Many products were pulled from shelves across Canada this week due to health and safety risks.

The government issued recalls for more than 275,000 KIA model cars, bags of chocolate-covered raisins, and vitamin gummies that Canadians are advised not to consume.

Kia cars that can catch fire

On Tuesday, the Canadian Transportation Agency issued a recall for 276,225 KIA cars sold across Canada due to brake problems.

According to the website, in some vehicles, an electrical short circuit may occur in the hydraulic brake electronic controller, which could lead to a fire risk "even while the vehicle is parked and turned off."

The affected models include Kia Sportage, Optima, Forte, Forte Coupe, Rondo, Borrego, Sorento, Soul, Rio, Cadenza, and K900, with vehicles sold between 2010 and 2017.

Consumers affected by the recall will be notified by mail and asked to take their car to replace the fuse (fuses) of the brake unit, and until then, "park your car outside and away from other vehicles or structures."

Chocolate-covered raisins that may contain almonds

On Tuesday, bags of milk chocolate-covered raisins were recalled due to the presence of undeclared almonds inside.

The Canadian Health Department website explains that the product, sold in 908-gram packages with a best before date of July 8, 2024, "may contain almonds" but the warning is not listed on the label; the candy should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.

Labeling on vitamins

The Canadian Health Department said, "Do not use" the Herbaland brand gummy vitamins and supplements.

Herbaland Vegan Omega 3 Gummies for children, Calm Gummies for adults, and Herbaland Pre-Workout Gummies for adults have been recalled.

The Canadian Health Department website stated that "inappropriate labeling on products" is the reason for the recall.

Canadians are advised not to use the items or to return the products to the place of purchase and to consult healthcare professionals if they have concerns.

Subaru car loses steering power

2023 and 2024 Subaru WRX, Impreza, Forester, and Crosstrek cars may roll while parked due to a drivetrain issue.

The Canadian Transportation Agency website says there are a total of 76 affected vehicles in the country, and the car dealer recalled the vehicles on Wednesday because in some vehicles the front axle shafts may not have been properly manufactured.

This may cause wheel power loss and could "increase the risk of a collision."

The Canadian Health Department website indicates that a parked car that "moves away" can also lead to a risk of injury.

Curtains with strangulation risk

The Canadian Health Department determined that HT: White Horizontal Fauxwood 2'' Blind Safecord curtains do not meet wired window covering regulations.

The website stated that these 120 curtains sold across Canada pose a risk of strangulation to young children.

This can happen because the loops on the product are longer than 44 cm and children can "pull cords wrapped around their necks causing a risk of strangulation and entanglement."

The Canadian Health Department recommends cordless window coverings, and the company has not received any reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.