'I heard a loud bang': Urgent warning issued for popular storage jar from Kmart
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Product safety is a concern that affects everyone, especially when it comes to items we trust in our homes.
What started as a simple household convenience has turned into a cautionary tale, leaving many questioning its reliability.
Now, customers are speaking out, and the details behind their experiences are raising eyebrows.
Australians have been cautioned about a popular food storage item after it reportedly exploded in two refrigerators.
The glass flip pickle jar gained fame on social media for its innovative brine-separating design.
However, it caused a dramatic mess when it shattered in Sally Asplin’s fridge, leaving beetroot splattered across the shelves.
Ms Asplin shared an image of the aftermath in a social media group focused on decor and hacks, asking: ‘Anyone ever had one of these jars explode in your fridge?’
Her post, shared on Saturday, garnered over 170 comments, with many users pointing out that certain foods, like beetroot, may not be suitable for the jar due to fermentation and gas release.
This incident came just two months after another customer reported a similar explosion, which occurred as she was putting groceries away.
‘I heard a loud bang and glass flying everywhere, I thought my kitchen light had exploded,’ she wrote.
‘Lucky I had bent my head towards the crisper as the glass could have got my eyes, there were tiny bits of glass plus large pieces.’
The incident left her shaken and it took her two hours to clean up the mess.
Anko’s instructions advise against storing certain foods in the jars, cautioning customers about potential risks.
Items to avoid include carbonated beverages and fermenting foods, as the gas buildup can compromise the jar’s seal or even cause it to break.
Hot or warm foods may crack the glass or affect the sealing mechanism if the jar is not heat-resistant.
High-fat or oily foods stored long-term may degrade silicone or rubber seals over time.
Strongly acidic foods, such as pure vinegar or citrus juices, could corrode metal parts of the lid, though the glass itself is typically unaffected.
Furthermore, frozen foods can crack the jar if the liquid expands during freezing, particularly when head space is insufficient.
Fine powders or grains may leak or lose freshness if the seal is not airtight.
Customers are urged to carefully read product instructions to prevent such accidents.
Have you ever had a kitchen mishap or experienced a product that didn’t work as expected? Share your story in the comments.
What started as a simple household convenience has turned into a cautionary tale, leaving many questioning its reliability.
Now, customers are speaking out, and the details behind their experiences are raising eyebrows.
Australians have been cautioned about a popular food storage item after it reportedly exploded in two refrigerators.
The glass flip pickle jar gained fame on social media for its innovative brine-separating design.
However, it caused a dramatic mess when it shattered in Sally Asplin’s fridge, leaving beetroot splattered across the shelves.
Ms Asplin shared an image of the aftermath in a social media group focused on decor and hacks, asking: ‘Anyone ever had one of these jars explode in your fridge?’
Her post, shared on Saturday, garnered over 170 comments, with many users pointing out that certain foods, like beetroot, may not be suitable for the jar due to fermentation and gas release.
This incident came just two months after another customer reported a similar explosion, which occurred as she was putting groceries away.
‘I heard a loud bang and glass flying everywhere, I thought my kitchen light had exploded,’ she wrote.
‘Lucky I had bent my head towards the crisper as the glass could have got my eyes, there were tiny bits of glass plus large pieces.’
The incident left her shaken and it took her two hours to clean up the mess.
Anko’s instructions advise against storing certain foods in the jars, cautioning customers about potential risks.
Items to avoid include carbonated beverages and fermenting foods, as the gas buildup can compromise the jar’s seal or even cause it to break.
Hot or warm foods may crack the glass or affect the sealing mechanism if the jar is not heat-resistant.
High-fat or oily foods stored long-term may degrade silicone or rubber seals over time.
Strongly acidic foods, such as pure vinegar or citrus juices, could corrode metal parts of the lid, though the glass itself is typically unaffected.
Furthermore, frozen foods can crack the jar if the liquid expands during freezing, particularly when head space is insufficient.
Fine powders or grains may leak or lose freshness if the seal is not airtight.
Customers are urged to carefully read product instructions to prevent such accidents.
Have you ever had a kitchen mishap or experienced a product that didn’t work as expected? Share your story in the comments.
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