A medicine that could trigger a life-threatening allergic reaction, child car seats that may fail in a crash and eggs that may be contaminated with salmonella are among the products recalled this week.
The recalls also include fruit puree pouches that may contain strands of plastic, canned soup at risk of spoilage, lettuce linked to a parasite outbreak, dressers that can topple onto children, and more than 318,000 vehicles with an increased fire risk.
Sources for this report are the Food and Drug Administration, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Consumer Product Safety Commission, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Four lots of a commonly used allergy medicine are being recalled nationwide because the tablets may be contaminated with ranitidine, which could cause a life-threatening allergic reaction in people sensitive to its ingredients.
The possible reactions include difficulty breathing or swallowing, swelling of the throat and face, dangerously low blood pressure, hives, intense itching, and loss of consciousness, according to a company notice posted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. No related illnesses have been reported.
Unique Pharmaceutical Laboratories recalled four lots of Cetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets USP, 5 mg, an antihistamine distributed by Rising Pharma Holdings Inc. The tablets were sold nationwide to wholesalers and retailers in bottles containing 100 pills.
The recalled bottles have NDC number 16571-401-10, an expiration date of October 2028, and one of these lot numbers:
The problem was discovered after a pharmacy technician noticed red dots and discoloration on some tablets while filling a prescription.
Rising Pharma has notified distributors and customers and is arranging for the recalled medicine to be returned. Consumers who may have experienced problems after taking the tablets should contact a doctor or other health care provider.
Questions may be directed to Rising Pharma at 844-874-7464 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time Monday through Friday or by email at pv@risingpharma.com or qa@risingpharma.com.
Evenflo is recalling nearly 60,000 Reo by Revolve360 infant and child car seats because the headrest may move out of position during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The recall covers 59,661 seats in the Nantucket, Danvers, Chelsea, Holden, Brookline and Lenox color options. The problem can occur when the seat is used in certain rear-facing or forward-facing positions, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The seats do not meet federal child-restraint safety requirements. Evenflo is still developing a fix.
The company expects to mail letters explaining the safety risk to owners beginning Aug. 17. Another notice will be sent when the fix is available.
Owners may contact Evenflo at 800-233-5921.
PT Organics Limited is recalling select Peter Rabbit Organics fruit puree pouches because a packaging defect could leave a strand of soft plastic inside, posing a potential choking hazard to young children.
The recall covers 4-ounce Pumpkin Tree Peter Rabbit Organics Banana & Strawberry Fruit Puree pouches sold exclusively at Target, Kroger and Meijer stores from March 6 through July 13, according to a company notice posted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The affected pouches have barcode 815367010780, the number 4 printed on the rear right-hand seam, and one of these best-before dates:
All three identifiers must be checked to determine whether a pouch is included in the recall.
The company said its packaging supplier recalled a run of defective pouches. Subsequent inspections found a strand of soft, food-grade plastic attached to the inside of a small number of finished pouches.
No injuries have been reported. No other Pumpkin Tree flavors, products or best-before dates are affected.
Consumers should not eat the recalled puree or feed it to anyone else. The pouches should be thrown away or returned to the store where they were purchased.
Questions may be directed to the company's consumer support desk at 888-566-2363 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time Monday through Friday. Additional product information is available on the Pumpkin Tree Snacks website.
Amy's Kitchen has issued a voluntary recall of over 184,000 cans of its soup over a defect that could increase the risk of spoilage, according to an enforcement report from the Food and Drug Administration.
A defect in the pull tab on some cans of the soup can cause the product inside to spoil, Amy's Kitchen said.
A total of 15,350 cases of Amy's Organic Lentil Soup-Light in Sodium were affected by the issue, totaling more than 184,000 cans of soup. Amy's Kitchen soups are sold nationwide, including at popular chains like Walmart, Kroger, and Albertsons.
The affected soups have lot number 60D0924 and a best-by date of April 2027. They were distributed in 27 states, including California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Wisconsin.
Nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs sold under several brand names are being recalled because they may be contaminated with salmonella, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Midwest Poultry Services recalled white and brown cage-free shell eggs produced at two Texas farms and distributed to food-service and retail customers. The eggs were available in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.
The recalled products were sold under the Kroger, Simple Truth, Brookshire's, Country Morning and Sunups brands. names, as well as in bulk packages. Kroger stores sold the eggs in Texas and Louisiana, while Brookshire Grocery stores carried them in all six states.
The FDA said it is not aware of any illnesses linked to the eggs. Salmonella can cause fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. Infections can be serious or fatal in young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems.
More information is found on the FDA website.
Although an initial positive Cyclospora lettuce sample was a false positive, federal officials say the nationwide iceberg lettuce recall remains in effect while they investigate an outbreak of the parasite, which can cause prolonged and severe diarrhea.
The recalled lettuce supplied by Taylor Fresh Foods was sourced from Mexico and distributed from June 29 through July 16 to food-service customers in 27 states, according to the Food and Drug Administration. Most products were not sold directly to consumers.
The recalled lettuce, sourced from Mexico and distributed from June 29 through July 16, was sent to food-service customers in 27 states. Most products were not sold directly to consumers.
The 27 states affected include Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Wisconsin.
The recall also includes Marketside-brand iceberg salad in 12- and 24-ounce bags and Marketside shredded lettuce in 8- and 16-ounce bags sold at select Walmart stores. The products have "best if used by" dates from July 18 through Aug. 3.
The Marketside products were sold in 15 of those states, including Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Virginia.
Consumers should not eat the recalled lettuce and should throw it away or return it to the place of purchase for a refund, the FDA said.
Along with sometimes severe diarrhea, the parasite can cause loss of appetite, weight loss, stomach cramps, bloating, nausea and fatigue. Symptoms can begin two days to two weeks after contaminated food is eaten.
Nearly 1,650 people in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia have been sickened in the Cyclospora outbreak linked to the Taylor Farms de Mexico-sourced lettuce served at some Taco Bell restaurants, according to the latest update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Ninety-four people have been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported. Illnesses began from May 13 through July 13. The CDC said the investigation remains open and is separate from other Cyclospora illnesses and clusters under investigation across the country.
More than 10,000 fabric dressers sold on Amazon are being recalled because they can tip over and trap or crush children, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
The recall covers about 10,040 Romorgniz 12-drawer fabric dressers that are unstable when not anchored to a wall, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The dressers violate the federal mandatory safety standard for clothing storage units. No injuries have been reported.
The dressers have metal frames and 12 fabric drawers and were sold in white, brown and black. They measure about 55 inches long, 31.7 inches tall, and 11.8 inches wide.
Only dressers ordered before April 1 are included in the recall. They were sold on Amazon from May 2025 through March 2026 for about $90.
Consumers should immediately stop using recalled dressers that are not anchored to a wall and place them where children cannot reach them. Romorgniz is offering full refunds and will provide instructions for identifying and disposing of affected units.
Consumers will be asked to email a photo showing that the dresser has been disposed of. The company can be reached at Romorgnizrecall@outlook.com or through the recall page on its website.
BMW is recalling more than 318,000 vehicles because wear inside the engine starter could cause it to overheat and catch fire while the engine is starting or running.
The recall covers 318,495 BMW and Toyota vehicles from model years 2021 through 2026, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. No crashes or injuries have been reported.
Affected vehicles include:
The X3 accounts for the largest share of the recall, with about 210,750 vehicles affected.
BMW said unexpected wear can cause metallic material to build up inside the starter after repeated use. The defect may prevent the engine from starting and, in extreme cases, cause a fire.
Dealers will replace the engine starter with a redesigned part at no charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Aug. 28.
Owners can check whether their vehicles are included by entering the vehicle identification number at the NHTSA or BMW recall websites.
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