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  • Havana Joe
    Member
    • Jul 2009
    • 22

    Exploding Snus?

    So, I was working outside over the weekend and it was about mid-high 90s. Too hot to even enjoy any snus, so I just kept the General WG can in my pocket and finished working. I'm guessing I spent about 9 hours or more in the blistering sun. So anyay I finish up and go inside to relax and pop a pouch in---when to my dismay I open the can and it looks like coffee grinds everywhere!!

    I'm guessing it was the heat, but has anyone had this happen before? Unfortunately, I only used about 6-7 pouches out of that can before it self destructed! :cry:
  • tom502
    Member
    • Feb 2009
    • 8985

    #2
    I haven't, but have read that the glue has come off the wintergreen portions. My guess is the heat could have done that. Maybe you could empty the baggies and turn it into los.

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    • sagedil
      Member
      • Nov 2007
      • 7077

      #3
      Never.

      And I have been walking at least 4 miles in 95 -100 degree temps last week on multiple ocassions. Then again, I have never used wintergreen (bleech) :wink:

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      • Veganpunk
        Member
        • Jun 2009
        • 5381

        #4
        The wintergreen doesn't hold together very well. I've never had a whole can explode though. Usually they fall apart after 45 mins. of use.

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        • RobsanX
          Member
          • Aug 2008
          • 2030

          #5
          I read in the "Talk With Pros" section that the issue with the snus pouches happened with all the brands. I suspect that since the Wintergreen was for the U.S. only that there was a lower volume in sales, and the problem continues to linger. The one can I tried several months ago had portions coming apart too...

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          • chadizzy1
            Member
            • May 2009
            • 7432

            #6
            I have actually had this happen to a friend before, and he emailed General, and they sent another can in the mail for free. It was great customer service. General WG has a rep for not holding together.

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            • chadizzy1
              Member
              • May 2009
              • 7432

              #7
              Errr, email Swedish Match, I mean.

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              • Snusdog
                Member
                • Jun 2008
                • 6752

                #8
                Hmm sounds like you got a test can of Orval Redinbacker snus by mistake
                When it's my time to go, I want to die peacefully in my sleep, like my uncle did....... Not screaming in terror like his passengers

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                • Nicobuzz
                  Banned Users
                  • Apr 2009
                  • 144

                  #9
                  Get an icetool and you'll be able to use it..........bit of an expensive solution I know lol.

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                  • zmanzero
                    Member
                    • May 2009
                    • 766

                    #10
                    man, i thought i was gonna read about someone's leg getting blown off or something, christ, the can didn't even explode! :P

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                    • Hoovie
                      Member
                      • Nov 2008
                      • 109

                      #11
                      I've had a can of claq qui look much the same way

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                      • Havana Joe
                        Member
                        • Jul 2009
                        • 22

                        #12
                        Hopefully it won't happen again. Of course yesterday, I kept checking on my beloved Snus to make sure everything was in tact!~ :P

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                        • tical00
                          Member
                          • Jun 2009
                          • 83

                          #13
                          hey joe, i live somewhat near you (central nj) and experienced the heat as well on saturday and only had 2 snus's (general wintergreen) break on me! The sun is our enemy!

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                          • Havana Joe
                            Member
                            • Jul 2009
                            • 22

                            #14
                            Ok, now I'm PISSED! Yet another can has gone on me! I pop a pouch in and the ends open up :cry:

                            I guess this means today will be a Camel Frost day :?

                            Edit: I've just sent an email to Swedish Match, so we will see what happens....

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                            • Snusdog
                              Member
                              • Jun 2008
                              • 6752

                              #15
                              Edited- failed attempt at humor.
                              When it's my time to go, I want to die peacefully in my sleep, like my uncle did....... Not screaming in terror like his passengers

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