding due to choking hazards.

The Oak Leaf baby pillow, sold through Walmart Marketplace, is designed to allow the child to self-feed, with the infant’s head placed on a pillow with two curved handles connected in front of the child’s face along with a pocket for the feeding bottle.

According to Health Canada, this type of product can cause infants to choke or aspirate feeding liquid, and these items are prohibited by law.

Some BMW cars may catch fire:

On Monday, the Canadian Transportation Agency issued a recall for some BMW cars due to an electrical issue. The recall includes 2008 BMW X6, 2012 Mini Cooper S, 2011 Rolls Royce Ghost, and others.

In some vehicles, the Canadian Transportation Agency states that the auxiliary water pump - which cools the turbocharger after the engine is turned off - may overheat and fail. If this happens, the car may catch fire.

Owners are advised to park vehicles outdoors until dealers can replace the pump.

Contaminated "Champignon Énoki" mushrooms:

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a recall on Wednesday for the "Champignon Énoki" product produced by Lian Teng, distributed in Ontario and Quebec due to microbial contamination.

The mushrooms, which come in a transparent bag bearing a green and yellow label, are withdrawn from the market due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes — a disease-causing bacterium.

Although food contaminated with this bacterium may not smell or appear spoiled, it can still cause health problems.

According to Health Canada, symptoms can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache, and stiff neck. For pregnant people or those with weakened immune systems, it can lead to death.

Shrimp paste contains undeclared ingredients:

CFIA issued a food recall warning for shrimp paste distributed in British Columbia because the product did not list allergenic ingredients on the label.

During the food safety investigation, CFIA found the product contains egg, fish, and soybeans which were not declared on the label. If someone with allergies or sensitivities to these ingredients consumes this product, it could cause a serious or life-threatening reaction.

Recalled food products should be disposed of or returned to the place where they were purchased.

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