RECALLS: Snow melting mats, torches, and beef jerky recalled in Ontario
Published March 31, 2024 at 2:12 pm
While most foods and products are safe, some may occasionally slip through quality checks. Being informed about these items allows you to either dispose of them or return them for a refund.
Here’s a list of products recalled this week in Ontario.
Vevor Snow Melting Mats
The mat measures 13 inches by 10 inches by 0.07 inches and weighs 7 pounds. It’s made from slip-proof PVC and is 11o V. The attached power cord is 6 feet long.
The mat’s liquid metal electrode may be punctured during the transportation process and may short-circuit while in use.
The company reported that 13 units of the affected products were sold in Canada between September 2021 to December 2023.
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Risks: Potential fire hazard.
What you should do: Stop using the mats and dispose of them following your municipality’s hazardous waste guidelines, or return them to specified locations for a refund.
As of March 12, 2024, the company has received one report of an incident and no reports of injury in Canada.
Berkley Jensen Citronella 72-in. tiki torches
The following Berkley Jensen Citronella 72-in. tiki torches which India House Brass manufactures are part of the recall:
- Copper Plated Torch—SKU:8 88670 01434 9
- Copper Plated Torch—SKU:8 88670 02872 8
- Copper Plated Torch Antique—SKU:8 88670 01862 0
- Nickel Plated Torch—SKU:8 88670 02873 5
- Tiki Torch (Black)—SKU:8 88670 04530 5
- Tiki Torch (Copper)—SKU:8 88670 04447 6
The issue is that the top of the tiki torch may break open/off during use.
The company reported that approximately 18 units of the affected products were sold in the United States to consumers from Canada from January 2015 to November 2023.
Risks: Potential burn hazard.
What you should do: Discontinue using the recalled products and contact BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc. for a refund.
As of March 8, 2024, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.
Eat Sum More brand Beef Biltong
The following batches are affected by the recall:
- Beef Biltong – Original—UPC: 0 84672 48931 8
The beef jerky is being recalled from the marketplace due to the possible contamination of Salmonella.
Contaminated food with Salmonella might not show signs of spoilage but can lead to illness. Vulnerable individuals like young children, pregnant women, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems can suffer severe and, at times, fatal infections.
Common symptoms for healthy individuals include fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea. Prolonged complications may involve severe arthritis.
Risks: Health hazard.
What you should do: Do not consume and throw the product away.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products.
As of March 31, 2024, there have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.
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