Health CanadaGeneral Alert
Health Canada warns consumers not to inhale nitrous oxide, also known as laughin...
Published: November 20, 2025Recall ID: 77567Category: generalCountry: Canada
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Product safety - Unauthorized product
Product Description & Identification
Do not inhale nitrous oxide products for recreational purposes.Seek immediate medical attention from a health care professional (physician, nurse, pharmacist, Canadian Poison Centre) if you have used nitrous oxide recreationally or for medical purposes and have experienced any side effects.For Poison Centre access you can contact 1-844 POISON-X, in Quebec 1-800-463-5060, or contact your local poison centre directly. Health Canada has also published information about stopping substance use.Report any health product-related side effects or complaints to Health Canada.
Affected Products
Various nitrous oxide products
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| N I D | 77567 |
| U R L | https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/health-canada-warns-consumers-not-inhale-nitrous-oxide-also-known-laughing-gas |
| Issue | Product safety - Unauthorized product |
| Title | Health Canada warns consumers not to inhale nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, recreationally |
| Product | Various nitrous oxide products |
| Archived | 0 |
| Category | Drugs |
| Last updated | 2025-11-20 |
| Organization | Communications and Public Affairs Branch |
| What you should do | Do not inhale nitrous oxide products for recreational purposes.Seek immediate medical attention from a health care professional (physician, nurse, pharmacist, Canadian Poison Centre) if you have used nitrous oxide recreationally or for medical purposes and have experienced any side effects.For Poison Centre access you can contact 1-844 POISON-X, in Quebec 1-800-463-5060, or contact your local poison centre directly. Health Canada has also published information about stopping substance use.Report any health product-related side effects or complaints to Health Canada. |