Consumer Life

Story Tools: PRINT | Text Size: S M L XL | REPORT TYPO | SEND YOUR FEEDBACK

Inspect cans of baby formula, watchdog warns after tampering found

Monday, February 12, 2007 | 02:11 PM ET

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has warned people to inspect cans of powdered infant formula after two cans were found to be tampered with at a Zellers store in Saskatoon.

The cans of half-empty Enfamil brand baby formula were found to have puncture holes, concealed by the label. The agency said it is investigating and will decide whether to do any testing on the cans and their contents.

"Consumers using powdered infant formula products should look under the label to inspect the cans for signs of tampering," said a bulletin issued by the agency on Friday.

There have been no reports of illnesses since the suspect cans were found, the agency said.

The agency said the cans were likely punctured while in the store, rather than being returned products that were put back on the shelf.

A spokesperson for Mead Johnson, which manufactures Enfamil, said there had been no sign that any substance was poured into the cans and the tampering appears to be an isolated case.

An inspection of Mead Johnson products at other large retail stores in Saskatoon has not turned up any problems.

The company said a consumer bought the first can in January and reported the tampering to Mead Johnson, while a company official found the second can in February.

In August 2006, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a bulletin urging the public to inspect cans of powdered infant formula after four suspect cans were found at stores in Windsor, Ont.

One of the cans was found to contain what was believed to be a detergent. But in that case, there were no reported illnesses after the tampering was found.

« Previous Topic | Main | Next Topic »

Story Tools: PRINT | Text Size: S M L XL | REPORT TYPO | SEND YOUR FEEDBACK

World »

Pope's butler arrested in Vatican leaks scandal video
The Vatican has confirmed that the Pope's butler was arrested earlier in the week in connection with an embarrassing document leaks scandal.
Syrian children massacred by the dozens, UN says video
More than 90 people have been killed by regime forces in a district of central Syria, with the head of the UN team in the country confirming at least 32 children and 60 adults were killed in an artillery attack.
Egypt's polarizing presidential candidates reach out
A spokesman for the third-place finisher in Egypt's presidential race has called for a partial vote recount, citing violations.
more »

Canada »

Montreal protesters march in peaceful defiance video
The clanging of pots and pans sounded throughout Montreal's downtown core Saturday night and into early Sunday morning, as thousands of protesters marched on in peaceful — but loud — defiance of Bill 78.
Teen struck by lightning in Ottawa dies
The victim of a Friday lightning strike during a storm in east Ottawa has died, CBC News has learned.
Missing Winnipeg children found in Mexico
Two Winnipeg children reported missing and possibly in Mexico have been found alive, according to unofficial reports from an agency that works to find missing people.
more »

Politics »

N.L. premier 'at odds' with Peter MacKay audio
Kathy Dunderdale, the premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, tells CBC Radio's Evan Solomon she's growing increasingly 'at odds' with Conservative MP Peter MacKay.
Quebec students ready for tuition hike, says one leader audio
The president of Quebec's College Student Federation (FECQ), Leo Bureau-Blouin, tells CBC Radio's The House that students "are ready for a compromise on the amount of a tuition hike," as the Quebec government and the province's student associations prepare to resume talks.
Dunderdale calls lack of EI consultation 'disturbing' video
Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Kathy Dunderdale says the federal government's planned overhaul of the employment insurance regime shows it is out of touch with unemployed Canadians.
more »

Health »

Chronic fatigue may be reversed with exercise
Taking it easy is not the best treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome, rather exercise and behaviour therapy are, a large study finds.
AT&T buys T-Mobile USA for $39B US
AT&T Inc. said Sunday it will buy T-Mobile USA from Deutsche Telekom AG in a cash-and-stock deal valued at $39 billion US, becoming the largest cellphone company in the U.S.
Milky Way home to 50 billion planets: NASA
Scientists have compiled the first cosmic census of planets in our galaxy: at least 50 billion planets are estimated to call the Milky Way home.
more »

Arts & Entertainment»

video Gay characters' screen presence evolves video
New films and TV shows are addressing a new frontier in pop culture: gay characters whose narratives aren't limited to 'coming-out stories,' Deana Sumanac reports.
new Sweden defeats Russian grannies in Eurovision song contest video
Sweden's Loreen clinches the top spot at this year's Eurovision Song Contest with her dance hit Euphoria, pushing aside competition from a sextet of Russian grannies and a Serbian balladeer.
audio Seniors float above Montreal's Quartier Latin
In Montreal this weekend, an unusual performance series will have seniors indulging in their favourite hobbies, but perched on chairs suspended five metres above the ground.
more »

Technology & Science »

Astronauts enter world's 1st private supply ship video
Astronauts have entered the Dragon, the world's first commercial supply ship, which is docked at the International Space Station.
South Africa, Australia to share world's largest telescope
South Africa and Australia will jointly host the Square Kilometre Array, which promises to be the world's largest telescope, the international consortium in charge of the project said Friday.
Bonavista, N.L., 'coyote' was really wolf, tests confirm
Wolves have not been seen in Newfoundland since around 1930 and were believed to have been hunted to extinction on the island, but genetic tests have confirmed that an 82-pound animal shot on the Bonavista Peninsula in March was, in fact, a wolf.
more »

Money »

analysis What a Greek euro exit could mean for Canada
A tumultuous Greek exit from the eurozone would have a harder impact on Canada's economy than the credit crisis recession of 2008 and 2009, a report from a major Canadian bank warns.
Bankia asks Spain for €19B video
The board of directors of Spain's troubled bank, Bankia, has asked the Spanish government for €19 billion ($24.5 billion Cdn) in financial support.
EI reforms aim to boost employment, Flaherty says
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty defended his government's proposals to change employment insurance, saying the aim is to remove "disincentives to employment."
more »

Consumer Life »

Honda recalls Fit subcompacts
Honda Canada says it will recall 14,640 of its 2009 and 2010 Fit subcompact cars to replace lost motion springs.
U.S. travel fee proposal criticized by Harper
Prime Minister Stephen Harper says he doesn't think much of a new border tax that's being proposed by the United States, calling it a cash grab designed to help a budget crisis.
Bell class action suit approved by Que. court
A Quebec Superior Court judge has authorized a class action lawsuit to go ahead against Bell Mobility.
more »

Sports »

Scores: NHL NBA

5 stories, including Josh Hamilton kayoes Blue Jays
A day after getting hammered by the Rangers, the Blue Jays stretched their opponents to 13 innings before Josh Hamilton crushed a Jason Frasor offering for an 8-7 win. That, plus more, in your top five stories from Saturday.
Stardom greeting Canadian cyclist Ryder Hesjedal video
After the sport of cycling worked hard to clean itself up, Canada's Ryder Hesjdal has emerged as one of its top riders, writes CBCSports.ca's Malcolm Kelly.
Stanley Cup final: The most intriguing people
Here are a dozen intriguing individuals to get to know as the Los Angeles Kings and New Jersey Devils prepare to meet in the championship series opener in Newark on Wednesday.
more »

Diversions »

[an error occurred while processing this directive]
more »