Latest consumer product recalls: More Quaker Oats products, pet food, kids bike helmets, and more
A number of products have been recalled in the last week for health and safety reasons. Here are the latest recalls from January 10-17 that consumers should know about.
1. Quaker Oats recall expands amid salmonella fears
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Quaker oats recall expands amid salmonella fears
Quaker has expanded a previous recall and added several new products following a concern over Salmonella.
2. 72,000 kid bike helmets recalled over risk of head injury
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72,000 kid bike helmets recalled over risk of head injury
Consumers who bought a Scouts Kid’s Bike Helmet should contact the manufacturer for a refund and throw it away.
3. Millions of anchor kits to prevent furniture from tipping over have been recalled
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Millions of anchor kits to prevent furniture from tipping over have been recalled
Officials said the plastic zip tie can break, leading to furniture that's anchored to the wall becoming detached. Here’s how to find out if a dresser you own was impacted in the recall.
4. Dragonfly Jelly Bars present choking hazard
(United States Food and Drug Administration)
U.S. Trading Company is recalling Dragonfly Jelly Bars because officials say they contain konjac powder, which may present a choking hazard.
"Konjac and its consequent texture and consistency could pose a choking hazard to small children as well as adults with functional and/or anatomic abnormalities," the United States Food and Drug Administration wrote in a news release.
The jelly bars were sold in small handbags and backpacks and were distributed to retailers nationwide.
Consumers with the affected products should return them to the store where they were purchased for a refund.
No choking incidents have been reported.
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5. Blue Ridge Beef pet food recall widens to 16 states
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Blue Ridge Beef pet food recall widens to 16 states
Blue Ridge Beef’s recall of three of its pet food products has widened, bringing the number of states where the potentially tainted items were sold to 16.
Other recalls
Charcuterie meat recall: Salmonella infections have doubled; advisory issued
Charcuterie meat sold at Costco and Sam’s Club has been linked to a Salmonella outbreak now reported in at least 22 states. Here’s what to know.
Possible listeria contamination prompts BrightFarms spinach, salad kit recall
Positive test results for the bacteria during routine sampling of spinach led BrightFarms to start the baby spinach and salad kits recall in seven states, the FDA said.
Home Design beds recalled; could break or collapse during use
Home Design is recalling over 500,000 beds that resulted in injuries to dozens of people.