Even for savvy consumers, it can be difficult to keep up with the numerous product recalls that fill the headlines nowadays. This week, companies yanked several notable items from shelves, a wide range of products from SpaghettiOs to Trader Joe's pasta.
Here is what you need to know:
SpaghettiOs
After receiving complaints, Campbell Soup is recalling 355,000 cans of SpaghettiOs, due to a potential choking hazard from parts of the cans' lining that may peel off.
Buyers should not eat the product and should return it to the place of purchase for an exchange or full refund.
For more information, click here.
Ninja blender
SharkNinja recalled about 1.1 million Ninja blenders in the U.S. due to a laceration risk on Thursday. Another 99,000 affected blenders were sold in Canada. The recall involves 12 models.
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So far, the company has received 53 reports of lacerations. Some retailers that sold the blenders include Bed Bath & Beyond, Costco, Kohl's, Macy's, Target and Wal-Mart.
"Consumers should empty the blender's pitcher through the locked lid's pour spout or by removing both the lid and the stacked blade assembly from the pitcher before pouring," according to the notice.
For more information, click here.
Children's' tumbler cups
Ignite is recalling about 130,000 children's tumblers with straws due to a risk of ingestion or aspiration of part of the item. Eight different styles are impacted by the recall. The items were sold at Meijer and Target retail stores nationwide this year, but no injuries have been reported yet.
People should immediately stop using the tumblers and contact the company for a full refund.
For more information, click here.
Trader Joe's pasta
The grocery chain is voluntarily recalling butternut squash triangoli from its Trader Giotto's brand because it may contain an allergy-triggering, undeclared tree nut. All affected items have been removed from shelves, and people who have purchased them are eligible for full refunds.
For more information, check out the full notice.
Gas-powered lawn equipment
STIHL recalled certain models of edgers, trimmer/brushcutters, pole pruners and KombiMotors due to a fire hazard on Thursday.
About 140,000 items are impacted by the recall in the U.S. Another 16,000 were sold in Canada.
Owners should immediately stop using the lawn equipment and return it for a free inspection and repair at an authorized STIHL dealer.
For more information, click here.