Walmart recalls: Contaminated cheese, fridges turned into fire hazards and more. Here’s a full list
Walmart has updated its list of product recalls , ranging from cheeses, fridges and sanitary products for reasons such as bacteria contamination and fire hazards.
As the United States' largest retailer, Walmart sells thousands of products that may be recalled for labeling mistakes, safety concerns or even life-threatening product contamination.
The recalls include products sold through Walmart stores, Walmart.com, Sam's Club and Samsclub.com.
Here is the list of products Walmart's recent recalls.
Food Recalls:
Middlefield Original Cheese Co-Op is recalling its Organic Gouda, Colored Cheddar, Mozzarella/Provolone, Pepper Jack, Swiss, Dilly Pickle and Monterey Jack due to possible listeria monocytogenes contamination.
This bacteria can cause fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and people with weakened immune systems. It can also lead to miscarriages in pregnant women.
These products were sold in Sam's Club stores in Arizona, Iowa, Louisiana, Minnesota, North Dakota, Nevada, New Mexico, South Dakota, Texas and Wisconsin.
Aquastar Corp is recalling their 6oz cocktail shrimp packages because of potential contamination with radioisotope cesium-137. Exposure to the isotope may lead to long term health effects, including an elevated risk of cancer.
This product was sold in Walmart stores in the following states: Arkansas, Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin.
Taylor Fresh Foods is recalling Taylor Farms Honey Balsamic Salad Kit 6/8.3oz due to undeclared sesame and soy allergens, which can lead to life-threatening allergic reactions.
This product was sold in Walmart stores in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Delaware, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, West Virginia
Product Recall:
Epoca International is recalling Paris Hilton Mini Beauty Fridges due to a potential electric circuit misfire than can lead to fire and burn hazards. This product was sold at Walmart stores across the country and Walmart.com.
CT-ENERGY Lithium Coin Battery Chargers are being recalled because they have lithium coin batteries that can be accessed easily by children, which can be fatal when ingested. These products were sold at Walmart.com.
Pharmacy Recall:
DermaRite Industries is expanding a voluntary nationwide recall due to potential Burkholderia cepacia contamination. This bacteria may result in serious and life-threatening infections if the products are used by immunosuppressed individuals.
These products were sold in select Sam's Club stores in California, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia.
Each press release includes the steps to take to dispose of the recalled products. For more information, visit corporate.walmart.com/recalls.
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