Recalls in April 2025

Bausch + Lomb is recalling intraocular lenses (IOLs) on its enVista platform. This action was taken after the company received reports of complications, the cause of which could not immediately be explained.

“As much as we believe in the enVista platform, patient safety will always be our number one priority,” Brent Saunders, chairman and CEO, Bausch + Lomb, said in a press release. “Surgeons and patients trust Bausch + Lomb, and I believe that this voluntary recall is the best thing we can do to honor that trust.”

The recall is in response to an increased number of reports of toxic anterior segment syndrome (TASS), and includes all lots of the following enVista Aspire, enVista Aspire Toric, enVista Envy and enVista Envy Toric, as well as enVista monofocal and enVista monofocal Toric IOL models in the U.S.

TASS, a potential complication in any cataract surgery, is an inflammatory reaction inside the eye that can have a variety of causes. When it occurs, this complication typically appears 12 – 48 hours after eye surgery. 

All enVista TASS cases reported to Bausch + Lomb to date responded quickly to treatment, and none have required removal of the lens.

“These reports represent only 1-2% of implanted lenses, with a positive prognosis for everyone involved,” Saunders said. “We look forward to identifying a root cause and bringing the enVista platform back to market.”

What to do

For Patients: Cataract surgery patients experiencing eye discomfort should contact their eyecare professional immediately.

For Eyecare Professionals: Please continue to closely monitor cataract surgery patients for at least 48 hours after surgery. Please instruct patients with new or worsening symptoms to contact your office immediately.

To report an adverse event, please contact Bausch + Lomb Customer Service at 1-800-338-2020, option 1, or submit a report to U.S. FDA’s MedWatch program (call 1-800-332-1088 to request a form). For more information about this recall, please contact Bausch + Lomb Customer Service at 1-800-338-2020, option 9, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Eastern, Monday through Friday.

Johnsonville is recalling approximately 22,672 pounds of cheddar bratwurst product that may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically hard plastic.

The U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service reports the cheddar bratwurst item was produced on February 5, 2025. The agency has classified it as a Class I recall, the highest threat level.

The product is in a 19-oz. sealed firm tray package containing five pieces of “Johnsonville BRATS CHEDDAR Bratwurst” and the package code B9FOD. The product subject to recall bears establishment number “Est. 1647” on the front of the label. 

These items were shipped to retail locations in Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, and Wisconsin.

The problem was discovered after the firm notified FSIS that it had received two consumer complaints reporting hard plastic material found in the bratwurst product.

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

FSIS is concerned that some products may be in consumers’ freezers. Consumers who have purchased 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.

What to do

Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Amanda Fritsch, Consumer Relations Coordinator, at 888-556-2728 or anachtweyfritsch@johnsonville.com. Members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Stephanie Schafer, Director Global Corporate Communications, at 920-889-0782 or sschafer@johnsonville.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 who 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/.

Hearthside Food Solutions is recalling approximately 489,887 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) sausage and bacon breakfast sandwich products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen. The product contains sesame, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label. 

The U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service has classified the recall as Class I, the highest threat level.

The frozen RTE sausage and bacon breakfast sandwich items were produced between April 1, 2023, and March 25, 2025, and have a 12-month shelf life. The following products are subject to recall:

• 8.35-oz. individually film wrapped sandwiches of “LETTIERI’S FOOD TO GO Sausage, Egg & Cheese FRENCH TOAST BREAKFAST SANDWICH” with lot codes beginning with the numbers 23, 24 and 25 up to 2508451.

• 7.3-oz. individually film wrapped sandwiches of “LETTIERI’S FOOD TO GO Bacon, Egg & Cheese FRENCH TOAST BREAKFAST SANDWICH” with lot codes beginning with the numbers 23, 24 and 25 up to 2508451.

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. V4907” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to Army & Air Force Exchange Services (AAFES) locations nationwide.

Reason for the recall

The problem was discovered when the producing establishment notified FSIS that the French toast component of their breakfast sandwiches contained sesame flour, but it was not included in the list of ingredients on the label for the breakfast sandwiches.

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

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

Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Roger Harris, Chief Legal Officer, Hearthside Food Solutions, LLC, at 630-967-3600.

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 who 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/.

Sakar is recalling around 199,000 Vivitar blender bottles sold exclusively at Target because the blades can keep running when the bottle isn't attached and can cut people, the Consumer Product Saftey Commission said Thursday.

• Appearance: Made of white clear plastic with a white plastic base and top.
• Identifiers: ES15-BB-TA and MID #5220824 are on a sticker underneath the white plastic base. MID #5220824 is also on the underwide of the base.

The blenders sold at Target and Target.com for around $5 from Dec. 2024 through Jan. 2025.

No injuries were reported, but there was one report of a person being unable to remove the bottle from the base while the blades were running, the CPSC said.

What to do

Buyers of the blender bottles should stop using them and contact Sakar for how to get a refund in the form of a $5 Target gift card or a check, along with a pre-paid return shipping label.

The blender bottles shouldn't be returned to Target stores and Sakar is contacting all known purchasers.

Sakar can be reached at 1-800-592-9541 anytime, by email at support@sakar.com or online at https://www.vivitar.com/pages/recalls.

Tony’s Chocolonely Inc. has announced a voluntary recall involving specific batches of its Dark Chocolate Almond Sea Salt Bar and Everything Bar. The action follows reports of small stones found in the chocolates. Internal investigation revealed that inadequate filtration during a third-party almond harvesting process led to potential contamination.

The affected units were distributed across the United States and Canada through retail outlets and the company’s website from February 7, 2025, through March 24, 2025. So far, there have been 12 reports of small stones, with no injuries reported. The company has removed these products from circulation and is offering refunds or replacements.

What to look for?

Product name and description:

• Dark Chocolate Almond Sea Salt Bar (6.35 oz): A dark chocolate bar that includes almonds and sea salt
• Everything Bar (6.35 oz): A chocolate bar that contains a mix of savory and sweet ingredients

Identifiers:

Dark Chocolate Almond Sea Salt Bar:

• Lot codes: 163094, 162634, M162634
• Best-by dates: February 28, 2026; April 2, 2026
• UPCs: 858010005641, 850011828908

Everything Bar:

• Lot codes: 4327, 4330, 4331, M4331
• Best-by dates: November 22, 2025; November 25, 2025; November 26, 2025
• UPCs: 850011828564, 850032676441

These codes and dates are usually printed on the packaging near the base or on the back panel.

Affected purchase locations and dates:

• Sold both online and at retail stores across the United States and Canada
• Distributed between February 7, 2025, and March 24, 2025

What should buyers do?

Product handling:

• Do not eat any bars matching these lot codes or best-by dates
• Return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or a replacement
• If disposal is chosen, discard them according to local waste guidelines

Refunds, replacements, or repairs:

• Contact the company at +1 (503)-388-5990 or email tonys@ledecompany.com for assistance
• A prepaid return label is available by request
• Customer service is available Monday–Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM EST

Health and safety advice (if applicable):

• There have been no injury reports, but ingesting foreign objects could cause injury
• Seek medical advice if you have consumed a product affected by this recall and experience any discomfort

Sources

• FDA official recall notice
• Tony’s Chocolonely recall announcement
• Detailed recall information from EatingWell
• New Food Magazine article on the recall