RECALL WATCH LIST: From a popular snack to swimwear, here’s what you need to stop using immediately
Here's a rundown of the most recent consumer safety alerts and product recalls you should know about.
UPDATE: The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service has retracted its earlier public health alert for Walmart’s Great Value dino-shaped chicken nuggets.
According to a new release, follow-up testing found no elevated levels of lead in the product. Officials say the initial result that prompted the alert was a false positive caused by contamination during laboratory analysis, not the food itself.
FSIS now says the product does not pose a public health concern.
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MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – From your child’s go-to snacks to their pajamas and even the cookware in your kitchen, it’s a good time to take a closer look at what’s in your home. Here’s a rundown of the most recent consumer safety alerts and product recalls you should know about.
USDA issues health alert for Walmart dino-shaped nuggets
(See update above: The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service has retracted its previous public health alert):
Check your freezer – a popular snack for kids has been recalled. The USDA has issued a health alert for Walmart dino-shaped nuggets after finding that certain packages could contain lead. The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) specifically warned about Walmart’s Great Value brand. The affected nuggets were produced on February 10th, with a “best by” date of February 10th next year. Each 29-ounce bag contains about 36 nuggets and was shipped to Walmarts nationwide. While these items are no longer being sold, the USDA says they could still be in your freezer. Lead exposure is especially dangerous for pregnant women, infants, and young children.
Raw Farm recalls raw cheddar cheese over E. Coli concerns
Check your fridge – Raw Farm has agreed to a voluntary recall of some of its raw cheddar cheese products. This decision comes after federal health officials suggested that certain products from Raw Farm might be connected to an E. coli outbreak. Initially, Raw Farm pushed back against the FDA’s request, calling the allegations of an E. coli link “false and extreme” on its website. However, the company later changed course and announced a voluntary recall for both shredded and block forms of its raw cheddar cheese.
Sauté pan recall: Handle hazard prompts action
And before you turn on your stove – listen to this! E Mishan and Sons has issued a recall for more than 700,000 Granitestone Diamond Pro Blue sauté pans after reports that a metal cap on the handle can detach and fly off when the pan is heated, posing a risk for burns and other injuries. The recalled pans were sold at major retailers—including Costco—and online through Walmart and Amazon up until February. Nearly 100 incidents have been reported, including at least one that resulted in bruising and burns. If you own one of these pans, you should stop using it immediately and contact the company for a refund.
Sam’s Club recalls children’s pajamas over burn hazard
Sam’s Club is recalling Member’s Mark Valentine SS Notch Collar children’s pajama sets because they don’t meet flammability standards for children’s sleepwear, creating a burn hazard. The Valentine’s-themed pajamas, sold in various colors and prints and sizes XS (4/5) through XL (14/16), can be identified by the “Member’s Mark” label on the neck tag. If you have these pajamas, stop using them immediately. To receive a full refund, return them to your local Sam’s Club or destroy them by cutting them in half and sending a photo of the destroyed pajamas to Supersam@Samsclub.com. The pajamas were sold online from December 2025 through January 2026 for about $14.
CPSC warns against “Relaxing Baby” swim floats after child’s death
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urgently warning parents and caregivers to immediately stop using “Relaxing Baby” swim floats. These blue and green inflatable floats, designed for children ages 3 to 36 months, can flip over or submerge, posing a serious risk of drowning to infants and toddlers.
The warning comes after the tragic drowning of a two-year-old child while using one of these floats. The seller, Wu He/Relaxing Baby of China, has not responded to CPSC’s requests for a recall.
The floats, which seat a child in the center with a buckle and sometimes feature a detachable rear float, were sold on Amazon.com and are still listed on other sites like eBay.com.
If you have this product, CPSC urges you to puncture it so it can’t be used, and dispose of it immediately. Do not sell or give away these floats.
