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Recall Issued For Popular Frozen Vegetable Product: Here's What to Know Recall Issued For Popular Frozen Vegetable Product: Here's What to Know
Recall Issued For Popular Frozen Vegetable Product: Here's What to Know A popular frozen vegetable product is being recalled due to undeclared milk allergens, posing a risk to individuals with milk allergies. Key Details: Company: Lidl Product Name: “Taste of Deutschland Buttered Vegetables” Product Details: 10.5 oz box, UPC 4 056489 122876 Distribution Period: Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023 to Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024 States Affected: Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia Consumer Action: Do not consume the product. Return it to any Lidl store for a full refund; no rece…
Cucumbers, Eggs Recalled Due To Risk Of Salmonella Contamination Cucumbers, Eggs Recalled Due To Risk Of Salmonella Contamination
Cucumbers, Eggs Recalled Due To Risk Of Salmonella Contamination Cucumbers distributed throughout the US and Canada and organic eggs sold in 25 Costco stores in several states have been recalled due to the risk of Salmonella contamination. Cucumber recall SunFed Produce, LLC (SunFed) is recalling all sizes of whole fresh American cucumbers packaged in bulk cardboard containers labeled with the “SunFed” label or in a generic white box or black plastic crate with a sticker that provides the implicated grower’s name “Agrotato, S.A. de C.V." The recalled cucumbers were sold between Saturday, Oct. 12, through Thursday, Nov. 26, 2024. The whole fresh America…
Star Wars-Themed Hallmark Christmas Ornaments Recalled Due To Mold Exposure Risk Star Wars-Themed Hallmark Christmas Ornaments Recalled Due To Mold Exposure Risk
Star Wars-Themed Hallmark Christmas Ornaments Recalled Due To Mold Exposure Risk The Force is not with this one. This week, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that there is a nationwide recall of thousands of Hallmark Keepsake Christmas tree ornaments of Cad Bane, who is featured in several Star Wars shows on Disney+.  Cad Bane first appeared in the animated series "Star Wars: The Clone Wars," then in "Star Wars: The Bad Batch" before being played in the live-action series by Dorian Kingi in "The Book of Boba Fett."  According to CPSC, "the brown paint on the exterior of the recalled Christmas tree ornaments did not fully dry befo…
Feds Recalling 512K Smart Space Heaters Sold Nationwide That Pose Burn, Overheating Risk Feds Recalling 512K Smart Space Heaters Sold Nationwide That Pose Burn, Overheating Risk
Feds Recalling 512K Smart Space Heaters Sold Nationwide That Pose Burn, Overheating Risk Hundreds of thousands of space heaters sold nationwide are being recalled due to fire and burn risks, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission announced this week. GoveeLife and Govee have issued a recall for approximately 512,500 smart electric space heaters in the US and 48,600 in Canada due to overheating, posing fire and burn hazards.  The recall involves models:  H7130 Recalled Model H7130 CPSC H7131 Recalled Model H7131 CPSC H7132 Recalled Model H7132 CPSC H7133 Recalled Model H7133 CPSC H7134 Recalled Model H7134 CPSC…
Fire Pits Sold At Retailers Nationwide Recalled After Multiple Burn Injuries Reported Fire Pits Sold At Retailers Nationwide Recalled After Multiple Burn Injuries Reported
Fire Pits Sold At Retailers Nationwide Recalled After Multiple Burn Injuries Reported Nearly 90,000 popular fire pits sold at major retailers nationwide are subject to a federal recall due to concerns about flames escaping from their containers and causing critical injuries. Homeowners have been advised to stop using several Colsen-branded fire pits after receiving multiple reports of serious burn injuries suffered by users, according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). "Alcohol flames can be invisible and lead to flame jetting when refilling the fire pit reservoir," a CPSC notice states.  "Flame jetting is a serious event that can occur while pouring …
Nationwide Meat Recall Expands To 11.7M Pounds: Products Sold At Major Supermarkets Nationwide Meat Recall Expands To 11.7M Pounds: Products Sold At Major Supermarkets
Nationwide Meat Recall Expands To 11.7M Pounds: Products Sold At Major Supermarkets A nationwide recall of meat and poultry products over fears they may be contaminated with Listeria has been expanded to include 11,765,285 pounds. The initial recall involving the manufacturer, Bruce Pac, was for 9,986,245 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) products sold at Walmart, Target, Amazon, Trader Joe's, 7-Eleven, Aldi, and other stores. It was announced on Wednesday, Oct. 9. Late Tuesday night, Oct. 15, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced 1.8 million pounds of new products have been added to the recall. Info on …
Five Infant Deaths Lead To Fisher-Price Recall Of 2M Snuga Instant Swings Five Infant Deaths Lead To Fisher-Price Recall Of 2M Snuga Instant Swings
Five Infant Deaths Lead To Fisher-Price Recall Of 2M Snuga Instant Swings More than two million Fisher-Price products are subject to a national recall after there were five deaths reported involving infants. All models of Fisher-Price Snuga Swings - 2.1 million in total - are subject to the recall, and the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is advising parents that "the swing should never be used for sleep and bedding materials should never be added to it." Officials said that if the swings are used for sleep or bedding material is added, the headrest and body support insert on the seat pad can increase the risk of suffocation. There have bee…
10M Pounds Of Meat, Poultry Recalled Due To Listeria Concerns: Product List 10M Pounds Of Meat, Poultry Recalled Due To Listeria Concerns: Product List
10M Pounds Of Meat, Poultry Recalled Due To Listeria Concerns: Product List The product list has now been released for a nationwide recall of nearly 10 million pounds of meat and poultry products over fears they may be contaminated with Listeria. Click here for a new, updated story: New Update: Products Added To Recall Of 10M Pounds Of Meat, Poultry Due To Listeria Concerns The US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)  announced that BrucePac is recalling approximately 9,986,245 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes. The ready-to-eat meat and poultry items were produced…
Stew Leonard's Recalls Popular  Product Due To Nuts Missing From Label Stew Leonard's Recalls Popular  Product Due To Nuts Missing From Label
Stew Leonard's Recalls Popular Product Due To Nuts Missing From Label Stew Leonard's has issued a recall of a popular dessert product. The family-owned supermarket chain said Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread may contain undeclared walnuts.  Between Thursday, Sept. 26, and Wednesday, Oct. 2, 39 units of the product were sold in Stew Leonard’s bakery department at the store’s location in Danbury, Connecticut only. The recall was initiated after a customer discovered that a loaf of Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread contained walnuts, but walnuts were not declared on the label. No illnesses have been reported to date.  If they consume walnut products, people …
John Deere Recalling 150K+ Compact Utility Tractors For Faulty Brakes: CPSC John Deere Recalling 150K+ Compact Utility Tractors For Faulty Brakes: CPSC
John Deere Recalling 150K+ Compact Utility Tractors For Faulty Brakes: Cpsc Nearly 150,000 John Deere vehicles that were sold nationwide are subject to a recall due to faulty brakes that can create a potential crash hazard, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is cautioning.  This week, the company announced a massive recall involving multiple models of their "Compact Utility Tractors," which may have a front bell crank in the brake linkage that can fail, resulting in the tractor losing its ability to stop.  The recall, impacting an estimated 147,900 tractors, was announced on Sept. 26.  To date, there have been four reports of brakes fa…
Popular Milk Product Recalled In 27 States, Including CT, Due To Allergy Risk Popular Milk Product Recalled In 27 States, Including CT, Due To Allergy Risk
Popular Milk Product Recalled In 27 States, Including CT, Due To Allergy Risk A nationwide recall has been issues for a popular brand of milk due to an allergy risk. HP Hood LLC is recalling 96-ounce containers of Lactaid Milk because the product may contain trace amounts of almond, which is not listed on the label.  People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to almonds may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products, according to an announcement by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The product was shopped to retailers and wholesalers in Alabama, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois…
Company Recalling 866K Spa Pumps Sold Nationwide That Pose Injury Risk, Caused Fatal Fire: CPSC Company Recalling 866K Spa Pumps Sold Nationwide That Pose Injury Risk, Caused Fatal Fire: CPSC
Company Recalling 866K Spa Pumps Sold Nationwide That Pose Injury Risk, Caused Fatal Fire: Cpsc Hundreds of thousands of AirJet and HydroJet Spa Pumps sold across the country are subject to a recall due to a fire hazard that resulted in at least one death, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).  This week, CSPC and Hong Kong-based Bestway International announced that they are recalling approximately 866,000 pumps that can overheat, causing its plastic housing to ignite, increasing the risk of fire or injury. CPSC says that there have been at least three fires reportedly involving the spa pumps, including one that led to a massive house fire in January 2024 in…
Fisher-Price Recalling 366K Baby Dumbbell Toys Due To Infant Choking Hazard Fisher-Price Recalling 366K Baby Dumbbell Toys Due To Infant Choking Hazard
Fisher-Price Recalling 366K Baby Dumbbell Toys Due To Infant Choking Hazard Fisher-Price is recalling hundreds of thousands of baby dumbbell toys that could pose a potential choking threat to infants the US Consumer Product Safety (CPSC) announced. The retailer is recalling 366,200 toys that were sold nationwide and online along with the Baby Biceps Gift Set that includes dumbbells with caps that can pop off, creating the hazard. CPSC The bar of the dumbbell toy is gray with orange and red plastic weights on each side, officials said. The model number GJD49 is located on the back of the kettlebell toy in the gift set. CPSC None of the other toys inside the Bab…
Perdue Recalls Frozen Chicken Products Due To Possible Metal Contamination Perdue Recalls Frozen Chicken Products Due To Possible Metal Contamination
Perdue Recalls Frozen Chicken Products Due To Possible Metal Contamination Perdue is recalling frozen, ready-to-eat chicken breast nuggets and tender products that may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically metal. The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) said the products may be contaminated with foreign material, The frozen, ready-to-eat chicken breast nugget and tender items were produced on Saturday, March 23.  The following products are subject to recall: 22-oz. (1.38-lbs.) vacuum-sealed plastic packages containing “PERDUE Simply Smart ORGANICS Breaded CHICKEN BREAST NUGGETS” with Best If Used By d…
Trader Joe's Recalling 653K Scented Candles Sold Nationwide Due To Possible Fire Hazard: CPSC Trader Joe's Recalling 653K Scented Candles Sold Nationwide Due To Possible Fire Hazard: CPSC
Trader Joe's Recalling 653K Scented Candles Sold Nationwide Due To Possible Fire Hazard: Cpsc Trader Joe's is cautioning customers to trash a certain scented candle that poses a potential safety risk, the grocery giant announced. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a fresh alert this week regarding its "Mango Tangerine Scented Candle," which they say may have an "unexpected burn pattern." In July, the company issued an alert about the products. According to Trader Joe's officials, the candle flame can spread from the wick to the wax causing a larger than expected flame, presenting a burn or fire risk. Trader Joe’s Mango Tangerine Scented Candle Trader…
Samsung Recalling More Than 1M Electric Ranges Following Hundreds Of Reported Fires Samsung Recalling More Than 1M Electric Ranges Following Hundreds Of Reported Fires
Samsung Recalling More Than 1M Electric Ranges Following Hundreds Of Reported Fires More than a million Samsung electric ranges are subject to a recall after the company received hundreds of reports of fires that left several people injured and pets dead over the past decade. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued an alert advising that slide-in electric ranges are subject to the recall due to front-mounted knobs that can be accidentally activated by humans or pets, creating a fire hazard. In total, 1,120,905 units are being recalled. These models are included in the recall:  NE58K9430SS/AA; NE58N9430SG/AA; NE58R9431SG/AA; NE58R9431SS/AA; NE58R9431ST/…
Millions Of BISSELL Steam Cleaners Sold Nationwide Recalled Due To Burn Risk Millions Of BISSELL Steam Cleaners Sold Nationwide Recalled Due To Burn Risk
Millions Of Bissell Steam Cleaners Sold Nationwide Recalled Due To Burn Risk Millions of steam cleaners that may be too hot to handle and were sold nationwide are being recalled after more than 150 burn injuries were reported. An alert was issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) advising that BISSELL Steam Shot Handheld Steam Cleaners are being recalled, which can leak hot water or steam onto users, posing a possible burn hazard. Approximately 3.2 million units are subject to the recall. According to CPSC, the recall includes multiple models in the model series 39N7 and 2994. "STEAM SHOT," or "POWER STEAMER" is printed on the side of the product.&nb…
Trader Joe's Recalling Candles Sold Nationwide Due To Possible Safety Risks Trader Joe's Recalling Candles Sold Nationwide Due To Possible Safety Risks
Trader Joe's Recalling Candles Sold Nationwide Due To Possible Safety Risks Trader Joe's is cautioning customers to trash a certain scented candle that poses a potential safety risk, the grocery giant announced. The company issued an alert regarding its "Mango Tangerine Scented Candle," which they say may have an "unexpected burn pattern." According to Trader Joe's officials, the candle flame can spread from the wick to the wax causing a larger than expected flame, presenting a burn or fire risk. Trader Joe’s Mango Tangerine Scented Candle Trader Joe's The recalled candles, which are part of the company's seasonal rotation were sold nationwide. The pr…
Dollar Tree Sold Lead-Infused Applesauce Pouches For Weeks After Recall, FDA Says Dollar Tree Sold Lead-Infused Applesauce Pouches For Weeks After Recall, FDA Says
Dollar Tree Sold Lead-Infused Applesauce Pouches For Weeks After Recall, FDA Says Despite a recall notice and multiple warnings from the Food and Drug Administration, Dollar Tree continued to sell applesauce pouches containing lead for weeks, federal officials say. The popular retail chain was issued a letter from the FDA this month regarding the WanaBana fruit puree pouches, distributed by Negasmart. "As described below, laboratory analysis of multiple lots of WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree pouches, including finished product samples collected from Dollar Tree stores, detected extremely high concentrations of lead," the letter reads.  "... you conti…