October is in full swing, and a new month brings new safety concerns as more recalls were announced in the U.S. this week.
From potentially contaminated food items to defects in vehicles and faulty consumer products, these recalls highlight the need for the public and manufacturers to be aware of what we’re eating, driving and using every day.
Whether it’s a mislabeled allergen in a popular snack, a vehicle with a critical mechanical flaw or a household item posing injury risks, staying informed can help prevent harm.
Here are five recalls that made headlines this week—and what you need to do if you own or use any of these products.
5 food, car and product recalls between Oct. 6 and Oct. 12ItemDetailStart DateWeek of Oct. 6-12Who’s affected?Drivers of certain Chevy and Toyota vehicles, consumers of frozen spinach and veggie spring rolls, as well as users of pressure cookers from AldiWhat’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.Chevy recalls 23K cars over an unusual safety hazard — to pedestrians
Chevy is recalling 23,700 Equinox EV vehicles due to a hazard found in the SUVs that can affect the safety of the pedestrians walking around the vehicles if they are driven at low speeds, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
In other words, the vehicle is too quiet when traveling at low speeds, and this often happens in high-pedestrian trafficked areas.
This can increase the risk of an accident if pedestrians are not aware of a vehicle approaching their way.
Only 2024 model year Equinox EVs are affected, according to the NHTSA.
If you have one of these models, you might want to hang tight as Chevy is still working on a fix.
The likely solution will be a software update because the issue stems from software calibration.
You can read more about this recall in our published article.
Toyota recalling 394K vehicles: If you have one, bring it to your dealer ASAP
Toyota is recalling 394,000 vehicles due to defects with the rear view camera on certain models.
According to a recall notice from the company, the recall affects certain Tundra, Tundra hybrid and Sequoia vehicles made between November 2021 and July 2025.
The automaker said it is recalling these select Toyota models because the “software in the 14-inch multimedia center display in these vehicles could cause the display to show a half green, full green or full black screen.”
If this happens while a driver is putting the vehicle into reverse, there is an increased likelihood of a crash, Toyota said in its recall notice.
The following models are subject to recall, according to Toyota:
2022-2025 Toyota Tundras2022-2025 Tundra Hybrids2023-2025 Sequoia Hybrids
Toyota customers who have one of these vehicles should take their vehicles to a local dealer, where the dealer will update the multimedia display free of charge.
You can read more about this recall in our article published here.
Frozen spinach sold nationwide recalled: Throw out ASAP
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is recalling frozen spinach sold nationwide due to listeria contamination.
The spinach originated from multiple distributors, and it also spurred a public health alert from the U.S. Department of Agriculture due to the spinach products found inside some Hello Fresh meal kits.
No illnesses have been reported to date.
According to the FDA, the affected spinach products include bulk Del Mar 35-pound Bulk Organic Frozen Spinach and Sno Pac Organic Frozen Cut Spinach sold in 10-ounce bags.
The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service also issued a public health alert on two Hello Fresh products containing the spinach.
If you have the frozen spinach or Hello Fresh meal kit products in your freezers, you can throw them out or return them to their place of purchase.
To learn more about the recall and public health alert regarding the spinach, check out our article here.
Veggie spring rolls sold at Aldi recalled due to undeclared shrimp
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is recalling some frozen veggie spring rolls because they may actually contain shrimp.
Tai Foong USA recalled the certain Fusia Asian Inspirations Veggie Spring Rolls because shrimp is not declared on the product label.
No illnesses have been reported to date.
The spring rolls were distributed to Aldi stores across the U.S. and were sold under the Fusia Asian Inspirations brand.
All products were sold in 10-ounce packages with a UPC code of 4099100222258 and a sell-by date of May 17, 2027.
Those who have the products should not eat them and instead throw them out or return them to the Aldi store where it was purchased.
Anyone with questions can also contact Tai Foong USA at 206-883-2317, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PT, or by email at bcox@northernchef.com.
Tempo USA recalls 46K Ambiano Electric Pressure Cookers sold at Aldi after multiple burn injuries were reported
Tempo USA is recalling 46,660 Ambiano Electric Pressure Cookers sold at Aldi after multiple people suffered burn injuries, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The recall comes as the “pressure-cooker lid can be opened before sufficient steam pressure has been released, causing hot contents to escape” and increasing the risk of injury, the CPSC noted.
The company has received 11 reports of the contents of the cooker expelling under pressure, with eight of those incidents resulting in severe burn injuries.
The six or eight-quart pressure cookers come in model numbers 93550 (KY-318B), 96775 (KY-318A), and 98527 (6L-PC).
They were sold at Aldi stores between January 2016 and December 2019 for $40.
Consumers should stop using the pressure cookers and contact Aldi or Tempo USA for a refund.
The fully intact pressure cooker can be returned to Aldi locations for a refund.
Alternatively, a photo of the cooker with the severed unplugged power cord and a photo showing the model number and date code can be emailed to Tempo at serviceusa@tempo.org.
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