Toy manufacturer Fisher-Price has issued a recall for more than 2 million Snuga infant swings because of a suffocation hazard.
NPW Group has issued a recall for more than 4,700 Halloween projector flashlights because they can overheat and even catch fire. The flashlights were sold exclusively at Target.
Honda is recalling nearly 1.7 million 2023-2025 Acura Integra, Civic Type R, CR-V Hybrid, CR-V, HR-V, 2022-2025 Civic, Civic Hatchback, 2024-2025 Acura Integra Type S, 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV, Civic Hybrid, and Civic Hatchback Hybrid vehicles.
BrucePac is recalling approximately nearly 10 million pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) meat and poultry products that may be tainted with Listeria monocytogenes, according to the U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
Lunds & Byerlys is voluntarily recalling approximately 500 containers of L&B Lone Star Dip because of potential mold growth contamination.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers that last months massive egg recall is more serious than first thought. The agency has upgraded the recall to Class I, meaning it carries the most serious risk of illness, or even death.
Jack and the Green Sprouts, Inc. has issued a recall for its 5-ounce packages of Alfalfa and Alfalfa Onion sprouts because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
Hammonds Candies has issued a recall for 4-ounce bags of Dark Chocolate Filled Mini Waffle Cones because they may contain undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products.
Tesla has issued a recall for nearly 28,000 2024 Cybertrucks, the fifth recall since the vehicle was introduced in 2023.Raw pet food is growing in popularity but can present serious health issues to pets and their owners if it becomes contaminated. That's the case with two brand of cat and dog food that have been withdrawn because ofsalmonella and listeria contamination.
The U.S.Food and Drug Administration(FDA) is asking pet owners not to purchaseDarwins Natural Pet Productsand Answers pet food.
The agency announced this month that it found salmonella in five samples of raw dog food made byDarwins Natural Pet Productsand in samples ofAnswers Pet Food products.
As part of our outreach, we specifically communicated with customers who had already received product lots that were included in the FDAs notice about 3% of our customers nationwide, a spokesperson for Gary Tashjian, founder and CEO of Darwins, toldToday. Only a limited amount of product had left our facilities, and the lots are not currently in distribution.
"Per our protocols, we had preemptively stopped shipping any potentially affected product lots earlier in the month, as soon as the FDA let us know it had taken samples for testing, a Darwin's official said. Only 3% of the potentially affected lots actually reached customers. he added.
Darwins is confident our meals are safe. As weve also shared with our customers, we commissioned independent, third-party testing using conventional methods, which found that all lots tested negative for listeria, the spokesperson said.
The FDA has urged Arrow Alliance to issue an official recall of its pet food products but the company declined to do so. No illnesses have been confirmed.
Answers Pet Food
Additionally, as previously reported,the FDA found salmonella and listeria contamination in samples of Answers Pet Food products. The brand voluntarily withdrew three of its dog food products following the positive tests,the company said in an announcement. Again, no illnesses have been confirmed.
Pets who are infected with salmonella or listeria do not often show symptoms, but they can spread the infection to humans via their feces or saliva.
The FDA said that anyone who has purchased the products should dispose of them safely and should wash their hands thoroughly after handling the pet food.
People can become sick by handling contaminated food or touching surfaces that have been exposed to listeria or salmonella. Symptoms of listeria in humans may include fever, headache, muscle aches, stiff neck, nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions. Symptoms of salmonella includenausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and fever.
About raw pet food
While some pet owners believe raw food provides benefits like improved coat health or digestion, these claims are not backed by scientific evidence. In fact, most veterinary organizations recommend against feeding pets raw food due to the potential health risks.
Raw pet food can present a number of problems, including:
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Bacterial Contamination: Raw meat can harbor harmful bacteria like Salmonella, Listeria, and E. coli. These bacteria can cause serious illness in both pets and humans, especially those with weakened immune systems.
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Nutritional Imbalance: It can be challenging to ensure a raw diet provides all the necessary nutrients for a pet's health. Imbalances can lead to deficiencies or excesses that negatively impact the pet's well-being.
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Physical Hazards: Bones in raw food can splinter, causing choking, intestinal punctures, or damage to teeth.
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Risk of Cross-Contamination: Handling raw meat can increase the risk of spreading bacteria to other surfaces and foods in the kitchen, potentially infecting humans.
If you're considering a raw food diet for your pet, it's important to consult your veterinarian to discuss the potential risks and benefits and ensure you're providing a safe and balanced diet.
Truly Good Foods is recalling its 3.25-ounce packages of Grabeez The Big Cheese Snack Mix cups with a Best Before 041625 because they contain undeclared almonds and cashews.
John Deere has issued a recall for about 148,000 compact utility tractors because of a crash hazard.
Liberty Hardware has issued a recall for 174,500 Multi-Grip Tub Safety Bars due to a fall hazard.
Answers Pet Food has issued a recall of certain lots of Answers Detailed Beef Formula for Dogs, Answers Straight Beef Formula for Dogs, and Answers Straight Chicken Formula for Dogs out of an abundance of caution.
