Recalls from Walmart and other stores this week in Ontario
Published December 22, 2024 at 6:26 pm
Ontario residents are urged to check their homes for recalled food and children’s products that may pose health risks, such as microbial contamination, eye injuries and entrapment hazards.
Here is what’s being recalled this week:
Taylor Shellfish Canada ULC brand Oysters
The following batches are part of the recall:
Fanny Bay Oysters
- Size: Petite, Xsmall, Small, Medium
- Availability: Variable
- UPC: None
Lot Numbers & Details:
- Lot Number: 39021
- Harvest Area/CLF#: 14-8/278741
- Original Harvest Date: 11/27/2024
- Process Date: 12/03/2024 to 12/09/2024
- Lot Number: 39033
- Harvest Area/CLF#: 14-8/278741
- Original Harvest Date: 12/03/2024
- Process Date: 12/09/2024 to 12/13/2024
- Lot Number: 39036
- Harvest Area/CLF#: 14-8/335309
- Original Harvest Date: 12/03/2024
- Process Date: 12/05/2024 to 12/13/2024
- Lot Number: 39043
- Harvest Area/CLF#: 14-8/335309
- Original Harvest Date: 12/05/2024
- Process Date: 12/09/2024 to 12/12/2024
Sunseeker Oysters
- Size: Petite, Xsmall, Small, Medium
- Availability: Variable
- UPC: None
Lot Numbers & Details:
- Lot Number: 39021
- Harvest Area/CLF#: 14-8/278741
- Original Harvest Date: 11/27/2024
- Process Date: 12/03/2024 to 12/09/2024
- Lot Number: 39033
- Harvest Area/CLF#: 14-8/278741
- Original Harvest Date: 12/03/2024
- Process Date: 12/09/2024 to 12/13/2024
- Lot Number: 39036
- Harvest Area/CLF#: 14-8/335309
- Original Harvest Date: 12/03/2024
- Process Date: 12/05/2024 to 12/13/2024
- Lot Number: 39043
- Harvest Area/CLF#: 14-8/335309
- Original Harvest Date: 12/05/2024
- Process Date: 12/09/2024 to 12/12/2024
Cloudy Bay Oysters
- Size: Petite, Xsmall, Small, Medium
- Availability: Variable
- UPC: None
Lot Numbers & Details:
- Lot Number: 39021
- Harvest Area/CLF#: 14-8/278741
- Original Harvest Date: 11/27/2024
- Process Date: 12/03/2024 to 12/09/2024
- Lot Number: 39033
- Harvest Area/CLF#: 14-8/278741
- Original Harvest Date: 12/03/2024
- Process Date: 12/09/2024 to 12/13/2024
- Lot Number: 39036
- Harvest Area/CLF#: 14-8/335309
- Original Harvest Date: 12/03/2024
- Process Date: 12/05/2024 to 12/13/2024
- Lot Number: 39043
- Harvest Area/CLF#: 14-8/335309
- Original Harvest Date: 12/05/2024
- Process Date: 12/09/2024 to 12/12/2024
The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace due to possible norovirus contamination.
According to Health Canada, Norovirus illness typically causes symptoms of gastroenteritis within 24 to 48 hours, though they can appear as early as 12 hours after exposure. Symptoms often start suddenly and include diarrhea, vomiting (more common in children), nausea, and stomach cramps. Other symptoms may include a low-grade fever, headache, chills, muscle aches, and fatigue. Most people recover within one to two days, with symptoms resolving on their own and no long-term effects. However, even after recovery, individuals can be re-infected. It is important to stay hydrated to prevent dehydration. In severe cases, hospitalization and intravenous fluids may be necessary.
Risks: Potential health hazard.
What you should do: If individuals suspect they’ve become ill from consuming a recalled product, contact your healthcare provider immediately. To determine whether you have recalled products, check the list of affected items.
Do not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute any recalled products. Recalled items should either be discarded or returned to the place of purchase. Consumers who are uncertain whether they have purchased the recalled products should contact the retailer for clarification.
This recall was triggered by findings by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency during its investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak in British Columbia. It is unclear how many people reported falling ill after consuming the oysters.
Qaba Toddler Kitchen Helper 2 Step Stool
The following products are affected:
- Cream White — Model Number: 312-050V00CW
- Grey — Model Number: 312-050GY
- Light Blue — Model Number: 312-050V00LB
- Pink — Model Number: 312-050V00PK
- White — Model Number: 312-050WT
The model number can be found on the product’s outer packaging.
The space between the bars on the back of the step stool pose an entrapment hazard, where a child’s head can get stuck.
The company reported that 6656 units of the affected products were sold in Canada between July 2021 to October 2024.
Risks: Poses entrapment hazard.
What you should do: Stop using the recalled product and contact Aosom Canada for instructions on how to correct the product for continued use.
As of Dec. 3, the company has received one report of a child’s head becoming entrapped in the bars of the product in Canada.
Unbranded Blue Beam Laser Pointer and JD-303 Green Laser Pointer
This recall affects unbranded handheld blue laser pointers and JD-303 handheld green laser pointers. The unbranded blue laser pointer is housed in a silver case with no markings on the device. The JD-303 green laser pointer is packaged in a white box, featuring the engraving “JD-303.” Both lasers are classified as Class 3B and were sold at Camouflage store locations across Canada, as well as on www.camouflage.ca.
The company reported that 17 units of the affected products were sold in Canada between Feb. 2024 to Dec. 2024.
Risks: Poses injury hazard.
What you should do: Stop using the recalled lasers and return to the place of purchase for a full refund.
As of Dec. 9, 2024, the company has received no reports of incidents in Canada and no reports of injury.
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