Recalls in December 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has reclassified a Nov. 27 recall of organic eggs by Costco as a Class I recall, its highest threat level. The FDA said the eggs may be contaminated by Salmonella.

The FDA gives a Class I designation to recalled food products where there is "reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death."

The potentially contaminated eggs were sold in about two dozen Costco stores in Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee beginning Nov. 22.

The recalled Organic Pasture Raised 24-Count Eggs with UPC 9661910680 are packaged in plastic egg cartons labeled with Kirkland Signature on the top. The recall only applies to units with the Julian code 327 and a Use By Date of Jan 5, 2025, which can be found printed on the side of the plastic egg carton. No other products are impacted by this recall.

The recall was initiated after the company determined that eggs not intended for retail distribution were instead packaged and distributed in retail packaging. Additional supply chain controls and retraining are being put in place to prevent recurrence, the company said.

What to do

Consumers should stop consuming the product and return the identified units to their local Costco store for a full refund or should dispose of the products. For those who have additional questions, please contact Handsome Brook Farms via phone at 646-733-4532, ext. 1, Monday through Friday, 9 AM – 6 PM EST or contact us at any time at recall@hbfeggs.com.

The U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service has announced that Impero Foods & Meats, Inc., is recalling approximately 7,485 pounds of raw pork sausage products that were produced without being federally inspected.  

The raw Italian pork sausage items were produced from October 3, 2024, through December 19, 2024. The following products are subject to recall [view labels]:

• 10-lb. white cardboard box cases containing a plastic bag of “Old World Italian Sausage” with “rope” handwritten on the case. 

• 10-lb. white cardboard box cases containing a plastic bag of “Old World Italian Sausage” with “link” handwritten on the case. 

The recalled products bear establishment number “EST. 10827” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to restaurants and retail locations in Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. Some products may have been sold at retail deli counters without labels or other identification.                      

The problem was discovered when FSIS was performing surveillance activities at a retailer after notification that items may have been produced at a facility that had a suspended grant of inspection. After further investigation, it was determined that the items were produced without the benefit of FSIS inspection.

What to do

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider.  

FSIS is concerned that some products may be in retailers’ or restaurants’ refrigerators or freezers. Retailers and restaurants are urged not to sell or serve these products. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls.

Dangerous chemicals, choking and lead are the top causes of the biggest toy recalls in 2024.

There were more than 22 million toys recalled in 2024 as of Dec. 19, largely due to a massive recall of Miniverse cooking toys containing chemicals that caused eye, skin and respiratory problems, according to a ConsumerAffairs analysis of data from the Consumer Product Safety Commission, which regulates toys and children products.

By number of units, most of the recalls were because of toys containing unsafe chemicals or toxic materials such as lead or phthalates, followed by risks of choking.

Among the 10 biggest toy recalls, most followed reports of injuries or incidents, except for those involving toxic materials that need further testing to determine the long-term effects, Teresa Murray, consumer watchdog director at nonprofit U.S. Public Interest Research Group, told ConsumerAffairs.

"The exceptions are the ones that involved excessive levels of lead or phthalates," she said. "Whether those toxins lead to illnesses or health conditions down the road remain to be seen."

Toy makers are required to meet strict safety standards, but something is going wrong in either the testing or manufacturing, Murray said.

"It's just a shame that it takes injuries or near tragedies for companies to realize the toys that they've been selling are dangerous," she said.

What were the 10 biggest toy recalls of 2024?

1. Miniverse Make It Mini Sets

• Units: 21 million
• Hazard: Chemical
• What happened: MGA Entertainment recalled 38 different Miniverse toy cooking sets in June because they contained "resins that, when liquid, can cause skin, eye, and respiratory irritation or sensitization when inhaled, touched, or ingested by children or adults," the CPSC said. There were 26 reports from children and adults, including skin burns and irritation and respiratory irritation and one report of asthma being triggered. They sold at Target, Walmart, Family Dollar, Dollar General, ALDI, Hobby Lobby, among other stores and online, for between $7 to $13 individually and $14 to $52 for box sets from Oct. 2022 through June 2024.

2. Stanley Jr. Kids Wheelbarrow and Garden Sets

• Units: 459,000
• Hazard: Lead
• What happened: Red Toolbox recalled hundreds of thousands of Stanley-branded children garden sets in September because "the painted long hoe and rake of the recalled garden set contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint ban, posing a lead poisoning hazard to children," the CPSC said. No injuries were reported. They sold exclusively at Costco for about $35 from Feb. 2024 through June 2024.

3. Fisher-Price Baby Dumbells

• Units: 366,200
• Hazard: Choking
• What happened: Toy giant Fisher-Price recalled hundreds of thousands of baby bicep dumbell toys in August because "the gray caps on the end of the dumbbell toy can come off, posing a choking hazard to infants," the CPSC said. There were seven reports of the dumbell coming off, but no injuries. They sold at Walmart, Kohls, Fred Meyer, Hobby Lobby, Marshalls, TJMaxx, Buy Buy Baby and Target for about $18 from April 2020 through Aug. 2024.

4. Happiness USA Liquid Rolling Candy

• Units: 290,000
• Hazard: Choking
• What happened: Twenty Four Six Foods recalled hundreds of thousands of rolling candy in March because "the candy’s rolling ball can dislodge from the product into a child’s mouth, posing a choking hazard and risk of death," the CPSC said. A seven-year old choked on the ball and had to have surgery in July 2023. They sold at Kosher market stores for about $2 from Jan. 2018 through July 2023.

5. Fisher-Price Little People Mickey and Friends Figures

• Units: 204,000
• Hazard: Choking
• What happened: Toy giant Fisher-Price recalled classic Disney figurines in March because "the heads of the Donald Duck and Daisy Duck figures can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children," the CPSC said. There were three reports of the head detaching, including one report of a child putting the head in their mouth, but no injuries. They sold at Walmart, Kohls, Meijer, HEB and Kroger for about $20 from May 2023 through Feb. 2024.

6. Lovevery Slide and Seek Ball Runs

• Units: 47,000
• Hazard: Choking
• What happened: Lovevery recalled tens of thousands of slide-and-seek ball runs in February because "the packaging configuration can allow damage to the wooden knob on the ball run during shipping and cause it to come loose and detach, posing a choking hazard to children," the CPSC said. There were 39 reports of the wooden knob detaching, but no injuries. They sold at Lovevery.com as part of a kit for about $120 from June 2023 through Nov. 2023.

7. Dreamgro Lullaby Travel Soothers

• Units: 25,900
• Hazard: Choking
• What happened: Dreamgro had to recall plushies for infants because the "toy’s gold-colored soft star can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children," the CPSC said. There was one report of the star detaching, but no injuries. They sold at Beall’s Outlet Stores, Burlington Merchandising, DD'S Discounts, Macy’s Backstage, Marshalls, Nordstrom Rack, and TJ Maxx for between $6 and $9 from Jan. 2024 through May 2024.

8. Yaomiao Rhinestone Silver Tiaras

• Units: 12,440
• Hazard: Lead
• What happened: Chinese manufacturer Yaomiao had to recall thousands of toy tiaras in January because "rhinestones embedded in the recalled tiaras contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban," the CPSC said. No injuries were reported. They sold exclusively on Amazon.com by seller LordRoadS for about $19 for a set of four from Jan. 2021 through Nov. 2023.

9. Shawshank LEDz Squeeze Plush Balls

• Units: 9,600
• Hazard: Injury
• What happened: Shawshank LEDz had to recall thousands of its plushies in August because the "squeeze ball toy contains a liquid and glitter combination inside a thick membrane. If the membrane is ruptured, the glittery water can splash onto a child’s face and body, posing an injury hazard," the CPSC said. There were two incidents reported, including a child needing their eyes flushed by a medical professional to remove glitter. They sold at Ace Hardware for about $5 from March 2024 through July 2024.

10. Cotton On Kids Pinwheels

• Units: 8,500
• Hazard: Choking
• What happened: Cotton On USA recalled thousands of pinwheels in May because the "fastener cap can come loose and detach, posing a choking hazard to young children," the CPSC said. There was one report of a child swallowing the fastener cap after it came loose. They were given away for free at Cotton On Kids stores for free from April 2024 through Jan. 2024.

All images of recalled toys are via the CPSC.

NAIL Factory, the importer of record, is recalling approximately 1,635 pounds of ineligible frozen Siluriformes fish products that were produced in Vietnam that are not eligible for export to the United States.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service also said the products were not presented for import reinspection into the U.S. The agency has classified the recall as Class I, the highest threat level.

The following products are subject to recall:

• 28.2-oz. plastic containers containing “Dac san dong que CA TRE VANG KHO TO Stewed Walking Catfish” with a “BEST BEFORE: Dec 30, 2025.”

• 28.2-oz. plastic containers containing “Dac san dong que CA HU KHO TO Stewed Shark Catfish” with a “BEST BEFORE: Dec 30, 2025.”

• 24.7-oz. plastic containers containing “Dac san dong que CA TRE VANG CHIEN NUOC MAM GUNG Fried Walking Catfish” with a “BEST BEFORE: Dec 30, 2025.”

The products do not bear an establishment number nor a USDA mark of inspection, but bear FDA Registration #10634049806. While the products bear an FDA registration number, FSIS regulates Siluriformes fish and not FDA. These items were shipped to retail locations in Arizona, California and Iowa. The products were also distributed to nail salons, which either sold the products or used them for promotions.                           

FSIS discovered the ineligible Siluriformes fish products during routine surveillance activities of imported products at a retail store in California.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider.

What to do

FSIS is concerned that consumers may be in possession of these products. Consumers who have purchased or received these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls.

Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Steven Pham, Manager, NAIL Factory, at 714-248-8760 or email usnailfactory@aol.com.

Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or send a question via email to MPHotline@usda.gov. For consumers that need to report a problem with a meat, poultry, or egg product, the online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/.

Tesla is recalling 694,304 2024 Cybertruck, 2017-2025 Model 3, and 2020-2025 Model Y vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light may not remain illuminated between drive cycles, failing to warn the driver of low tire pressure. 

Because of that, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

What to do

Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed by February 15, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-018.

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.

Frito-Lay has issued a voluntary recall of 13-oz bags of Lay’s Classic Potato Chips that were distributed in Oregon and Washington. 

The company was alerted by a consumer that the chips contained milk, which hadn’t been officially declared on the ingredients list or listed anywhere on the bags. This can pose a serious health risk for anyone with a milk allergy. 

Which bags to avoid

Frito-Lay has identified which packages are part of the recall: 

• Product Description: Lay’s Classic Potato Chips

• Size: 13 oz. (368.5 grams)

• UPC: 28400 31041

• Code Date & Manufacturing Code: 

  • “Guaranteed Fresh” date of February 11, 2025 AND 

  • One of the following manufacturer codes: 6462307xx OR 6463307xx

So far, the affected packages have only been distributed to retail and e-commerce locations in Oregon and Washington State. Consumers should also be mindful that the affected packages could have been purchased as early as November 3, 2024. 

As of now, no allergic reactions or any other adverse health risks have been reported, and no other Lay’s products have been affected. 

Consumers with a milk allergy who have the affected products at home are encouraged to discard them immediately. Any consumer with the affected chips at home can contact Frito-Lay Customer Relations at 1-800-352-4477 for more information on the recall. 

Melii Baby is recalling around 85,000 silicone spoons for feeding infants after they were found to break and risk choking, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday.

What are the product details of the recalled baby spoons?

• Product name: Melii Baby Silicone Spoons
• Size: Packs of three or four and as a five-piece set
• Date codes: Three pack has 2024-01 and four pack has 2023-12 to 2024-05 on the back of the spoons. All five-pack spoons were recalled. 

Where was the recalled baby spoons sold?

For between $8 and $9, the Melii Baby spoons sold in store at Aldi and Ross and online at BuyBuyBaby.com, Amazon.com, Sierra.com, MotherandDaughterCreations.com, Just Between Friends (jbfsale.com), MacroBaby.com, TrendyLilTreats.com, TheBrickKitchenStore.com and AdventureSnacks.com from April 2024 through August 2024, the CPSC said.

What should buyers of the recalled baby spoons do?

Buyers of Melii Baby spoons should immediately stop using them, keep them away from children and throw them away.

Melii Baby can be contacted to receive a replacement set, but buyers need to provide photographs of the spoons via email to care@meliibaby.com.

Have there been any injuries?

There have been no reports of injuries but two reports of the spoon tip breaking, the CPSC said.

Impossible Foods is recalling 79,949 cases of Impossible Savory Ground Sausage Meat because it can contain pieces of metal, according to a U.S. Food and Drug Administration filing from Friday.

The Impossible Foods recall, which is still taking place, began on Nov. 15 and on Dec. 13 the FDA classified it as a Class II recall, which means the food can cause temporary or reversible harm, according to the filing.

What are the product details of the recalled plant-based sausage meat?

• Product name: Impossible Savory Ground Sausage Meat
• Size: 14-ounce chubs with eight retail chubs per case
• Use by dates: Between 6/28/25 to 1/28/26 and 7/3/25 to 1/25/26
• Universal product codes (UPC): 816697021088, 81669702109

Where was the recalled plant-based sausage meat sold?

Impossible Foods said the meat sold "nationwide" without providing more details.

What should buyers of the recalled plant-based sausage meat do?

Impossible Foods said it was offering coupons for buyers of the recalled food. 

Buyers can request a coupon on Impossible Foods's website.

How was the metal found in the recalled plant-based sausage meat?

After receiving "a small number" of complaints from buyers, Impossible Foods said it found that aluminum packaging from its fasteners in food manufacturing entered the plant-based meat.

"While our investigation showed that less than 0.00126% of total packages of our raw ground sausage were affected, that simply does not meet our high standard for quality and excellence," the company said.