Health Canada recalls hazardous baby cribs, earmuffs: What to know about the latest product risks
This is a running list of federal government recalls, from household items to your favourite foods.
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From dangerous cribs to improperly labelled laundry detergent pods, Canadian parents should keep up-to-date on the latest recalls and notices from Health Canada — so, we've got you covered. Here are all the recalls you need to know about since the start of 2024, from the latest to the oldest.
Recalled items: Electric baby crib
Date of recall: April 25, 2024
What do I need to know?
Product: Shandi 0-25kg electric baby crib
Issue: Entanglement and strangulation hazard
What to do: Immediately stop using and contact for a full refund
Should I worry?
The Shandi electric baby crib for children between 0 and 25 kilograms is being recalled because Health Canada's evaluation indicated it does not pass the country's Cribs, Cradles and Bassinets Regulations. According to Health Canada, a restraint system in the crib could pose a risk of entanglement and strangulation.
The product's company, Yi Xiang Shang E-commerce Co., Ltd., has not received any reports of incidents of injuries as of April 18. However, consumers should immediately stop using the crib and contact the company for a full refund.
"Health Canada reminds parents and caregivers that the safest place for a baby to sleep is on their back on a firm, flat surface intended for sleep," the government noted.
Recalled items: Earmuffs
Date of recall: April 25, 2024
What do I need to know?
Product: 3M Peltor X4 Series Earmuffs
Issue: Injury hazard
What to do: Immediately stop using and return them for a free replacement
Should I worry?
Health Canada has recalled the #M Peltor X4 Series Earmuffs manufactured between March 2020 and September 2022. These over-ear, noise-cancelling earmuffs can develop cracks in the coloured portion of the plastic cups, which poses a risk to overexposure to loud noise. These earmuffs come in multiple variations, including over-the-head, behind-the-head, hard hat attached or full brim hard hat attached. They're also either green or orange in colour.
To tell if you have one of these earmuffs, the products will have "3M Peltor" and "Made in Poland" print on the outside, along with its cup model ID and manufacture date. As of March 12, the company hasn't received any reports of injuries in Canada or the United States. Consumers should stop using the product immediately and call the 3M Technical Services Team for more information about a free replacement.
Recalled items: Yoto mini speaker
Date of recall: April 11, 2024
What do I need to know?
Product: Yoto mini speaker
Issue: Burn and fire hazard
What to do: Immediately stop using and contact for replacement
Should I worry?
The Yoto Mini portable children's speaker is being recalled as its lithium-ion battery can overheat and catch fire. The serial number of the recalled item is "SKU PRPLXX00860." While there have been no injuries reported, there have been six reports in U.S. of the "battery overheating or melting."
From November 2021 to November 2023 in Canada, 19,721 units of the affected product were sold and more than 250,000 were sold in the U.S. "Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact the company to receive a free replacement smart charging cable."
Recalled items: Kids' hanging gym products
Date of recall: April 11, 2024
What do I need to know?
Product: Kinderfeets hanging gym products
Issue: Labelling and packaging
What to do: Immediately stop using and contact Kinderfeets
Should I worry?
Four items from Kinderfeets are being recalled for a fall hazard after the company received three reports of the rope breaking and one report of a skinned knee. Approximately 400 units were sold in Canada between August 2023 and March 2024. The recalled products are: Kinderfeets Baby Swing, Kinderfeets Child’s Swing, Kinderfeets Climbing Ladder and the Kinderfeets Trapeze with Rings.
"Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hanging gym products and contact Kinderfeets LLC for a pre-paid return label to return the product to the importer. Once the product has been received by the importer, consumers can contact the original point of purchase for a full refund," Health Canada advised.
Recalled items: Bicycle stem raisers
Date of recall: April 11, 2024
What do I need to know?
Product: Delta Cycle Stem Raisers
Issue: Fall hazard
What to do: Immediately stop using the recalled product
Should I worry?
Health Canada has recalled bicycle stem raises from brand Delta Cycle, of which 8,510 units were sold in Canada and 500,000 in the United States. "The products have the incorrect torque specification listed on the packaging. The correct torque should be 20 nm. A consumer may not tighten the raiser to the correct torque and the handlebar could rotate creating a risk of injury from a crash hazard," the agency warned.
The recalled models include: TD3318, TD3418, SM1977 and SM1979. The agency warned those who have this product should immediately stop using it and "bring the product to a local bike shop to ensure the correct torque is applied."
Recalled items: Laundry pods
Date of recall: April 5, 2024
What do I need to know?
Product: Tide Pods and Gain Flings liquid laundry detergent packets in bags
Issue: Labelling and packaging
What to do: Put product out of sight and out of reach of children and contact "Procter & Gamble"
Should I worry?
Health Canada is recalling some types of laundry detergent pods in zip-lock bags as the "product's packaging has the potential to be affected by a manufacturing defect." The agency explained the defect may cause the child-resistant packaging to be damaged, potentially resulting in "unintentional exposure to these products and lead to serious illness or injury."
Gain Flings Moonlight Breeze; 16-pacs bag
Tide PODS 3-in-1 Clean Breeze; 31-pacs bag
Tide PODS 3-in-1, Spring Meadow; 31-pacs bag
Tide PODS 4-in-1 with Ultra Oxi; 15-pacs bag
Tide Simply PODS Oxi Boost + Ultra Stain Release, Refreshing Breeze; 13-pacs bag
Between September 2023 and February 2024, there were 56,741 units of these products sold in Canada. Those who purchased the product are advised to "immediately secure the recalled product out of sight and reach of children and contact Procter & Gamble." The listed contact number is: 1-833-347-5764. The agency promises a pre-paid gift card, a cabinet latch and an empty replacement bag with a child-resistant closure to those who contact the company.
Recalled items: Insignia digital & analog air fryers
Date of recall: Mar. 14, 2024
What do I need to know?
Product: Insignia air fryers
Issue: Fire hazard
What to do: Immediately stop using
Should I worry?
Health Canada is recalling five Insignia-brand air fryers due to a potential fire hazard. The recalled products include:
Insignia - 5L/5.28Qt Digital Air Fryer - Black
Insignia - 10 QT Digital Air Fryer Oven – Stainless Steel
Insignia - 3.4 QT. Analog Air Fryer - Black
Insignia - 5QT Analog Air Fryer - Stainless Steel
Insignia - 8 QT Digital Dual Basket Air Fryer - Black
"The Air Fryers may overheat, and handles may melt or break, posing a potential fire or burn hazard," the recall warned. "In addition, the air fryer ovens may overheat and glass on doors may break, posing a potential fire, burn or laceration hazard."
The recall was prompted by six reports in Canada of the handles of the air fryers melting or breaking and one report of the glass breaking, though no injuries were reported. In the U.S. there were 24 reports, including six of the air fryers catching on fire. More than 99,000 units have been sold in Canada.
Health Canada advised consumers should "immediately unplug and stop using the recalled products and visit https://www.recallrtr.com/airfryer for instructions on how to submit photos of the recalled unit(s) with the cut power cord, a photo of the model number and purchase receipt." Those who don't have a receipt can receive a $75 gift card from BestBuy.
Recalled items: Enoki mushrooms
Date of recall: Mar. 14, 2024
What do I need to know?
Product: Insignia air fryers
Issue: Microbial contamination — listeria
What to do: Do not consume, serve, sell or distribute
Should I worry?
Health Canada is recalling another brand of Enoki mushrooms due to potential listeria contamination, after a consumer complaint. The health agency said there have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.
"Food contaminated with listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness" Health Canada warned.
"Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk... In severe cases of illness, people may die."
Recalled items: Mexican-Style Street Corn salad kits
Date of recall: Feb. 7, 2024
What do I need to know?
Product: Mexican-Style Street Corn salad kits
Issue: Microbial contamination — listeria
What to do: Do not consume, serve, sell or distribute
Should I worry?
This recall was triggered after a recall in the U.S. The salad kits were made with cheese from company Rizo-López Foods, Inc., which was recalled due to possible listeria monocytogenes contamination.
"Food contaminated with listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness" Health Canada warned.
"Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk... In severe cases of illness, people may die."
Recalled items: Six-layer dip
Date of recall: Feb. 8, 2024
What do I need to know?
Product: Rojo's Black Bean 6-Layer Dip
Issue: Microbial contamination — listeria
What to do: Do not consume, sell or distribute
Should I worry?
Health Canada has recalled the Rojo's dip as it was made with cheese from company Rizo-López Foods, Inc., which was recalled in the U.S. due to possible listeria monocytogenes contamination.
"Food contaminated with listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness" Health Canada warned, adding pregnant and immunocompromised people are particularly at risk.
Recalled items: Fully cooked crispy chicken breasts
Date of recall: 2024
What do I need to know?
Product: Pinty's brand Fully Cooked Crispy Chicken Breasts
Issue: Extraneous material (metal)
What to do: Do not consume, sell or distribute
Should I worry?
Pinty's brand of Fully Cooked Crispy Chicken Breasts recalled by Health Canada due to pieces of metal being found in the product. The best before date on the product is Oct. 2, 2024.
The agency warned to "not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product," but did not provide further details on health risks.
Recalled items: Low profile beds
Date of recall: Jan. 18, 2024
What do I need to know?
Product: Home Design, Inc.-brand low profile beds
Issue: Injury hazard
What to do: Stop using and contact Home Design, Inc. for free replacement parts
Should I worry?
Health Canada is recalling several low profile beds from the Home Design, Inc. brand, sold on Wayfair in Canada and the U.S. According to the notice, "the company has received reports of beds breaking, sagging, or collapsing during use, posing an injury hazard to the user."
There have been 22 reports of beds falling in Canada and four related injuries. The company reported there have been 55,847 units of the affected products sold in the country between July 2018 and November 2023.
"Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled beds and contact the Home Design, Inc. for free replacement slats and side rails for consumer installation," the notice read.
Recalled items: Eagle brand corn
Date of recall: Jan. 15, 2024
What do I need to know?
Product: Frozen corn
Issue: Microbial contamination — salmonella
What to do: Do not consume, sell or distribute
Should I worry?
Eagle brand frozen corn distributed in Ontario, and possibly other provinces, is being recalled due to potential salmonella contamination. "This recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency test result," Health Canada said.
The agency is warning Canadians to toss out the recalled product or return it to their place of purchase, and not consume, sell or distribute it. "Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick."
Recalled items: Kids' acetaminophen solution
Date of recall: Jan. 15, 2024
What do I need to know?
Product: Pediatrix brand acetaminophen solution (160mg/5mL)
Issue: Product quality
What to do: Stop using and return to Walmart for refund
Should I worry?
According to Health Canada's recall, testing of a particular lot of the Pediatrix medication (lot MC0079) was found to be "out of specification," meaning it did not meet established criteria.
The medication was distributed in Ontario, and the agency advises to "consult your health care professional if you have any health concerns."
Recalled items: George brand sleepers
Date of recall: Jan. 12, 2024
What do I need to know?
Product: Children's onesies or sleepers
Issue: Choking and ingestion hazards
What to do: Stop using and return to Walmart for refund
Should I worry?
Girls' and boys' sleepers from Walmart's brand George are being recalled for safety issues. "The foot grips... may fall off or be removed through repeated washing, posing choking and ingestion hazards," the recall read.
Four product lines are being impacted, including style numbers: GRF20400TGEC, GRF20400IG, GRF20400TB and GRF20400IB.
Walmart has reported that 371,469 units of the recalled kids' sleepers were sold in Canada from December 2021 to January 2024. Parents should check the collars of these sleepers for the number, and see if their item has been recalled. If so, they can return the item to Walmart for a full refund.
Recalled items: Parfait, yogurt and granola bowls
Date of recall: Jan. 12, 2024
What do I need to know?
Product: Various parfait and yogurt bowls
Issue: Microbial contamination — salmonella
What to do: Do not consume, sell or distribute
Should I worry?
Health Canada is recalling 34 parfait and yogurt products from Loblaws and Sobeys, with best before dates going to Jan. 15, 2024. These products were made with Quaker granola that was previously recalled due to potential contamination with salmonella.
There products were sold under Loblaws banners at:
Atlantic: Atlantic Superstore, Dominion, Atlantic Your Independent Grocer, Wholesale Club
Quebec: Provigo, Maxi, Wholesale Club
Ontario: Superstore, Fortinos, Loblaw, Valu-Mart, Your Independent Grocer, Zehrs
Western Canada: Superstore, Your Independent Grocer, Extra Foods, Wholesale Club
There products were sold under Sobeys banners at:
Atlantic: Coop, Foodland, Sobeys
Quebec: IGA, IGA Extra, IGA Express, IGA Mini, Tradition, Bonichoix, Bonisoir, Omni, Voisin, Rachelle-Béry
Ontario: Foodland, Sobeys
Western Canada: IGA, Safeway, Sobeys, Thrifty Foods
The recall was triggered by a recall in another country and no incidents have been reported in Canada to date. "Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick," the agency warned.
Recalled items: Quaker granola bars
Date of recall: Jan. 11, 2024
What do I need to know?
Product: Granola bars and cereals
Issue: Microbial contamination — salmonella
What to do: Do not consume, sell or distribute
Should I worry?
According to the Health Canada recall, Canadians who have purchased any of the 36 types of Quaker-brand granola bars listed, or the Cap'n Crunch Treat Bars (Berry) should toss out the product or return it to the retailer. Expiration dates for these products extend into the fall of 2024.
"The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination," the recall said.
While there have been no illnesses reported in relation to these product, the recall was triggered by a recall in another country. "Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick," the agency warned, adding it can even lead to deadly infections.
Recalled item: IKEA USB charger dark grey
Date of recall: Jan. 10, 2024
What do I need to know?
Product: ÅSKSTORM 40W USB charger dark grey (model number ICPSW5-40-1)
Issue: Burn hazard, electrical hazard
What to do: Immediately stop using and return to IKEA for a refund
Should I worry?
The recall warns "wear and tear of the power cable may pose thermal burn and shock hazards to consumers."
Though there haven't been any incidents reported in Canada, the company received 17 reports worldwide of damage to the power cable, including reports of "thermal burns and electric shock by consumers."
Health Canada advises consumers to "stop using the recalled product and return it to IKEA for a refund. Proof of purchase is not required."
Recalled items: Vegan gluten-free margherita pizza
Date of recall: Jan. 9, 2024
What do I need to know?
Product: Farm Boy brand Vegan Gluten Free Margherita Pizza
Issue: Undeclared milk
What to do: Do not consume if allergic or sensitive to milk
Should I worry?
The pizzas are being recalled because they contain milk, which is not declared on the label. The recall was triggered by a consumer complaint, Health Canada said.
"Do not consume recalled products to which you are allergic or sensitive as they may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction," the agency warned, adding the product should be either thrown out or returned to place of purchase.
Recalled items: Energy drinks
Date of recall: Jan. 9, 2024
What do I need to know?
Product: Various caffeinated energy drinks and mixes
Issue: Non-compliances of caffeine content and labelling requirements
What to do: Do not consume, sell or distribute
Should I worry?
According to Health Canada, 47 brands of energy drinks — including Monster, Redbull and Prime — are being recalled due to "various non-compliances related to caffeine content and labelling requirements."
It said energy drinks must not contain more than 180 milligrams of caffeine in a single-serving in Canada, and the caffeine content must be labelled in English and French.
The agency warned, "high levels of caffeine may have adverse health effects for children, pregnant individuals, breastfeeding individuals, and those sensitive to caffeine. Exercising while consuming caffeine may lead to adverse health effects."
Recalled items: Life brand nasal decongestant spray
Date of recall: Jan. 3-4, 2024
What do I need to know?
Product: Life Brand Long Lasting Decongestant Nasal Spray 15 mL & Life Brand Decongestant Nasal Spray 20mL
Issue: Labelling — may have incorrect Drug Facts Table on the back of the bottle.
What to do: Consult healthcare provider
Should I worry?
Health Canada has not advised those who have these products to toss it out or immediately stop using it. The recall advised to "consult your healthcare provider prior to discontinuing use of the affected product or for any health concerns."
Those who purchased the items can contact the recalling company for any questions about the recall.
Recalled item: Olmitos Basic Zoo Walker
Date of recall: Jan. 3, 2024
What do I need to know?
Product: Olmitos Basic Zoo Walker
Issue: Injury hazard — product is banned in Canada.
What to do: Stop using, destroy, return for refund
Should I worry?
These baby walkers are "are banned in Canada and may pose an injury hazard," the recall read. The issue is that children in these baby walkers are exposed to hazards and may also fall down the stairs, "which could result in injury or death."
Health Canada has recalled 74 units of the Olmitos brand baby walker that have been sold in Canada since December 2021. There have been no injuries reported in Canada, but the agency is warning parents to get rid of the item.
"Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and either destroy the product or return the product to TradeInn.com for a refund," it advised. Canadians who want to return the products can contact: support@tradeinn.com.
Recalled item: Zebra blinds and roller shades
Date of recall: Jan. 2, 2024
What do I need to know?
Product: Zebra blinds and Roller shades with chain and chain guard
Issue: Strangulation hazard
What to do: Stop using and contact company
Should I worry?
Health Canada warns this product poses a strangulation hazard, as the blinds do not meet the Corded Window Coverings Regulations.
"Young children may pull looped cords around their neck, or become entangled in the cords, causing a strangulation hazard and even death," the recall said. More information on the hazard is available on Blind Cord Safety.
Though there have been no reports of incidents in Canada, 286 units have been sold in the country from June to December last year. The agency advises those who have the item to immediately stop using it, and "contact the company Juste des Stores/True Blinds for a cordless replacement system and additional instructions." The company can be contacted by phone at 1(844)741-9835 or by email at info@justedesstores.ca and info@trueblinds.com.
Recalled item: Enfamil brand infant formula
Date of recall: Dec. 31, 2023
What do I need to know?
Product: Nutramigen A+ LGG Hypoallergenic (infant formula)
Issue: Microbial contamination
What to do: Do not use, sell or distribute
Should I worry?
Health Canada is warning parents about the potential contamination of this product with Cronobacter sakazakii — a pathogenic bacteria that can cause illness, especially in infants.
Parents and caretakers should check if they have the recalled product, and then dispose of it or return to the seller.
The recall was triggered by the company and there have been no known illnesses from this product to date. "If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, contact your healthcare provider," the recall advised.
