There were several food, car and product recalls you may have missed between Jan. 5-11, 2026.Canva
The new year kicked off with more than just resolutions — it brought a wave of recalls.
From frozen food in the grocery aisles to vehicles on the road and everyday household products, consumers were reminded early on that safety doesn’t take a holiday.
As consumers return to their daily routines, it is important to be aware of the latest recalls and be vigilant for things that may impact your health and safety.
Here’s a list of five recalls that sprung up in the new year.
5 food and product recalls between Jan. 5 and Jan. 11ItemDetailStart DateWeek of Jan. 5-11Who’s affected?People who bought certain Audi vehicles, tamales, wireless magnetic chargers, leaf vacuums and children’s pajama pants.What’s changing?See each specific food, car or product recall for more information.What will happen?People will have to stop consuming or using the products, return them to their place of purchase, and/or throw the products out.Major luxury automaker recalling 350K vehicles: Is your vehicle one of them?
Volkswagen is recalling more than 350,000 Audi vehicles due to a rearview camera malfunction.
The Audi recall concerns a software issue with the vehicles’ rearview cameras that prevents them from displaying an image, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Instead, the camera shows the phrase “does not display” when the vehicle is in use, increasing the risk of a crash.
The following Audi makes and models are affected by the rearview camera recall, according to the NHTSA:
2019-2025 Audi A62020-2026 Audi A6 Allroad2019-2025 Audi A72019-2026 Audi A82019-2024 Audi E-Tron2022-2026 Audi E-Tron GT2020-2024 Audi E-Tron Sportback2020-2026 Audi Q72019-2026 Audi Q82021-2026 Audi RS 6 Avant2021-2026 Audi RS 72022-2026 Audi RS E-Tron GT2020-2026 Audi RS Q82020-2025 Audi S62020-2025 Audi S72020-2026 Audi S82020-2026 Audi SQ72020-2026 Audi SQ8
Owners will receive notification letters on Feb. 17.
In the meantime, affected owners may have the software update installed at any Audi dealer free of charge.
To learn more about this recall, you can check out our article here.
Frozen tamales recalled due to potential listeria contamination
California-based Primavera Inc. issued a recall on several of its tamales due to potential listeria contamination, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The recall covers specific lots of four-count tamales produced between Oct. 10, 2024, and Oct. 10, 2025.
According to the FDA, the following products were affected:
Roasted Green Chile & Jack CheeseBlack Bean Bonanza & Jack CheeseButternut Squash w/ Roasted Green Chiles & CheeseBBQ Chipotle Bean & White CheddarMushroom Spinach & Salsa with Two CheesesRoasted Green ChileBlack Bean BonanzaButternut Squash w/ Roasted Green ChilesMushroom Spinach & SalsaRoasted Pumpkin & White Cheddar
No illnesses have been reported to date.
“During an FDA inspection on Oct. 10, 2025, the agency determined that earlier production records did not consistently verify internal cooking temperatures needed to control potential biological hazards, including Listeria monocytogenes,” the FDA said in a statement.
The company has corrected the issue since Oct. 11, 2025.
Consumers who purchased the products in California and Nevada over the year-long period may have them in their freezers, and are advised to not eat and discard them.
More than 18K pairs of children’s sleepwear pants recalled due to burn injury risk
Marcus Adler Glove is recalling 18,700 of its Julie and Judah pajama pants and shorts because they violate national flammability standards for children’s sleepwear, and could potentially pose a burn risk, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
No injuries have been reported.
The affected pajama, lounge pants and shorts were sold separately in a variety of prints, including Fuzzy Heart, Gummy Bear, Star, Star Multi, Teddy Bear, Candy, Graffiti, Sprinkle, Smiley Flower, Shooting Star, Ribbon, Cloud, Boys Varsity Sports (pants only) and Boys Gaming (pants only).
The sleepwear was sold at a variety of clothing stores nationwide and online at julieandjudahaccessories.com and marcusadlerny.com from March 2023 through May 2025, retailing between $16 and $36, according to the CPSC.
Consumers should immediately stop using the sleepwear and contact Marcus Adler Glove for a full refund.
To get the refund, consumers must cut the sleepwear and write in permanent marker the word “recall”.
Then, consumers should send a picture of the destroyed garments to info@julieandjudahaccessories.com.
Once consumers get the refund, the CPSC advises them to throw out the destroyed sleepwear.
More than 60K leaf vacuums recalled due to laceration hazards
DR Power Equipment is recalling 60,250 Walk-Behind Leaf Vacuums and Tow-Behind Leaf Vacuums due to laceration hazards, according to the CPSC.
The company has received 46 reports of loose pieces being ejected from the units.
No injuries have been reported to date.
For a full list of models affected, visit the CPSC website.
The affected models were sold at power equipment retailers nationwide and online at drpower.com from September 2014 through June 2025, retailing between $1,300 and $4,000, according to the CPSC.
Consumers should immediately stop using the affected leaf vacuums and contact DR Power for a free repair kit.
More than 13K magnetic wireless chargers sold at T.J. Maxx, Marshalls recalled due to fire and burn risks
More than 13,000 Isla Rae Magnetic Wireless Chargers sold at T.J. Maxx and Marshalls have been recalled due to fire and burn risks, according to the CPSC.
No injuries have been reported.
The affected chargers were sold in white, pink and purple at T.J. Maxx and Marshalls stores between June 2024 and November 2025 for about $15.
They also have the model number “RM5PBM” on the side of the charger below the inscription “5000 mAh 3.7V.”
The CPSC is urging consumers to stop using the chargers and dispose of them according to state and federal regulations, warning that these chargers should not be thrown in the trash.
To get a refund, consumers should register their recalled power bank on this website.
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