TORONTO, May 23, 2024
/CNW/ - UPDATED 5/23 - NÜTRL Canada has been informed that Sunscope
initiated a voluntary recall in Canada of a promotional tumbler cup due to a
manufacturing defect that may present a safety hazard. This
NÜTRL-branded tumbler, manufactured by Sunscope, was offered as a
gift with purchase in select stores in Canada in April and May of
2024.
Based on their testing to date, Sunscope has determined that
some of the tumblers may contain a chemical cleaning solution that
was trapped between the inner walls of the tumbler, which contains
some levels of sulfuric and phosphoric acids. This solution may
release when the tumbler is filled with liquid, posing a potential
risk of serious injury. The interaction between the solution and
the tumbler may also result in elevated levels of iron, chromium
and nickel. A range of health effects has been associated with
ingestion of these substances, including burning of the lips,
tongue, throat, stomach, and other tissue damage, and nausea,
vomiting, stomach cramps and diarrhea. Health effects associated
with skin contact with these substances include blistering, burns,
pain, and redness.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tumbler and
call this toll-free number for further information:
1 (866) 846-1778; or email
nutrltumblerca@sedgwick.com. If you are experiencing any symptoms,
you should seek medical attention. Visit the Canadian Centre for
Occupational Health & Safety website for more
information on sulfuric and phosphoric acid and potential symptoms
of exposure:
www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/chemicals/chem_profiles.
Consumer safety is our top priority. Together with Sunscope and
their distributor Staples Promotional Products Canada, we are
working with Health Canada to proactively notify
consumers.
SOURCE NÜTRL Canada