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Several consumer goods, food products and medications were recalled over the past week, including a popular ice cream bar due to an undeclared allergen. Here’s a look at various recalls that have been issued in the past week. Häagen-Dazs Dark Chocolate Mini Bars Popular ice cream bars are under recall for posing a serious health risk to some consumers, according to a recall notice posted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream Inc. is recalling a limited number of its Häagen-Dazs Chocolate Dark Chocolate Mini Bars that may contain undeclared wheat. Those with an allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat can run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. The products are sold in a six-count package with batch code LLA519501 and an expiration date of Jan. 31, 2027. The affected product was shipped to two retail customers — Kroger and Giant Eagle — in nearly 30 states. No other Häagen-Dazs products are affected by this recall. There have been no illnesses or injuries related to this recall reported, to date. “We are recalling this product because it may contain products that contain wheat in packaging that does not reveal the presence of wheat on the label. Although our investigation is ongoing, we believe products containing wheat were repacked into the incorrect packaging at the beginning of a production run,” stated the company. Consumers with a wheat allergy or sensitivity who have purchased the recalled product are urged to not consume it and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions can contact Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream Inc. at dreyers@casupport.com. Cholesterol medication More than 141,000 bottles of a common cholesterol medication distributed nationwide have been recalled, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The recall involves bottles of Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets sold in 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg, and 80 mg. They were sold in 90-count, 500-count, and 1,000-count bottles with expiration dates as late as February 2027. Ascend Laboratories, LLC initiated the recall due to failed dissolution specifications, which means the drugs may not dissolve properly in the body once swallowed. The bottles of medication were distributed nationwide. The recall was initiated on Sept. 19, and was classified to a Class II risk level on Oct. 10. A Class II recall is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote. The recall remains ongoing, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration report. Chainsaws A popular Milwaukee tool is under recall for a serious safety risk, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Nearly 91,000 Milwaukee Tool M18 FUELTM Top Handle Chainsaw with either a 12- or 14-inch bar are under a recall. The product’s brake may not activate — posing a laceration hazard, according to the CPSC. There have been two reports of the chain brake not activating, including one injury involving a lacerated finger, the recall notice stated. The recall involves the M18 FUEL Top Handle Chainsaw, catalog number 2826-20 with a serial break identified with “A” in the product’s serial number. The catalog number can be found on the upper right portion of the product’s nameplate, while the serial number can be found on upper left portion of the nameplate. The serial break level is the fourth digit of the serial number. This battery-operated chainsaw comes with either a 12- or 14-inch bar, which is intended for use with Milwaukee’s M18 batteries. The product is sold either individually as a bare tool that includes a chain and bar cover and blade wrench, or as a kit that includes two M18 batteries, an M18 battery charger, a chain and bar cover and a blade wrench. The product was sold at Home Depot and other home improvement stores and online at homedepot.com, and other distribution partners from March 2023 through September 2024. It was sold for about $350 (tool only), or $790 with batteries and charger. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chainsaw and contact Milwaukee Tool for a free repair. Consumers should register their product at service.milwaukeetool.com/support/eservice to receive a prepaid shipping label to return their product to Milwaukee Tool for repair. Peaches Supreme LLC. is notifying customers of a voluntary recall initiated by its supplier, Moonlight Companies, due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The recall affects white and yellow flesh peaches sold under the Supreme Produce brand in Kroger retail stores across several states, the department said in a press release issued on Nov.3. The peaches were distributed between Sept. 16 and Oct. 29, and were sold in translucent plastic grab-n-go containers labeled as peach salsa 14oz, as well as individual pieces of fruit bearing PLU stickers or in multi-packs. Products labeled “Washington” and/or “Organic” are not included in the recall. Consumers should check the Food and Drug Administration’s website for a full list of the recalled salsa items. Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems. Healthy individuals may experience short-term symptoms, such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. In pregnant women, listeria infection can lead to miscarriages and stillbirths. No illnesses or consumer complaints have been reported to date for items purchased from Supreme. However, consumers are urged not to consume the recalled peaches. If the product is still in their refrigerators, it should be discarded immediately. Consumers with health concerns should contact their physician. For further information, Moonlight Companies has set up a recall hotline at (855) 215-5017, available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET. High chairs Harppa is recalling about 4,300 of its 5-in-1 convertible high chairs for babies and toddlers sold across the U.S. due to serious safety hazards that could result in injury or death. According to a notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the recalled high chairs violate the mandatory federal safety standard for high chairs. They were sold without the required attached restraint system, posing a significant fall risk. Additionally, the design creates an opening between the seat and tray where a child’s head could become trapped, posing a deadly entrapment hazard. While no injuries have been reported, the commission warns that the risks are severe. The recall, issued on Oct. 30, affects Harppa-branded 5-in-1 convertible high chairs with model number BHC001 and production batch number 202408, printed on a label on the back of the chair. The chairs feature a plastic seat frame, metal legs, a tray, cushioned seat insert, and a footrest. They convert into a toddler armchair, baby dining chair, and baby rocking chair, and were sold in green, pink and gray. Consumers are urged to stop using the recalled high chairs immediately and contact Harppa for a replacement. To initiate the process, consumers should email recall@harppababy.com with their order number, order date, or a photo of the tracking label on the seatback. Once verified, Harppa will arrange for a replacement high chair to be delivered. To ensure the recalled product is destroyed, consumers must disassemble the chair, cut the restraints and seat cover, and email photos of the destroyed parts to Harppa. The high chairs were sold exclusively on Walmart.com between August 2024 and July 2025 for between $60 and $80. They were imported by Harppa, based in China. Toyota Toyota has issued a safety recall for several vehicle models because of issues with the built-in cameras. Over 1.02 million vehicles are affected by the recall, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Documents filed with the traffic safety agency state that a software error may cause the rearview cameras on affected vehicles to freeze or display a blank screen when shifted into reverse. This issue can increase the risk of a crash while reversing, according to the recall documents. The recall affects several of Toyota’s most popular models, including vehicles sold under the manufacturer’s Lexus luxury brand. Recalled makes and models include: 2023-2025 Lexus ES 2023-2025 Lexus ES Hybrid 2024-2025 Lexus GX 2024-2024 Lexus LC 2024-2025 Lexus LC Hybrid 2023-2025 Lexus LS 2023-2025 Lexus LS Hybrid 2022-2025 Lexus LX 2025 Lexus LX Hybrid 2022-2025 Lexus NX 2022-2025 Lexus NX Hybrid 2023 Lexus NX Plug-in Hybrid 2023-2026 Lexus RX 2023-2025 Lexus RX Hybrid 2024-2026 Lexus RX Plug-in Hybrid 2023-2025 Lexus RZ 2024-2026 Lexus TX 2024-2026 Lexus TX Hybrid 2024-2026 Lexus TX Plug-in Hybrid 2023-2025 Subaru Solterra 2023-2025 Toyota BZ4X 2025-2026 Toyota Camry Hybrid 2023-2026 Toyota Crown 2025 Toyota Crown Signia 2024-2026 Toyota Grand Highlander 2024-2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid 2023-2025 Toyota Highlander 2023-2025 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 2024-2025 Toyota Land Cruiser 2023-2025 Toyota Mirai 2023-2025 Toyota Prius 2025 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid 2023-2024 Toyota Prius Prime 2023-2025 Toyota RAV4 2023-2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 2023-2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid 2023-2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime Owners will be contacted by Toyota to bring their vehicle into a dealership. Dealers will install an update for the parking assist software, free of charge. Any Toyota owners can contact the company’s customer service line at (800) 331-4331 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s safety hotline at (888) 327-4236 to see if they are affected by the recall. Ford Broncos Ford has issued a safety recall for its popular Bronco SUV due to a defect which could increase the risk of injuries during crashes. Around 163,250 vehicles are affected by the recall, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Documents filed with the highway safety agency state that height adjust pivot bolts in the vehicles’ front seats may be loose or dislodged. A seat with a loose or dislodged bolt might not restrain an occupant in the event of a crash. This could increase the likelihood of injuries, according to the recall announcement. According to the manufacturer, Bronco owners should watch for front seats with squeaks, rattles or looseness. Only Ford Bronco SUVs sold under model years 2021, 2022 and 2023 are affected by the recall. Owners will be contacted by Ford to bring their vehicle into a dealership. There, dealers will replace the pivot links and bolts, free of charge. The manufacturer will begin contacting vehicle owners by mail on Dec. 1. Ford owners can also call the company’s customer service line at (866) 436-7332 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s safety hotline at (888) 327-4236 to see if they are affected by the recall.
