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  1. #Recall: Fuji Saratoga Women's Cruiser Bicycles (step-through). The bicycle's frame can break. bit.ly/yMlWSi about 7 hours ago via TweetDeck
  2. #Recall: Blue Planet Soft White Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) Bulbs. Not authorized to bear the UL marking. bit.ly/A33AwL 10:48 AM Mar 7th via TweetDeck
  3. #Recall: Gore Ride On Brakes for Road Bike Cable Systems. Not manufactured to specifications and may detach. bit.ly/yoTTop 10:22 AM Mar 6th via TweetDeck
  4. Best Before and Expiration Dates on Foods – What do they mean? bit.ly/xQIzaa 8:53 AM Mar 6th via TweetDeck
  5. RT @CFIA_Food: Allergy Alert (milk) - Real Deal Energy Cookies: bit.ly/Avx8XA 7:50 AM Mar 6th via TweetDeck
  6. Recall of Walkers (BIOS ROLLATOR) at Wal-Mart Canada Stores bit.ly/AFcYgd 7:02 AM Mar 6th via TweetDeck
  7. RT @CFIA_Food: Health Hazard (Listeria monocytogenes) - Glatt's brand Beef Frankfurters Jumbo BBQ: bit.ly/zXpCi9 7:50 AM Mar 5th via TweetDeck
  8. #Recall: KidConnection 5 Piece Wooden Puzzle Set with Storage Rack. Poses a choking hazard. bit.ly/xR53JE 12:59 PM Mar 2nd via TweetDeck
  9. #Recall: Slalom Glider playground slide. Children can fall when moving from the ladder to the slide. bit.ly/AxpHO9 7:02 AM Mar 2nd via TweetDeck
  10. #Recall: LED Night Light. Electrical short-circuit in the night light can cause it to overheat or melt. bit.ly/xPfVZi 6:28 AM Mar 2nd via TweetDeck
  11. March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. See our Minister’s message to Canadians here bit.ly/zUiyRC 12:21 PM Mar 1st via TweetDeck
  12. New Safety Information: Arm and Hammer’s “Spinbrush Powered Toothbrush” bit.ly/w7AhuL 9:05 AM Mar 1st via TweetDeck
  13. March is National Nutrition Month. See our Minister’s message to Canadians here bit.ly/yOBQGM 7:01 AM Mar 1st via TweetDeck
  14. #Recall: EZ Fold Step stool. This recall is a precautionary measure because of reported incidents of customer misuse. bit.ly/w2uZ2v 1:28 PM Feb 29th via TweetDeck
  15. #Recall: Grass Trimmer. The shaft can crack and cause the lower gear case and cutting attachment to detach. bit.ly/xMS3A9 12:27 PM Feb 28th via TweetDeck
  16. RT @CFIA_Food: Health Hazard (E. coli) - Country Morning beef burgers: Recalling firm - New Food Classics. bit.ly/zDYYjS 10:40 AM Feb 27th via TweetDeck
  17. RT @CFIA_Food: Health Hazard (listeria) - cold smoked sockeye salmon: Recalling firm - various retailers. bit.ly/wOAWpC 10:04 AM Feb 27th via TweetDeck
  18. RT @CFIA_Food: Health Hazard (E. coli) - Grillhouse beef burger products: The recalling firm is New Food Classics. bit.ly/zN0g3s 8:30 AM Feb 27th via TweetDeck
  19. RT @CFIA_Food: Alert (sulphonamide antibiotic drug residue) - Lin's Farm brand honey products, imported from Israel. bit.ly/yzCMoO 8:01 AM Feb 27th via TweetDeck
  20. RT @CFIA_Food: Allergy Alert (egg, milk, wheat) - Veggie Favour - various: Veggie Favour Food Store. bit.ly/y1b5W9 7:16 AM Feb 27th via TweetDeck
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