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Weekly Recall & Safety Briefing — selected high-impact notices (Oct 23–30, 2026)

2026-10-23 09:45 to 2026-10-30 09:45 (UTC; end excluded)

United States

Thirteen curated U.S.-first entries for the Oct 23–30 window. High-risk highlights: Bodum French Press CPSC 27-055 (~5.9M; glass carafe burn); Audi 2024–2025 Q4 e-tron / Sportback NHTSA 26V698000 (HV battery fire risk — interim charge ≤80%; ~9,048); Subaru 2026 Crosstrek / Forester 26V685000 (Do Not Drive — left-front ball joint); Porsche 2024 718 / selected 911 26V682000 (Do Not Drive — center lock); Darwin’s Natural Selections cat food FDA Salmonella advisory (lots 12731 / 12493); Haifa / D&M Cold Smoked Sprats potential C. botulinum (~560 lb, all lots); Imperio beef jerky FSIS Class I 027-2026 (~946 lb); bettergoods Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine Listeria Class I (all lots); Salmonella Bovismorbificans broccoli sprouts/seeds outbreak (32 illnesses / 3 hosp / 6 states); Toyota Sienna Hybrid 26V690000 (~228,367); DREO DR-HSH015 heaters 27-054 (~338.8k US); PILLANI nursing pillows 27-047 (~25,762); Harkla sensory swings 27-060 (~25,541 US). Plus a short Also-watched list (incl. 365 WFM Ashwagandha FDA Oct 30 for next-week lead). Curated weekly spotlight, not a complete register — match exact product, lot/VIN and date to the official notice.

Period: System weekly window October 23–30, 2026 / nominal date 2026-10-30 (period index 3; not a calendar ISO week) · Markets: United States

Summary: Thirteen curated U.S.-first entries for the Oct 23–30 window. High-risk: Bodum French Press CPSC 27-055 (~5.9M); Audi Q4 e-tron NHTSA 26V698000 (charge ≤80%; ~9,048); Subaru Crosstrek/Forester 26V685000 (Do Not Drive); Porsche 718/911 26V682000 (Do Not Drive); Darwin’s cat food Salmonella advisory; Haifa Cold Smoked Sprats C. botulinum; Imperio FSIS Class I 027-2026; bettergoods Lemon Alfredo Listeria Class I (all lots); broccoli sprouts Salmonella outbreak (32/3/6 states); Toyota Sienna Hybrid 26V690000 (~228k); DREO 27-054; PILLANI 27-047; Harkla 27-060. Plus Also-watched (incl. 365 WFM Ashwagandha Oct 30 for next week). Curated spotlight, not a complete register — match product, lot/VIN and date to the official notice.

Related dailies (live): Oct 24 · Oct 25 · Oct 26 · Oct 27 · Oct 28 · Oct 29 · Oct 30

High-risk highlights

  • Bodum French Press (replaceable glass) — CPSC 27-055 (~5.9 million US): carafe can break if damaged/cracked (incl. metal-spoon stirring) → serious burn (70 break / 48 burn reports).
  • Audi 2024–2025 Q4 e-tron / Q4 Sportback e-tron — NHTSA 26V698000 / Audi 93SK (~9,048): HV battery thermal propagation risk; interim charge ≤80% (not Do Not Drive).
  • Subaru 2026 Crosstrek / Forester — NHTSA 26V685000 / Subaru WRI26: left-front ball-joint castle nut — Do Not Drive until repaired.
  • Porsche 2024 718 / selected 911 — NHTSA 26V682000 / Porsche ATA1: center-lock wheel bolt fracture — Do Not Drive; wheel detachment risk.
  • Darwin’s Natural Selections Chicken Recipe for Cats — FDA Salmonella advisory (lots 12731 / 12493); firm has not initiated an adequate recall.
  • Haifa / D&M Cold Smoked Sprats — potential C. botulinum (~560 lb, all lots); NJ/NY/PA retail (may travel further).
  • Imperio Fuego / Original / Limón Beef Jerky 2 oz — FSIS Class I FSIS-RC-027-2026 (~946 lb): produced without federal inspection + unauthorized establishment mark 1885.
  • bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine 22 oz — FDA Class I Listeria (all lots; UPC 194346442706; Walmart nationwide).
  • Broccoli sprouts / sprouting seeds — FDA/CDC Salmonella Bovismorbificans outbreak (32 illnesses / 3 hospitalizations / 6 states; supplier lot W4105).
  • Toyota 2022–2026 Sienna Hybrid 7-passenger — NHTSA 26V690000 (~228,367): second-row seat backs may unlatch in certain frontal crashes (not Do Not Drive).
  • DREO DR-HSH015 space heaters — CPSC 27-054 (~338,800 US): overheat/ignite (mfr Apr 2025–Jan 2026 only).
  • PILLANI nursing pillows — CPSC 27-047 (~25,762; model NP4351): infant suffocation (mandatory standard violation).
  • Harkla children’s compression sensory swings — CPSC 27-060 (~25,541 US): four-hole ceiling hook fall (29 hook-separation / 14 injury reports).

United States — consumer products

1. Bodum French Press coffee makers with replaceable glass carafes: serious burn — CPSC 27-055 (~5.9 million)

  • CPSC recall 27-055, announced October 29, 2026. About 5.9 million US units. Importer Bodum USA, Inc. 8-cup and 12-cup models Bistro, Brazil, Caffettiera, Chambord, Crema, Java, Jesper, and Kenya with replaceable glass carafes (Portugal / Thailand).
  • Hazard: carafe can unexpectedly break during use if glass is damaged or cracked (including from metal-spoon stirring) → serious burn. Incidents: 70 break reports / 48 burns.
  • What to do: stop using metal spoons in the glass carafe; contact Bodum for a free plastic stirring spoon and warning label. Sold Target, Walmart, Bodum.com, Amazon.com and other retailers 1974–October 2026 (~$15–$65). Bodum 888-879-8213 / Bodum3302@sedgwick.com / bodumfrenchpressrecall.expertinquiry.com.
  • Site: recalledornot.com/bodum-french-press-recall
  • Official: CPSC recall 27-055
  • Covered in the October 30 daily.

2. DREO DR-HSH015 space heaters: fire / burn — CPSC 27-054

  • CPSC recall 27-054, announced October 29, 2026. About 338,800 US units (+ ~36,300 Canada). Model DR-HSH015. Only units manufactured April 2025–January 2026 (YYYY/MM + model on underside). Made in Vietnam.
  • Hazard: heaters can overheat and ignite → fire/burn. Incidents: 17 ignition / 3 property damage / 1 hand burn.
  • What to do: stop using; free replacement; unplug, cut cord, send photo. Sold Costco and online Dreo.com / BestBuy / Kohl’s / Lowe’s / QVC / HomeDepot September 2025–October 2026 (~$70–$110). DREO 833-820-0887 / recallrtr.com/spaceheater.
  • Site: recalledornot.com/dreo-space-heater-recall
  • Official: CPSC recall 27-054
  • Covered in the October 30 daily.

3. PILLANI nursing pillows: infant suffocation — CPSC 27-047

  • CPSC recall 27-047, announced October 29, 2026. About 25,762 units. Model NP4351; batches 202604 / 202605 / 202606. Made in China.
  • Hazard: violate mandatory nursing-pillow standards → infant suffocation / serious injury or death. Incidents: None reported.
  • What to do: stop using; photo + dispose; full refund via pill-ani.com/pages/recall / pillanirecall@gmail.com. Sold Amazon.com April–September 2026 (~$30–$40).
  • Official: CPSC recall 27-047
  • Covered in the October 30 daily.

4. Harkla children’s compression sensory swings: fall — CPSC 27-060

  • CPSC recall 27-060 (Fast Track), announced October 29, 2026. About 25,541 US (+ ~5,534 Canada). Only swings with a four-hole ceiling hook. SKU LS-COMP-1BLU / LS-COMP-1BLU-SW.
  • Hazard: ceiling hook can separate → fall. Incidents: 29 hook-separation reports / 14 injuries (incl. 2 concussions, 1 broken arm).
  • What to do: stop using until repaired; free repair kit at harkla.co/pages/ceiling-hook-recall-2026. Sold Amazon / Harkla.co and sensory retailers March 2020–December 2025 (~$100–$130). Harkla 844-442-7552.
  • Official: CPSC recall 27-060
  • Covered in the October 30 daily.

Vehicles

5. Audi 2024–2025 Q4 e-tron / Q4 Sportback e-tron: HV battery fire risk — NHTSA 26V698000

  • NHTSA 26V698000 (Audi 93SK), report received October 21, 2026. Part 573 population 9,048 (7,040 Q4 e-tron + 2,008 Q4 Sportback e-tron). Not Do Not Drive (parkIt false).
  • Hazard: certain HV battery cells may fail quality standards; state of charge above 80% may trigger thermal propagation → vehicle fire. Audi: no field fires/injuries/deaths at filing.
  • Interim: charge to a maximum of 80% until repaired; final remedy under development. VINs searchable October 23, 2026. Interim letters ~December 18, 2026. Audi 1-800-253-2834. Confirm VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
  • Official: NHTSA 26V698000 · Part 573 PDF
  • Covered in the October 26 daily.

6. Subaru 2026 Crosstrek / Forester: left-front ball joint — NHTSA 26V685000 (Do Not Drive)

  • NHTSA 26V685000 (Subaru WRI26), report received October 19, 2026 (parkIt true). Certain 2026 Crosstrek and 2026 Forester (confirm VIN; unit count not in vehicle API).
  • Hazard: castle nut on the left-front lower control arm ball joint may be improperly fastened → ball joint can separate → loss of control.
  • What to do: Do Not Drive until repaired; dealers inspect/replace free of charge. Owner letters ~December 16, 2026. Subaru 1-844-373-6614. Confirm VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
  • Official: NHTSA 26V685000 · Subaru WRI26
  • Covered in the October 25 daily.

7. Porsche 2024 718 / selected 911: center lock wheel bolt — NHTSA 26V682000 (Do Not Drive)

  • NHTSA 26V682000 (Porsche ATA1), report received October 16, 2026 (parkIt true). Expands prior 24V809. Certain 2024 718 Cayman GT4 RS, 718 Spyder RS, and selected 911 models (Turbo S / Turbo / S/T / GT3 RS / GT3 / Carrera GTS per NHTSA Summary). Potential unit count not in the pack’s saved API response — omitted.
  • Hazard: center lock wheel bolt may fracture → wheel detach / crash risk.
  • What to do: Do Not Drive; arrange tow to dealer for free inspection/replacement. Owner letters ~December 15, 2026. Porsche 1-800-767-7243. Confirm VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
  • Official: NHTSA 26V682000 · Porsche ATA1
  • Covered in the October 24 daily.

8. Toyota 2022–2026 Sienna Hybrid 7-passenger: second-row seat backs — NHTSA 26V690000

  • NHTSA 26V690000 (Toyota 26TB24 / 26TA24), report received October 20, 2026. Part 573 / campaign API population 228,367. Production Sep 16, 2021 – Jul 20, 2026. Not Do Not Drive.
  • Hazard: under certain frontal-crash / pretensioner timing combinations, an outboard recliner can disengage → unsecured second-row seat back → increased injury risk.
  • Remedy: free SRS ECU software update for most vehicles; ~200 MaaS-package vehicles get two second-row seat backs replaced. Owner letters ~December 7–21, 2026. Toyota 1-800-331-4331. Confirm VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
  • Official: NHTSA 26V690000 · Part 573 PDF
  • Covered in the October 27 daily.

United States — food / pet food

9. Haifa / D&M Cold Smoked Sprats: potential C. botulinum — FDA (October 27 recall / October 23 advisory)

  • Firm: D&M Smoked Fish Inc. d/b/a Haifa Smoked Fish Inc. (Queens / Jamaica, NY). Product: Cold Smoked Sprats, bulk cardboard, refrigerated (may be frozen up to one year). All lots. About 560 lb.
  • Hazard: potential Clostridium botulinum — life-threatening botulism; product may look/smell normal. FDA: production without required C. botulinum controls. No illnesses reported to date.
  • Distribution: retail NJ, NY, PA (may have been distributed further); may appear at restaurants/seafood counters with or without a label.
  • What to do: do not eat, sell, or serve; throw away if source unsure; return for refund; sanitize surfaces; seek immediate medical care for botulism symptoms. Company 718-523-8899.
  • Official: FDA company announcement · FDA advisory
  • Covered in the October 28 daily.

10. Darwin’s Natural Selections Chicken Recipe for Cats: Salmonella — FDA advisory (October 26)

  • FDA advisory October 26, 2026. Firm: Arrow Reliance, Inc. d/b/a Darwin’s Natural Pet Products. Frozen 2 lb Natural Selections Chicken Recipe for Cats (subscription). No expiration date on label — check freezers.
  • Lots: 12731 (MFG Jul 08, 2026) · 12493 (MFG Apr 02, 2026).
  • Hazard: FDA samples Salmonella-positive after two cats developed GI illness (one hospitalized; cats recovered after stopping food). Salmonella can affect pets and people. FDA recommended a recall; firm has not initiated an adequate recall.
  • What to do: do not feed; discard in a secure container; clean pet supplies/surfaces; wash hands. FDA 1-888-463-6332.
  • Official: FDA Darwin’s advisory
  • Covered in the October 27 daily.

11. bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine 22 oz: Listeria — FDA Class I (all lots)

  • Gias Foods (New York, NY) recalling all lot codes of bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine for possible Listeria monocytogenes. Frozen 22 oz yellow plastic; UPC 194346442706; nationwide Walmart. Company/FDA October 1, 2026. No illnesses reported to date. openFDA event 100010 sample row lists lot L6081A / Best if Used By SEP 21 2027 / 1,174 cases — sample detail only; published scope is all lots.
  • What to do: do not eat; return for full refund. sales@giasfoods.com.
  • Official: FDA company announcement
  • Covered in the October 26 daily.

12. Imperio Fuego / Original / Limón Beef Jerky 2 oz: produced without inspection — FSIS Class I FSIS-RC-027-2026

  • USDA-FSIS Class I recall FSIS-RC-027-2026, announced October 24, 2026. Firm: Imperio Distribution LLC (Elgin, IL). About 946 pounds of ready-to-eat beef jerky packaged January–October 2026 (Fuego / Original / Limón Carne Seca 2 oz bags).
  • Problem: produced without federal inspection and misbranded with unauthorized USDA mark showing establishment 1885. Distributed to retail in IL, IN, IA, MI, MN, MO, WI. No confirmed illnesses at announcement.
  • What to do: do not eat; throw away or return. Firm 630-532-9560. USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 888-674-6854.
  • Official: FSIS FSIS-RC-027-2026 (FSIS cited in body only — no USDA/FSIS CMS source enum slot).
  • Covered in the October 25 daily.

13. Broccoli sprouts / sprouting seeds: Salmonella Bovismorbificans outbreak — FDA / CDC

  • FDA outbreak investigation Salmonella: Sprouts (September 2026) (status Ongoing; product section updated October 9, 2026). Case counts: 32 illnesses, 3 hospitalizations, 0 deaths; states ID, MN, MT, OR, UT, WA; pathogen Salmonella Bovismorbificans; distribution nationwide. Do not eat, serve, or sell recalled broccoli sprouts or recalled seed lots. Separate from the alfalfa sprouts STEC/Salmonella outbreak.
  • Linked consumer seed recalls (supplier bulk lot W4105; FDA seed sample WGS matched outbreak strain) include Gardeners Basics Waltham 29 Broccoli Sprouting Seeds 1 lb UPC 848137042889 (“Packed for 2027”); Eden Brothers Calabrese lots 1022067 / 1022068; HOME GROWN Green Sprouting Calabrese 8 oz UPC 850056627443 lot AUG172026. Evergreen Fresh Sprouts broccoli sprouts recalled earlier — FDA: past expiration / no longer for sale.
  • Official: FDA outbreak investigation page for Salmonella sprouts (September 2026) · linked Gardeners Basics / Eden Brothers / HOME GROWN company announcements.
  • Covered in the October 24 daily.

Also watched (short)

  • 365 Whole Foods Market Ashwagandha capsules (Vitality Works) — FDA company announcement October 30, 2026; lot 2025-26227; UPC 9948252099; exp 10/13/2028; potential Salmonella. Period ends 09:45Z Oct 30 — held as next-week lead / boundary note (Oct 31 daily), not a period-3 spotlight.
  • HotHands rechargeable hand warmers CPSC 27-011 (~77k US) and Agrish adult bed rails 27-014 (~35,083) — Oct 29 daily; already in earlier weekly waves / not re-led.
  • PACEARTH U-type swing seats CPSC 27-019 (~110,550) and Romorgniz dressers 27-020 — Oct 28 daily (early-October CPSC wave; Pacearth was period-1 weekly spotlight).
  • Ultimate Forza male supplement (all lots; undeclared PDE-5 / dapoxetine) — Oct 25 daily.
  • Oct 31 CPSC wave (Yfwsrecinoe / JuzhiAnn smoke+CO 27-052, Yinklev dresser 27-059, Whatever Works 27-050, GuardianSense 27-057) — after period end; next week.
  • Prior weekly (Oct 16–23) already covered Kayem FSIS, Little Wicomico oysters, Mezzetta, Great Value fruit cocktail, Power Quick Pot 27-030, Simmons RA-82829, Ram ProMaster 26V621000 — not repeated.

Sources: CPSC 27-055 / 27-054 / 27-047 / 27-060; NHTSA 26V698000 / 26V685000 / 26V682000 / 26V690000; FDA Haifa / Darwin’s / Gias bettergoods / sprouts outbreak + linked seed announcements; USDA FSIS FSIS-RC-027-2026 (body cite only). Official notices govern identifiers, distribution and remedies. This is a curated weekly spotlight, not a complete recall register.

Official sources

  1. CPSC · 27055 · View on Recalled or Not
  2. CPSC · 27054 · View on Recalled or Not
  3. CPSC · 27047 · View on Recalled or Not
  4. CPSC · 27060 · View on Recalled or Not
  5. NHTSA · 26V698000 · View on Recalled or Not
  6. NHTSA · 26V685000 · View on Recalled or Not
  7. NHTSA · 26V682000 · View on Recalled or Not
  8. NHTSA · 26V690000 · View on Recalled or Not
  9. FDA · haifa-smoked-fish-recalls-cold-smoked-sprats-due-potential-health-risk
  10. FDA · fda-advisory-do-not-feed-two-lots-darwins-natural-pet-products-chicken-recipe-cat-food-due
  11. FDA · gias-foods-inc-recalls-bettergoods-authentic-italian-lemon-alfredo-fettuccine-because-possible-0
  12. FDA · salmonella-sprouts-september-2026 — official link not saved

Follow the official notice for current instructions.