Nestle, Similac, Pedialyte, TJX, Amazon, JCPenney, Newair recalls overview:
- Who: Nestle, Similac, Pedialyte, TJX, Amazon, JCPenney and Newair recalled their respective products this week.
- Why: These top recalls revolve around product safety and possible risk of harm.
- Where: The recalls are effective in the United States, Puerto Rico and 13 other countries.
Several popular companies, retailers and manufacturers announced top recalls this week for products that may pose injury to consumers.
Nestle chocolate chip cookie dough recalled due to potential white plastic contamination
At the top of our list of top recalls is Nestle, which recalled one of its cookie dough products distributed in the United States and Puerto Rico. Nestle posted a notice Oct. 14 for its ready-to-bake refrigerated Nestle Toll House Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough with Fudge Filling after consumers reported finding white plastic pieces in the product.
No illnesses or injuries have been reported due to the recalled product, and the company is not currently facing legal action. Any customers who have purchased the product, which was produced between June and September 2022, should immediately stop consuming it and return it to the place of purchase for a replacement or a refund.
Abbott recalls Similac and Pedialyte infant products due to potential spoilage
On Oct. 14, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) website issued a recall for certain lots of 2-fluid-ounce/59-milliliter bottles of ready-to-feed liquid products for infants and children, including the brands Similac® Pro-Total ComfortTM, Similac® 360 Total Care®, Similac 360 Total Care Sensitive, Similac® Special Care® 24, Similac Stage 1, Similac® NeoSure®, Similac Water (Sterilized) and Pedialyte Electrolyte Solution.
Parent company Abbott recalled the products after it found a small percentage to have bottle caps that may not have sealed properly, which could result in spoilage. Spoiled products could cause diarrhea or vomiting if consumed.
Abbott primarily distributed the products included in the recall to hospitals and to some doctors’ offices, distributors and retailers in the United States, including Puerto Rico. In addition, Abbott sent one lot of products to Barbados, Bermuda, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, St. Croix and St. Thomas. It sent two lots to Canada, Curacao, Panama and Trinidad and Tobago.
To identify if your product is included in the recall, visit similacrecall.com to view a list of covered lot numbers.
TJX Mittal International baby blankets recalled due to choking, entrapment, strangulation hazard
TJX recalled more than 110,000 Mittal International baby blankets in the United States and Canada as per a notice posted to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website Oct. 20.
The recall applies to more than 111,000 Mittal International chenille weave baby blankets sold in the United States and Canada. The company sold 108,000 in the United States and 3,550 in Canada. TJX initiated the recall after finding the threads in the blankets can come loose and detach, posing choking, entrapment and strangulation hazards. It sold the baby blankets in cream, blush, taupe, mint, gray, lavender, ivory, ochre, pale blue, sage and terra cotta colors with a “Made in India” hangtag and an elephant design.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled baby blankets and return them to any HomeGoods, Marshalls or T.J. Maxx stores for their choice of a full refund or store credit, the TJX recall states.
Children’s pajamas, bathrobes sold at Amazon, JCPenney recalled
A recall notice posted Oct. 13 to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website announced the recall of about 9,200 Ekouaer children’s bathrobes sold exclusively at Amazon.com. At the same time, JCPenney recalled about 450 children’s nightgowns imported by Jammers Apparel group and sold exclusively at the store.
Both products failed to meet the flammability standards for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children, the recall states.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled clothing products away from children and contact Ekouaer or Jammers Apparel group for a full refund.
Newair recalls air fryers due to potential fire risk
On Oct. 13, the CPSC posted a recall notice that applies to about 11,750 Newair Magic Chef Air Fryer Digital Air Fryers with model numbers MCAF56DB (black) and MCAF56DW (white). The fryers feature “Magic Chef” printed on the top, according to the air fryer recall. The rating label on the bottom has the brand name “Magic Chef” along with the model number.
The recalled air fryers are prone to overheating, which can cause a potential fire.
No injuries have been reported so far, but consumers should immediately stop using the recalled air fryers to avoid injury. Affected consumers should provide a picture of the rating label to the firm to receive instructions to disable the air fryer and receive a newair.com credit.
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