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***Drug Poisoning Overdose Advisory - Greater Victoria - March 20, 2026*** Drug poisonings are increasing in Greater Victoria. Friends, family and community members using unregulated substances face increased risk. More info: ow.ly/n3zo50Y5bMw

⚠️ Recall alert ⚠️ Various pistachios and pistachio-containing products recalled due to Salmonella See the full list of affected products ⬇️ ow.ly/7K2O50YvapO

⚠️ Recall alert ⚠️ Country Grocer brand Super Mac Mix recalled due to Salmonella ➡️ ift.tt/J6O3Emj

***Drug Alert - Smithers - Feb 27, 2026*** NHA and FNHA have issued a Toxic Drug Alert for Smithers. A green substance sold as “down” has been linked to sudden overdoses with prolonged sedation requiring increased amount of Naloxone. More info: ow.ly/n3zo50Y5bMw

**Drug Poisoning Overdose Advisory - Capital Regional District & Cowichan - Feb 27, 2026** Drug poisonings are increasing in CRD and Cowichan Valley. Friends, family and community members using unregulated substances face increased risk. More info: ow.ly/n3zo50Y5bMw

***Drug Poisoning Overdose Advisory - Nanaimo - Feb 27, 2026*** Drug poisonings are increasing in Nanaimo. Friends, family and community members using unregulated substances face increased risk. More info: ow.ly/n3zo50Y5bMw

Drug Alert - Prince George - Feb 26 NHA and FNHA have issued a Drug Alert for PG. A green substance sold as “down” has been linked to sudden overdoses with prolonged sedation. Initial results show high concentrations of para-fluorofentanyl. More info: ow.ly/n3zo50Y5bMw

⚠️ Recall alert ⚠️ Kendamil brand Infant Formula with whole milk recalled due to cereulide toxin ➡️ ift.tt/GISNYZB

⚠️ Recall alert ⚠️ Certain Stellar Bay Shellfish brand Oysters recalled due to norovirus ➡️ ift.tt/KHC4zTB

***Drug Alert - IH Region - Feb 11, 2026*** Interior Heath has issued a REGIONAL DRUG ALERT after multiple samples being sold as “Down, Dope, Tranq or Fentanyl” were found to contain Medetomidine (up to 15%), Carfentanil and Benzodiazepines.  More info: ow.ly/n3zo50Y5bMw

⚠️ Recall alert ⚠️ Al Kanater brand Halawa with Pistachio recalled due to Salmonella ➡️ ift.tt/IodH2cT

***Drug Alert - Vancouver - Feb 6, 2026*** VCH has issued a drug alert. Pink chunk sold as down in Powell River tested positive for fentanyl, etizolam, a benzo analogue and medetomidine, a non-opioid tranquilizer. More info: ow.ly/n3zo50Y5bMw

***Drug Poisoning Overdose Advisory - Greater Victoria - Feb 6, 2026*** Drug poisonings are increasing in Greater Victoria. Friends, family and community members using unregulated substances face increased risk. More info: ow.ly/n3zo50Y5bMw

***Drug Poisoning Overdose Advisory - Nanaimo - Feb 4, 2026*** Drug poisonings are increasing in Nanaimo. Friends, family and community members using unregulated substances face increased risk. More info: ow.ly/n3zo50Y5bMw

***Drug Alert - Penticton - Feb 3, 2026*** Interior Heath has issued a DRUG ALERT for PENTICTON. Multiple samples being sold as “Down” and “Tranq” found to contain very high amounts of Medetomidine and fluorofentanyl and benzodiazepines.  More info: ow.ly/n3zo50Y5bMw

⚠️ Recall alert ⚠️ Mushmoshi brand Enoki Mushroom recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes ➡️ ift.tt/kmThv2d

***Overdose Alert - Cranbrook - Jan 30, 2026*** IH has issued an OVERDOSE ALERT for Cranbrook. Community/health services have reported an increase in overdoses with symptoms of profound sedation, confusion, disorientation and hallucination. More info: ow.ly/n3zo50Y5bMw

***Drug Alert - Kelowna - Jan 29, 2026*** Interior Heath has issued a DRUG ALERT for Kelowna and surrounding area due to Oxycodone 20mg tablet sold as Oxycodone/Oxy testing positive for fentanyl or fentanyl analog. More info: ow.ly/n3zo50Y5bMw

***Drug Poisoning Overdose Advisory - Port Alberni - Jan 28, 2026*** Drug poisonings are increasing in Port Alberni. Friends, family and community members using unregulated substances face increased risk. More info: ow.ly/n3zo50Y5bMw

***Drug Alert - Vernon - Jan 27, 2026*** Interior Heath has issued a DRUG ALERT for Vernon and surrounding area due to Xanax tablet sold as Xanax or alprazolam testing positive for medetomidine. More info: ow.ly/5Y9c50WNJvg