RECALL WATCH LIST: Food, playsets, ladders and vehicles pulled for safety concerns

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A series of urgent recalls is sweeping across the United States this week, with millions of items ranging from snacks to children’s playsets and vehicle are being pulled from shelves and homes due to safety concerns.

Snack Recall: Thallium Contamination Risk

Snack Right Super Foods is recalling select Brad’s Plant Based Crunchy Kale and Veggie Chips Kale, sold nationwide from October to December 2025. The recall was issued after the snacks were found to potentially contain thallium, a metal that can cause serious health issues. Impacted products have best-by dates through February 2027. Consumers are urged to stop eating these snacks and throw them away.

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USDA Issues Alert for Undeclared Allergens

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued a public health alert for certain frozen meat and poultry products sold by Lowlands House. The Bami Rolls, Saté Kroketten, and Bitterballen with October 2027 best-by dates may contain undeclared sesame and anchovy allergens. While the products are no longer available for purchase, the USDA warns they may still be in home freezers. Consumers should dispose of or return these items.

Playset Recall: Risk of Neck Entrapment

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Arlopu has recalled 10,000 slide playsets sold on Amazon and Walmart from April to August. The affected models, K-T-C-S-17 and L-Y-31, include openings that could trap a child’s neck. One version also has a detachable basketball net that poses additional risks. The playsets come in tan, red, blue, yellow, gray, and green. More information is available on the CPSC website.

Ladders Pulled for Fall Hazard

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Little Giant has recalled over 3.5 million ladders after 19 injury reports. The recalled models—sold at Lowe’s, Costco, Amazon, and more—feature black and orange Rapid Locks that can fail, causing the ladders to suddenly retract. Owners are advised to stop using them and visit the Little Giant website for recall details and remedies, including repair kits, replacements, or refunds.

Bose Recalls S1 Pro Speaker Battery Packs for Fire Hazard

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Bose is recalling about 634,759 lithium-ion battery packs for its S1 Pro and S1 Pro+ portable Bluetooth speakers due to fire and overheating risks. The recall includes packs with serial numbers starting with 083723, 078352, 084105, 078591, 078592, 084106 or 086409.

Bose has received seven reports of batteries melting, smoking, or catching fire, with six cases of property damage and no injuries.

Consumers should stop using the battery packs immediately and remove them from speakers. Speakers can still be used with AC power. For a free replacement, visit www.bose.com/support/s1-battery-recall and provide the serial number. Dispose of recalled batteries at a local hazardous waste facility.

GM Recalls Over 80,000 VehiclesGeneral Motors has announced two recalls, affecting more than 80,000 vehicles from model years 2023 to 2027. About 67,000 Cadillacs—Lyriq, Celestiq, and Vistiq—and Chevrolet Blazers have a brake system defect that could lead to loss of braking control. Another 12,000 Chevy Express and GMC Savana vans are being recalled for a loose steering gear nut. Owners should contact their dealership for free repairs.