Medline Industries is recalling 1.5 million portable adult bed rails in the U.S. and Canada after two reported entrapment deaths. The recall affects two models of "Bed Assist Bars" that pose a serious entrapment hazard. Consumers are urged to stop using the products and contact Medline for a refund.
A recent policy analysis has revealed gaps in Canadian regulations concerning muscle-building dietary supplements, including whey protein. The study highlights the need for stricter testing, sales restrictions, and enhanced recall powers for Health Canada to ensure the safety of these supplements, which are widely used by young people. The authors also recommend imposing a tax on these supplements and restricting their sale to those under 18 years old. The study emphasizes the potential risks associated with the use of muscle-building dietary supplements, including eating disorders, muscle dysmorphia, illicit substance use, and future use of anabolic-androgenic steroids.
Six more daycares in Calgary have been ordered to close after children tested positive for E. coli, prompting Alberta Health Services to require cleaning and testing before reopening. Meanwhile, the leader of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, is reportedly in critical condition, according to Ukrainian military intelligence. Health Canada will review the effectiveness of a common decongestant ingredient found in over-the-counter medications. Military officers have begun speaking out against Senator Tuberville's holds on promotions, expressing concerns about losing a generation of champions. Additionally, the specialized RCMP technology used to search for people in high-risk situations was not immediately available during a stabbing rampage and mass killing in Saskatchewan due to procurement delays.