New Safety Recalls, From The Kitchen To The Driveway: Recall Roundup

Botulism, salmonella, E. coli, listeria, mold and elevated levels of lead are behind a wave of food recalls and safety alerts involving everything from seafood and cheese to frozen desserts, plant-based butter and canned fruit.

Some recalls were prompted by testing or inspections before anyone became ill. Others are tied to multistate outbreaks that have sickened dozens of people, including children, and sent some to hospitals.

The recalls cover products distributed across much of the country, including foods that may still be sitting in refrigerators, freezers and kitchen cabinets.

The latest recalls come after a particularly troubling season for foodborne illness, including a widespread cyclospora outbreak linked to contaminated produce.

Although the outbreak has wound down, questions remain about how contaminated food reaches consumers, whether recalls move quickly enough and how much confidence shoppers should place in the nation's food safety system.

Here’s what consumers need to know about food recalls, as well as recent recall notices posted by the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Food Recalls

Smoked Fish: Botulism Risk

About 560 pounds of cold-smoked sprats distributed in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania have been recalled over concerns about botulism, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning.

Haifa Smoked Fish of Queens, New York, announced the recall Oct. 27 after Food and Drug Administration inspectors discovered the company was producing the fish without required safeguards against Clostridium botulinum, the bacterium responsible for botulism.

All lots are affected. No illnesses have been reported, the FDA said.

Consumers should return the fish for a refund, even if it looks and smells perfectly fine.

Oysters: Salmonella Outbreak

A salmonella outbreak linked to raw oysters harvested from Virginia's Little Wicomico River has sickened at least 27 people in 12 states, including five who were hospitalized.

Little Wicomico Oyster Company recalled oysters harvested between Sept. 18 and Oct. 8. The oysters were distributed to restaurants and retailers in at least 16 states and Washington, D.C., with possible further distribution.

Pennsylvania reported the most illnesses, eight, followed by New York with four and Virginia with three. Other states reporting salmonella illnesses included Colorado, Indiana, Maryland, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky and New Jersey.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s investigation found that oysters from the affected harvest area were a common link among patients. No deaths were reported.

Gelato: Listeria Contamination

Lidl recalled a lot of its Gelatelli Coffee & Vanilla Gelato with Coffee Sauce & Cookie Pieces after routine testing detected listeria.

The recall covers 16-ounce containers sold in Lidl stores in Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia and Washington, D.C.

Affected containers have lot number 085261 and a best-by date of March 26, 2028.

No illnesses were reported. Consumers should discard the gelato or return it for a refund.

Smoked Salmon: Listeria Risk

Starfish Seafood Premium Cold Smoked Norwegian Salmon Sliced was recalled over possible listeria contamination.

The 8-ounce frozen packages were distributed in New York, Florida, Georgia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Ohio.

The affected salmon has UPC 4751048940099, lot number D080-148 and a best-before date of Nov. 27, 2027.

New York state testing identified the contamination, prompting the recall by Brooklyn-based distributor Krasnyi Oktyabr Inc. No illnesses had been reported.

Broccoli Sprouts: Salmonella Outbreak

Broccoli sprouts produced by Evergreen Fresh Sprouts have been linked to a salmonella outbreak that sickened at least 32 people in six states. Three were hospitalized.

The company recalled 215 cases of sprouts Sept. 10. The recalled products were distributed primarily in Idaho, Montana and Washington.

Investigators found the outbreak strain in sprouts collected from a sick person's home and a Washington food cooperative.

No deaths were reported.

Raw-Milk Cheese: E. Coli Outbreak

An E. coli outbreak linked to Graziers raw-milk cheeses produced by Sierra Nevada Cheese Company has sickened at least 13 people in nine states.

Eight people were hospitalized, and three developed hemolytic uremic syndrome, a potentially life-threatening condition that can cause kidney failure.

More than half of those sickened were children 5 or younger.

The company recalled the cheeses, which have a long shelf life and may remain in refrigerators or freezers. No deaths were reported.

Canned Fruit: Elevated Lead

More than 44,000 cans of Walmart's Great Value Fruit Cocktail in Fruit Juice from Concentrate were recalled over potentially elevated lead levels.

California-based Pacific Coast Producers initiated the recall Oct. 1, affecting 44,064 cans distributed in Alabama, Arizona, Louisiana, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Washington and Wyoming.

The FDA classified the recall as Class II on Oct. 20, indicating exposure could cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, although serious consequences are considered unlikely.

The recall covers 15-ounce cans with UPC 078742369570, lot code 6FCB 04 C2263 and a best-if-used-by date of Sept. 1, 2027.

Plant-Based Butter: E. Coli, Mold

More than 7,800 packages of Miyoko's Creamery European Style Salted Plant Milk Butter were recalled because of possible E. coli, yeast and mold contamination.

The FDA classified the recall as Class II on Oct. 23. Boise, Idaho-based Prosperity Organic Foods Inc. initiated the recall Sept. 11.

The affected 8-ounce packages were distributed in Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey and Wisconsin.

Look for UPC 857554005773, lot number 07871 and a best-by date of Nov. 5, 2026.

Federal recall records did not indicate whether anyone had become ill. Consumers should not eat the butter. Read more on Patch.

Consumer Product Recalls

Everyday Products Recalled Over Fire, Burn And Injury Risks

Coffee makers, space heaters, portable chargers, children's swings and microwave grills are among everyday products recalled over hazards ranging from fires and burns to broken bones and potentially deadly accidents, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Several recalls announced Thursday involved products linked to hundreds of reported incidents, including fires, burns and other injuries.

Here's what consumers should know:

Coffee makers: About 5.9 million Bodum French press coffee makers have been recalled because their glass carafes can unexpectedly break, posing a scalding hazard. The recall includes eight models, including the popular Chambord, Brazil and Kenya lines. CPSC recall information.

Space heaters: About 338,800 DREO DR-HSH015 space heaters have been recalled because they can overheat and catch fire. Consumers are eligible for replacements.

Portable chargers: About 11,000 HAIARA power banks sold on Amazon have been recalled because their lithium-ion batteries can ignite or explode. The company received about 600 incident reports, including three burn injuries and nine reports of property damage.

Children's swings: About 25,541 Harkla sensory swings have been recalled because ceiling hooks can detach, causing children to fall. Fourteen injuries were reported, including two concussions and a broken arm.

Microwave grills: About 8,709 Whatever Works microwave grills have been recalled because they can catch fire during use. Three fires were reported, but no injuries.

Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors: Federal regulators warned consumers to stop using certain combination alarms sold under the JuzhiAnn, Yfwsrecinoe and JAEHSKA names because they may fail to sound during a fire. About 51,825 units are affected, and seven failures were reported. These are safety warnings, not voluntary recalls.

Consumers should stop using affected products and follow the instructions in the individual recall notices for refunds, replacements or repairs.

Major Auto Recalls

Faulty speedometers, fire hazards, failing steering components, defective seats and vehicles that could unexpectedly lose power are behind several large auto recalls affecting hundreds of thousands of cars, SUVs and pickup trucks, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Among the most recent recalls:

Ford pickups, faulty speedometers: Ford recalled 102,159 vehicles, including certain 2026 F-150 pickups, 2025-2026 Super Duty trucks and 2026 F-750 trucks, because speedometers and tachometers can freeze or move erratically. Drivers may not know how fast they're traveling. Ford received 93 field reports and 18 warranty reports potentially related to the defect, but no reported crashes or injuries. Dealers will replace the instrument clusters free.

Toyota Sienna, defective seats: Toyota recalled 228,367 Sienna Hybrid minivans from the 2022-2026 model years because second-row seat backs may not remain secured in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Recall No. 26V690000.

Ram ProMaster, steering failure: About 265,512 Ram ProMaster vans from the 2022-2026 model years and ProMaster EV vans from 2024-2026 were recalled because water can enter electrical wiring and disable power steering assistance, making the vehicles harder to steer. Recall No. 26V621000.

Volkswagen and Audi, loss of steering control: About 208,724 vehicles, including certain Volkswagen Tiguan and Atlas SUVs and Audi Q3 SUVs, were recalled because a steering rack mounting bolt can corrode and break, potentially causing drivers to lose steering control. Recall No. 26V590000.

Toyota Land Cruiser, fire risk: About 105,794 Land Cruiser Hybrid SUVs from the 2024-2027 model years were recalled because a fuel line connection near the gas tank can separate and leak fuel, increasing the risk of fire. Recall No. 26V673000.

Hyundai and Genesis, fire risk: About 94,622 vehicles, including certain 2015-2016 Hyundai Genesis and 2017-2020 Genesis G80 sedans, were recalled because a defect in the power seat system can cause a fire. Owners have been advised to park outside and away from structures until repairs are completed. Recall No. 26V664000.

Toyota RAV4, sudden power loss: About 30,978 Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid SUVs from the 2026 model year were recalled because a software problem can cause the vehicle to lose driving power, including at highway speeds. Recall No. 26V659000.

Ford F-150, fuel tank danger: About 223,472 F-150 pickups from the 2023-2027 model years were recalled because improperly secured fuel tanks can leak or detach while driving, creating fire and crash hazards. Recall No. 26V578000.

Land Rover Range Rover, rearview camera failure: About 93,997 Range Rover SUVs from the 2022-2026 model years were recalled because the rearview camera image may fail to display, increasing the risk of a crash while backing up. Recall No. 26V678000.

Owners can check whether their vehicles are affected by entering their vehicle identification numbers at NHTSA.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealerships.

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