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Recall Roundup: Lawn darts, bike helmets, dressers and more

Recall Roundup: Lawn darts, bike helmets, dressers and more

From dangerous lawn darts, to tip-over dressers, to more Salmonella-contaminated onions, here are the latest food and consumer product recalls from the past two weeks. 

August 18th 

Faribault Foods Canned Soup 

Faribault Foods Inc. is recalling about 15,134 pounds of its canned soup products because they may contain undeclared milk, soy, beef and pork. 

If you bought any of these soups and are concerned about any undeclared allergen or ingredient  listed above, you should throw it out.

Company Contact

Phone: Call at 1-800-200-9377.

August 13th

Serafin Fishery 8-Ounce Salmon Dip and Whitefish Dip 

Serafin Fishery is recalling its 8-ounce containers of Salmon Dip and Whitefish Dip because they may contain undeclared anchovies, eggs, milk and soy. 

If you bought any of these products and are concerned about any undeclared allergen or ingredient  listed above, you should throw it out and return it to the store for a full refund. 

Company Contact

Phone: Call 1-989-879-4596, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m ET.

Email: serafinfishery@gmail.com.

August 12th

Active Brands Bicycle Helmets

Active Brands is recalling about 300 units of its Sweet Protection brand Ripper Jr., Ripper MIPS Jr., and Ripper MIPS bicycle helmets because they do not comply with the U.S. CPSC federal safety standards.

If you own one of these helmets, you should stop using it and return it to the store or contact Active Brands/Sweet Protection for a refund. 

Company Contact

Phone: Call 800-364-4385, Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET. 

Online: Visit online at www.sweetprotection.com, and click on “Safety Notices” at the bottom of the page for more information.

Email: Email at orders.na@activebrands.com.

Crown Darts UK Lawn Sets

The CPSC and Crown Darts UK have warned that about 19,400 lawn darts are banned in the U.S. because of the risk of skull punctures and other injuries. If you own one of these sets, you should stop using and dispose of them immediately.

Company Contact

Crown Darts UK is unable to conduct this recall. Call CPSC’s Hotline at 800-638-2772 for more information.

Thule Sleek Strollers

Thule is recalling its Sleek Strollers because the handlebar can detach and potentially injure children inside. If you own one of these strollers, you should stop using it and return the product for a free replacement frame. 

Company Contact

Phone: Call 855-929-3531, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET.

Online: Visit www.thule.com and click on “Support/Safety Notice” for more information.

Intertex B-Air, BlueDri, BlueDri Pro and Soleaire Blowers

Intertex is recalling about 189,000 units of its B-Air, BlueDri, BlueDri Pro and Soleaire Blowers because the utility outlets are not protected by a circuit breaker. If the circuit becomes overloaded or short-circuited, it could overheat and pose a fire hazard. 

If you own one of these blowers, you should stop using the convenience outlet on the side and contact Intertex for a free repair. You will receive a free cordset adapter with an integrated circuit breaker. 

Company Contact

Phone: Call 800-465-7300, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m ET.

Online: Visit www.b-air.com for more information.

Smith’s Cheese Dip

Smith’s is recalling cheese dips at its store in response to the Salmonella contamination found in Thomson International’s onion recall.

If you bought one of these dips, you should not eat it and return it to the store for a full refund or replacement. 

Company Contact

Phone: Call 800-576-4377 Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to midnight ET and Saturday and Sunday 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. ET.

Fred Meyer Cheese Dips

Fred Meyer is recalling cheese dips sold in its delis in response to the Salmonella contamination found in Thomson International’s onion recall.

If you bought one of these dips, you should not eat it and return it to the store for a full refund or replacement. 

Company Contact

Phone: Call 800-576-4377 Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to midnight ET and Saturday and Sunday 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. ET.

Kroger Mid-Atlantic Cheese Dips 

Kroger Mid-Atlantic is recalling cheese dips in response to the Salmonella contamination found in Thomson International’s onion recall.

If you bought one of these dips, you should not eat it and return it to the store for a full refund or replacement. 

Company Contact

Phone: Call 800-576-4377 Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to midnight ET and Saturday and Sunday 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. ET.

Fry’s Food Stores 

Fry’s Food Stores is recalling cheese dips in response to the Salmonella contamination found in Thomson International’s onion recall.

If you bought one of these dips, you should not eat it and return it to the store for a full refund or replacement. 

Company Contact

Phone: Call 800-576-4377 Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to midnight ET and Saturday and Sunday 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. ET.

Abdallah Candies 16-Ounce Sea Salt Caramels

Abdallah Candies is recalling a limited number of its Lund’s and Byerly’s 16-oz sea salt caramels because they contain sea salt almond caramels instead. 

If you bought these caramels and are concerned about this allergen, you should throw it out or return it to the store.

Company Contact

Phone: Call 952-890-4770 or 800-348-7328 Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m ET.

August 11th

Essential Home Belmont Four Drawer Chests

Transform is recalling about 19,900 units of its Essential Home Belmont four drawer chests because they are unstable and can tip over if they’re not properly anchored to the wall. This tip-over and entrapment hazard can result in injury or death for children standing close by. 

If you own this dresser, you should stop using it, move it to an area that children can’t access and contact Transform for a free anchoring kit. 

Company Contact

Phone: Call 800-659-7026 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Online: Visit www.kmart.com and click on “Product Recalls” for more information.

Kader Frozen Cooked Shrimp

Kader Exports is recalling various sizes of frozen cooked, peeled and deveined shrimp sold in 1 pound, 1.5 pound, and 2 pound retail bags because of a possible Salmonella contamination.

If you bought this shrimp, you should return them to your place of purchase for a full refund.

Company Contact

Phone: Call +91-022-62621004/ +91-022-62621009, Monday through Friday 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET.

August 10th

Mr Wok Foods Meat and Poultry Products 

Mr. Wok Foods, Inc. is recalling about 200,000 pounds of its meat and poultry products because  of undeclared milk, wheat, soy, peanut, and oyster allergens as well as misbranding that left out potential MSG, sesame products, and sulfites. 

If you bought any of these products and are concerned about any allergen listed above, you should throw it out.

Company Contact

Phone: Call Jae Hwang, general manager, Mr. Wok Foods, Inc. 626-964-8230, ext. 122.

Spokane Produce Inc. Salsa Products with Onions

Spokane Produce Inc. is voluntarily recalling its salsa products that contain onions after Thomson International Inc. recalled its onions for Salmonella contamination. 

If you bought any of these products, you should not eat it and throw it out or return it to the store. 

Company Contact

Phone: Call 509-710-8301 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. ET.

Progressive Produce Red and Yellow Onions

Progressive Produce is voluntarily recalling a limited selection of its red and yellow onions as a result of the Thomson International onion recall for Salmonella contamination. 

If you’ve bought these onions, you should not eat them and should throw them out or return them to the store for a full refund. 

Company Contact

Email: Email foodsafety@progressiveproduce.com

August 9th

Freshouse II Valencia Oranges, Lemons, Limes, Organic Limes and Red B Potatoes

Freshouse II is recalling specific lots, brands and weights of Valencia Oranges, Lemons, Limes, Organic Limes and Red B Potatoes because of a possible Listeria contamination. 

If you’ve purchased any of the products with under these brands and UPC numbers, don’t eat them and dispose of them immediately or return it to the store for a full refund. 

Company Contact

Phone: Call 631-369-7150, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m to 5 p.m. ET.

Online: Visit www.freshouserecall.com

Email: Email at customerservice@freshouse.com.

Wegmans Valencia Oranges, Lemons, and Food Products with Fresh Lemon 

Wegmans Food Markets is recalling some Valencia oranges, lemons and other products containing fresh lemon because of a threat of listeria. 

If you’ve purchased one of these products sold between the affected dates, don’t eat it and dispose of it appropriately. You can also return it to your store’s service desk for a full refund.

Company Contact

Phone: Call 1-855-934-3663, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. or Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m ET.

August 7th

Haven’s Kitchen Home Golden Turmeric Tahini Sauce

Haven’s Kitchen Home is voluntarily recalling one lot of its Golden Turmeric Tahini Sauce because it contains gingery miso sauce, which contains undeclared soy. 

Anyone with a soy allergy who eats this product runs the risk of suffering a mild or severe allergic reaction. If you bought this sauce, please dispose of it.

Company Contact

Phone: Call 401-315-4337, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET. 

Email: Email info@havenskitchen.com.

August 6th

REVIVE Wintergreen and Birch, Sore no More, Ache Away and Breeze Essential Oils

REVIVE is recalling about 26,630 units of its essential oils because they contain methyl salicylate, which must be stored in child-resistant packaging. The oils can poison a child if ingested. 

If you own these essential oils, you should store them in a safe location out of reach of any children and reach out to REVIVE for a child-resistant replacement cap. 

Company Contact

Phone: Call toll-free at 800-413-0360 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Email: experts@revive-eo.com with “Free Replacement Cap” in the subject line and your name and address in the body.

Online: Visit www.revive-eo.com and click “Recall – Important Safety Information”.

August 5th

WD-40 Company X-14 Mildew Stain Remover

WD-40 Company is recalling about 130,000 units of its X-14 Mildew Stain Remover because pressure can build up in the bottle, causing it to tip over and leak. The contents of the bottle can cause skin irritation.

If you own this stain remover, you should stop using it immediately and contact WD-40 for instructions on how to properly dispose of it or return it to receive a refund. 

Company Contact

Phone: Call toll-free at 877-598-5726 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Online: Visit www.x14brand.com and click on product recall at the top of the page for more information.

Hercules Moravian Star Lights

Hercules is recalling about 50,000 units of its Moravian Star Lights because they lack adequate minimum wire size and overcurrent protection. As is, this product poses a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers.

If you own these lights, you should stop using them and contact Hercules for a free repair kit.

Company Contact

Phone: Call 800-626-8807, ext. 4340, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday to Friday.

Online: Visit www.herculesoem.com and click on Product Recall for more information.

Email: recall@herculesoem.com.

Giant Eagle Onions and Onion-Containing Products

Giant Eagle is recalling red, yellow and white onions and certain prepared food items in response to the Salmonella contamination found in Thomson International’s onion recall.

If you’ve bought these onions or one of the listed products, you should throw it out or bring your receipt to a local Giant Eagle or Market District to receive a refund.

Company Contact

Phone: Call 1-800-553-2324, Monday through Friday 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. ET.

Taylor Farms Onion-Containing Products

Taylor Farms is voluntarily recalling its products that contain onions in response to the Salmonella contamination found in Thomson International’s onion recall.

If you’ve bought these products, you should throw them out. 

Company Contact

Phone: Call 855-455-0098, Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. ET.

August 3rd

H-E-B Blue Cheese Salmon Burgers 

H-E-B is recalling its Blue Cheese Salmon Burgers because the product may contain undeclared wheat. Anyone with a wheat allergy who eats this product runs the risk of suffering a mild or severe allergic reaction. 

If you bought these burgers, you can return them to the store for a full refund. 

Company Contact

Phone: Call 1-855-432-4438 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET.

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