There has been a recall of counterfeit Oral B 40 toothbrushes from Dollarama stores. Here's the teaser quote from the CBC:
Health Canada issued a recall Friday of counterfeit Oral-B Classic 40 Medium toothbrushes because they may pose a choking hazard.
The federal agency said it has learned of one incident in which bristles became stuck in a consumer's throat.
Procter & Gamble Inc. and Health Canada have determined the toothbrush is a counterfeit product. Procter & Gamble have not manufactured this model of toothbrush in almost a decade.
Read the rest of the article here: Counterfeit Oral-B toothbrushes recalled for choking hazard
Source:http://www.cbc.ca/consumer/story/2008/07/18/oralb-recall.html
Hans Skariah, B.Sc., DMD
Promenade Court Dental Health Group in Mississauga
2233 Hurontario St., Mississauga, ON, Canada
(1/2 km north of the QEW in the Dome Building)
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