Health Canada is advising parents and caregivers to keep reed diffusers out of reach of children and to teach them about the potential hazards posed by these products.

Reed diffusers are home fragrance products that consist of a bottle, scented oils and reeds (thin wooden sticks used to diffuse the oil).

Health Canada has received reports of children becoming ill after ingesting the liquid contents of reed diffuser products. To learn more, visit www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ahc-asc/media/ advisories-avis/_2012/2012_183-eng.php