Mid-November has brought a flurry of recall alerts across the U. S., with food products, household items and automotive manufacturers issuing urgent notices. From contamination concerns to manufacturing defects, these recalls highlight how quickly everyday items can become unexpected safety risks. As families prepare for the holiday season in the coming weeks, understanding what’s been pulled from shelves-and why-has never been more important. Here are six of the latest recalls across food, consumer goods and automobiles that made headlines this week and how to spot these risky items to stay safe. 6 food and product recalls between Nov. 17 and Nov. 23 Milk pans sold in 6 states recalled due to potential lead contamination Shata Traders Inc. is recalling milk pans sold in six states, including New Jersey, due to potential lead contamination, according to the U. S. Food and Drug Administration. The recall covers 24-centimeter milk pans sold under the brand Majestic Chef Pan. The products were distributed in six states, including New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland, Virginia and Massachusetts. The Brooklyn-based company initiated the recall after testing found levels of lead harmful to human consumption. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this recall. Consumers who bought the milk pans should immediately stop using them and return them to their place of purchase for a full refund. Anyone with questions and concerns about the recall should call (718) 369-7000 and ask for Mahboob Rahman. For more information about the recall, you can read the FDA notice. Little Partners recalling more than 9K Grow N’ Stow Folding Learning Towers due to fall risk Little Partners is recalling 9, 780 Grow N’ Stow Folding Learning Towers because the platform inside the learning tower can collapse, posing a fall risk for young children, according to the U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The products have the “model number LP01711 and date codes, in YYYYMM format, from 202409 to 202501,” according to the CPSC. The company has received 14 reports of the folding towers collapsing, with one reported injury of a child who suffered bruises. The learning towers were sold at Walmart stores nationwide, and at online retailers, such as Walmart. com, Amazon. com, Littlepartners. com, Etsy. com, Wayfair. com, Goodbyegear. com, Buybuybaby. com and Bedbathandbeyond. com, from December 2024 through September 2025. The products retailed at around $100 each. Consumers should stop using the learning towers and keep them away from children. They should also throw away the old crossbar and contact Little Partners for a free repair kit that includes a new crossbar and instructions on how to install it. For more information on this recall, you can check the CPSC notice here. Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar Cheese recalled due to life-threatening health risk An Oregon-based cheesemaker is recalling 16 6-ounce units of its Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar Cheese due to listeria contamination, according to the FDA. Face Rock Creamery initiated the recall after testing found listeria in the processing area where the cheese was packaged. No illnesses have been reported to date. The recalled 6-ounce Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar has a UPC code of 8 512222 00547 8 and was sold between Nov. 10-13, 2025, at the creamery’s flagship store in Bandon, Ore. Those with questions about this recall should call 541-347-3223 between 9 a. m. 4 p. m. PT, Monday-Friday, or send an email to info@facerockcreamery. com. For more information about this recall, you can check out the FDA notice. Dessert company recalls Lava Buns distributed to 33 states due to life-threatening allergen A New York-based manufacturer of Asian desserts recalled 2, 243 cases of two varieties of desserts called Lava Buns due to an undeclared milk allergen, according to the FDA. The FDA said that the milk in the product came from unsalted butter, which was not listed on the label. No illnesses have been reported to date. The recalled products were shipped to Asian grocery stores between April 2, 2025, and Nov. 14, 2025, in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin. The following products were subject to the recall: Prime Food brand Lava Bun with Salted Egg Yolk with UPC #97903705873 24-ounce item #PD4188. This product is packaged in an orange pouch approximately 10. 25 inches wide by 11. 25 inches high. The lot code range is 25092-25318. The expiration range is July 2026-March 2027. Prime Food brand Lava Bun with Green Tea Flavor UPC #97803705883 24-ounce item #PD4198. This product is packaged in a bright lime green pouch approximately 10. 25 inches wide by 11. 25 inches high. The lot code range is 25092-25318; the expiration range is July 2026-March 2027. Consumers who bought these products should return them uneaten to their place of purchase for a full refund. Those with questions may contact Prime Food Processing LLC at 718-963-2323, Monday through Friday from 9 a. m. to 5 p. m. ET. For more information about this recall, check out the FDA notice. 250K Kias recalled due to fire, fuel tank melting hazards More than 250, 000 Kias have been recalled due to fire risks and issues that can cause the fuel tanks in the vehicles to melt, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. “A damaged check valve can allow air to enter the fuel tank, causing it to expand and contact hot exhaust components, melting the tank,” the NHTSA notice stated. The recall covers 250, 547 units of certain 2021-2024 model year Kia K5 vehicles. The affected vehicles were “equipped with a 1. 6L Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection engine.” Owners can bring their vehicles to their dealers for inspection and if necessary, a check valve replacement at no cost. The fuel tank could also be replaced at no cost if necessary. Notifications about the recall will be sent out in January. Ford recalls 230K Broncos due to instrument panel display failures Ford is recalling 230, 000 Bronco SUVs in the U. S. because the instrument panel displays have issues that affect visuals such as warning lights or vehicle speed, according to the NHTSA. The recall affects 2025 and 2026 model year Bronco and Bronco Sport vehicles. No accidents or injuries have been reported to date Ford will fix the problem with a software update that will be done over-the-air or at dealers at no cost to the owner. Owners will be notified about the recall by Dec. 8, 2025.
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