Top recalls for the week of Oct. 21 include Minute Maid, green onions

Coca-Cola, Church Brothers Farms, TreeHouse Foods, Colsen,  Honda recalls overview:

• Who: Coca-Cola, Church Brothers Farms, TreeHouse Foods, Colsen and Honda recalled products last week.
• Why: The top recalls involve product safety and possible risk of harm. 
• Where: The recalls are effective in the United States; the Church Brothers Farms and TreeHouse Foods recalls are also effective in Canada. 

Several popular companies, retailers and manufacturers announced recalls for products that may pose a risk of injury to consumers. Here are Top Class Actions’ top recalls for the week of Oct. 21.

Coca-Cola recalls 13K+ packs of mislabeled Minute Maid Lemonade

Coca-Cola issued a voluntary recall for more than 13,000 cases of its Minute Maid Zero Sugar Lemonade due to a labeling error. 

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration reported that around 13,153 12-packs of the product, intended to be labeled as “Zero Sugar,” actually contain the full-sugar version. This mix-up primarily affects products shipped to stores across Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio. 

The FDA categorized this recall as Class II, indicating that while the mislabeled product may cause temporary or reversible adverse health effects, the likelihood of serious consequences is low. There have been no reports of illnesses or injuries associated with the mislabeled lemonade, according to the FDA. 

Recall announced for green onions due to potential salmonella risk

Church Brothers Farms issued a recall for 1,271 cases of green onions due to possible salmonella contamination. 

The recall impacts certain batches of the company’s Green Onions Iceless 4 x 2-pound Reg Church Brothers Mexico, Trader Joe’s-brand Green Onion Iceless 24 x 6-ounce Reg and Imperial Fresh-brand Green Onion Iceless 4 x 2-pound Reg products, according to the recall notice. 

Church Brothers distributed the recalled green onions to retail and foodservice locations in 10 U.S. states, including Alabama, California and New York, as well as in Canada.

A product sample collected by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency that indicated salmonella contamination prompted the recall, the recall notice states. Church Brothers Farms advises consumers and foodservice customers to discard any affected green onions in their possession. For further details, customers can reach out to the company by calling 877-590-0428.

Recall issued for frozen waffle products due to potential listeria contamination

TreeHouse Foods Inc. recalled select frozen waffle products across multiple brand names due to possible contamination with listeria monocytogenes. 

The recall affects various brands and flavors of frozen waffles. A full list of the recalled products, along with UPC codes and expiration dates is available here. The company detected the contamination risk during routine testing at its manufacturing facility, according to the recall notice.

Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious and sometimes life-threatening infections, especially in young children, the elderly and individuals with weakened immune systems. While healthy individuals may experience only short-term symptoms like fever, nausea and abdominal pain, listeria infections can lead to miscarriage or stillbirth in pregnant women. 

TreeHouse Foods advises consumers to check their freezers and either dispose of any affected products or return them to the store for a refund, the recall notice states. 

Recall issued for Colsen fire pits due to burn risk

Colsen recalled more than 89,000 fire pits following reports of flames unexpectedly escaping from the product. 

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall Oct. 17, citing 31 incidents of “flame jetting” where flames shot out from the concrete container. Nineteen people suffered burn injuries, with two cases involving third-degree burns on more than 40% of victims’ bodies, the recall notice says. At least six cases required surgery or extended medical treatment.

The recall notice warns the hazard arises when refueling, as flames can flash back to the alcohol container and propel burning fuel outward. Colsen advises consumers to stop using the fire pits immediately and dispose of them as the company is unable to offer refunds or replacements. 

Honda announces recall due to defective high-pressure fuel pumps

Honda recalled approximately 720,000 vehicles due to concerns over defective high-pressure fuel pumps that may leak, increasing the risk of fire or crash. 

The recall, announced on Honda’s website Oct. 15, affects 2023-2024 Honda Accord and Accord Hybrid models, 2025 Honda Civic Sedan and Civic Sedan Hybrids and 2023-2025 Honda CR-V Hybrids. It notes cracks may develop in the fuel pump core, which could lead to fuel leaks, a noticeable fuel smell and potential fire hazards.

Owners of affected vehicles will receive a notification in December, instructing them to visit a Honda dealer for a free inspection, according to the recall notice. If the pump is defective, Honda says it will replace it at no charge. 

Have you purchased any of the products listed in our top recalls recently? Let us know in the comments. And be sure to check out other top recalls.

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