CanadaNitrous oxide chargers sold under the Whip‑it! brand — NITRO Whip Cream Chargers, N2O Cream Chargers, and N2O Elite Aluminum Cream Charger (gas) — are affected; they have no market authorization (DIN) in Canada. They were recalled because they are sold for inhalation without market authorization; do not inhale them recreationally, seek immediate medical attention if you used them and experienced side effects (contact 1‑844‑POISON‑X or in Quebec 1‑800‑463‑5060 or your local poison centre), and report side effects to Health Canada.
What's being recalled
Depth of recall: Retailers
Companies: 1752288 ALBERTA LTD. O/A KDK DISTRIBUTORS, Bay 6, 3620-29 Street NE, Calgary, AB T1Y 5Z8.
How to identify it
Brand: Whip-it!; Product Name: NITRO Whip Cream Chargers; Market Authorization: No market authorization; Dosage Form: Gas
Brand: Whip-it!; Product Name: N2O Cream Chargers; Market Authorization: No market authorization; Dosage Form: Gas
Brand: Whip-it!; Product Name: N2O Elite Aluminum Cream Charger; Market Authorization: No market authorization; Dosage Form: Gas
The hazard
The affected product(s) 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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