Nitrous Oxide Chargers: Sold for Inhalation Without Market Authorization (DIN)

Nitrous oxide chargers sold by West Coast Gifts Incorporated under the brands Best Whip, Exotic Whip (Cream Charger — Strawberry, Coconut, Banana, Grape, Green Apple, Blueberry, Unflavoured) and Nitrox (Cream Charger — Strawberry, Watermelon) are affected; they are gas “Cream Charger” products with no market authorization (DIN) in Canada. They were recalled because they are being sold for inhalation without market authorization. Do not inhale these nitrous oxide products for recreational purposes; seek immediate medical attention if you have used them and experienced side effects, contact Poison Centres at 1‑844‑POISON‑X (or in Quebec 1‑800‑463‑5060), and report health product‑related side effects to Health Canada.

What's being recalled

Depth of recall: Retailers

Companies: West Coast Gifts Incorporated, 538 East Kent Avenue,, South Vancouver, BC,, V5X 4V6.

How to identify it

Brand: Best Whip; Product Name: Cream Charger; Market Authorization: No market authorization; Dosage Form: Gas

Brand: Exotic Whip; Product Name: Cream Charger; Flavours: Strawberry, Coconut, Banana, Grape, Green Apple, Blueberry, Unflavoured/Regular; Market Authorization: No market authorization; Dosage Form: Gas

Brand: Nitrox; Product Name: Cream Charger; Flavours: Strawberry, Watermelon; Market Authorization: No market authorization; Dosage Form: Gas

The hazard

The affected products are sold for inhalation without market authorization (DIN) in Canada.

What to do

Do not inhale nitrous oxide products for recreational purposes.

Seek immediate medical attention from a health care professional (physician, nurse, pharmacist, Canadian Poison Centre) if you have used nitrous oxide recreationally or for medical purposes and have experienced any side effects.

For Poison Centre access you can contact 1-844 POISON-X, in Quebec 1-800-463-5060, or contact your local poison centre directly. Health Canada has also published information about stopping substance use.

Report any health product-related side effects or complaints to Health Canada.

The official notice

This page is a summary of the notice published by Health Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.

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