Ontario residents are being urged to check their homes for recently recalled products that pose significant health and safety risks, including choking hazards, burn risks, and potential Salmonella contamination.
The following products have been flagged for urgent recall this week:
1. Century Brand Flaked Light Tuna Hot & Spicy
Why It’s Being Recalled:
- The product contains undeclared wheat, which could pose health risks for individuals with celiac disease or gluten-related disorders.
- The recall applies to multiple batches of 180g canned tuna in hot & spicy sauce under the UPCs:
Can trigger mild to severe allergic reactions in individuals with wheat allergies.
2. Ivy City Mini Pajamas – High Flammability Risk
Why It’s Being Recalled:
- The recalled children’s sleepwear fails to meet safety flammability standards, increasing the risk of burn injuries.
- Loose-fitting sleepwear can catch fire quickly if exposed to flames, stove elements, candles, or matches.
Affected Pajama Styles & Sizes:
- Mini Bella Bunny Pajamas (with and without feathers)
- Mini Camille Pajamas (with and without feathers)
- Mini Petra Short Sleeve Nightgown (green)
- Mini Petra Long Sleeve Nightgown (purple)
Sizes affected: 12-18M, 2T, 3T, 4-5, 6-7, 8Y, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14.
Health Risks:
Severe burn hazard—loose-fitting material ignites more easily.
What You Should Do:
Stop using immediately.
Return for a refund or dispose of the product safely.
No incidents or injuries have been reported in Canada.
3. D. Effe T. Lemon Delight & Forest Fruits Tartlets – Possible Salmonella Contamination
Why It’s Being Recalled:
- These pastries may contain Salmonella, which can lead to serious illness.
- UPC codes affected:
- Lemon Delight: 8 058302 730097
- Tartlet with Forest Fruits: 8 058302 730080
- Sold in various packaging formats—could be clerk-served or repackaged without labels.
Health Risks:
Salmonella infection can cause fever, vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, and, in severe cases, hospitalization.
High-risk individuals: Young children, pregnant women, seniors, and those with weakened immune systems.
What You Should Do:
Dispose of the product or return it to the store.
Seek medical attention if symptoms develop.
One illness has been reported. Further testing is ongoing.
4. Infant Self-Feeding Devices – Choking & Aspiration Risk
Why It’s Being Recalled:
- These dangerous baby bottle holders force infants to feed unattended, increasing choking and aspiration hazards.
- Infants lack the motor control to safely manage self-feeding, increasing risks of suffocation and aspiration pneumonia.
Affected Products:
- Adjustable Baby Holder Bottle Rack Clip
- Baby Trolley Feeding Cloth Fixing Bracket
- Hands-Free Baby Bottle Sling & Clips
Health Risks:
Choking, aspiration pneumonia, or even death.
Banned in Canada due to severe safety concerns.
What You Should Do:
🛑 Stop using immediately.
🚮 Dispose of the product—DO NOT donate or resell.
Health Canada has removed these products from Walmart.ca. No injuries have been reported yet.
5. Gerber Soothe ‘N’ Chew Teething Sticks – Choking Hazard
Why It’s Being Recalled:
- Banana & Strawberry Apple flavors have been linked to choking incidents in infants.
- The recall covers ALL batch codes under these UPCs:
- Banana: 0 55000 20174 2
- Strawberry Apple: 0 55000 20176 6
Health Risks:
Potential choking hazard for babies.
What You Should Do:
Discontinue use immediately.
Throw them away—DO NOT feed to children.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has received reports of choking incidents but has not disclosed details on the number of cases.