Recalls: 7M Pounds Of Meat In Listeria Outbreak; 1.8M Teslas

ACROSS AMERICA — In recent recall news, the already massive Boar’s Head deli meat recall was expanded to more than 7 million pounds of meat amid a multistate listeria outbreak, Tesla is recalling more than 1.8 million cars because the hoods may suddenly pop open and block the driver’s view, and Amazon recalls could exponentially increase.

Also, several more ground cinnamon products are the subject of a new public health alert because they contain elevated levels of lead, which pose a particular hazard to young children. The products haven’t been recalled, but the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is calling on the companies that produce them to do so.

Recalls featured this week were issued by the FDA, as well as the USDA’s Food Safety Inspection Service, the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Boar’s Head Recalls 7M Pounds Of Meat Tied To Listeria

Seven million pounds of meat and poultry products sold under the Boar’s Head and Old Country labels have now been recalled due to a nationwide listeria outbreak that has affected residents in 13 states, according to the Food Safety and Inspection Service. The 71 products included in the expanded recall were produced between May 10 and July 29.

The listeria outbreak has resulted in dozens of hospitalizations and two deaths.

Tesla Recalls 1.8M Cars Because Hoods Can Pop Open

Tesla is recalling 1.8 million cars in the United States, one of the largest recalls in the company’s history, due to a software issue that could cause hoods to suddenly open and block the driver’s view, increasing the risk of a crash, Reuters reported.

The software in the cars can fail to detect an unlatched hood, allowing it to fully open, the NHTSA said. The company began rolling out a software fix in June that will detect an open hood and alert drivers. Details are on the company’s website.

Tesla said it had taken three reports in the United States about the hood latch issue, but no reports of crashes or injuries.

Vehicles included in the recall are 2021-2024 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2024 Model Y vehicles. Tesla said the vehicles were equipped with a hood latch produced in China Magna Closures Co Ltd.

Amazon Ordered To Recall Third-Party Sellers’ Products

Global e-commerce giant Amazon is legally responsible for about 400,000 products sold by third-party vendors that pose a “substantial” safety hazard, according to a new U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission decision and order.

Amazon failed to notify customers who ordered the products — specifically, faulty carbon-monoxide detectors, hair dryers that aren’t electrocution-proof and children’s sleepwear that violate federal flammability standards — or provide general notification to the public about the risks of using them, commissioners said.

Amazon acted as the distributor of third-party sellers’ products sold, packed and shipped under its fulfillment program and, therefore, is legally required to recall the faulty products and provide other remedies, according to the order, which stems from a lawsuit filed in 2021 by the CPSC.

More Ground Cinnamon Products Have Elevated Lead Levels

Several ground cinnamon products sold at Dollar Tree and specialty markets may contain lead, posing a particular hazard to young children, the FDA said in a public health alert Tuesday.

Children are more vulnerable to lead poisoning because their bodies are still developing, but there are no obvious or immediate symptoms, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Lead is unsafe at any level.

The FDA is recommending that the companies voluntarily recall the lead-tainted cinnamon products, which are detailed in the July 30 alert, and also said consumers immediately stop using the ground cinnamon and dispose of it. The products have a long shelf life.

The alert is the third this year for ground cinnamon products with elevated lead levels. See the March 6 and July 25 alerts for a list of additional ground cinnamon products previously recommended for recall.

Produce Sold At Walmart And Aldi Recalled Due To Listeria Hazard

Several kinds of produce, including cucumbers, green beans, peppers and squash, have been recalled over concerns they may be contaminated with listeria, according to the FDA. The produce was sold nationwide at Walmart and Aldi stores from July 5-12.

Wiers Farm Inc., which initially recalled cucumbers sold in three states, expanded the recall to include additional products shipped to more states. According to officials, the products were sold in 13 states. In addition to Walmart and Aldi, some of the products were sold at Kroger, Save-a-Lot and Shop N Save. No illnesses have been reported.

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Origin 21 Mirrors Sold At Lowe’s Pose Laceration Hazard

About 27,400 Origin 21 oval and rectangle black framed wall mirrors sold exclusively at Lowe’s have been recalled because they can detach from the metal plate used for hanging, which could cause the mirror to fall and break, posing a laceration hazard.

The mirrors, manufactured by China-based Huahong Art Home Shares, were sold at stores nationwide from October 2023 through April 2024 for between $60 and $80.

People who bought them should stop using them and contact the company for instructions on how to receive a full refund: call 888-803-0488 from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. CDT Monday through Friday; email wallmirrors@realtimeresults.net, or contact the company online.

Infant Swings Recalled Due To Choking Hazard

About 2,700 Papablic Archie Infant Swings sold online and through Amazon have been recalled because they pose a choking hazard due to an incline angle that’s greater than 10 percent in violation of federal safety regulations for Infant Sleep Products and the Safe Sleep for Babies Act.

The swings also violate other requirements for infant swings and the labeling requirements for Reese’s Law because the remote contains a button or coin-cell battery, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Customers who bought the products should contact the manufacturer, Shenzhen Two Pony, at 855-214-2723 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CDT, Monday through Friday, by email at info@papablic.com, or online at here or here.