Airbag Issues, Salmonella And E. Coli Concerns And Toy Safety Spark Warnings: Recall Round

Automakers have issued nearly a half-dozen separate recalls, with airbag deployment issues at the center of three of them, according to federal safety officials.

Also, a plush children’s toy poses an asbestos hazard, and hundreds of outdoor lounge chairs have been recalled after a consumer reported losing a finger when adjusting the chair.

In food recalls, beef kofta at the center of an E. coli outbreak that sickened at least 9 has been recalled, and a popular spice sold nationwide at Walmart may contain salmonella.

Sources for this report include the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Food and Drug Administration, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, and the Consumer Product Safety Commission, as well as Patch and other media reports.

Airbag Deployment May Be Delayed

About 419,000 Jeep SUVs have been recalled because incorrect calibration may delay side airbags from deploying in a crash, Reuters reported.

The recall affects these Jeep models produced at the Stellantis Detroit Assembly Complex from 2022 to 2026:

• Jeep Grand Cherokees from model years 2022 through 2026;
• Jeep Grand Cherokee L from model years 2022 through 2025.

The affected vehicles do not meet U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Dealerships will update the occupant restraint controller module software at no cost, the agency said.

Airbags May Unintentionally Deploy

Airbag deployment is also at the center of Honda’s recall of nearly 99,000 vehicles of various models, according to an article distributed by Dow Jones Newswires.

Problems with the sensors could cause airbags to deploy unintentionally, the NHTSA said.

Vehicles included in the recall include certain models of Honda’s Acura, Ridgeline, Pilot, Passport, Odyssey, Insight, HR-V, Fit, CR-V Hybrid, Civic and Accord.

The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short-circuit, causing airbags to deploy unintentionally during a crash, the NHTSA said.

Dealerships will replace the seat weight sensors at no charge. Notification letters to owners are expected to be mailed around July 6.

These Older Trucks Have Airbag Issues

General Motors is recalling 2,785 older Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks because roof rail air bag inflator end caps can detach or the inflator sidewall can rupture, increasing the risk of injury, Auto Evolution reported.

The recall covers certain 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks, as well as certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and Sierra 3500 trucks, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The recall expands an earlier March recall of 2,819 vehicles.

A detached end cap or ruptured inflator can allow compressed gas to escape and send the end cap or other fragments into the vehicle, the NHTSA said.

Dealers will replace both roof rail airbag modules for free. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 6. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM’s recall number is N262557310.

Driver Displays Can Go Blank

Toyota is recalling about 82,000 Toyota and Lexus vehicles because their 12.3-inch digital driver displays may go blank when the vehicles are started, Autoblog reported.

The recall affects certain 2024-25 Toyota Land Cruiser and Mirai vehicles, as well as certain Lexus UX and GX vehicles equipped with the display. The issue could prevent drivers from seeing critical warnings or indicators, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Autoblog noted the recall was not yet listed on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website. Toyota is expected to notify owners by late July, and dealers will update the vehicles’ software at no charge to owners.

Engine Fires Possible In These Trucks

Toyota is recalling more than 43,500 Tundra trucks because debris from the manufacturing process could contaminate the engine and cause it to stall, federal safety officials said.

The recall covers certain 2024 Toyota Tundra vehicles with a V35A engine, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The agency said the debris can cause a main bearing to fail, leading to an engine stall and loss of drive power.

A remedy is still being developed. Repairs will be performed for free once available, and owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 6.

Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 800-331-4331.

Amputation Prompts Lounge Chair Recall

Giantex has recalled about 1,155 outdoor lounge chairs after receiving a report that a consumer’s finger was amputated while adjusting one of the chairs, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The recall covers Giantex outdoor lounge chairs with model number NP10025NY. The blue chairs have a five-position adjustable locking system that can create a pinch point for fingers, posing an amputation hazard, according to the CPSC.

The chairs were sold on Giantex.com and Amazon.com from August 2023 through October 2025 for between $75 and $90.

Consumers should stop using the recalled chairs immediately and contact Giantex for a full refund. The company will provide instructions to return the chair using a prepaid return package or to destroy it by detaching the headrest pillow, cutting the fabric and providing photographic proof.

Consumers can contact Giantex at 844-242-1885, by email at support@giantex.com or through the recall information page on the company’s website.

Asbestos Threat In These Toys

About 121,340 Orb Funkee squeeze toys have been recalled because sand inside the toys may contain fibrous tremolite asbestos, posing a risk of serious injury or death if inhaled, federal safety officials said.

The recall covers two models with date code 3102491A:

• Model 17451, a large golden monkey;
• Model 41929, an assortment of smaller monkeys in colors including orange, purple and green.

The toys were sold at Walmart and Ollie’s Bargain Outlet stores nationwide from February 2025 through April 2026 for $5 to $40, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Consumers should immediately take the toys away from children, stop using them and contact The Orb Factory for a refund. Details are on the CPSC website.

If a toy has ruptured or leaked sand, consumers should wear a mask and gloves, use damp cloths to pick up the sand, double-bag the toy and clean up materials, seal the bags with tape, and dispose of them according to local or state regulations, the CPSC said.

No injuries have been reported.

E. Coli Outbreak Sickens 9

Federal food safety officials have issued a public health alert for beef kofta served at The Kebab Shop restaurant locations after the product was linked to an E. coli outbreak that has sickened nine people in California.

The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service said the beef kofta may be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O157. The raw ground beef product was produced Jan. 6 by Olympia Food Industries Inc., doing business as Olympia Foods, in Franklin Park, Illinois, and supplied to The Kebab Shop locations in California, Texas and Florida.

A recall was not requested because the product is no longer available for purchase, FSIS said. The Kebab Shop stopped selling beef kofta at all of its restaurant locations on May 18.

The illnesses in California began between March 27 and April 30, according to FSIS. California health officials said six of the sickened people are children, five people were hospitalized and two developed hemolytic uremic syndrome, a serious condition that can cause kidney failure.

FSIS said anyone who ate beef kofta from The Kebab Shop and develops symptoms of E. coli infection within 10 days should contact a health care provider. Symptoms can include dehydration, bloody diarrhea and abdominal cramps.

Walmart Seasoning May Contain Salmonella

Blackstone Products has recalled some lots of its Parmesan Ranch seasoning because of possible salmonella contamination, according to the Food and Drug Administration.

The Providence, Utah-based company said the recall covers Blackstone Parmesan Ranch 7.3-ounce seasoning, product No. 4106, sold nationwide exclusively at Walmart stores and through the Blackstone Products website. No illnesses have been reported, the company said.

The recalled lot numbers are:

• 2025-43282, with a best-by date of July 2, 2027;
• 2025-46172, with a best-by date of Aug. 5, 2027;
• 2026-54751, with a best-by date of Aug. 12, 2027.

The lot code and best-by date are on the bottom of the package.

The company said the recall was prompted by a California Dairies Inc. recall of dry milk powder over possible salmonella contamination. The ingredient was supplied to a third-party manufacturer and used in the seasoning product.

Customers should not eat the recalled seasoning and should throw it away immediately. Those who bought an affected product may contact Blackstone Products at 1-888-879-4610 for a replacement or more information. The line is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST Monday through Friday.

Soup Poses Potentially Fatal Threat

The Food and Drug Administration has announced the recall of a soup product sold in multiple states that poses a potentially fatal threat.

Kettle Cuisine is recalling 24-ounce Whole Foods Market Kitchen minestrone soup cups, which may contain undeclared shrimp. People who have allergies to crustacean shellfish run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume the product.

Undeclared shrimp refers to a hidden or unlisted shrimp ingredient in a packaged food product.

Food manufacturers are legally required to state on the label if a product contains any major food allergens, which includes crustacean shellfish like shrimp. Because shrimp is a common and highly potent allergen, its omission from an ingredient list triggers immediate mandatory recalls.

The soup was distributed in Alabama, Connecticut, Washington, D.C., Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and Washington, D.C., through Whole Foods and the Amazon website.