Federal health officials are warning consumers about ready-to-eat deli meats tied to a listeria outbreak, and have also issued a recall notice about mushrooms that may also be contaminated with the dangerous bacteria.
Other recent recalls include a popular blood pressure medication, a skin cream used to treat a common skin condition, and electric water kettles that can cause serious burn injuries.
Also, people interested in getting a Waymo robotaxi will temporarily have to find other options after the Mountain View, California, company recalled its fleet of autonomous vehicles.
This report includes recall notices from the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, the Illinois Department of Public Health, the Food and Drug Administration, the Consumer Product Safety Commission, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Federal food safety officials issued a public health alert for ready-to-eat headcheese deli meat products that may be contaminated with listeria and have been linked to an outbreak that sickened three people in Illinois.
The alert from the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service covers various weight packages of Daisy Brand headcheese meat products sold at retail and deli counters with a use-by date of March 26. The products were distributed to retail deli locations in Illinois and Indiana
A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for sale, but officials warned consumers may still have them in refrigerators. Testing of an unopened product sample collected by the FSIS found Listeria monocytogenes matching the outbreak strain, according to an updated agency notice.
Consumers are urged not to eat the products and should throw them away or return them to the place of purchase. FSIS also advised retailers to clean and sanitize deli equipment and surfaces to prevent cross-contamination.
Listeria infections can cause fever, muscle aches, headache and gastrointestinal symptoms and are especially dangerous for older adults, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems.
Los Angeles-based HH Fresh Trading Corp. is recalling 150-gram packages of TW Enoki mushrooms because they may be contaminated with listeria, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
The recalled mushrooms were distributed to wholesalers in Texas and later redistributed in Florida, the FDA said. No illnesses had been reported as of the recall announcement.
The contamination was discovered after testing by the Florida Department of Health found Listeria monocytogenes in samples collected in April. The FDA notified the company of the positive test results on May 11, prompting the recall of 120 cases of the mushrooms.
The mushrooms were sold in clear 150-gram plastic bags under the HH Fresh Trading brand with barcode 4711498860002. Consumers are advised not to eat the product and should return it to the place of purchase for a refund or throw it away.
Waymo is recalling nearly 3,800 robotaxis nationwide — essentially its entire fleet — after federal regulators said the company’s self-driving software could allow vehicles to drive into standing water on high-speed roads, a problem highlighted by flood-related incidents in Texas cities, including San Antonio and Austin.
The recall affects 3,791 autonomous vehicles using Waymo’s fifth- and sixth-generation automated driving systems, according to filings with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The action follows an April 20 incident in San Antonio in which an unoccupied Waymo robotaxi drove into a flooded roadway during heavy rain and was swept into a creek. No injuries were reported. In Austin, other Waymo vehicles were seen stopping in flooded streets, forcing motorists to maneuver around them.
Waymo, which is headquartered in Mountain View, California, said it has already issued interim software updates and tightened operating restrictions during severe weather while it develops a permanent fix. The company also temporarily suspended service in San Antonio after the flooding incident.
Waymo operates robotaxis in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Miami, Orlando, Phoenix, as well as in Dallas, Houston, Austin and San Antonio.
The recall comes as autonomous vehicle companies face increasing scrutiny from federal regulators over how driverless systems respond to unpredictable road hazards and extreme weather conditions.
Skin Cream Potentially Contains Staph
Jackson, Wisconsin-based Pharmacal is recalling one lot of its MG217 Multi-Symptom Treatment Cream & Skin Protectant Eczema Cream after the product was found to be contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus, a bacterium that can cause serious or life-threatening infections, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
The agency did not say how the contamination was discovered.
The recalled 6-ounce tubes were distributed nationwide to wholesalers, retailers and online sellers such as Amazon, the FDA said.
The recall affects lot number 1024088 with an expiration date of November 2026. The lot number can be found on the crimped end of the tube. No adverse events had been reported as of the recall announcement.
The company said consumers should stop using the product immediately and discard it. People with weakened immune systems or compromised skin, including burns, wounds or skin disorders, may face a higher risk of severe infection, according to the FDA.
Fly By Jing is recalling certain lots of its Creamy Sesame Noodles because the products may have been exposed to peanuts, posing a potentially life-threatening risk to people with peanut allergies, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
The recalled products were distributed nationwide between Feb. 1 and May 8 through retail stores including Whole Foods and Thrive Market, as well as online through FlyByJing.com, the company said.
The recall covers both single-pack and four-pack varieties of Fly By Jing Creamy Sesame Noodles with best-by dates of Oct. 15, 2026; Dec. 6, 2026; and March 23, 2027. No illnesses had been reported as of the recall announcement.
Fly By Jing said a third-party manufacturer produced the noodles on equipment that also processes peanuts, which may have led to cross-contact. The company said it halted distribution, notified retailers and customers, and placed remaining inventory on hold.
Consumers with peanut allergies are advised not to eat the noodles and should return them to the place of purchase for a refund.
More than 113,000 electric water kettles sold nationwide are being recalled after reports that the handles can loosen or detach, causing hot water to spill and leading to burn injuries, according to a Consumer Product Safety Commission notice.
Zwilling J.A. Henckels Aktiengesellschaft recalled about 113,440 Enfinigy 1.5-liter Electric Kettles and Enfinigy Pro 1.5-liter Electric Kettles sold in the United States.
The CPSC warned that the defective handles can separate while the kettle contains boiling water, posing “a risk of serious injury due to a burn hazard.”
The company has received 163 reports of kettle handles loosening or separating, including five injury reports. One consumer suffered second-degree burns, according to the recall notice.
The recalled stainless-steel kettles were sold in black, silver, rose, gold and white finishes. Affected models include 53101-200 and 53101-201 for the Enfinigy Electric Kettle, along with models 53101-500 through 53101-504 for the Enfinigy Electric Kettle Pro.
The kettles were sold at HomeGoods stores nationwide and online at Zwilling.com from December 2019 through February 2026 for between $120 and $200, officials said.
Consumers are urged to stop using the recalled kettles immediately and contact Zwilling for a full refund. The company instructed customers to unplug the kettle, cut the power cord and upload a photo of the disabled product before disposing of it.
Zwilling can be reached toll-free at 866-963-4583 or through its recall website.
The Food and Drug Administration has issued a Class II recall for a prescription drug used to treat blood pressure, saying it failed purity tests.
The recall involves 675 bottles of Enalapril Maleate Tablets manufactured by Unique Pharmaceutical Laboratories, a division of J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals in India. In the United States, the drugs were distributed by New Jersey-based Rising Pharma Holdings.
Commonly marketed under the brand name Vasotec, enalapril maleate is an ACE inhibitor used to manage high blood pressure or treat congestive heart failure when combined with other drugs. Each recalled bottle holds 1,000 tablets of the medication. They expire on June 30, 2027.
Class II recalls are issued when the FDA believes exposure “may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.”
J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals initiated the recall on April 23. No patient injuries have been reported.
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