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⚠️ Recall alert ⚠️ Hafez brand "Sugerless" Halva with Date Syrup recalled due to Salmonella ➡️ ift.tt/gjFoDZ0

⚠️ Recall alert ⚠️ Alarjawi brand Green Zaatar recalled due to Salmonella ➡️ ift.tt/jmlLGIv

**Drug Alert - Vancouver DTES - Apr 30, 2026** Multiple nitazene analogs detected in the Vancouver Downtown Eastside, including a white powder testing positive for ethylene etonitazene and a purple powder testing positive for furanyl-UF-17. More info: ow.ly/n3zo50Y5bMw

New! BCCDC Cychlorphine Information Sheet Cychlorphine is a potent synthetic opioid that has been found in the unregulated drug supply in BC and poses a significant risk to health. Check out the information sheet: ow.ly/Gisz50YRhZ8

***Drug Alert - Vancouver - April 27, 2026*** VCH has issued a drug alert. White powder sold as down in southeast Vancouver tested negative for fentanyl and positive for medetomidine, a toxic veterinary tranquilizer. More info: ow.ly/n3zo50Y5bMw

**Drug Alert - Penticton - April 24, 2026** Interior Heath has issued a DRUG ALERT for Penticton and surrounding area. A tablet sold as dilaudid / dillies / hydromorphone was found to contain cychlorphine.  It does not contain hydromorphone. More info: ow.ly/n3zo50Y5bMw

***Drug Alert - Squamish - April 22, 2026*** Green substance with yellow and orange flakes sold as down in Squamish tested positive for para-fluorofentanyl, benzos and medetomidine. Check your drugs: vch.ca/en/service/dru… More info: ow.ly/n3zo50Y5bMw

***Drug Alert - Vancouver - April 17, 2026*** VCH has issued a drug alert. Brown chunks sold as down in East Vancouver tested positive for carfentanil, a very toxic fentanyl analog. Check your drugs vch.ca/en/service/dru… More info: ow.ly/n3zo50Y5bMw

***Toxic Drug Alert - Prince George - April 17, 2026*** Northern Health and FNHA are issuing a Toxic Drug Alert for the community of Prince George following an increase in overdose events in the community. More info: ow.ly/n3zo50Y5bMw

***Drug Poisoning Alert - Surrey/White Rock - Apr 16, 2026*** There has been an increase in toxic drug poisonings in Surrey/White Rock over the past week. More info: ow.ly/n3zo50Y5bMw

⚠️ Recall alert ⚠️ 7-Eleven brand Sandwiches, Subs, and Wraps recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes ➡️ ift.tt/15k07aN

***Drug Alert - Squamish - April 10, 2026*** VCH has issued a drug alert. Dark green chunk sold as down in Squamish tested positive for fentanyl and phenazolam, a novel benzodiazepine analog. Check your drugs vch.ca/en/service/dru…. More info: ow.ly/n3zo50Y5bMw

⚠️ Recall alert ⚠️ Certain cheese products recalled due to listeria monocytogenes ➡️ ift.tt/pjm7TMI

⚠️ Recall alert ⚠️ CO-OP brand Creamy Garlic and Spinach Salad recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes ➡️ ift.tt/g4hFq0V

⚠️ Recall alert ⚠️ Various brands of cheese products recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes ➡️ ift.tt/8touabi

⚠️ Recall alert ⚠️ Freshprep brand Creamy Cucumber Dill Salad with Feta & Pita Chips recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes ➡️ ift.tt/FCr5H9N

***Drug Alert - Vernon - April 1, 2026*** Interior Heath has issued a DRUG ALERT for Vernon and surrounding area due to crystal meth/side/methamphetamine chunks sold as crystal meth testing positive for undiluted p-fluorofentanyl. More info: ow.ly/n3zo50Y5bMw

***Drug Alert - Vancouver Downtown Eastside - March 31, 2026*** VCH has issued a drug alert.  Multiple samples sold as down in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver tested positive for fentanyl and/or fluorofentanyl and medetomidine. More info: ow.ly/n3zo50Y5bMw

⚠️ Recall alert ⚠️ Cheese ingredients included in certain Hello Fresh brand meal kits recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes ➡️ ift.tt/c6CJtBw

***Drug Alert - South Vancouver - March 27, 2026*** VCH has issued a drug alert. White powder and light pink powder sold as down in South Vancouver tested positive for fentanyl and medetomidine, a non-opioid tranquilizer. More info: ow.ly/n3zo50Y5bMw