Botulism Fears Associated With This Common Product: Recall Roundup

Federal regulators are warning consumers to check their refrigerators for a product that may be contaminated with the bacteria that causes botulism, and to dispose of a dinosaur-shaped snack that tested positive for five times the allowable limit of lead, which is dangerous to children in any amount

Federal regulators are urging consumers to check refrigerators for a potentially botulism-contaminated product and to dispose of a dinosaur-shaped snack that tested positive for five times the allowable limit of lead, which is dangerous to children at any level.

Also, nine people have been sickened in a multistate E. coli outbreak tied to a specific cheese product, and a pizza recall has been expanded to 10 states.

Sources for this report are the Food and Drug Administration, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Recall Addresses Botulism Concerns

Tops Friendly Markets of Williamsville, New York, is recalling all codes of its Christopher Ranch Peeled Garlic and Garland Peeled Garlic because they may be contaminated with the bacteria that causes botulism, according to the Food and Drug Administration.

The agency said the products have the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum because they were kept at insufficient temperatures.

Botulism is a life-threatening and potentially fatal form of food poisoning. Symptoms include general weakness, dizziness double vision, and trouble speaking or swallowing. Difficulty in breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distension and constipation may also be common symptoms.

The products were distributed to Tops Markets in New York, Pennsylvania and Vermont. Consumers are warned not to eat the product, even if it does not look or smell spoiled. They should return it to the store for a full refund.

The recalled products are:

• Christopher Ranch Peeled Garlic, 6-ounce, packed in plastic bags with UPC 74574-10852, all product code dates
• Garland Fresh Peeled Garlic, 6-ounce, packed in plastic bags with UPCs of 71894-00000 and 68826-75340, all product code dates.

Dangerous Lead Levels Found In Nuggets

Great Value Fully Cooked Dino-Shaped Chicken Breast Nuggets sold nationwide at Walmart are at the center of a U.S. Department of Agriculture public health alert after testing found dangerous levels of lead in the ready-to-eat products.

The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued the alert April 1, warning that the frozen, dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets may contain lead levels up to five times higher than the federal reference level considered safe for children.

The alert applies to 29-ounce bags of the nuggets with a “best if used by” date of Feb. 10, 2027, along with specific lot and establishment codes.

The FSIS said recall wasn’t requested because the nuggets have been removed from stores, but warned some consumers may still have them in their freezers. They should be discarded or returned to the palace of purchase for a refund, the agency said.

The contamination was discovered through routine sampling by a state partner, and the investigation is ongoing, with the possibility that additional products could be added to the alert.

Health officials emphasized that there is no safe level of lead exposure. The contaminant is particularly dangerous for young children and pregnant women, as it can harm brain development and the nervous system, sometimes causing long-term health effects.

Cheese Linked To Mutlistate E. Coli Outbreak

Federal authorities are warning consumers of an E. coli outbreak that has sickened at least nine people, including seven in California, and appears to be tied to raw cheddar cheese made by a Fresno-based company and sold nationwide.

Of the nine who fell ill, seven were confirmed to have consumed Raw Farm-brand dairy products, five of whom ate the company’s raw cheddar cheese in 2026 and two of whom drank its raw milk in 2025, according to the Food and Drug Administration, which noted the affected milk is no longer for sale.

More than half the illnesses were in children under 5 years old, the agency said. Seven of the known cases occurred in California, according to the Centers for Disease Control and PreventionThere was one case each in Florida and Texas.

“The true number of sick people in this outbreak is likely much higher than the number reported, and this outbreak may not be limited to the states with known illnesses,” according to an investigation update Wednesday from the CDC.

“This is because many people recover without medical care and are not tested for E. coli. In addition, recent illnesses may not yet be reported as it usually takes 3 to 4 weeks to determine if a sick person is part of an outbreak.”

Pizza Recalled In 10 States

Pizza products distributed 10 states have been recalled after metal fragments were found in roasted tomatoes, according to the Food and Drug Administration.

The recall involves HelloFresh’s Basil Pesto & Mozzarella Pizza and was upgraded to a Class II recall on March 23. This classification indicates the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects, with a low risk of serious harm.

North Carolina-based Bakkavor initiated the recall in January after identifying the potential contamination in an ingredient supplier’s roasted tomatoes.

Affected products include the following lots:

• Lot 20367483 (Use By: 6/29/26 and 6/30/26)
• Lot 20377537 (Use By: 9/4/26)
• Lot 20377821 (Use By: 9/5/26)

The pizzas were shipped to Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, Texas, and Virginia.

HelloFresh said the recall affected a small number of customers and that it moved quickly to notify those affected and provide guidance. Customers who received the product between Oct. 8, 2025, and Jan. 23, 2026, were advised to discard it.

Weber Sued Over Recalled Grill Brushes

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Weber-Stephen Products LLC following a nationwide recall of millions of grill brushes, which the plaintiffs allege can easily shred sharp metal wires that can lodge in the throat or digestive track if swallowed, potentially requiring surgery.

The complaint filed in federal court in early March alleges Weber metal wire-bristle grill brushes were defectively designed, allowing bristles to detach, stick to food, and be accidentally swallowed.

The suit claims this exposes consumers to a risk of “serious internal injuries,” echoing concerns from the company’s February 2026 recall of about 3.2 million brushes.

Weber reported dozens of bristle detachment incidents, including multiple cases requiring medical attention, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The plaintiffs argue Weber failed to adequately warn consumers and continued sales despite knowing of the defect. This is one of several legal cases tied to wire-bristle brushes, which experts warn can pose ingestion hazards.

Has Your Car Been Recalled?

Hundreds of thousands of vehicles have been recalled across multiple automakers for issues flagged by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Stellantis’ Chrysler division has recalled about 178,000 model-year 2022–2026 minivans, including Pacifica and Voyager models, due to defective side-curtain airbags that may not maintain proper pressure during deployment, increasing injury risk in a crash. Faulty airbag components will be replaced at no cost to owners.

Toyota is recalling about 74,000 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid vehicles from model years 2023–2025 after discovering their pedestrian warning sound may be too quiet.

Hybrids and EVs are required to make noise at low speeds, especially when reversing on electric power, but the sound may be difficult to hear on the recalled items, increasing the risk of a pedestrian not noticing the SUV, Toyota said.

The automaker said it is not aware of any crashes or injuries tied to the defect. Dealers will fix the problem with a free software update, and owners will be notified to schedule service.

The NHTSA has launched a probe into about 75,300 model-year 2006 Nissan Frontier pickups after an owner of the 20-year-old truck complained said it can emit a strong smell of raw gasoline and suddenly lose power during startup or while driving. That suggests a leak or other breach somewhere in the fuel system, leading the owner to believe the trucks pose an “imminent fire hazard,” according to the complaint.

Nissan previously recalled certain the 2006 ‌Frontier ⁠pickup trucks in 2007 to replace fuel filler tube assemblies that could crack ​and cause ​fuel ⁠leaks.

In 2007, Nissan recalled certain 2006 Frontier pickup trucks and replaced the fuel filler tube assemblies, which were prone to cracking and causing fuel leaks.