This report highlights some of the most critical recent product recalls, underscoring the risks associated with unsafe consumer goods. With hazards ranging from fire and choking risks to toxic chemical exposure, these recalls emphasize the importance of vigilance when purchasing or using everyday items. If you or a loved one has been injured by any product, contact Fulginiti Law to discuss your legal options.
Horizon Organic Aseptic Plain Whole Milk
Issue: Potential for spoilage before the labeled date due to a packaging error.
Hazard: Consumption of spoiled milk may lead to illness.
Details: The recall involves 19,688 cases of 8-ounce, 12-pack cartons sold in Arizona, California, and Nevada, with best-by dates ranging from March 3 to March 7, 2025.
Remedy: Consumers should check their refrigerators and either dispose of the affected milk or return it to the store for a refund. If illness occurs after consuming the milk, seek medical attention immediately and report it to the FDA.
Source: EatingWell
Coca-Cola Beverages
Issue: Potential contamination with high levels of chlorate detected during routine testing.
Hazard: High levels of chlorate can cause iodine deficiency and other health issues, particularly in children.
Details: The recall affects five Coca-Cola product lines, including Coke, Fanta, Sprite, Tropico, and Minute Maid, produced in a facility in Ghent, Belgium. These products were distributed in Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and the UK at the end of 2024.
Remedy: Consumers should check if they have purchased any of the affected products and return them to the place of purchase for a refund.
Source: The Sun
Bestway Sandwiches Inc. Frozen Chicken and Cheese Taquitos
Issue: Possible contamination with foreign material, specifically metal.
Hazard: Consumption of products contaminated with metal can lead to injury.
Details: Approximately 24,870 pounds of frozen chicken and cheese taquito products are affected. The products are packaged in 20-ounce cartons labeled “CASA MAMITA CHICKEN & CHEESE TAQUITOS,” with Best By Dates 07/03/25 and 09/25/25 on the bottom panel.
Remedy: Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them and should return them to the place of purchase for a refund.
Source: USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
UP Products, LLC (Meyer Wholesale) Sausage Products
Issue: Misbranding and undeclared allergen.
Hazard: People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to certain allergens run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products.
Details: Approximately 400 pounds of sausage products are affected. The products include 5″ x 8″ vacuum-sealed packages containing “Otto Meyer’s Premium Sausage POLISH SAUSAGE” with lot codes 24304, 24318, 24326, 24346, and bulk packed in 12″ x 24″ clear bags containing “Otto Meyer’s Premium Sausage POTATO SAUSAGE” with dates 1/6/25, and 1/7/25 handwritten on the label.
Remedy: Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them and should return them to the place of purchase for a refund.
Source: USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
Rajbhog Foods (NJ), Inc. Frozen Chicken Curry Empanadas
Issue: Misbranding and undeclared allergen.
Hazard: People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to certain allergens run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products.
Details: The product labeled as Chicken Curry Empanadas may contain an undeclared allergen. The specific allergen and the number of products affected were not specified in the recall notice.
Remedy: Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them and should return them to the place of purchase for a refund.
Source: USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
Stockyards Packing Co LLC Frozen, Raw Ground Beef Products
Issue: Possible contamination with foreign material, specifically hard plastic and metal.
Hazard: Consumption of products contaminated with hard plastic and metal can lead to injury.
Details: The specific products affected, including the number of products and their distribution, were not specified in the recall notice.
Remedy: Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them and should return them to the place of purchase for a refund.
Source: USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
Provepharm Inc. Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Injection USP
Issue: Presence of visible particulate matter.
Hazard: If injected, the contaminated product could cause blockage of blood vessels, leading to serious and life-threatening health issues.
Details: The recall covers one lot of Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Injection USP, 10 mg/mL, with the lot number M097507 and expiration date 05/2025.
Remedy: Healthcare professionals and consumers are advised to stop using the affected lot and return it for a refund.
Source: USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
If you or a loved one has been injured by any of these products, or any others not yet identified, contact Fulginiti Law for a consultation. We have decades of experience helping clients navigate product liability cases and are committed to ensuring justice.
