Two people die after donating plasma at Canadian clinics under federal investigation

Company that runs the sites says it has ‘no reason to believe there is a correlation between the donors’ passing and plasma donation’ Two people have died in Canada after donating plasma at a chain of clinics that has been under scrutiny by federal inspectors for failing to keep accurate records, screen donors or

✦ Editorial Summary

Two individuals have died in Canada after donating plasma at clinics under federal investigation for record-keeping and donor screening issues. The company operating the clinics denies any correlation between the donors' deaths and plasma donation. Federal inspectors are scrutinizing the clinics for potential safety and regulatory breaches.

Guardian Health·theguardian.com·Mar 12, 2026·1 min read· pts

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