6 food and product recalls from this week you can’t miss

Food and product safety are things we often take for granted, and this week, several food items and products have been recalled either to prevent people from further harm or out of an abundance of caution.

From undeclared almonds in chocolate-covered macadamia nuts to defective boots, it is crucial to be informed to prevent from getting sick or injured.

Here are the 6 food and product recalls you should be aware of for the week of April 28-May 4.

6 food and product recalls between April 28-May 4

Mauna Loa recalls chocolates sold at Target and Walmart due to ‘life-threatening’ allergen

Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Company, a Hawaii-based snack company, is recalling some of its chocolate-covered macadamia nuts due to undeclared almonds and cashews, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

This is the second time the company has issued a recall on undeclared nuts for the same product this year.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

If you have any of the Mauna Loa chocolate-covered macadamia nuts at home, don’t eat them.

Return them to their place of purchase for a full refund.

Read more about this recall in our published article.

Trader Joe’s recalls salad due to undeclared allergen — throw out ASAP

Trader Joe’s is recalling its sesame miso salmon salad due to undeclared milk, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

No reported adverse reactions have been reported to date.

About 500 units of Trader Joe’s sesame miso salmon salads fall under the recall.

If you are allergic to milk, you should throw the product out.

You can find out more about this recall in our published article.

The North Face recalls 15K boots sold at Amazon, Nordstrom, REI; return ASAP for a full refund

The North Face recalled 15,200 of its Women’s Shellista V Mid Waterproof Boots in the U.S. because of a defect that can cause the wearer to trip and fall, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

The company also recalled another 5,900 boots sold in Canada.

Fifteen people suffered minor injuries as a result of the defect.

The CPSC advises people with the recalled boots to stop using them and contact The North Face for guidance on how to return the boots and get a full refund.

You can find out more about The North Face boots recall in our published article.

1.8M pressure cookers recalled after dozens suffer injuries — stop using ASAP

About 1,846,400 Ninja Foodi OP300 Series Multi-Function Pressure Cookers have been recalled because the pressure cooking lid can open during use, causing serious burn injuries to the consumer, according to the CPSC.

There are already 106 reports of burn injuries with 26 of those reports ending up in lawsuits.

The recalled pressure cookers were sold for about $200 at Walmart, Costco, Sam’s Club, Amazon and Target in-store and online nationwide from January 2019 through March 2025.

The CPSC is warning users to stop using the pressure cooker function and contact SharkNinja for a free replacement lid.

People who have the recalled Ninja Foodi can contact SharkNinja toll-free at 888-370-1733 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, Saturday. They can email the company at [email protected], or reach out online here and click on “Recalls” under “Support” at the top of the page.

More than 18K pounds of meat recalled after a customer complained of meat tasting ‘off’

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) recalled more than 18,000 pounds of ready-to-eat sausage, sliced meat and poultry products produced by Smith Packing in Utica, New York.

The reason for the recall was due to elevated levels of sodium nitrite, prompted by customer complaints of the meat tasting “off” and being discolored.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recalled meats were produced between Feb. 19, 2025, and April 24, 2025, according to FSIS, and shipped to retail locations in New York.

They have an establishment number “EST. 4578” or “P-4578” inside the USDA mark of inspection.

The FSIS noted that consumers should not eat these products, and they “should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.”

55K portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to fire risk

About 55,380 Baseus 65W 30000mAh Portable Chargers sold on Amazon have been recalled because the lithium ion battery can overheat, causing a fire hazard, according to the CPSC.

No injuries have been reported. However, there were four reports of the device catching fire and three reports of property damage.

The chargers were sold in black and white for between $39 and $90 at Amazon.com, AliExpress.com, Walmart.com and Baseus.com from April 2020 through April 2025.

They have model number BS-30KP365, a serial number beginning with SN ending in the number 0 through 9 or the letter “D,” and “Baseus” on its label on the bottom and “65w” printed on the front.

The CPSC warns that customers who choose to dispose of this item should not throw it in the trash or recycle, but instead take them to your local hazardous waste collection center.

They can contact Baseus to request a free replacement charger with the same model number BS 30KP365 and a different serial number ending with the letter “A.” The company instructs customers to submit a photo of the recalled charger showing the model and serial numbers and their name and date written on the charger with permanent markers.

Customers will also need to confirm that they disposed the portable charger according to laws and regulations.

“Visit https://www.baseus.com/pages/recall_select_BS-30KP365 to register and get instructions on how to receive a free replacement,” Baseus says.

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