Dangerous E. Coli Strain Linked To Frozen Fruit: Recall Roundup

Federal health officials are investigating a multistate outbreak of a dangerous strain of E. coli linked to frozen fruit distributed in eight states and can cause serious kidney complications.

Federal health officials are investigating a multi-state outbreak of a particularly dangerous strain of E. coli bacteria that can cause serious kidney complications and has been linked to a frozen fruit product distributed in eight states.

Also, 2.5 million bottles of eye drops have been recalled because they may be contaminated, and traffic safety officials have warned owners of certain SUVs to park them outside because they could catch fire and damage garages and other structures.

Sources for this report are the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Food and Drug Administration, the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and company statements.

Fruit Linked To E. Coli Outbreak

Publix is recalling a lot of frozen GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries sold in eight states after the berries were linked to a multistate E. coli outbreak that has sickened 12 people.

The recalled product is sold in 10-ounce packages with lot code 60401 and a best-by date of Feb. 9, 2028. The blueberries were shipped to Publix stores in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.

The Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the outbreak involves E. coli O145, a Shiga toxin-producing strain of E. coli, a group of bacteria that can cause severe stomach cramps, bloody diarrhea and, in some cases, serious kidney complications. Most E. coli are harmless, but Shiga toxin-producing strains are among the types public health officials treat as serious foodborne threats.

Illnesses were reported from May 11 to June 5. Four people have been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported.

Publix said no other lot codes or best-by dates are affected. Customers should not eat the recalled blueberries and should throw them away or return them to the store for a full refund.

2.5M Bottles Of Eye Drops Recalled

Lupin Pharmaceuticals is recalling more than 2.5 million bottles of prescription steroid eye drops because of the potential presence of a foreign substance, according to the Food and Drug Administration

The recall involves Prednisolone Acetate Ophthalmic Suspension, 1 percent, sold in 5-milliliter, 10-milliliter and 15-milliliter bottles. The eye drops are used to treat inflammation of the eyes.

The FDA classified the recall as Class II, meaning use of the product could cause temporary or medically reversible health problems or that the risk of serious injury is remote.

The recall was initiated June 4 and classified June 30. Patients using the eye drops should check the National Drug Code, lot number and expiration date against the FDA recall notice and contact their doctor, pharmacist or other health care provider for guidance.

The eye drops were produced at a facility in Pithampur, India.

This Dog Food May Be Unsafe

Mars Petcare is recalling two lots of Pedigree wet dog food that may contain sharp pieces of metal and plastic, posing a choking hazard and a risk of cuts or blockages in dogs’ digestive tracts.

The voluntary recall involves Pedigree High Protein Chopped Chicken & Duck Flavor wet dog food sold in 13.2-ounce cans, the company said in a Food and Drug Administration notice. The affected lot codes are 613C3KKCFC and 613C1KKCFC.

The products had been sent to a third-party vendor for destruction after they failed to meet Mars and Pedigree safety and quality standards, but Mars later discovered they appear to have been fraudulently diverted and sold in the United States.

No related pet illnesses or injuries have been reported, the company said. No other Pedigree or Mars Petcare products are affected.

Consumers should not feed the recalled dog food to animals and should contact Pedigree for a replacement. Consumers who fed the food to their dogs and are concerned should contact a veterinarian.

Pedigree Consumer Care can be reached at 800-525-5273 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Central Time Monday through Friday and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central Time Saturday and Sunday.

Stop Using These Grills

Conair is recalling about 12,660 Cuisinart gas grills after receiving 37 reports of the pizza oven’s tempered glass window shattering during use, including one fire, federal safety officials said.

No injuries have been reported, but the shattered glass poses a risk of serious cuts, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday.

The recall involves Cuisinart Propel+ Four-Burner 3-in-1 Gas Grills with pizza ovens. The stainless-steel grills include a griddle, stovetop top burner and pizza oven with tempered glass on top of the lid. The model number, CGG-6331, is printed on a label inside the right-hand metal door.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled grills and check Conair’s recall website to see if their grill is included. Those with affected grills should follow instructions to safely remove the tempered glass window and upload two photographs, one of the removed glass and one of the grill’s serial number.

Consumers will receive a $500 refund by check or reimbursement of the original purchase price with proof of receipt. After receiving a refund, consumers should write “Recall” on the tempered glass with a black marker and throw it away.

The grills were sold at Lowe’s, Walmart and online at cuisinart.com from December 2024 through May 2026 for between $500 and $750. About 83 were also sold in Canada.

Park These Vehicles Outside

Kia is recalling more than 462,000 Telluride SUVs because the front power seat motor can overheat and catch fire, prompting federal safety officials to warn owners to park the vehicles outside and away from buildings and other vehicles until repairs are made.

The recall covers 462,869 model year 2020-2024 Kia Tellurides, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Wednesday. The fire risk exists whether the SUV is parked or being driven, NHTSA said.

The same vehicles were recalled in 2024 for the same problem, but NHTSA said an improper repair under the earlier recall could also cause the seat motor to overheat and catch fire.

The problem can happen if the front power seat slide cover or knob is hit, causing the switch to become dislodged, misaligned or damaged. That can lead to continuous operation and overheating of the seat motor, NHTSA said.

Kia is aware of seven seat fires and 11 melted seat motors, according to NHTSA. Dealers will install an electronic fuse assembly to prevent continuous operation of the seat motor if the seat switch is damaged or misaligned.

Kia will begin notifying owners Aug. 13. Affected vehicle identification numbers and license plate numbers are expected to be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 17. Until then, owners should park the recalled SUVs outside and away from structures and other vehicles.

Owners may also call NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 or Kia customer service at 800-333-4542.

These Vehicles At Crash Risk

Honda is recalling more than 325,000 Odyssey minivans because the rearview camera image can fail to display while the vehicle is in reverse, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash or injury, federal safety officials said.

The recall covers 325,588 model years 2018-2020 Honda Odyssey vehicles, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report. Water can enter the rearview camera assembly and cause the printed circuit board to corrode, preventing the camera image from displaying.

The recalled vehicles include some Odyssey minivans that were previously recalled in 2020 for the same issue, along with some 2018 models that had been addressed through a product update campaign. Honda said both earlier remedies used redesigned Magna rearview cameras; the new repair will replace them with Sony rearview cameras.

Honda said it has received 1,648 warranty claims related to the problem from July 21, 2020, through June 25, 2026. No injuries or deaths have been reported.

Dealers will replace the rearview camera with an improved part. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Aug. 24.

These Power Tools Pose Danger

Greenworks Tools is recalling about 555,000 Kobalt yard power tools and batteries after receiving 34 reports of batteries smoking, sparking or catching fire while charging, federal safety officials said.

The recall involves 24-volt and 48-volt Kobalt trimmers, blowers, mowers, chainsaws and pruning saws that use USB-C batteries, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Charging the lithium-ion batteries through the USB-C port while they are inserted in the tools can cause the batteries to short-circuit, creating a fire hazard and risk of serious injury, the CPSC said.

Consumers should immediately stop charging the batteries through the USB-C port while they are inserted in the yard tools and contact Greenworks Tools for a free replacement battery. The recall applies only to products with USB-C batteries.

The recalled tools and batteries were sold at Lowe’s stores nationwide and online from January through May for between $20 and $482.

Consumers may contact Greenworks Tools at 888-266-7096 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time Monday through Friday, email recalls@greenworkstools.com, or visit the company’s recall page for more information.