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Hindustan Times
12 hours ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Two popular products at Walmart recalled: What to know
Two products being sold at Walmart have been recalled. These include MaxKare Electric Blankets as well as three chicken fettuccine Alfredo products from FreshRealm, Newsweek reported. Customers have been urged to dispose of the items. A note on the product recall page on Walmart's website states that the company is committed to the health of its customers and members by providing items that are 'safe and compliant.' Usage of these recalled products, especially food items, can pose serious health risks. The recalls are initiated by companies due to various reasons, such as potential contaminants. 1. MaxKare Electric Blankets The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a recall for nearly 8,560 of these electric blankets, which were sold on for $27 to $80 between June 2021 and November 2024. Among the affected models are HB18A-7284-1, HB18A-8490-2, and HB18A-6284-1. These were available in three sizes (twin, full, queen) and two color options. The recall was initiated after the manufacturer, Yumo, got 34 reports of overheating, including two complaints of blankets catching fire and three about burn injuries. These blankets were manufactured by Shenzhen Yumo Commerce and Trade Corporation in China. Also Read: Popular pasta sold at Walmart and Kroger recalled over risk of listeria contamination 2. FreshRealm Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo The US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has recalled FreshRealm's Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo products to investigate an outbreak of Listeria. Affected products include: Marketside Grilled Chicken Alfredo with Fettuccine Tender Pasta With Creamy Alfredo Sauce (12.3oz with best-by date 6/26/25 or prior) Marketside Grilled Chicken Alfredo with Fettuccine Tender Pasta With Creamy Alfredo Sauce (32.8oz with best-by date 6/27/25 or prior) Home Chef Heat & Eat Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo (12.5oz with best-by date 6/19/25 or before) Till June 17, there were three reported deaths and one fetal loss linked to this outbreak. According to the National Library of Medicine, Listeria monocytogenes (Lm) is responsible for causing the listeriosis infection. Common symptoms include fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck and loss of balance. People are advised to either destroy them or give it back to the store from where it was purchased to seek a refund. The blankets feature six heating levels and a nine-hour auto-off function. The company recently received multiple overheating complaints.
Miami Herald
13 hours ago
- Health
- Miami Herald
Walmart Products Recalled Nationwide as Customers Told to Dispose of Items
Two products sold at Walmart have been recalled, with customers being urged to dispose of the items. Guidance on the product recall page on Walmart's website reads: "Walmart and Sam's Club are committed to the health and safety of our customers and members and to providing products that are safe and compliant, all supported by our health and wellness, product safety, and food safety professionals." "In the event of a product recall, we work swiftly to block the item from being sold and remove it from our stores and clubs." Newsweek reached out to Walmart via an online contact form for comment. Using recalled products or consuming recalled food items can pose serious health risks. Recalls can be initiated for myriad reasons, including undeclared allergens or potential contaminants. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced a recall of approximately 8,560 MaxKare Electric Blankets, sold exclusively online at between June 2021 and November 2024, for $27 to $80. The recall targeted models HB18A-7284-1, HB18A-8490-2, and HB18A-6284-1, which were available in three sizes (twin, full, queen) and two colors (brown and gray). Yumo, which manufactures the blankets, received 34 reports of the blankets overheating, including two reports of blankets catching fire and three reports of burn injuries. The affected blankets featured six heating levels and a nine-hour auto-off function. Shenzhen Yumo Commerce and Trade Corporation manufactured the blankets in China. Consumers should immediately stop using the product and are advised to contact Yumo for instructions on how to dispose of it. Newsweek reached out to Yumo via email for comment. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a recall for FreshRealm's Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo products and is investigating an outbreak of Listeria connected to the recall. In response to a request for comment, Fresh Realm directed Newsweek to a press release that read in part: "Out of an abundance of caution, FreshRealm is recalling the product while the investigation proceeds. The investigation will focus on how Listeria may have entered the product, and whether it entered from a FreshRealm facility, or through any of the ingredients that FreshRealm received from external ingredient suppliers." "FreshRealm remains committed to the highest standards of food safety and is working closely with the Food and Drug Administration, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to provide full transparency and access throughout the process." The recall affected three different ready-to-eat products: MARKETSIDE GRILLED CHICKEN ALFREDO WITH FETTUCCINE Tender Pasta with Creamy Alfredo Sauce, White Meat Chicken and Shaved Parmesan Cheese Details: 32.8oz, best-by—date of 6.27.25, EST. P-50784 MARKETSIDE GRILLED CHICKEN ALFREDO WITH FETTUCCINE Tender Pasta with Creamy Alfredo Sauce, White Meat Chicken, Broccoli and Shaved Parmesan Cheese Details: 12.3oz, 6.26.25, EST. P-47770 HOME CHEF Heat & Eat Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo with pasta, grilled white meat chicken, and Parmesan cheese Details: 12.05oz, 6.19.25, EST. P-47718 Consumers who purchased the product are advised to destroy it or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. The FSIS said in their recall notice that they are "investigating an outbreak of Lm that currently includes 17 ill people in 13 states. As of June 17, 2025, there have been three reported deaths and one fetal loss associated with this outbreak. "The outbreak strain of Lm was isolated from ill people on dates ranging from August 2024 – May 2025. The same outbreak strain was isolated from a routine chicken fettuccine alfredo sample collected by FSIS in a FreshRealm establishment in March 2025. The lot of chicken fettuccine alfredo represented by this sample was held during sampling, destroyed, and never entered commerce." The FSIS, on its website: "Listeriosis can cause fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions sometimes preceded by diarrhea or other gastrointestinal symptoms. An invasive infection spreads beyond the gastrointestinal tract. "In pregnant women, the infection can cause miscarriages, stillbirths, premature delivery or life-threatening infection of the newborn. In addition, serious and sometimes fatal infections in older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Listeriosis is treated with antibiotics." Both recalls are ongoing. Related Articles How Recall of 20 Million Eggs Could Affect US PricesWalmart's Post About Grilling Flooded With Negative CommentsWalmart Faces MAGA Boycott After Heiress Funds 'No Kings' AdRetail Layoffs Soar Nearly 300% So Far This Year 2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
Washington Post
15 hours ago
- Health
- Washington Post
3 killed in listeria outbreak linked to pasta sold at Walmart, Kroger
Three people have died and more than a dozen others were hospitalized following an outbreak of listeria that has been linked to premade chicken fettuccine alfredo meals sold nationwide at Kroger and Walmart, federal health officials said Wednesday. FreshRealm, the Texas-based food manufacturer that makes the packaged products, issued a voluntary recall on Tuesday of chicken fettuccine alfredo meals made before June 17 'out of an abundance of caution,' the company said in a statement Wednesday. 'FreshRealm is issuing this voluntary recall strictly as a precautionary step with a full commitment to public health and safety,' the company said. The outbreak spans 13 states, including Florida, North Carolina, Texas and Virginia, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The recalled meals are sold in the refrigerated section at Walmart and Kroger: Federal health officials advise people to clean their refrigerator, containers and surfaces that may have come into contact with the chicken pasta meals. The listeria bacteria, which causes listeriosis, can survive in the refrigerator and can easily spread to other foods and surfaces, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Listeria is typically spread when food is harvested, processed, prepared, packed, transported or stored in manufacturing or production environments contaminated with the bacteria, according to the FDA. Pregnant women, newborns, older adults and people with weakened immune systems are more susceptible to a serious infection, according to the CDC. In pregnant women, a listeria infection can cause a miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery or a life-threatening infection of the newborn. One of the people sickened in the outbreak was a pregnant woman who lost the fetus, the FDA said. The CDC advises pregnant women to call their health provider if they experience symptoms such as fever, muscle aches and fatigue. Others should call if they experience headaches, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions, in addition to fever, muscle aches and tiredness, the CDC said. Food inspectors first detected the outbreak strain in sickened people in August 2024, the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service said. The same outbreak strain was found in a chicken fettuccine alfredo sample in March, which was destroyed and never sent to stores. Federal health inspectors have not determined the source of the contamination. The investigation — which involves the CDC, FDA and FSIS, in collaboration with state and local agencies — is ongoing.
Yahoo
15 hours ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Chicken Alfredo meals at Walmart and Kroger recalled after 3 deaths, 16 hospitalizations
Some ready-to-eat chicken fettuccine Alfredo meals are being voluntarily recalled by food manufacturer FreshRealm following a nationwide listeria outbreak linked to 17 illnesses and three deaths. FreshRealm issued the recall Tuesday for refrigerated chicken fettuccine Alfredo meals sold nationwide at Kroger and Walmart stores under Marketside and Home Chef brand names, the U.S. Agriculture Department's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced. The outbreak has been linked to three deaths, a pregnancy loss and 16 hospitalizations, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The deaths were reported in Illinois, Michigan and Texas. Illness began between July 24, 2024, and May 10, with at least 17 people reporting illnesses across 13 states, according to the agencies. The outbreak is currently under investigation by the CDC, FSIS and Food and Drug Administration. "The investigation will focus on how Listeria may have entered the product, and whether it entered from a FreshRealm facility, or through any of the ingredients that FreshRealm received from external ingredient suppliers," the company said in a statement. The recalled products are: 32.8 oz. packages of "MARKETSIDE GRILLED CHICKEN ALFREDO WITH FETTUCCINE Tender Pasta with Creamy Alfredo Sauce, White Meat Chicken and Shaved Parmesan Cheese" with best-by date 06/27/25 or earlier. 12.3 oz. packages of 'MARKETSIDE GRILLED CHICKEN ALFREDO WITH FETTUCCINE Tender Pasta with Creamy Alfredo Sauce, White Meat Chicken, Broccoli and Shaved Parmesan Cheese' with best-by date 06/26/25 or earlier. 12.5 oz. packages of 'HOME CHEF Heat & Eat Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo with pasta, grilled white meat chicken, and Parmesan cheese' with best-by date 06/19/25 or earlier. The products can also be identified by the establishment numbers 'EST. P-50784,' 'EST. P-47770' or 'EST. P-47718' found on the side of the packaging. Consumers who may have purchased the products are urged not to consume them and either throw them away or return them to the location where they were purchased. The CDC also recommends cleaning any refrigerators, containers or surfaces the meal may have touched, as listeria can easily spread. This article was originally published on
Yahoo
16 hours ago
- Health
- Yahoo
This Popular Item Sold at Walmart Was Just Recalled Nationwide—Here's What You Need to Know
This Popular Item Sold at Walmart Was Just Recalled Nationwide—Here's What You Need to Know originally appeared on Parade. If Walmart or Kroger are your go-to grocery stores, you need to be aware of the latest recall that's causing alarm. Because this voluntary recall impacts ready-to-eat chicken fettuccine alfredo meals sold by the two chains. 🍳 SIGN UP to get delicious recipes, handy kitchen hacks & fun food news in our daily Pop Kitchen newsletter 🍳 According to an announcement shared by the U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), these ready-to-eat products are being recalled over potential listeria contamination. Following a listeria outbreak that is currently impacting 17 ill people across 13 states and is associated with three reported deaths and one fetal loss, FreshRealm is recalling all of its products produced prior to June 17th 'out of an abundance of caution.'In an investigation of the outbreak, FSIS found that it started during August of last year and through May of this year. In March, that outbreak strain was isolated and resulted in further investigations. So far though, FSIS has not identified what exact ingredient caused the outbreak. However, FSIS used purchase records to trace the products to FreshRealm establishments. Because listeria can cause serious illness or infection in older adults, those with weakened immune systems, pregnant women and newborns, it's important to be aware and double check your freezer or refrigerator to see if you have any of these affected products. Symptoms of listeria can include fever, headaches and gastrointestinal symptoms, and can also cause miscarriages in pregnant women or even life-threatening infections in newborns. FSIS says that the following products as being impacted by this recall: 32.8-ounce trays of Marketside Grilled Chicken Alfredo with Fettuccine Tender Pasta with Creamy Alfredo Sauce, White Meat Chicken and Shaved Parmesan Cheese 12.3-ounce trays of Marketside Grilled Chicken Alfredo with Fettuccine Tender Pasta with Creamy Alfredo Sauce, White Meat Chicken, Broccoli and Shaved Parmesan Cheese 12.5-ounce trays of Home Chef Heat & Eat Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo with pasta, grilled white meat chicken, and Parmesan cheese Consumers will be able to identify if they have any of these products in a few key ways. First, these will all have a USDA mark of inspection on the product label. Additionally, each will have the following establishment numbers: EST. P-50784, EST-P47770 or EST. P-47718. These can be found on the side of the packaging. Each will also have specific best-by dates. The 32.8 ounce trays will have a best-by date of June 27th of this year or prior, the 12.3 ounce trays will have a best-by date of June 26th or prior and the 12.5 ounce trays will have a best-by date of June 19th or prior. FSIS advises, if shoppers do find that they have one of these products, throwing them away ASAP. Or, they can be returned at the original place of Popular Item Sold at Walmart Was Just Recalled Nationwide—Here's What You Need to Know first appeared on Parade on Jun 19, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 19, 2025, where it first appeared.
