SASKATCHEWAN (CBC) - Health Canada issued a recall Friday of counterfeit Oral-B Classic 40 Medium toothbrushes because they may pose a choking hazard.

The federal agency said it has learned of one incident in which bristles became stuck in a consumer's throat.

Procter & Gamble Inc. and Health Canada have determined the toothbrush is a counterfeit product. Procter & Gamble have not manufactured this model of toothbrush in almost a decade.

"Health Canada has been working with Dollarama L.P. to ensure that these toothbrushes are removed from sale," the federal agency said. "Dollarama L.P. has voluntarily recalled all manual toothbrushes labelled as Oral-B Classic 40 Medium being sold at their stores throughout Canada."

Consumers with the recalled toothbrush are advised to stop using it and retailers selling the brushes are advised to contact Health Canada.

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