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    Solata Food is recalling Fresh Spinach bagged salads

    The products have been linked to Listeria monocytogenes

    Solata Food is recalling its “Fresh Spinach” bagged salads because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. 

    It’s just the latest in a number of recent recalls tied to that pathogen.

    The recalled “Fresh Spinach” was distributed in retail stores. The product comes in various sizes and with various brand names. All packages have lot numbers # 40606 and 11006 on the package and with an expiration date of 6/20/24 and 6/24/24 stamped on the side. The product UPC codes can be found here.

    No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with these products.

    The contamination was discovered after sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Market Food Inspectors and subsequent analysis by Food Laboratory personnel revealed the presence of L. monocytogenes in a 9-ounce package of Bogopa “Fresh Spinach.” Production of the product has been suspended

    What to do

    Consumers who have purchased 9-ounce packages of Bogopa “Fresh Spinach.” Or any Spinach listed below are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at (845) 393-0089.

    Solata Food is recalling its “Fresh Spinach” bagged salads because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism that can cause serious...

    Toy company recalls 21 million Miniverse Make It Mini sets

    Unused liquid resins violate the Federal Hazardous Substances Act

    MGA Entertainment is recalling 21 million Miniverse Make It Mini Sets with unused liquid resins because they pose a risk of skin, eye and respiratory irritation. The Consumer Product Safety Commission says the toy is in violation of the Federal Hazardous Substances Act.

    When in liquid form, the resins can cause skin, eye, and respiratory irritation or sensitization when inhaled, touched, or ingested by children or adults. 

    The resins contain acrylates (hydroxyethylmethacrylate “HEMA” and isobornyl acrylate “IBOA”) in amounts prohibited in children’s products by federal law. After the resins cure, they no longer present this hazard.

    Most sets consist of a sphere that contains the materials required to assemble the intended miniature imitation “appliance,” “food,” or “lifestyle” items. The resin packaging in each set may imitate food items such as a peanut butter jar, maple syrup, milk container, etc. and the resins when hardened imitate food. 

    The sphere consists of a disposable wrapper bearing “MGA’s Miniverse” on a yellow burst background and “Make It Appliances,” or “Make It Mini Food,” in bright pink or “Make It Mini Lifestyle” in salmon pink. 

    The wrapper contains information related to the manufacturer’s identity and country-specific information in different languages. The sets packaged in spheres could also be sold as bundles with multiple units. The “Kitchen”, “Multipack”, “All You Can Eat”, “Ice Cream Social”, and “Pizza Party” sets come in dedicated boxes with similar labeling without spheres. The item number and the UPC code are printed on the back side of the wrapper.

    The list of UPC codes for the affected products can be found here.

    MGA has received 26 reports of incidents with this product from children and adults, including reports of skin burns and irritation, and respiratory irritation, with one report that a consumer’s asthma was triggered.  


    The products were sold at Target, Walmart, Family Dollar, Dollar General, ALDI, Hobby Lobby and other stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com, shop.mgae.com, Target.com, Walmart.com and other sites from October 2022 through June 2024 for between $7 and $13 for sphere sets sold individually. Sets were also sold in a box for about $14 to $52, depending on the model.

    What to do

    Consumers should immediately stop using any units with unused resins and contact MGA to receive a pre-paid label to return either: (a) the entire product, including the unused resin, if the product has not been opened, or (b) the unused resins and a photograph of the product if the product has been opened. Consumers will receive a full refund or replacement product, at the consumer’s choice.

    Consumers may contact MGA Entertainment at 800-222-4685 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. ET Saturday, email at mvcustomer_care@mgae.com, or online at https://www.mgae.com/customer-care/recalls or mgae.com and click on “Customer Care” and click “Recalls” at the top of the page for more information.

    MGA Entertainment is recalling 21 million Miniverse Make It Mini Sets with unused liquid resins because they pose a risk of skin, eye and respiratory irrit...

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      REI recalls over 75,000 children's bikes after broken arm

      The bikes were sold since March 2022

      Outdoor retailer REI is recalling around 75,860 children's bicycles after their defective training wheels injured kids.

      A knob on the training wheels of the REI Co-op Cycles REV 12, 16 or 20-inch kid’s bicycles can loosen and detach, which has led to four reported injuries, including one broken arm, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday.

      The bicycles were sold at REI stores across the country and on its website between March 2022 and May 2024. The bicycles were made in China and Cambodia.

      See a table below on the the recalled kid's bikes. A printed serial number appears underneath the bike frame on the bottom bracket or down tube.

      What to do

      People who bought the bikes shouldn't use them with their training wheels and call their nearest REI store to arrange for a repair. If you can't visit an REI store, contact the company for a repair kit to be shipped. The recall number is 24-283.

      Outdoor retailer REI is recalling around 75,860 children's bicycles after their defective training wheels injured kids.A knob on the training wheels of...

      Volkswagen is recalling 271,000 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles

      The front passenger airbag might not work

      Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling 271,000 2021-2024 Atlas and 2020-2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may experience a fault in the wiring and deactivate the front passenger airbag when the seat is occupied.

      A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

      What to do

      Dealers will replace the PODS sensor mat and wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed by August 16, 2024. 

      Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69PZ.

      Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

      Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling 271,000 2021-2024 Atlas and 2020-2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (P...

      Foppen Seafood recalls smoked Norwegian salmon

      The product was sold at Kroger and Payless stores in 15 states

      Foppen Seafood is recalling Smoked Norwegian Salmon Slices – Toast sized, 8.1 oz, identified by lot number 412, sold in Kroger and Payless Supermarkets across 15 states in the USA.  This action is being taken due to the contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

      The product can be identified by LOT 412 – to be found in the clear plastic window cut out on the front of the package. The product was distributed to Kroger and Payless supermarkets in AL, AR, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MI, MO, MS, OH, SC, TN, TX and WV.

      Routine testing has revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the specified lot 412. Listeria monocytogenes is a type of bacteria that can cause listeriosis. Symptoms vary depending on the severity of the illness, symptoms may last from days to several weeks.

      What to do

      Consumers should discard the product or return for a refund. Customers who have purchased the affected Smoked Norwegian Salmon Slices with lot number 412 are advised not to consume the product. They should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund or replacement. 

      For any questions or concerns, consumers may contact Foppen Seafood office USA at U.S.telephone number 844-646-0928 (24/7) or mail supportQ1087@foppenseafood.com.

      Foppen Seafood is recalling Smoked Norwegian Salmon Slices – Toast sized, 8.1 oz, identified by lot number 412, sold in Kroger and Payless Supermarkets acr...

      Hershey's, Cumberland Farms part of listeria ice cream recall

      Regulators found listeria during a sampling

      Totally Cool, an ice cream supplier to big brands, is recalling deserts sold at stores nationwide after regulators found a potentially deadly bacteria.

      The Owing Mills, Maryland-based company has halted production and is investigating after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration discovered the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes during a sampling, Totally Cool said Monday.

      The ice cream, which went into 64 different cake, cone, pint and sandwich products, shipped nationwide and sold at stores under 13 brands, including Hershey's Ice Cream, Cumberland Farms and ChipWich. Totally Cool said no illnesses have been reported to date.

      Listeria is a germ that is more likely to sicken the elderly, newborns and pregnant women and people with weak immune systems, causing serious and even life-threatening infections. Healthier individuals may suffer short-term symptoms such as fever, headaches, nausea and abdominal pain.

      An estimated 1,600 people get listeriosis each year and about 260 die, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

      See a table sorted alphabetically below on the brands and deserts caught up in the recall.

      What to do

      People who bought one of the recalled products should return it to where they bought it for a refund. Totally Cool can be reached at 410-363- 7801 and at regulatory@totallycoolicecream.com.

      Totally Cool, a supplier of ice cream to brands, is recalling deserts sold at stores nationwide after regulators found a potentially deadly bacteria.Th...

      Tesla recalls more than 11,000 Cybertrucks

      The front windshield wiper can fail

      Tesla has announced the recall of 11,688 2024 Cybertrucks because excessive electrical current can cause the front windshield wiper motor controller to fail. Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

      What to do

      Tesla service will replace the wiper motor, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed by August 18, 2024.

      Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-17-006.

      Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

      Tesla has announced the recall of 11,688 2024 Cybertrucks because excessive electrical current can cause the front windshield wiper motor controller to fai...

      Mercedes-Benz repeats a previous recall to address wiring issue

      The company said the previous remedy was not adequate

      Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain 2021-2022 AMG GT43, 2019-2022 AMG E53, E53 Coupe, E53 Cabriolet, AMG GT53, and 2019-2021 AMG CLS53 vehicles because the original recall remedy may have been inadequate.

      The vehicles were previously recalled because a wiring harness was misrouted and could corrode, increasing the risk of a fire.

      The company said the transmission wiring harness connection might not have been correctly remedied during a prior recall repair, which can expose the electrical connector to corrosion, and result in an electrical short-circuit.

      What to do

      Dealers will replace the two-part wiring harness and connector, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed by August 13, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691. 

      This recall supersedes recall 22V-533. Vehicles repaired under the prior recall will still need to have the new remedy performed.

      Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

      To see if you vehicle is among those included in the recall, enter the license plate number of 17-digit VIN here.

      Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain 2021-2022 AMG GT43, 2019-2022 AMG E53, E53 Coupe, E53 Cabriolet, AMG GT53, and 2019-2021 AMG CLS53 vehicles because the...

      Over half a million chargers sold at Costco recalled for fire hazard

      The company has received 120 reports of the units overheating

      myCharge is recalling 567,000 Power Hub all-in-one portable chargers because they can overheat and cause fires or burn injuries. The devices were sold exclusively at Costco.

      The recall involves myCharge POWER HUB All-In-One 10,000mAh portable chargers with model numbers AO10FK-A, AO10FK-B, and AO10FK-C. The portable chargers are black and include two attached cables for charging portable electronic devices, and retractable wall prongs to recharge the power bank. “myCharge” is printed on the front surface along the long edge. The model number is printed on the back.

      The recalled portable chargers have a date code printed on the outer surface of the wall prong. Date codes are a 4-digit number in the WWYY format, where WW is the sequential week of the year and YY is the last two digits of the manufacturing year. Date codes included in this recall end with 21 or 22, or are one of the following four date codes ending in 23: 0123, 0923, 1523, or 1723.

      There have been a total of 120 reports involving the portable chargers overheating. myCharge received five reports of incidents, including two reports of residential fires, resulting in approximately $165,000 in reported property damage; and Costco received 115 returns of the portable chargers, mentioning melting, expanding, smoking, fire, burning, exploding, or sparking. There have been no reports of injuries requiring medical attention.

      Note: Recalled lithium-ion batteries should be disposed of in accordance with any local and state ordinances, following the procedures established by your municipal recycling center for damaged/defective/recalled lithium batteries, because these potentially hazardous batteries must be handled differently than other batteries. Do not throw this recalled battery in the trash. Do not deposit this recalled battery in used battery recycling boxes found at various retail and home improvement stores.

      What to do

      Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled portable chargers, and contact myCharge for a free replacement portable charger.

      Consumers may contact myCharge toll-free at 888-251-2026 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at compliance@mycharge.com, or online at https://mycharge.com/pages/power-hub-all-in-one-recall or www.myCharge.com and click on “RECALL INFORMATION” at the bottom of the page for more information.

      myCharge is recalling 567,000 Power Hub all-in-one portable chargers because they can overheat and cause fires or burn injuries. The devices were sold excl...

      StyleCraft recalls 50,000 hair clippers with overheating batteries

      There have been six reports of batteries overheating

      StyleCraft is recalling around 50,000 hair clippers due to batteries that can overheat.

      The trimmers, called the Instinct Professional Vector Motor Cordless Hair Clippers, have a lithium-ion battery that can overheat and cause fires and burns, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday

      There have been six reports of the batteries overheating or causing a fire, including one minor burn.

      StyleCraft sold the clippers at professional beauty supply stores nationwide, its website and Amazon for around $250 from January 2023 to May 2024. The clippers were made in China.

      This is StyleCraft's first recall, according to the CPSC's database.

      What to do

      People who bought the clippers should stop using them and visit StyleCraft's website on how to remove the battery to get a free replacement. The batteries can get replaced at one of StyleCraft's authorized service centers or by returning the battery through mail in a pre-paid shipping package.

      StyleCraft is recalling around 50,000 hair clippers due to batteries that can overheat.The trimmers, called the Instinct Professional Vector Motor Cord...

      Vitamix recalls over 500,000 blending containers, bases after more injuries

      There have been 27 reported injuries

      Vitamix is expanding its recall of blending containers and bases after more people have been injured.

      The recall now affects around 569,000 Vitamix Ascent Series and Venturist Series 8-ounce and 20-ounce Blending Containers and Blade Bases, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday. Vitamix first recalled around 105,000 of the blending containers in August 2018.

      The containers can separate from the blade's base and expose an owner's hands to the sharp edges, which has led to 27 reported injuries, including 11 from the previous 2018 recall, the CPSC said.

      Vitamix sold the blender components at numerous big and small retail stores, including Costco, Target and Walmart, and on Vitamix's website, Amazon and QVC.com from April 2017 to May 2024.

      The containers and bases sold for between $30 to $990, depending on if they were included with other products. They were made in the U.S.

      This is Vitamix's second recall, according to the CPSC's database. In 2013, it recalled around 165,000 blenders because their blades could break. No injuries were reported from that recall.

      What to do

      Owners of the containers and bases should stop using them and contact Vitamix via its recall webpage for a repair kit, which involves putting a plastic cover over the blade base. Vitamix has been sending repair kits to buyers it can identify.

      Vitamix is expanding its recall of blending containers and bases after more people have been injured.The recall now affects around 569,000 Vitamix Asce...

      Dollar Tree gets FDA warning letter over recalled applesauce pouches

      The agency says the product, recalled in October, is still being sold

      Last fall Wanabana USA launched a recall of all WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree pouches because they contained too much lead. The product was pulled from store shelves – but apparently, not all store shelves.

      The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has sent a warning letter to Dollar Tree, telling the discount chain that laboratory analysis of multiple lots of WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree pouches, including finished product samples collected from Dollar Tree stores, detected extremely high concentrations of lead. 

      In mid-November, the FDA said it began to receive reports of children sickened after eating the applesauce. At the time the agency said it believed at least 22 children were made sick by lead exposure.

      The agency said since the recall, it has continued to receive reports from state health agencies that the tainted products were still being sold at many Dollar Tree stores across the U.S., resulting in an FDA Recall Audit Check (RAC) of Dollar Tree’s compliance.

      “Based on FDA’s review of the RAC data from state and local partners, the agency determined that, through December 19, 2023, the recall was ineffective at the retail level due to Dollar Tree’s failure to adequately remove recalled product from Dollar Tree store shelves,” the warning letter stated. 

      Reaction

      In an email to ConsumerAffairs, Los Angeles environmental attorney Vineet Dubey, said Dollar Tree should be held accountable to the full extent of the law.

      “The pouches left on the shelves were known to contain dangerously high levels of lead, they should have all been taken off the shelves days, if not hours, after the FDA recall,” Dubey said.

      The FDA said its letter to Dollar Tree is intended to notify the company of FDA concerns and provide Dollar Tree the opportunity to address them.

      “Failure to adequately address this matter may result in legal action, including, without limitation, seizure and injunction,” the letter concluded.

      Last fall Wanabana USA launched a recall of all WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree pouches because they contained too much lead. The product was pulled fr...

      Hudson Harvest is recalling jars of tomato sauce

      The product may be under-processed, leading to spoilage

      Hudson Harvest of Germantown, N.Y., is recalling Hudson Harvest Tomato Basil Sauce because of reported swelling, leaking, or bursting jars. The company says there is a possibility that the product has been under-processed, which could lead to the potential for spoilage organisms or pathogens.

      The product was sold to retailers in New Yorjk, Connecticut and Massachusetts during the months of May and June 2024.

      The product is packaged in a 16-ounce glass jar and printed with lot # 1042426, UPC # 683720301567. The UPC can be found above the bar code, and the lot number can be found on the side of the jar.

      No illnesses or other adverse consequences have been reported to date

      What to do

      Consumers should not use this product, even if it does not appear to be spoiled. If you have purchased this product, please return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have any questions, please contact us at 1-800-811-3795 (extension 2) 9 am – 5 pm ET.

      Hudson Harvest of Germantown, N.Y., is recalling Hudson Harvest Tomato Basil Sauce because of reported swelling, leaking, or bursting jars. The company say...