National Safety Recalls - July 7
Frozen blueberries, Ford Mustangs, Cuisinart grill brushes head the recall list today
Top hazards
GreenWise frozen organic blueberries — E. coli O145
FDA posted a recall for GreenWise Organic IQF Frozen Blueberries, 10 oz, lot 60401, best by Feb. 9, 2028, sold at Publix in AL, FL, GA, KY, NC, SC, TN and VA. FDA says 12 illnesses have been linked to the product. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
Ford recalls 110,626 Mustangs and Mustang Mach-E vehicles
NHTSA says Ford is recalling vehicles for two defects: windshield wiper/washer failures that can reduce visibility, and rear differential pinion shaft defects that can lead to loss of drive power or unintended movement. (Reuters)
Cuisinart grill brushes — 1.7 million units
Wire bristles can detach, stick to food and cause serious internal injuries if swallowed. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
CPSC consumer products
Rowenta cordless vacuums — Lithium-ion batteries can overheat and ignite; about 3,660 units. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
Vevor baby loungers — Infant sleep-product violations; fall and entrapment hazards that can cause death or serious injury. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
Winco Unity fireworks — About 87,120 recalled because fireworks can tip over, creating explosion and burn hazards; injuries reported. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
CVS Health medicated hemorrhoidal wipes — About 75,315 recalled because lidocaine wipes are not child-resistant, creating a child-poisoning risk. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
Junpower CR2032 lithium coin batteries — About 67,000 recalled for child-ingestion hazards and Reese’s Law violations. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
FDA food/drug safety
Ola-Ola Pounded Yam — New FDA-posted recall for undeclared milk/sodium caseinate. Distributed in CA, GA, IL, NJ, NY and TX; affected expiration dates run November 2028 through May 2029. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
GreenWise blueberries remain the highest-priority FDA item because of the E. coli outbreak risk and confirmed illnesses. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
USDA FSIS
No newer major FSIS recall surfaced in this check. The latest notable FSIS item remains GoodTimes ready-to-eat beef jerky, under public health alert for misbranding and undeclared allergen concerns. (fsis.usda.gov)
