Mislabeled Target product leaves family stunned and kitchen a mess
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Cooking at home is a wholesome activity that fosters connection, creativity, and nourishment, providing a sanctuary where families come together, savouring the process and the final result alike.
But for one unsuspecting mum, a routine dinner preparation turned into a shocking kitchen mishap that left her family stunned and her kitchen a mess.
It all revolved around a seemingly innocent Round Casserole ($10) dish from Target.
Shannen Gunning, a mum-of-two, was filming a cooking tutorial when her new kitchenware purchase took a turn for the worse.
With her camera rolling, she showcased how to whip up a simple yet delicious meal using her brand-new pot.
‘I just got this new pot today. It was only $10 from Target,' she explained to her viewers.
As she added canned tomatoes and water to the dish, the unthinkable happened—the bottom of the pot detached and clattered onto the stove top, causing a sizzling and smoking scene as the liquid contents spilled out.
Startled by the sudden turn of events, Ms. Gunning recoiled in surprise.
A voice off-camera expressed concern, to which she responded, ‘The pot cracked. It's shattered. It broke.’
The incident humorously concluded with her joking that the family might just have to settle for a Macca's dinner instead.
The video caption noted that the Target website listed the product as being able to ‘transition from stove top to oven’.
Social media users responded to the video of the incident, expressing a range of emotions including shock and concern.
One user said, ‘(Oh my god) when you were cooking I was like that does not look like a stovetop pan.’
Another said, ‘It looks like an oven dish. I wonder how many people this has happened to, surely they mislabeled it, that is so dangerous! I’m glad no one was hurt!’
‘As soon as you said $10 pot from Target, I wondered,’ a third added.
You can watch Shannen’s video below:
Source: TikTok / @shannengunning
Though sold on the target website, the Round Casserole ($10) dish is an Anko product associated with Kmart, not Target.
Kmart's product listing described the casserole dish as safe for the oven, microwave, dishwasher, and freezer, but did not mention stovetop use.
The confusion was compounded by Target's online listing, which initially suggested that the dish could transition from stovetop to oven.
This has since been corrected. A Target spokesperson said, ‘Our Anko Round Casserole Dish is oven, microwave, dishwasher and freezer safe, and we have updated our online webpage to reflect this.’
‘We encourage any customer who experiences an issue with a product to get in touch with our customer service team to ensure that it can be investigated properly.’
This isn't the first time a large retailer has been in hot water for allegedly mislabeling a product.
In a recent story, this one company was called out online for potentially misleading customers with their labels. You can read more about the story here.
Have you ever experienced a kitchen disaster with a new product? How do you ensure the safety and suitability of your cookware? Share your stories and tips in the comments below!
But for one unsuspecting mum, a routine dinner preparation turned into a shocking kitchen mishap that left her family stunned and her kitchen a mess.
It all revolved around a seemingly innocent Round Casserole ($10) dish from Target.
Shannen Gunning, a mum-of-two, was filming a cooking tutorial when her new kitchenware purchase took a turn for the worse.
A mum of two experienced a kitchen mishap upon having purchased the Round Casserole ($10) dish from Target. Image Source: Target
‘I just got this new pot today. It was only $10 from Target,' she explained to her viewers.
As she added canned tomatoes and water to the dish, the unthinkable happened—the bottom of the pot detached and clattered onto the stove top, causing a sizzling and smoking scene as the liquid contents spilled out.
Startled by the sudden turn of events, Ms. Gunning recoiled in surprise.
A voice off-camera expressed concern, to which she responded, ‘The pot cracked. It's shattered. It broke.’
The incident humorously concluded with her joking that the family might just have to settle for a Macca's dinner instead.
The video caption noted that the Target website listed the product as being able to ‘transition from stove top to oven’.
Social media users responded to the video of the incident, expressing a range of emotions including shock and concern.
One user said, ‘(Oh my god) when you were cooking I was like that does not look like a stovetop pan.’
Another said, ‘It looks like an oven dish. I wonder how many people this has happened to, surely they mislabeled it, that is so dangerous! I’m glad no one was hurt!’
‘As soon as you said $10 pot from Target, I wondered,’ a third added.
You can watch Shannen’s video below:
Source: TikTok / @shannengunning
Though sold on the target website, the Round Casserole ($10) dish is an Anko product associated with Kmart, not Target.
Kmart's product listing described the casserole dish as safe for the oven, microwave, dishwasher, and freezer, but did not mention stovetop use.
The confusion was compounded by Target's online listing, which initially suggested that the dish could transition from stovetop to oven.
This has since been corrected. A Target spokesperson said, ‘Our Anko Round Casserole Dish is oven, microwave, dishwasher and freezer safe, and we have updated our online webpage to reflect this.’
‘We encourage any customer who experiences an issue with a product to get in touch with our customer service team to ensure that it can be investigated properly.’
This isn't the first time a large retailer has been in hot water for allegedly mislabeling a product.
In a recent story, this one company was called out online for potentially misleading customers with their labels. You can read more about the story here.
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