Unfortunately, bad products are made, and it’s important to know which foods, medications, and items are pulled from store shelves and online in order to keep yourself and your family safe.
FingerLakes1 will share with you which items or products have been pulled from the market this week.
Foods, medications, and retail products that should be returned or thrown out are included in the list.
Different agencies issue these warnings, including the Food and Drug Administration, the Consumer Product Safety Commission, and the Food Safety and Inspection Service.
Many times a refund is available.
Other times, you may be given directions on how to properly dispose of the defective item.
Here is everything you need to know about recalls this week
One issue was with products imported from the People’s Republic of China containing raw catfish, which is illegal.
Recall: Siluriformes products recalled for not being allowed to be imported from China
Ready to eat salads posed a danger due to a potential Listeria outbreak, which could be deadly to some.
Recall: Ready to eat salads recalled for possible Listeria contamination
SnoreStop NasoSpray was found to have a microbial contamination. This spray is used to treat snoring in people without sleep apnea related snoring.
Recall issued on SnoreStop NasoSpray following microbial contamination
Green Pharmaceuticals Inc Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of SnoreStop NasoSpray Due to Microbial Contamination https://t.co/r4NFbiLEVe pic.twitter.com/qzfgUvmorh
— U.S. FDA Recalls (@FDArecalls) June 10, 2022
Sandwiches from Gourmondo were discovered to have labels did not indicate egg was one of the ingredients, posing an allergy risk.
Gourmondo Cafes and Catering Co. Recalls Asparagus and Feta Sandwich
The “Asparagus & Feta Sandwiches” were distributed in Washington to Metropolitan Market stores.
https://t.co/tFU0S3xmZZ pic.twitter.com/ZzdJ8WzSGq— Recall Insider (@Recallinsider) June 10, 2022
Jungle Jumparoos, a children’s toy, was found to have lead paint on the yellow parts of the toy.
Recall: Jungle Jumparoo children’s toy recalled for having lead
Product: Jungle Jumparoo Children’s Toys
Hazard: Lead Poisoning
Remedy: Replace
Recall date: June 9, 2022
Contact: Jungle Jumparoo at 888-980-5867#productrecalls #recalls #safety #childproductrecalls #parenting #momlife #dadlife #childsafety #cpscrecall pic.twitter.com/gunt2HjJtw
— Child Safety Store (@ChildSafetyStor) June 10, 2022
Another children’s toy was pulled after it was discovered that it could be taken apart, resulting in a choking hazard.
Recall: Children’s Activity Loops toy recalled for choking hazard
Electric bicycles were found to create crash hazards and the possibility for injuries.
Recall: Brompton electric folding bicycles recalled for crash and injury hospitalizations
Spirit Halloween black lights need to be returned or disposed of due to burn and fire hazards.
Recall: Black lights sold at Spirit Halloween pose burn risks
#RECALL: Spirit Halloween 48” Black Light Fixture with Bulb recalled due to potential fire and burn hazard.
Immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Spirit Halloween for a refund. Find out more:https://t.co/ug7jdkyq0z pic.twitter.com/w22h2MbppI— Office of the Fire Marshal (@ONFireMarshal) June 9, 2022
UTVs were found to pose a risk for crashing and causing injuries.
Recall: Intimidator and Mahindra UTV recalled for crash hazard
It was discovered Nautilus treadmills started on their own, and now a software update must be installed before users can operate the machine safely.
Hisense French door refrigerators, sold exclusively at Lowe’s, have injured more than one person when the door becomes unhinged and lands on people’s feet.
#Recall: Hisense has issued a recall for over 55,000 French-door refrigerators sold in the U.S. and Canada. The hinges on the French doors of the fresh-food compartment can break, causing the doors to fall off when opened and creating an injury risk. https://t.co/vbkjuQA4ol
— Consumer Reports (@ConsumerReports) June 11, 2022
These alerts should be taken seriously by the consumer in order to keep children and adults safe and healthy from defective products.
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