National Safety Recall - Sept. 3

Today brings a substantial CPSC recall batch plus an important Walmart frozen-fruit recall from FDA. The biggest action by volume covers 6.3 million Mistolin and Lestoil cleaners that may contain bacteria; the most urgent child-safety items involve water-bead toys and an Elmo teether with detachable eyes.

6.3 million Mistolin and Lestoil cleaners — bacterial contamination

Clorox Puerto Rico is recalling about 6.3 million scented Mistolin dilutable cleaners and Lestoil heavy-duty multipurpose cleaners because they may contain Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The bacteria can cause serious infections in people with weakened immune systems or external medical devices, entering through inhalation, the eyes or broken skin. No illnesses have been reported. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)

The recall applies only to products sold in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, including numerous Mistolin and Lestoil scents with date codes beginning PR01 followed by a number from 25091 through 26168. They were sold at Walmart, Sam’s Club, Costco and other major retailers. Consumers should stop using affected bottles and dispose of them after documenting the UPC and date code for a refund. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)

Walmart Great Value frozen berries — dangerous E. coli strain

FDA today posted an expanded recall involving one lot of Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend, sold at Walmart, because of potential contamination with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O145:H28. The strain can cause severe stomach cramps and bloody diarrhea and, in some patients, hemolytic uremic syndrome and kidney failure. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)

Affected product:

• Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend, 10 oz.
• UPC 7874211226
• Lot 6040 01-6
• Best If Used By February 9, 2028

It was shipped to select Walmart stores in 16 states, including Florida, Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio, Texas and Wisconsin. No illnesses have been linked specifically to this lot. Because the product is frozen and has a 2028 date, FDA specifically urges consumers to check their freezers and discard or return it. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)

Two water-bead squishy toys — potentially fatal intestinal blockage

CPSC recalled about 7,200 Rainbow Mystery Squishy Bun Toys sold nationwide because the water beads inside can expand beyond permitted limits if swallowed. They can cause choking, intestinal obstruction, vomiting, dehydration and death. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)

A separate recall covers about 8,000 GIHNJSI Squeezy Dumplings, sold through Amazon. These also contain expanding water beads capable of causing deadly choking and intestinal blockage. Consumers should immediately take both types away from children. No injuries have been reported in either recall. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)

Skip Hop Elmo teethers — detachable eyes pose choking hazard

About 22,660 Skip Hop Baby Sesame Street Elmo Silicone Teethers are recalled because the black eyes can detach if the teether is frozen, creating a potentially fatal choking hazard.

The affected model is 9R263210. Skip Hop has received four reports of eyes detaching, although no injuries have been reported. The teethers were sold at Carter’s stores nationwide and online from January 2025 through March 2026. Consumers should stop using them and obtain a refund. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)

Also worth noting

Branch ergonomic chairs: About 16,000 are recalled because their backrests can detach, causing users to fall. Branch has received 11 reports of detached backrests, with no reported injuries. A free replacement backrest is available. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)

Gizoon six-drawer dressers: About 4,396 dressers sold on Amazon are unstable unless anchored to the wall and violate the federal STURDY Act standard, posing potentially fatal tip-over and entrapment hazards to children. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)

NHTSA and USDA FSIS

NHTSA: We found no new September 3 urgent nationwide vehicle recall or park-outside/do-not-drive alert beyond the Ford and Mitsubishi recalls covered yesterday. NHTSA’s official recall-search system did not surface a comparably significant new action in today’s check. (NHTSA)

USDA FSIS: We found no new September 3 meat, poultry or processed-egg recall or public-health alert. The most recent significant FSIS recall remains the August 26 Shanghai Ravioli frozen buffalo-chicken action. (FSIS)