Brakes May Fail On These Vehicles, Increasing Crash Risk: Recall Roundup

Thousands of vehicles have been recalled due to the potential failure of brakes, a listeria outbreak that has sickened at least 10 people has been tied to sandwiches, and people who use certain eye drops should immediately stop using them.

Recalls featured in this roundup come from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Food and Drug Administration, and the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.

Ford Recalls 274,000 SUVs

Ford is recalling 274,000 of its Expedition and Lincoln-branded SUVs due to issues that may cause the brakes to fail while driving, increasing the likelihood of a crash, according to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The agency said the front brake lines in these SUVs may leak fluid and cause brakes to fail due to an installation defect.

The recall covers 223,315 Expeditions and 50,474 Navigators produced between model years 2022 through 2024. However, Ford expects that only about 1 percent of the recalled vehicles will have the defect.

Ford and Lincoln dealers will inspect the front brake lines of affected vehicles and make repairs if necessary at no cost to the owners. Dealers planned to begin notifying owners of the vehicles Wednesday.

The automaker is unaware of any accidents or injuries related to the recalled SUVs.

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Listeria Outbreak Sickens 10

A listeria outbreak linked to ready-to-eat sandwiches and snacks has sickened at least 10 people in the United States, and a producer is voluntarily recalling dozens of products sold to retail stores, hospitals, hotels, airports and airlines, federal officials said.

The products were made by Fresh & Ready Foods LLC and were sold in Arizona, California, Nevada and Washington.

Those who fell ill and were hospitalized were in California and Nevada. The outbreak has been simmering for many months: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said cases date to December 2023.

Listeria poisoning is caused by a particularly resilient type of bacteria that can survive and grow even during refrigeration. About 1,600 people are infected with it — and 260 die — each year in the U.S., according to the CDC.

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The voluntary recall covers more than 80 specific products distributed between April 18 and April 25. The products have “Use By” dates from April 22 to May 19.

Brand names include: Fresh & Ready Foods, City Point Market Fresh Food to Go and Fresh Take Crave Away.
Federal officials say anyone with the products should throw them away or return them. They also suggest cleaning any surfaces that touched the recalled foods.

Listeria Concerns Prompt Sandwich Recall

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert for ready-to-eat chicken and bacon wrap products because they may be contaminated with listeria. A recall wasn’t requested because the affected products are no longer available for purchase.

The sandwiches were procured on May 2 and included:

• 10-oz. clear plastic clamshell packages containing “Big Y quick easy meals CHICKEN BACON RANCH WRAP” with “Sell By 05/07/2025” and lot code 25122.
• 10-oz. clear plastic clamshell packages containing “MARKET 32 BY PRICE CHOPPER Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap” with “Sell Through 05/07/2025” and lot code 25122.

The products bear establishment number “P34657” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to distributors in Massachusetts and New York and further distributed to retail locations in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York.

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The problem was discovered when a state public health partner notified FSIS of a product sample that tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a health care provider.

FSIS is concerned that some products may be in consumers’ 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.

Nationwide Ice Cream Recall

More than 22 varieties of ice cream and frozen yogurt products distributed to more than 100 facilities across the country have been recalled by Iowa-based Wells Enterprises, also known as Wells Dairy, because they may contain bits of of hard plastic that could cause dental injuries or choking.

The recall, initiated by the company on April 25, has been classified by the Food and Drug Administration as a Class II recall, meaning people who eat the affected ice cream may have temporary or medically reversible health problems. However, the FDA said the probability of serious health consequences was remote.

Click here for a full list of the recalled ice cream varieties.

More Than 75,000 Cases Of Eye Drops Recalled

More than 75,000 cases of eye drop solution were voluntarily recalled by BRS Analytical Service because they deviated from the Current Good Manufacturing Practice standards, according to an enforcement report from the Food and Drug Administration. The recall was originally reported by AvKare, a manufacturer of medical, surgical and pharmaceutical items.

Also, the FDA said the recall of the drops, used to provide relief of dry and irritated eyes, is “due to a lack of assurance to sterility.”

The affected products were shipped from May 26, 2023, through April 21, 2015, are:

• NDC# 50268-043-15 Artificial Tears Ophthalmic Solution
• NDC# 50268-066-15 Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Ophthalmic Gel 1%
• NDC# 50268-068-15 Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Ophthalmic Solution
• NDC# 50268-126-15 Lubricant Eye Drops Solution
• NDC# 50268-678-15 Polyvinyl Alcohol Ophthalmic Solution

Those who have them should immediately stop using them and fill out a recall form and email it to AvKare.

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The Associated Press contributed reporting.