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Counterfeit Toothbrushes Pose Choking Hazard

August 5, 2008 07:35 by LiliAna Andreano

Health Canada has seized counterfeit toothbrushes from the shelves of popular chain-store Dollarama after a complaint in July that bristles from the manual toothbrush became dislodged and stuck in one user’s throat.

Consumers with a manual Oral-B Medium toothbrush purchased at the Canadian Dollarama or requiring more information about this advisory should immediately contact Health Canada's public enquiries line at (613) 957-2991, or toll free at 866-225-0709.

Always buy from authorized retailers. For authentic points of purchase, visit oralb.com.

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