Products made with a name-brand chocolate have been recalled due to salmonella concerns, and name-brand storage jars commonly found in school and work lunch boxes have been recalled over a defect that can turn the stopper into a projectile, according to federal safety officials.
Other high-profile recalls include cuddly but potentially dangerous teddy bears and hundreds of thousands of vehicles with seat belts that could fail in a crash.
Sources for this report are the Food and Drug Administration, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, the Consumer Product Safety Commission, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
San Leandro, California-based Ghirardelli Chocolate Company is recalling certain powdered beverage mixes over potential salmonella contamination, according to federal safety officials.
The voluntary recall affects multiple drink mixes, including hot cocoa, frappé and flavored powder products, after a supplier’s milk powder raised contamination concerns.
The products were largely packaged in bulk for food service and institutional use, though some may have been sold online to consumers, officials said.
No illnesses have been reported.
Salmonella can cause symptoms such as diarrhea, fever, nausea and abdominal pain, and may be serious for young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems.
For affected products and more information, see the Food and Drug Administration recall announcement.
Thermos is recalling about 5.8 million Stainless King Food Jars and 2.3 million Sportsman Food & Beverage Bottles after more than two dozen people reported they’d been injured while opening them, according to federal safety officials.
Thermos received 27 reports from consumers who said they were struck when they ejected the stopper, according to the announcement by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Some reported injuries requiring medical attention, including three consumers who said they suffered permanent vision loss after being struck in the eye.
The recall includes several models of Thermos products. Specifically, the affected models are:
Unlike later iterations, the jars and bottles don’t have a pressure relief valve in the center of the stopper, which retains heat and prevents leakage. Pressure can build up when perishable foods are stored for extended periods, causing the stopper to forcefully eject when the container is opened.
The recalled products were sold in a variety of colors from March 2008 to July 2024 at Walmart, Target and Amazon, as well as on the Thermos website. The Thermos trademark is on the side.
Owners of SK3000 and SK3020 Food Jars should dispose of the stopper and submit a photo of the disposal to Thermos. Owners of SK3010 bottles should return the product using a prepaid shipping label provided by the company. For details on returns and replacements, visit the Thermos recall page at Thermos.com.
The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service on Thursday issued a public health alert for meat and poultry products made with dairy products that may be contaminated with salmonella. The agency said it expects to see similar recalls of potentially contaminated products moving forward.
The Food and Drug Administration notified the agency that multiple establishments under its regulatory control had received ingredients with formulated dry milk powder that had been recalled.
The current recall covers breakfast items sold under the Mama Cozzi’s label. Affected product labels are found here.
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the product.
The FSIS said it is concerned the product may be in consumers’ or retailers’ refrigerators or freezers. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase, the agency said.
About 36,000 weighted teddy bears sold by Build-A-Bear Workshop are being recalled in the United States due to a choking hazard that could cause serious injury or death, federal safety officials said.
The recall covers the company’s Heartwarming Hugs Bears, which feature a side pouch containing a removable “heart” filled with ceramic beads that can be heated or cooled for comfort, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The agency said the zipper slider on the pouch can detach, creating a small part that poses a choking risk to children.
The recalled model number 034464 bears were sold at Build-A-Bear Workshop stores nationwide and online from January through March 2026 for about $48.
No injuries have been reported, but the company received one report in the United Kingdom of the zipper slider detaching during use.
Consumers are urged to stop using the bears immediately and return them to a Build-A-Bear Workshop store for a refund or gift card, or contact the company for a free return shipping label.
Ford Motor Co. is recalling nearly 180,000 vehicles in the United States due to a defect that could affect seat safety in a crash, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration notice.
The recall covers certain 2024 through 2026 Ford Bronco and Ford Ranger vehicles. A loose bolt in the front seat frame may allow the seat to fail to properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash, the NHTSA said.
Dealers will inspect the seat components and replace parts as needed at no cost to owners.
Owners are expected to be notified by mail and can contact the automaker or check their vehicle identification number to see if their vehicle is included in the recall.
6 Injured Using Dumbbells Sold At Walmart
About 50,000 FitRx SmartBell Quick-Select adjustable dumbbells sold nationwide are being recalled because their weight plates can dislodge during use, posing a serious injury hazard, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The recall involves model 8361 dumbbells that adjust from 5 to 52.5 pounds and were sold at Walmart stores and online from January through November 2024 for about $100.
The agency has received more than 115 reports of the plates coming loose, including at least six injuries such as broken toes, bruises, lacerations and contusions.
The dumbbells were sold in black with red accents and include a storage tray; affected units can be identified by specific serial number ranges printed on the tray.
Consumers are urged to stop using the recalled equipment immediately and contact Tzumi Electronics for a free replacement.
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