Top recalls for the week of Jan. 22 include Ford Explorers, beds

Ford, Home Design, BrightFarms, Whitley’s Peanut Factory, Fratelli Beretta recalls overview:

• Who: Ford, Home Design, BrightFarms and Whitley’s Peanut Factory recalled products last week. Fratelli Beretta issued a public health alert.
• Why: The top recalls involve product safety and possible risk of harm.
• Where: The recalls are effective in the United States; the Home Design recall is also effective in Canada. 

Several popular companies, retailers and manufacturers announced recalls last week for products that may pose a risk of injury to consumers. Here are Top Class Actions’ top recalls for the week of Jan. 22.

Ford Explorer recalled due to defective windshield chip 

Ford Motor Co. initiated a recall affecting approximately 1.9 million of its 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles due to a retention clip defect that can lead to windshield trim falling off the vehicle. 

The attachment clips for the trim are loose, missing or were improperly attached during assembly or repair, according to the recall notice.

Owners of the affected vehicles may notice visual gaps around a loose A-pillar trim or an audible rattle and excessive wind noise coming from the A-pillar area, the recall notice states. Vehicles manufactured between May 17, 2010, and March 3, 2019, include the affected trim clips.

Ford has not reported any injuries related to this recall. The company will notify affected vehicle owners March 13-25, according to the recall notice. Ford or Lincoln dealers will offer free inspection and replacement of the A-pillar exterior trim and reimburse out-of-pocket costs for repairs.

Home Design recalls nearly 600,000 beds due to fall risk

Home Design issued a recall affecting 527,177 upholstered low-profile standard and platform beds sold in the United States, along with an additional 55,847 beds sold in Canada. 

These beds, which include part numbers 80002, 80032, 80053, 80055 and 80071, may potentially break, sag or collapse, posing a risk of falls and injuries, according to the recall notice.

Home Design received 128 reports of beds breaking or sagging and 36 reports of injuries as of Jan. 18. 

Customers should stop using the beds immediately and reach out to the company for a complimentary replacement of slats and side rails. To initiate the replacement process, customers need to provide an image of the bed and law label or proof of purchase to [email protected]. 

Listeria contamination prompts Bright Farms spinach, salad kit recall 

BrightFarms  initiated a voluntary recall of its spinach and salad kits due to potential contamination with listeria monocytogenes. 

The company’s supplier, Element Farms, grew the spinach at its farm in Pompton Plains, New Jersey, and distributed it to various retailers in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia, according to the recall notice. 

The recalled products, including BrightFarms’ Baby Spinach, Mediterranean Crunch Kit, Chickpea Caesar Crunch Kit, Bacon Ranch Crunch Kit and Southwest Chipotle, have best-by dates ranging from Jan. 11, 2024, to Jan. 20, 2024, the recall notice states.

BrightFarms says it instructed retailers to promptly remove the recalled products from their shelves, and consumers should discard the affected spinach and salad kits without consuming them. 

Those who purchased the recalled products can obtain a full refund by presenting a receipt or a photo of the product to the original place of purchase. For further inquiries about the recall, consumers can contact BrightFarms (866) 857-8745 or through email.

Whitley’s Peanut Factory issues allergy alert for deluxe nut mix

Whitley’s Peanut Factory has issued a recall for its 12-ounce Deluxe Nut Mix due to potential undeclared allergens, including peanuts, milk, soy, wheat and sesame, which pose an allergy risk. 

The recall pertains to Whitley’s 12-ounce Deluxe Nut Mix with lot codes MFG 22823, MFG 25023, MFG 25823, MFG 29323 and MFG 35623, according to the recall notice. The company distributed the product to both wholesalers and retail customers nationwide from Aug. 21, 2023, to Jan. 10, 2024. 

Whitley’s Peanut Factory inaccurately labeled Whit’s Party Mix tins as Deluxe Nut Mix, the recall notice states. While both products contain almonds, the Whit’s Party Mix also includes peanuts, milk, soy, wheat and sesame, none of which are listed on the Deluxe Nut Mix label. Consumers with additional questions about the recall should reach out to Whitley’s directly at (800) 470-2244 or via email.

FSIS expands charcuterie recall to public health alert

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a public health alert for salmonella illnesses related to Busseto brand Charcuterie Sampler and Fratelli Beretta brand Antipasto Gran Beretta following a prior recall of the items.

The salmonella outbreak includes 47 cases in 22 states between Nov. 20, 2023, and Jan. 1, 2024. Minnesota identified the outbreak strain from a Busseto sample, the FSIS notice says.

The affected charcuterie products, sold as twin packs with two 9-ounce packages, include the lot code L075330300 and a best-by date of April 27, 2024, the recall notice states. 

Consumers should not consume the recalled charcuterie products and can contact the Busseto Recall Hotline at (866) 552-4916 for further assistance. 

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