Mars Petcare U.S. has issued a recall for 315 bags of PEDIGREE Adult Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor Dry Dog Food in the 44 lb. bag size only. The company says the bags could contain pieces of metal mixed in with the dog food.

The affected products have a Best By Date of March 4, 2025 and Lot Code 410B2TXT02. This is a limited voluntary recall only affecting 315 bags of product that were sold by Walmart in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas.

The Best By Date and Lot Code can both be found on the bottom seal of the back of the bag.

The potential presence of loose metal pieces in the bag could pose a health hazard to pets. If you believe your pet has consumed the affected product, you should monitor for unusual behavior and contact a veterinarian in the event of any concerns.

So far, there have been no reports of pet injury or illness regarding the potentially impacted product. 

What to do

If you believe you have purchased this product, stop using it. Contact Mars Petcare U.S. consumer care to initiate a return or with any questions at 1-800-525-5273 from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM Central Standard Time (CST) Monday through Friday and 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (CST) Saturday and Sunday or visit https://www.pedigree.com/updateExternal Link Disclaimer.

No other PEDIGREE or Mars Petcare US products are affected or being recalled. Mars Petcare US is working with Walmart in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas to ensure that the affected products are no longer sold and have been removed from inventory.

Ford’s popular hybrid pickup, introduced in the 2022 model year, is proving to be problematic for the automaker, which has issued several recalls so far this year.

In the latest recall, Ford said 8.727 2022 to 2024 Maverick hybrids may have a hybrid powertrain control module (HPCM) software error that could cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly which can cause a loss of drive power. When a driver loses the ability to control the drive power, it will increase the risk of a crash. 

A limited number of 2020 to 2022 Ford Escapes and 2021 to 2022 Lincoln Corsairs are being recalled for the same reason.

What to do

Dealers will update the HPCM software for free. Recall notification letters are expected to be sent by May 23. 

Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S33.

This is the second Maverick recall so far this month. Previously, Ford recalled 242,669 2022-2024 Mavericks because the body control module (BCM) may inadvertently deactivate one or both rear tail lights.

In March, Ford recalled 62,813 Maverick hybrids because the instrument panel cluster may not properly illuminate warning lights or gauges.

CHZHVAN combination smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, sold exclusively at Amazon, are being recalled because the company says they may fail to detect smoke from a fire.

There have been five reports of the detectors failing to alarm in the presence of smoke. No injuries have been reported. 

This recall involves about 6,800 CHZHVAN brand combination smoke and carbon monoxide detectors with the model number JKD-512. The combination detectors are made of white plastic and measure about four inches in diameter. 

The front of the detectors contains a black plastic circle with a digital display placed in the center. “CHZHVAN” is printed above the digital display. The back of the detectors contains three slots for AAA batteries as well as a printed label which includes the model number, battery specifications of the product, and instructions.

The products were sold at Amazon.com from August 2023 through January 2024, for between $18 and $59.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled combination smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and contact Haikouhuidishangmaoyouxiangongsi to receive a full refund.

Consumers may contact Haikouhuidishangmaoyouxiangongs via email at l18276710356@163.com, or online at www.amazon.com/sp?ie=UTF8&seller=A4INNIJC6B92S&asin=B0C2ZCTCZ8&ref_=dp_merchant_link&isAmazonFulfilled=1 or www.haikouhuidi.com and click on “Recalls” for more information.

Electrolux Group has re-anounced its recall of Frigidaire and Kenmore electric ranges after reports of multiple fires and injuries. The company recalled 203,000 of the stoves for the same issue in 2009.

Depending on the model, the surface heating elements can turn on spontaneously without being switched on. The recall notice says they can also fail to turn off after being switched off. Finally, the burners can heat to different temperatures than those that were selected. 

The company says these issues can pose burn hazards to consumers. Since the recall was announced in August 2009, Electrolux has received at least 212 reports of the ranges behaving erratically, including 14 reports of fires and eight reports of injuries involving burns to hands or arms, as well as smoke inhalation.

This recall re-announcement involves Frigidaire, Frigidaire Gallery, Frigidaire Professional, and Kenmore Elite smooth-top electric ranges. The smooth-top electric ranges have rear panel rotary knobs and digital displays. 

They were sold in the following colors: white, bisque, black and stainless steel. The brand name, model, and serial number for each unit are located on the frame of the drawer at the bottom of the unit when the drawer is opened. 

A list of the serial numbers can be found in the recall announcement. Sears and independent appliance stores nationwide from June 2001 through August 2009 for between $1,000 and $2,500.

What to do

Contact Electrolux or register online to participate in the recall. Based on the serial number, it will be determined if consumers have a range that can be repaired or not.   

Consumers with impacted ranges should contact Electrolux for steps to avoid a burn injury, including not leaving anything on the range when it is not in use. If the range is repairable, a free inspection and repair will be scheduled. 

If the range is not repairable, consumers will receive a refund in the form of a $50 electronic gift card and reimbursement of up to $60 for the haul-away fee for their recalled range, once they have submitted proof of purchase of a new range and the haul-away fee paid.

Electrolux may reimburse haul-away fees over $60 when consumers provide receipts or other documentation showing paid haul-away fees.

Consumers may contact Electrolux Group toll-free at 888-845-8226 from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at potentiometerrecall@electrolux.com or online at https://www.ema-recall.com/potentiometer or www.potentiometerrecall.com or www.frigidaire.com and click on “Recall Information” at the top of the page for more information. 

This article was updated on July 8, 2024 to note the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has increased the risk level of this food recall.

Natural Sourcing International is recalling one lot of Great Value Organic Black Chia Seeds in 32 oz. packages. The company said the product could be contaminated with Salmonella.

The Great Value Organic Black Chia Seeds were sold at Walmart stores nationwide.

The U.S. Food and Drug Aministration (FDA) has now classified this recall as a Class I recall, meaning it has the highest level of risk of injury or death.

“While no adverse events associated with the products have been reported to date, products are being recalled out of an abundance of caution and because consumer safety is the company’s highest priority,” Natural Sourcing said in a statement.

Specific information regarding the recalled products is as follows:

What to do

Consumers are directed to throw away products subject to the recall. Natural Sourcing International will provide a replacement product upon proof of purchase. 

Consumers seeking replacement products or with questions regarding this recall can contact Natural Sourcing International, by calling Customer Service at 1-818-405-9705 Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET or emailing the company at ustomerservice@organically-simple.com.

Another snack company is recalling its coated pretzels because the coating has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The recall was issued by Western Mixers Produce & Nuts, Inc. of Ontario, Calif.

It follows last week's recall by Palmer Candy Company of Sioux City, Iowa, which recalled its “White Coated Confectionary Items” because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Western Mixers Produce & Nuts has recalled Yogurt Covered Pretzels because the yogurt coating has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

The recalled products were mostly distributed in California through Thorp Fruit, Down Home Goods, Smart & Final, Gelson’s retail stores.

The following products have been recalled:

Smart & Final, First Street Brand; plastic containers, 6 oz& 15 oz.

Product Lot #: 241091, 241161, 241241

(sample photos, packaging and lot number location pg.2)

Gelson’s, Gelson’s Brand; plastic containers, 15 oz.

Product Lot #: 241062

(sample photos, packaging and lot number location pg.2)

Down Home Goods; Sold as bulk, 14 lb.

Product Lot #: 241010 Thorp Fruit, Sold as bulk, 14 lb. Product Lot #: 241010

What to do

Consumers who have purchased the product should safely discard it. Consumers may contact Western Mixers Produce & Nuts, Inc. Monday to Friday; 8 am – 4 pm PT at 323.443.2554.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has told Ford that its recall remedy for SUVs with a fuel leak is inadequate and that the cars still pose a risk.

In April, Ford issued an expansion of a recall of nearly 43,000 2022-2023 Bronco Sports and 2022 Escapes with 1.5L engines. The problem was the fuel injector, which the company said may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment - an obvious fire risk.

To address the problem, Ford said its dealers would update the engine control software to include fuel injector leak detection and install a drain tube. In a letter to the automaker, NHTSA’s Office of Defect Investigations (ODI) said that isn’t good enough.

‘Does not address the root cause’

“Based on our review of the alleged defect, the resulting consequences, and the recall’s remedy program, ODI believes that the remedy program does not address the root cause of the issue and does not proactively call for the replacement of defective fuel injectors prior to their failure,” the letter states. “Therefore, ODI has decided to investigate the adequacy and various safety concerns of the remedy program described in NHTSA Recall 24V-187.”

The NHTSA said a safer remedy would be to replace all fuel injectors that are subject to leaks, which would be safer, but much more costly than simply installing a drain tube. The agency  said Ford’s failure to respond to the letter or take the prescribed actions could result in civil penalties.

Ford acknowledged the letter and said it would work with NHTSA to seek a resolution.

Tandem Diabetes Care has recalled a version of its iOS app for insulin pumping, t:connect, following at least 224 injuries.

The recall impacts 85,863 devices with version 2.7 of the app installed, the Tandem Diabetes said Wednesday. The recall arises from an issue that may cause the app to repeatedly crash and relaunch, draining the battery of the t:slim X2 insulin pump it connects with via Bluetooth and shutting it down prematurely.

"Pump shutdown will cause insulin delivery to suspend, which could lead to an under-delivery of insulin and may result in hyperglycemia or even diabetic ketoacidosis, which can be a life-threatening condition due to high blood sugars and lack of insulin," the FDA said.

The FDA identified the recall under its most serious classification. Tandem Diabetes Care first warned of the danger in a letter on March 26. This is Tandem Diabetes Cares's sixth recall for its medical devices, according to the FDA.

What to do

Users should update to version 2.7.1 or newer, complete an online form, pay attention to system alerts and watch pump battery levels closely to ensure the device is at near or full charge before going to sleep.

Tandem Diabetes Care can be reached at (877) 801-6901.

Zegoo, an importer, is recalling about 14,000 children’s nightgowns sold at Amazon. The children’s nightgowns violate the flammability standards for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.

This recall involves Zegoo-branded 100% cotton children’s nightgowns sold in light pink, pink, and blue. The nightgowns are short-sleeved and have a double-lace layer at the collar with a small ribbon bow. A side-seam label lists the size, “100% Cotton,” and “MADE IN CHINA.”

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled nightgowns away from children, stop using them, and contact Zegoo Home to receive a full refund. 

Consumers are advised to destroy the garments by cutting them in half and disposing of them in accordance with local and state recycling laws, and send an image of the destroyed or disposed-of garment to zegoohome@126.com.

The products were sold online at Amazon.com from April 2018 through January 2024 for between $13 and $17.

 Zegoo Home is contacting all known purchasers directly.