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Toyota offers to replace 100,000-plus engines in recalled Tundra, Lexus LX
Read full article: Toyota offers to replace 100,000-plus engines in recalled Tundra, Lexus LXToyota issued a safety recall for two different types of vehicles that could have machining debris in their engines, according to a news release.
Recall issued for dog food sold at Walmart due to possible metal contamination
Read full article: Recall issued for dog food sold at Walmart due to possible metal contaminationA recall has been issued for bags of dog food possibly contaminated with loose metal pieces, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.
Tesla recalling nearly 4,000 Cybertrucks because accelerator pedal can get stuck
Read full article: Tesla recalling nearly 4,000 Cybertrucks because accelerator pedal can get stuckTesla is recalling 3,878 of its 2024 Cybertrucks after discovering that the accelerator pedal could become stuck, potentially causing the vehicle to accelerate unintentionally and increasing the risk of a crash.
Millions of recalled Hyundai and Kia vehicles with a dangerous defect remain on the road
Read full article: Millions of recalled Hyundai and Kia vehicles with a dangerous defect remain on the roadIn September, Hyundai and Kia issued a recall of 3.4 million of its vehicles in the United States with an ominous warning: The vehicles should be parked outdoors and away from buildings because they risked catching fire, whether the engines were on or off.
Best Buy recalls over 287,000 air fryers due to overheating issue that can melt or shatter parts
Read full article: Best Buy recalls over 287,000 air fryers due to overheating issue that can melt or shatter partsBest Buy is recalling more than 287,000 air fryers and air fryer ovens due to an overheating issue that can cause the products’ parts to melt or shatter, posing fire and laceration risks.
Trader Joe’s chicken soup dumplings recalled for possibly containing permanent marker plastic
Read full article: Trader Joe’s chicken soup dumplings recalled for possibly containing permanent marker plasticMore than 61,000 pounds of steamed chicken soup dumplings sold at Trader Joe’s are being recalled for possibly containing hard plastic, according to U.S. regulators.
CDC investigates listeria outbreak linked to queso fresco, Cotija cheese; 1 death reported in Texas
Read full article: CDC investigates listeria outbreak linked to queso fresco, Cotija cheese; 1 death reported in TexasThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a listeria outbreak linked to queso fresco, cotija cheese and other dairy products.
Drive a Honda or Acura? Over 2.5 million cars are under recall due to fuel pump defect
Read full article: Drive a Honda or Acura? Over 2.5 million cars are under recall due to fuel pump defectHonda Motor’s American arm is recalling more than 2.5 million vehicles in the U.S. due to a fuel pump defect that can increase risks of engine failure or stalling while driving.
FDA warns of extremely high lead levels in some WanaBana fruit pouches
Read full article: FDA warns of extremely high lead levels in some WanaBana fruit pouchesThe Food and Drug Administration is warning parents not to buy or feed their children WanaBana apple cinnamon Fruit puree pouches due to "extremely high" lead levels.
21,000 Thomas & Friends train toys being recalled due to choking, magnet ingestion hazards
Read full article: 21,000 Thomas & Friends train toys being recalled due to choking, magnet ingestion hazardsAbout 21,000 Thomas & Friends train toys are being recalled due to choking and magnet ingestion hazards.
Water beads sold at Target recalled after report of baby’s death
Read full article: Water beads sold at Target recalled after report of baby’s deathThousands of Chuckle and Roar water bead kits have been recalled, but a San Antonio mother whose daughter was injured by a similar product wants them banned as toys.
Zipadee Kids recalls house bed frames and Montessori floor beds due to entrapment, strangulation hazards
Read full article: Zipadee Kids recalls house bed frames and Montessori floor beds due to entrapment, strangulation hazardsZipadee Kids is recalling its Convertible House Bed Frames and Montessori Floor Beds.
Tesla recalling nearly 16,000 of its 2021-2023 Model S and Model X vehicles due to seat belt issue
Read full article: Tesla recalling nearly 16,000 of its 2021-2023 Model S and Model X vehicles due to seat belt issueTesla is recalling nearly 16,000 of its 2021-2023 Model S and Model X vehicles because some front-row seat belts may not have been reconnected properly following a repair.
Gerber Good Start SoothePro formula recalled due to possible bacteria contamination, FDA says
Read full article: Gerber Good Start SoothePro formula recalled due to possible bacteria contamination, FDA saysCheck your pantry -- the Perrigo Company is recalling a certain Gerber infant formula available at nationwide retailers due to possible bacteria contamination.
Starbucks ready-to-drink vanilla Frappuccinos recalled for possibly containing glass pieces, FDA says
Read full article: Starbucks ready-to-drink vanilla Frappuccinos recalled for possibly containing glass pieces, FDA saysCheck your fridges! If you have a bottled Starbucks Frappuccino Vanilla drink, you may need to throw it out.
Nearly 5 million bottles of Fabuloso cleaner recalled due to bacteria risks, Colgate-Palmolive says
Read full article: Nearly 5 million bottles of Fabuloso cleaner recalled due to bacteria risks, Colgate-Palmolive saysCheck your cleaning supplies -- Colgate-Palmolive issued a recall for 4.9 million bottles of Fabuloso multi-purpose cleaners for possible exposure to harmful bacteria.
‘Babies continue to die’: CPSC implores parents to stop using inclined sleep products
Read full article: ‘Babies continue to die’: CPSC implores parents to stop using inclined sleep productsFisher-Price and Kids2 repeat their 2019 massive recall of inclined infant sleepers, as at least 12 more infants have died since that recall.
H-E-B supplier Tyson Foods recalls 94,000 pounds of ground beef products
Read full article: H-E-B supplier Tyson Foods recalls 94,000 pounds of ground beef productsH-E-B supplier Tyson Foods Inc. has issued a recall for nearly 94,000 pounds of ground beef products that may contain foreign matter, mirror-like material.
H-E-B recalls two-bite brownies due to potential metal fragments
Read full article: H-E-B recalls two-bite brownies due to potential metal fragmentsIf you have some of H-E-B Bakery’s two-bite brownies, or the cookie with brownie bites party tray, you’ll need to throw them away or return them for a full refund.
‘He just got really sick’: Texas mom says infant died after consuming formula that was later recalled
Read full article: ‘He just got really sick’: Texas mom says infant died after consuming formula that was later recalledA Rio Grande Valley mother claims her infant son died from a bacterial infection after consuming powdered infant formula that was later recalled.
Recall roundup: Disney-branded hand sanitizers, Suave antiperspirants, smoke alarms & rattles recalled
Read full article: Recall roundup: Disney-branded hand sanitizers, Suave antiperspirants, smoke alarms & rattles recalledCertain Disney-branded hand sanitizers and Suave aerosol deodorants are recalled because of the presence of carcinogenic chemicals.
Did FDA bungle infant formula recall?
Read full article: Did FDA bungle infant formula recall?Abbott Nutrition’s manufacturing plant that produced baby formula had a history of safety regulation violations, but it stayed open, a Consumer Reports investigation found. It wasn’t until after a baby died that the company issued a recall. Now, there are questions about whether the FDA could have acted sooner.
Over 2 million Ellume COVID-19 Home Tests recalled due to false positive test results, FDA says
Read full article: Over 2 million Ellume COVID-19 Home Tests recalled due to false positive test results, FDA saysIf you recently used an Ellume COVID-19 Home Test and received a positive test result, it could be false. That’s why the U.S. Food and Drug Administration just issued a recall.
Salmonella outbreak traced to onions imported from Mexico
Read full article: Salmonella outbreak traced to onions imported from MexicoA salmonella outbreak that's sickened hundreds has been linked to onions imported from Mexico. The CDC urges people to throw out onions if you don't know where they are from.
FDA adds hand sanitizers with cancer-causing ingredients to list of 260 unsafe products
Read full article: FDA adds hand sanitizers with cancer-causing ingredients to list of 260 unsafe productsThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to use 260 hand sanitizer products as a result of having been deemed potentially unsafe or ineffective due to methanol contamination.
Pepperoni DiGiorno pizza recalled due to misbranding, undeclared allergens
Read full article: Pepperoni DiGiorno pizza recalled due to misbranding, undeclared allergensNearly 27,900 pounds of frozen DiGiorno Crispy Pan Crust pepperoni pizza is being recalled due to misbranding and undeclared allergens.
Is it time to replace your bike helmet?
Read full article: Is it time to replace your bike helmet?As more and more people get back on the bike for exercise or fresh air, falls and injuries are on the rise. So how old is your bike helmet and is it time to replace it? Consumer Reports offers recommendations.
Panera Bread’s at-home chicken tortilla soup recalled due to possible contamination, USDA says
Read full article: Panera Bread’s at-home chicken tortilla soup recalled due to possible contamination, USDA saysIf you’re a fan of Panera Bread’s at-home chicken tortilla soup, you may need to check your fridge.
Pet food recalled after products potentially contaminated with mold toxins, FDA announces
Read full article: Pet food recalled after products potentially contaminated with mold toxins, FDA announcesA pet food distributor announced Thursday that it is voluntarily recalling some of its dog food products due to potentially elevated levels of Aflatoxin.
McCormick recalls several seasoning products due to possible salmonella contamination
Read full article: McCormick recalls several seasoning products due to possible salmonella contaminationSeveral seasoning products are being voluntarily recalled by McCormick & Company, Inc. due to possible salmonella contamination.
Packaged carrots recalled after possible salmonella contamination, company announces
Read full article: Packaged carrots recalled after possible salmonella contamination, company announcesA California-based farm is voluntarily recalling some of its carrot products due to possible salmonella contamination.
CDC: Some Tyson chicken products recalled after Listeria outbreak in Texas, Delaware
Read full article: CDC: Some Tyson chicken products recalled after Listeria outbreak in Texas, DelawareTyson Foods Inc. is recalling over 8.5 million pounds of frozen, fully-cooked chicken after a Listeria outbreak in Texas and Delaware, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Nestlé recalls 762,000 pounds of pepperoni Hot Pockets
Read full article: Nestlé recalls 762,000 pounds of pepperoni Hot PocketsMOUNT STERLING, Ky. – Nestlé Prepared Foods is recalling more than 762,000 pounds of pepperoni Hot Pockets, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service said. The problem was discovered when the company received four consumer complaints of extraneous material in pepperoni Hot Pockets, the department said. The company has received one report of a “minor oral injury” associated with consumption of the product, the USDA said. The recall is for 54-ounce packages containing 12 “Nestlé Hot Pockets Brand Sandwiches: Premium Pepperoni made with pork, chicken and beef pizza garlic buttery crust.” Affected boxes have a “Best before Feb 2022” date and lot codes of 0318544624, 0319544614, 0320544614 and 0321544614, the department said. “Consumers who have purchased this product are urged not to consume it,” the USDA said.
Graco recalls inclined sleepers for suffocation risk
Read full article: Graco recalls inclined sleepers for suffocation riskSAN ANTONIO – Graco recalled more than 50,000 inclined sleepers because of a suffocation risk. Parents are urged to stop using the sleeper accessory and to contact Graco for a refund on the accessory. For more information, click here. The chain saw can unexpectedly start when the extension cord adapter is connected upside down, according to a release by the CPSC. For more information, click here.
FDA recalls 212 ’unsafe’ hand sanitizer products
Read full article: FDA recalls 212 ’unsafe’ hand sanitizer productsHand sanitizer was nearly impossible to find at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic and now it’s everywhere but is it safe? What kind of hand sanitizer should you use? The names of the recalled products are listed in the document below:What should you do if you experience a problem with a hand sanitizer? Anyone experiencing adverse effects or quality problems due to hand sanitizer is asked to report the issue to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program. Previously, officials with the FDA have said they were aware of reports of harmful effects associated with the listed hand sanitizer products including adults and children who ingested products contaminated with methanol that led to blindness, hospitalizations and death.
Some Ring Doorbells are being recalled due to fire hazard
Read full article: Some Ring Doorbells are being recalled due to fire hazardDo you have a Ring Video Doorbell? If so, you might want to check and see if it is part of a product recall. The recall involves the Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Generation) with model number 5UM5E5. The recalled doorbells come in a black and silver and black and bronze finish and were sold with a mounting bracket and a USB charging cable. Anyone who purchased one of the recalled doorbells is asked to immediately stop the installation and to contact Ring for revised installation instructions or they can download them here.
Cottonelle flushable wipes recalled due to possible bacteria contamination
Read full article: Cottonelle flushable wipes recalled due to possible bacteria contaminationIf you were one of the millions of people who searched for toilet paper this year amid the coronavirus pandemic you might have picked up some Cottonelle Flushable Wipes as an alternative if you weren’t buying them already. Now, Cottonelle has issued a recall for specific lots of Cottonelle Flushable Wipes and Cottonelle GentlePlus Flushable Wipes manufactured between Feb. 7 and Sept. 14. “The affected product could show the presence of a bacterium (Pluralibacter gergoviae) which naturally occurs in the environment and in the human body,” according to Cottonelle. There is no need to return the product to the store and all other Cottonelle products with codes not included in the recall are considered safe to use. If you do not find the answer you need from the Cottonelle website, please contact Kimberly-Clark’s Consumer Service team at 1-800-414-0165 regarding the recall.
FDA list of recalled hand sanitizers tops 200
Read full article: FDA list of recalled hand sanitizers tops 200SAN ANTONIO – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to use 203 hand sanitizer products as a result of having been deemed potentially unsafe or ineffective. The FDA says the recalled hand sanitizer products are considered unsafe due to methanol contamination or because they contain “concerningly low levels of ethyl alcohol or isopropyl alcohol, which are active ingredients in hand sanitizer products.”Seven new products were added to the list last week. View the full list below or a detailed list which includes information about the manufacturer and reasoning behind a certain product recall on the FDA website. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that consumers use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 percent isopropyl or ethyl alcohol. The FDA is advising consumers not to use the recalled products because methanol - used in fuel, solvents and antifreeze - is poisonous to humans and substantial exposure could “result in nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, permanent blindness, seizures, coma, permanent damage to the nervous system or death.”The investigation by the FDA into the use of methanol in hand sanitizers is ongoing.
Various fresh fruit items sold at Walmart recalled due to listeria concerns
Read full article: Various fresh fruit items sold at Walmart recalled due to listeria concernsTexas – Various fresh fruit items sold by Walmart have been voluntarily recalled due to listeria concerns. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration posted the announcement Saturday and said select stores in nine states, including Texas, are affected by the recall. FDA officials discovered Listeria monocytogenes on equipment used in an area near where the affected products are packaged. “Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems,” according to the FDA. Product codes of various fresh fruit items affect cut and/or sliced apples, grapes, mangos, pineapples and cantaloupe distributed by Walmart, including those containers labeled “Freshness Guaranteed.”Walmart stores are removing the recalled products from store shelves and Country Fresh has not received any reports of illness, the FDA reported.
185 hand sanitizers recalled after reports of blindness and hospitalizations, FDA report
Read full article: 185 hand sanitizers recalled after reports of blindness and hospitalizations, FDA reportSAN ANTONIO – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to use 185 hand sanitizer products due to them potentially being unsafe or ineffective. The FDA says the recalled hand sanitizer products are considered unsafe due to methanol contamination or because they contain “concerningly low levels of ethyl alcohol or isopropyl alcohol, which are active ingredients in hand sanitizer products.”The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that consumers use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 percent isopropyl or ethyl alcohol. FDA officials said they were aware of reports of adverse events associated with the listed hand sanitizer products including adults and children who ingested products contaminated with methanol that led to blindness, hospitalizations and death. New products were added to the list as recently as Tuesday with retail chains like Walmart and Costco having previously issued recalls for unknowingly selling the contaminated products. The investigation by the FDA into the use of methanol in hand sanitizers is ongoing.
176 hand sanitizers recalled after reports of blindness and hospitalizations, FDA reports
Read full article: 176 hand sanitizers recalled after reports of blindness and hospitalizations, FDA reportsSAN ANTONIO – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to use 176 hand sanitizer products due to potential methanol contamination. The FDA says the recalled hand sanitizer products are considered unsafe due to methanol contamination or because they contain “concerningly low levels of ethyl alcohol or isopropyl alcohol, which are active ingredients in hand sanitizer products.”The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that consumers use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 percent isopropyl or ethyl alcohol. FDA officials said they were aware of reports of adverse events associated with the listed hand sanitizer products including adults and children who ingested products contaminated with methanol that led to blindness, hospitalizations and death. New products were added to the list as recently as Tuesday with retail chains like Walmart and Costco having previously issued recalls for unknowingly selling the contaminated products. The investigation by the FDA into the use of methanol in hand sanitizers is ongoing.
Dog food recall issued due to possible salmonella contamination
Read full article: Dog food recall issued due to possible salmonella contaminationA nationwide voluntary recall has been issued by Sunshine Mills, Inc. due to possible salmonella contamination in some of the company’s dog food products. Nature’s Menu Super Premium Dog Food with a Blend of Real Chicken & Quail is being recalled voluntarily the company announced on Monday. The recalled products, according to Sunshine Mills, were distributed in retail stores nationally and can be identified with codes UPC 7015514363 and UPC 7015514365. The potential for contamination was found after Georgia Department of Agriculture tested a sample of the 3-pound bag of dog food and it tested positive for salmonella. Nature’s Menu® Super Premium Dog Food with a Blend of Real Chicken & Quail (Sunshine Mills, Inc.)Related Headlines:San Antonio dog makes stunning transformation in five weeksState: Dog has first case of coronavirus in Texas animalThis is how much it costs to own a dog in 2020
Hasbro recalling Nerf water blaster toys due to high levels of lead
Read full article: Hasbro recalling Nerf water blaster toys due to high levels of leadSAN ANTONIO – If you bought a Hasbro Inc. water blaster toy for your kid this summer, you may want to make sure it hasn’t been recalled. Hasbro on Wednesday recalled the Nerf Super Soaker XP20 and the Nerf Super Soaker XP30 due to toxic material, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The sticker on the water tanks of the water guns “contain levels of lead in the ink that exceed the federal lead content ban,” the commission states. The XP20 is a green and orange hand-held water blaster that sold for $8, and the XP30 is orange and blue and sold for $13. Consumers should contact Hasbro for information on how to obtain a full refund.
FDA list of recalled hand sanitizers inflates to nearly 150
Read full article: FDA list of recalled hand sanitizers inflates to nearly 150SAN ANTONIO The list of recalled hand sanitizer products that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to use due to potential methanol contamination has grown to nearly 150. The investigation by the FDA into the use of methanol in hand sanitizers is ongoing. The list of recalled products, including details about the manufacturers, can be found on the FDA website. It is still recommended to wash your hands often for at least 20 seconds and especially after going to the bathroom, before eating, and after coughing, sneezing, or blowing your nose. Related articles:
Red onions linked to salmonella outbreak sickened nearly 400 people nationwide, including in Texas, FDA says
Read full article: Red onions linked to salmonella outbreak sickened nearly 400 people nationwide, including in Texas, FDA saysRed onions from a California supplier are linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened nearly 400 people nationwide, including residents in Texas, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA issued a press release on the outbreak Friday, July 31, claiming the contaminated red onions are from Thomson International, Inc. of Bakersfield, Calif. Although the FDA believes red onions are likely the source of the salmonella outbreak, it will also be recalling all of the varieties of onions that could have come into contact with the contaminated red onions. This includes white, yellow and sweet onions from Thomson International, Inc. To learn more about the red onion recall, click here.
Over 40,000 pounds of ground beef recalled due to E. coli concerns
Read full article: Over 40,000 pounds of ground beef recalled due to E. coli concernsA New Jersey company is recalling nearly 43,000 pounds of raw ground beef products because they may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the US Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Saturday. The raw ground beef products produced by Lakeside Refrigerated Services, a company in Swedesboro, New Jersey, were shipped to retail locations nationwide, according to FSIS. The recalled products were produced on June 1 and have the establishment number "EST. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that there are 265,000 STEC infections each year in the United States. If found, the product should be thrown away or returned to place of purchase, according to FSIS.
Baby carriers sold at Target and Amazon are recalled because a child could fall out
Read full article: Baby carriers sold at Target and Amazon are recalled because a child could fall outAround 14,000 of Infantino's baby carriers have been recalled because its buckle can break, and the child can fall out. These items were sold at Target and Amazon from November 15 to December 20, 2019, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission said in a news release this week. If you have these popular baby carriers, you can return it and get a free replacement. Go Forward 4-in-1 Evolved Ergonomic Carrier - lot code: 2018 0619Go Forward 4-in-1 Evolved Ergonomic Carrier - lot code: 2018 0719Flip Front2back Carrier - lot code 2018 0719Up Close Newborn Carrier - lot code 2018 0719"The front facing infant carriers are cotton with a front padded pouch. The carriers have a black body and black straps or a gray body and black straps," the US Consumer Product Safety Commission described the product.
More inclined sleepers for babies recalled due to suffocation risk
Read full article: More inclined sleepers for babies recalled due to suffocation riskSAN ANTONIO – Four more companies recalled 165,000 sleepers and loungers for babies because the inclined design poses a suffocation risk. Summer Infant recalled 46,300 SwaddleMe By Your Bed inclined sleepers. Earlier this year, nearly give million Fisher Price Rock 'n Play inclined sleepers were recalled after they were linked to some infant deaths. Anyone who has one of the recalled products is urged to stop using it and contact the manufacturer for a refund or voucher. The CPSC is continuing to push for a ban of inclined sleep products for infants.
Do not use this infant sleeper, CPSC warns
Read full article: Do not use this infant sleeper, CPSC warnsDo not use this infant sleeper, CPSC warnsPublished: January 17, 2020, 5:30 pmCalling a popular infant sleep product a suffocation risk, the Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning parents not to use it.
Cat food sold nationwide is recalled over risks to pets and humans
Read full article: Cat food sold nationwide is recalled over risks to pets and humans(CNN) -- A Utah company is recalling two-pound frozen bags of Quest beef cat food sold nationwide over fears it may be contaminated with salmonella. The items affected were distributed nationwide through retail stores and are identified with UPC 6-91730-17101-8, Lot N128. A sample collected tested positive for salmonella, prompting the recall. "The firm was notified by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture when sample was collected and tested positive for salmonella. Symptoms of salmonella infections in pets include being lethargic, diarrhea, fever, vomiting, decreased appetite and abdominal pain.