As Americans hit the road, fire up the grills and load up their shopping carts to prepare for the 4th of July weekend, several recalls are sweeping the nation.
These recalls affect the products we use, the food we eat and the vehicles we drive.
While we celebrate the 4th of July to honor our nation’s independence, we should also keep in mind that we have a responsibility for consumer safety in a country that prides itself on holding itself accountable.
This week, recalls have been issued for contaminated food, faulty products and defective vehicles.
Here’s a breakdown of seven significant recalls you should be aware of before heading into the holiday weekend.
7 food, car and product recalls between June 30 and July 6
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Start Date | June 30-July 6 |
| Who’s affected? | People who bought nonpareil chocolates from Wegmans, Oscar Mayer turkey bacon, bologna, electric chainsaws and helmets. Also, owners of certain Honda Accord models and Nissan models |
| What’s changing? | See each specific food, car or product recall for more information. |
| What will happen? | People will have to stop consuming or using the products, return them to their place of purchase, and/or throw the products out. |
143K pounds of bologna recalled nationwide: Is your product affected?
More than 143,000 pounds of bologna products have been recalled nationwide due to a serious mislabeling error, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.
Gaiser’s European Style Provisions Inc. of Union, New Jersey, is recalling 143,416 pounds of ready-to-eat bologna due to undeclared pork, beef and chicken.
So if you’re allergic or have a sensitivity to those meats, its best that you don’t eat these bologna products.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the recall.
Consumers are urged to throw these products out or return them to their place of purchase for a full refund.
To read more about this recall, you can check out our article on the subject.
Wegmans recalls chocolate nonpareils sold in 8 states due to undeclared milk allergens
Wegmans recalled its Semi-Sweet Chocolate Nonpareils due to a milk allergen not listed on the packaging, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands California, Inc. discovered the chocolates contained a milk allergen, but was distributed in packaging that did not say a milk allergen was present.
The recalled chocolate was sold in Wegmans stores in Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington, D.C.
No illnesses have been reported to date.
The affected chocolates include the following lot codes:
- 55021 BEST BY: DEC 28, 2025
- 55031 BEST BY: DEC 29, 2025
- 55491 BEST BY: FEB 13, 2026
- 55501 BEST BY: FEB 14, 2026
- 56061 BEST BY: APR 11, 2026
- 56071 BEST BY: APR 12, 2026
Customers with a milk allergy are urged not to consume the product, and everyone is urged to return the chocolates to their local Wegmans for a full refund.
You can read more about the recall at the FDA’s website.
Oscar Mayer recalls 367K pounds of turkey bacon: Is your product affected?
Kraft Heinz Foods Company, the parent company of Oscar Mayer, is recalling more than 367,000 pounds of turkey bacon due to listeria contamination, according to the USDA’s FSIS.
The FSIS said that the recalled turkey bacon was produced April 24, 2025, through June 11, 2025, and distributed nationwide. They include 12-ounce, 36-ounce and 48-ounce packages under the name “Oscar Mayer Turkey BACON ORIGINAL.”
No illnesses have been confirmed to date.
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to eat them and are instead advised to throw them out or return them to their place of purchase.
You can find out more about which specific types of turkey bacon were recalled in the USDA’s FSIS notice.
49K Positec electric chainsaws sold at Walmart and Amazon recalled due to laceration hazard
Positec is recalling more than 49,000 electric chainsaws sold at Walmart and Amazon due to a malfunction that could cause a laceration hazard, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
According to the CPSC, the main switch on the recalled chainsaws can malfunction in a way that keeps the saws running even after the switch is released, causing a potential laceration hazard.
No injuries have been reported to date.
The recall includes the following chainsaws:
- Hyper Tough 9 Amp Electric Corded 14” Chainsaws
- Worx 8 Amp 14” Electric Chainsaws
- Worx 8 Amp Electric Pole Saws
- Portland 9 Amp 14” Chainsaws
The recalled chainsaws sold between September 2024 and March 2025 for a retail price of about $50 to $120.
Consumers should stop using the chainsaws immediately and contact Positec for a pre-paid shipping label, and a new box if necessary, to send back the recalled product at no cost.
When the company receives the recalled product, Positec will send a free replacement saw.
For more information about the models affected, you can check out the CPSC’s recall notice.
201K helmets recalled due to head injury risk
More than 201,000 509-branded helmets have been recalled due to the helmets not providing adequate protection in case of a fall, posing a head injury risk, according to the CPSC.
The agency noted one incident where the helmet detached during a crash, causing the person wearing the helmet to suffer from a concussion.
The helmets were sold at Polaris and 509 dealers nationwide and online from January 2020 to May 2025, and ranged in price between $140 and $900.
Consumers should immediately stop using the helmets and contact 509 and Polaris for instructions on whether to get a refund or a credit.
All affected helmets should be thrown out after consumers have determined their helmets are part of the recall.
To find out more about what helmets are affected, check out the CPSC recall notice.
440K Nissans recalled: Is your vehicle affected?
Nissan is recalling more than 440,000 vehicles due to engine failure risks.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the engine failure can lead to a loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
A total of 443,899 Nissan models have been recalled, including the following:
- 2021-2024 Nissan Rogue – 348,554 vehicles
- 2019-2022 Infiniti QX50 – 84,536 vehicles
- 2019-2020 Nissan Altima – 5,685 vehicles
- 2022 Infiniti QX55 – 5,124 vehicles
According to Nissan, the company will inspect the engine oil pan for all affected vehicles and if necessary, repair or replace the engine at no cost.
Owners should be notified by Aug. 25, 2025, and dealers will be notified by July 15, 2025.
You can find more details about the recall here.
65K Honda models recalled: If you have one of these vehicles, bring it to your dealer for free repairs
Honda is recalling more than 65,000 2013 Honda Accord vehicles due to an issue that causes the vehicles to roll away while in park.
According to Honda and the NHTSA, the rollaway risk is caused by a broken driveshaft. This defect can increase the risk of a crash or injury to the vehicle’s occupants.
This recall is an expansion of two previous recalls in December 2020 and January 2021.
Dealers will inspect and replace the driveshaft assemblies at no cost.
Owners will be notified by mail around Aug. 11, 2025.
You can find more information about the recall here.
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