Weekly ‘Recall Roundup’

~Taylor Farms, based in Dallas, is recalling its H-E-B Backyard BBQ Chop Salad kit due to potential undeclared allergens.  The kits were recalled due to the potential for undeclared soy and tree nuts (almonds), according to a press release.

The recalled products were distributed to H-E-B stores with a best if used by date of Oct. 30, 2026.  It also has a UPC of 041220300457.  Impacted customers can take the product back to the store for a full refund.

~Nearly 6 million French press coffee makers are under recall as the glass container may break, posing a risk of serious burns.  The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a recall alert for 5.9 million Bodum 8-cup and 12-cup French press coffee makers on Thursday, Oct. 29 after the manufacturer received 70 reports of the glass container breaking during use, including 48 reports of burns.

The recall encompasses the Bistro, Brazil Caffettiera, Chambord, Crema, Java and Kenya models that come with replaceable glass carafes.  Consumers are urged to stop using metal spoons or utensils to stir the coffee inside the glass carafe immediately.  The products were sold from 1974 through October 2026 and retailed for about $15 to $65.  Consumers can also contact Bodum to receive a plastic stirring spoon.

~More than 375,000 space heaters sold in the U.S. and Canada have been recalled because they can overheat and ignite, causing damage to property and injuries to people around them.  About 338,800 DREO space heaters sold in the United States and an additional 36,300 sold in Canada are included in the recall, which was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on Thursday, Oct. 29.

The recall involves DREO ceramic electric space heaters, model DR-HSH015.  The black, circular heaters, model DR-HSH015.  The recall applies only to model DR-HSH015 heaters manufactured from April 2025 through January 2026.  Consumers should stop using the heaters immediately and contact DREO to receive a free replacement.  For more information call 833-820-0887.

~Toyota has issued a recall for nearly 230,000 of its vehicles over a risk that its passenger seat backs may not stay latched or secured in the event of a crash.  The recall impacts certain 2022 to 2026 Sienna Hybrid models.  Toyota’s identification numbers for this recall are 26TB24 and 26TA24.

Notification letters will be sent to owners of the recalled vehicles around Dec. 7.  A customer service number is also available through Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

~Prosperity Organic Foods, the Idaho-based maker of Miyoko’s Creamery products, has recalled 1,304 cases of its European Style Salted Plant Milk Butter over concerns about yeast, mold and potential E. coli contamination, the FDA announced.  The recall covers 8-ounce packages with UPC 857554005773, lot code 1007871.

~Once Upon a Farm has issued a voluntary recall of its Tractor Wheels organic soft-baked bars due to a potential choking hazard for toddlers.  The company issued the recall Friday, Oct. 30 and is working with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.  The recalled products include the following: Apple/Sweet Potato & Spinach Wheels; Strawberry, Pumpkin & Beet Tractor Wheels; Banana, Pumkin & Cauliflower Wheels.

The products were sold nationwide.  The company encourages consumers not to open or use the product but instead return it to the location of purchase for a full refund or to contact their customer service by emailing care@uponafarm.com.

~More than 30,000 children’s sensory swings were recalled in North America after multiple reports of injuries, including concussions, a broken arm and “bumps and bruises.”  The specific unit includes SKU number LS-COMP-1BLU or LS-Comp-1BLU-SW printed on the side of the product.  Customers with the recalled swing sets are urged to immediately stop using them and contact Harkla for a free repair kit.  Customers can request the repair kit by filling out a form on Harkla’s website.

~A New Mexico supplement maker is recalling one lot of ashwagandha capsules sold under the 365 Whole Foods Market brand because they could be contaminated with salmonella, according to an announcement from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.  Vitality Works Inc. is recalling lot number 2025-26227 of 365 Whole Foods Market Standardized Full Spectrum Ashwagandha Capsules in the 120-count size.  The UPC is 9948252099.  The lot number, 2025-26227, and an expiration date of 10/13/2028.

Anyone who has the recalled capsules should not take them.  The company says to throw the product away rather than return it to the store.  Refunds are available at any Whole Foods Market store.

~More ground cinnamon is under recall because it might contain elevated levels of lead, the latest brand to be recalled after an expanded FDA alert affecting more than a dozen brands of ground cinnamon in recent months.  SLR Food Distribution Inc. is recalling Wise Wife brand ground cinnamon, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.  The Wise Wife recall is the latest in a string of lead warnings tied to cinnamon.

Shoppers who have the cinnamon should not use it, the company said.  They can throw it away or return it to the store where they bought it for a full refund.