FDA Issues Warning About How Those Weight Loss Drugs May Affect Your Sight: Recall Roundup

Wildly popular GLP-1 weight loss drugs haven’t been recalled, but federal health officials are warning consumers that their use could cause sudden and permanent blindness.

Various foods have been recalled due to potential salmonella, listeria or other contamination, including a Thanksgiving staple sold at Costco that may contain cleaning chemicals. Also featured are recall notices covering safety issues on products that may be in holiday gift shopping bags, cars that may catch fire, and SUVs whose front seats may suddenly slide back or recline.

Here’s what consumers need to know.

What Prompted Drug Warning

The FDA said the warning about a rare, severe eye condition called nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy applies to all GLP-1 medications, including Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound.

NAION involves reduced blood flow to the optic nerve and can cause painless vision loss, often noticed upon waking, blurred vision, blind spots and distorted colors. Its cause remains poorly understood, the FDA said.

Multiple studies suggested a possible connection. A 2024 JAMA Ophthalmology study involving semaglutide, the ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, prompted the FDA’s review. European regulators issued their warning 17 months earlier.

FDA’s analysis of more than 125 clinical trials found roughly six cases per 100,000 patient-years among GLP-1 users, compared with fewer than four among people receiving placebo or other glucose-lowering drugs.

The drugs’ popularity soared after trials showed substantial weight loss. Ozempic’s 2017 diabetes approval preceded Wegovy’s 2021 weight-management approval, with celebrity attention, TikTok testimonials and telehealth prescribing helping fuel demand.

Major weight-management trials involved thousands of participants over roughly 16 to 18 months. FDA expedited some reviews, but available evidence does not establish that trials were rushed.

The trials demonstrated effectiveness, but their size and duration limited what researchers could learn about rare complications and years of continuous use, leaving safety questions to be investigated as prescribing expanded.

Food Recalls

Family Farmstead cheddar: Family Farmstead Dairy recalled its 8-ounce Raw Mild Cheddar and Raw Sharp Cheddar due to possible listeria contamination. The cheeses were distributed in Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia. Consumers may return affected cheese to the purchase location. Read the FDA notice.

Brad’s kale chips: Approximately 25,000 bags of Brad’s Plant Based Crunchy Kale and Veggie Chips Kale were recalled nationwide due to the possible presence of thallium, a naturally occurring metal found in the soil and in sulfur-based minerals. California’s investigation began after an inquiry from one person with elevated thallium levels; retail testing subsequently found elevated levels in multiple varieties. High exposure can cause gastrointestinal illness, nerve damage and hair loss. Affected products include Original, Cheeze It Up and Radical Ranch Crunchy Kale in 2-ounce bags and Veggie Chips Kale in 3-ounce bags, with specified lots and best-by dates from Dec. 21, 2026, through Feb. 17, 2027. Consumers should discard them; the company says refunds are not offered. Read the FDA notice.

Oysters: Recalled oysters from Little Wicomico River, Virginia, should be past their shelf life, but frozen oysters may still pose the risk of salmonella, according to an FDA safety alert. The FDA said there have been 28 reported salmonella illnesses in the cluster under investigation. The oysters were distributed in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia and Washington, D.C. Read the FDA advisory.

Whipped cream: Alamance Foods has issued a voluntary recall of Kirkland Signature Real Heavy Whipped Cream sold at Costco stores across 12 states because it may be contaminated with a cleaning chemical.

The recall affects a specific batch of the 15-ounce whipped cream products purchased between Oct. 11 and Oct. 31. Costco said in a letter that customers complained of a chemical small and taste, but no serious adverse effects requiring medical care have been reported.

The affected cans have a best-if-used-by date of April 2, 2027, and an item code of AC50. The recalled whipped cream was sold in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Wisconsin. Read the Costco notice.

Product Recalls

Bodum French presses: Nearly 6 million glass carafes were recalled because they can break during use if damaged or cracked, including by stirring with metal utensils. The company identified 70 reports of breakage, including 48 reports of burns. The recall covers 8- and 12-cup Bistro, Brazil, Caffettiera, Chambord, Crema, Java, Jesper and Kenya models with replaceable glass carafes, sold nationwide at Target, Walmart and other retailers from 1974 through October 2026. Consumers are advised to use a plastic instead of a metal stirring spoon and to avoid using cracked or damaged carafes. Read the CPSC notice.

DREO space heaters: About 338,800 of the appliances sold nationwide were recalled because they can overheat and catch fire. DREO received 17 reports of ignition, including three involving property damage and one hand burn. Affected model DR-HSH015 was manufactured from April 2025 through January 2026; the date and model appear underneath. Sold at Costco nationwide and through major retailers’ websites from September 2025 through October 2026 for between $70 and $100. Consumers should stop using them and contact DREO for a free replacement. Read the CPSC notice.

Bose speaker battery packs: About 634,759 rechargeable batteries for S1 Pro and S1 Pro+ portable Bluetooth speaker systems were recalled because they can overheat and ignite. Bose received seven reports of melting, smoke or fire, including six reports of property damage; no injuries were reported. They were sold nationwide through Bose, Best Buy, Amazon, Walmart and other retailers from December 2017 through July 2026. Consumers should remove the affected battery and request a free replacement; the speaker can still operate on AC power. Read the CPSC notice.

Sharper Image tabletop fire pits: About 265,000 units were recalled because burning liquid can escape or cause flame jetting from fuel containers. Allstar received four incident reports resulting in four injuries, including third- and fourth-degree burns. The recall covers Sharper Image Tabletop and Tabletop Infinity fire pits sold nationwide at Walmart, Target, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Kohl’s, TJ Maxx, Marshalls and other retailers, including online, from January 2023 through June 2026 for $30 to $50. Consumers should stop using and register for a full refund before following disposal instructions. Read the CPSC notice.

Gourmia air fryer ovens: About 175,951 of the appliances were recalled because French doors can unexpectedly close when bumped, burning people retrieving hot food. Gourmia received 57 incident reports, including 40 involving burns to hands or wrists. The recall covers stainless steel 9-Slice Digital Air Fryer Ovens, model GTF7530, with codes 3021–0126 on the back label. They were sold exclusively at Target stores and online from October 2021 through June 2026 for about $150. Consumers should stop using them and request a free doorstop repair kit. Read the CPSC notice.

Auto Recalls

BMW: A fire can start even when the vehicle is parked and turned off, prompting a recall of 720,796 BMW vehicles. Water can enter a water-pump electrical connector and cause a short circuit. Owners should park outside, away from buildings and other vehicles, until repaired. Vehicles fixed under the earlier recall need another repair; a remedy is being developed. Read the NHTSA notice.

Lincoln Navigator: Front passenger seats can move or recline unexpectedly, potentially striking second-row passengers or pushing the front passenger into an unsafe position. Ford is recalling 36,994 model-year 2025–2027 Navigators. Dealers will update software to disable the chauffeur-seat feature at no cost. Read the NHTSA notice.

Honda and Acura: A software defect can disable power steering assistance, making vehicles harder to steer and increasing crash risk. The 635,808-vehicle recall covers certain 2021–2025 Acura TLXs, 2022–2024 Acura MDXs and 2023–2025 Honda Pilots. Honda reported one related injury. Dealers will update the steering software at no charge. Read the NHTSA notice.