Health Canada’s July 31 advisory on TQELFSS Crystal Clear Epoxy Resin Kits is a useful reminder for Canadian shoppers: online marketplace deals still need the same safety check as anything bought in a store. The agency says the affected epoxy kits were previously available on Amazon.ca in 34 oz, 68 oz and 1 gallon sizes, and that they do not meet Canadian chemical labelling requirements. Because missing hazard information can lead to unintentional exposure and serious illness or injury, shoppers are being told to stop using the product immediately and dispose of it according to local hazardous waste rules. Amazon reported Canadian sales of 245 units of the 34 oz kit, 273 units of the 68 oz kit and 2,350 units of the 1 gallon kit, so this is not a tiny, one-off notice for hobbyists only.
The practical check is simple: look for the TQELFSS name and the Amazon ASINs listed by Health Canada before opening any craft, countertop, coating or DIY resin kit that has been sitting in a closet. The affected products are TQELFSS Crystal Clear Epoxy Resin Kit 34 oz (1 L), ASIN B0DB1Y6L2G; 68 oz (2 L), ASIN B0DMZKM2QW; and 1 gallon (3.74 L), ASIN B0DMYV752G. Health Canada says the product has been removed from sale on Amazon.ca, but buyers may still have unused kits at home, in a workshop, or in a small business supply cupboard. Do not pour leftovers down a sink or put containers in regular garbage unless your municipality says that is acceptable; resin and chemical products often need a household hazardous waste drop-off. If you shared a kit with a friend or bought it for a class, club or small craft project, pass along the alert so the product can be pulled from use.
A second July 30 recall is smaller but relevant for pharmacy shoppers: Pharmasave Regular Strength Dairy Digestive Supplement Lactase Enzyme caplets, lot 6B3746BUW, are under recall because the carton is labelled with the incorrect Natural Product Number. Health Canada says the correct NPN is found on the bottle, and the recall depth is to wholesalers. That does not mean every shopper needs to panic or throw out all lactase tablets. It does mean anyone who bought Pharmasave-branded regular strength dairy digestive supplements should compare the lot number and packaging, especially if the product was bought for a child, older adult, travel bag, cottage pantry or shared workplace drawer. The agency’s advice is to verify whether the product is affected and consult a healthcare provider before discontinuing use if there are health concerns.
The third shopper check is for families with a recent Evenflo car seat purchase. Transport Canada recall 2026354 covers certain 2025 and 2026 Evenflo REO convertible child car seats manufactured between February 2025 and June 2026. The issue is specific: when installed forward-facing with the headrest in positions 10 or 11, the adjustable headrest may change position in a crash, while Canadian regulations require the headrest position to remain the same. Transport Canada says Evenflo will notify registered owners and provide a free remedy kit. Until then, Evenflo advises that the seat may continue to be used forward-facing with any headrest position other than 10 or 11, or rear-facing with any headrest position other than 11. If the seat was bought second-hand, received as a gift, or purchased before a move, registration details may be missing, so families should contact Evenflo directly rather than waiting for a letter.
For Canadian shoppers, the broader lesson is to build a quick recall routine into deal hunting. Check the brand, model, lot number, DIN or NPN, manufacturing date and ASIN before assuming a product is safe because it was sold by a recognizable marketplace, pharmacy banner or baby gear brand. Keep order emails for online purchases, take a photo of child seat labels before installation, and avoid tossing packaging for supplements or chemicals until you know the product is working as expected. For marketplace items in particular, Health Canada notes that foreign sellers may not always respond to voluntary recall requests, which makes the public advisory page more important. A five-minute check can prevent a bargain from becoming a health, safety or disposal problem.
The takeaway before the August long weekend is targeted, not alarmist. If you have the TQELFSS epoxy kit, stop using it and follow municipal hazardous waste disposal guidance. If you have the Pharmasave lactase product, check lot 6B3746BUW and speak with a healthcare provider if you have concerns. If you own an Evenflo REO convertible seat made between February 2025 and June 2026, review the headrest guidance and request the remedy kit. After that, bookmark the federal recalls database and run the same check when buying clearance goods, marketplace craft supplies, pharmacy staples, car seats, strollers, small appliances and second-hand family gear.
Source trail: - Health Canada, “Health Canada warns that TQELFSS Crystal Clear Epoxy Resin Kits previously available on Amazon.ca may pose a risk of serious illness or injury due to improper labelling.” https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/health-canada-warns-tqelfss-crystal-clear-epoxy-resin-kits-previously-available - Health Canada, “Pharmasave Regular Strength Dairy Digestive Supplement Lactase Enzyme: Affected lot is labelled with the incorrect Natural Product Number (NPN) on the carton.” https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/pharmasave-regular-strength-dairy-digestive-supplement-lactase-enzyme-affected-lot - Transport Canada, “Transport Canada Recall - 2026354 - GOODBABY.” https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/transport-canada-recall-2026354-goodbaby