Nitrous Oxide Chargers: Sold for Inhalation Without Market Authorization (DIN) - Type I Recall
Summary
Health Canada has issued a Type I recall (RA-81896) for nitrous oxide (N2O) chargers sold by DOODLEZ, Gold Whip, and Whip-it! brands, all marketed for inhalation without market authorization (DIN). The recall affects flavored and unflavored gas chargers distributed by Mega Sphere Trading (Calgary, AB). Health Canada warns consumers not to inhale nitrous oxide products for recreational purposes due to serious health risks.
What changed
Health Canada has amended recall RA-81896 (now version -6) for nitrous oxide chargers sold by three brands (DOODLEZ, Gold Whip, Whip-it!) lacking market authorization (DIN) for inhalation purposes in Canada. Gold Whip chargers are sold in twelve flavors including Vanilla Ice Cream, Cherry Tart, Key Lime Pie, Mojito, and Tropical Coconut. The recall is classified as Type I—the most serious category indicating potential for serious adverse health consequences or death. Mega Sphere Trading (Calgary, AB) is identified as the company responsible for distributing the affected products.
Retailers should immediately cease distribution of these products and verify their inventory against the affected product list. Healthcare providers should be prepared to treat patients presenting with nitrous oxide-related adverse effects and report any cases to Health Canada. Consumers are warned against recreational inhalation of nitrous oxide products and should contact poison control (1-844 POISON-X or 1-800-463-5060 in Quebec) or seek immediate medical attention if they experience side effects.
What to do next
- Retailers should immediately stop selling affected nitrous oxide charger products
- Consumers should not inhale nitrous oxide products for recreational purposes
- Seek immediate medical attention if experiencing side effects from recreational nitrous oxide use
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Health product recall
Nitrous Oxide Chargers: Sold for Inhalation Without Market Authorization (DIN)
2026-04-15
Summary
Product Nitrous Oxide Chargers Issue Health products - Product safety What to do Do not inhale nitrous oxide products for recreational purposes. If you use prescription nitrous oxide recreationally and experience side effects, seek medical attention immediately.
Affected products
| Brand | Product Name | Flavours | Market Authorization | Dosage Form | Strength | Lot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOODLEZ | N2O Cream Charger | N/A | No market authorization | Gas | N/A | N/A |
| Gold Whip | Cream Charger | Vanilla Ice Cream, Cherry Tart, Key Lime Pie, Funfetty Cake, Mojito, Tropical Coconut, Strawberry Daiquiri, Pina Colada, Apple, Watermelon, Blueberry, and Strawberry | No market authorization | Gas | N/A | N/A |
| Whip-it! | N2O Cream Charger | N/A | No market authorization | Gas | N/A | N/A |
Issue
The affected products are sold for inhalation without market authorization (DIN) in Canada.
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.
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Nitrous Oxide Chargers: Sold for Inhalation Without Market Authorization (DIN)
Background
Depth of recall: Retailers
Details
Original published date:
2026-04-15
Alert / recall type Health product recall Category Health products - Drugs Companies Mega Sphere Trading
Unit 120 - 12318 Barlow trail NE
Calgary, AB T3J 3T9
Published by Health Canada Audience General public Healthcare Industry Recall class Type I Recall date
2026-04-13
Identification number RA-81896
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