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baby-6823431_640-e1769900986959Recently, Nestlé expanded its recall of infant and follow-on formula, after concerns about a heat-resistant toxin, cereulide, emerged, to over 50 countries. Cereulide can cause food poisoning. While no illnesses have been reported in connection with recalled products, parents are still warned to look out for symptoms. The recall impacted a range of infant nutrition products. If you believe your infant became sick because of Nestlé infant formula, you should call the seasoned Chicago-based product liability lawyers of Moll Law Group. Billions have been recovered in cases with which we’ve been involved. We represent plaintiffs around the country.

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Infant formula and follow-on formula were initially recalled after Nestlé’s testing discovered, during routine self-monitoring, that part of the production line had suspected Bacillus cereus contamination. Additional testing occurred and they found that cereulide, which is a toxin produced by specific strains of Bacillus cereus, was found in one of the raw materials, arachidonic acid oil (ARA), along with oil mixes containing ARA, that were used to produce the formula.

These findings caused Nestlé to expand the recall’s scope to include more products and additional countries where the facilities may have used that ingredient.

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cleaning-bucket-1290940_640-e1769900771559Recently, Clorox agreed it would pay a $14.15 civil penalty for knowingly failing to immediately report a bacterial hazard—a defect that could create a substantial product hazard of generated an unreasonable danger of serious injury or death— with Pine-Sol Scented Multi-Surface Cleaning Products. If you suffered harm as a result of using certain Pine-Sol Scented Multi-Surface Cleaning Products, you should call the seasoned Chicago-based product liability lawyers of Moll Law Group. We represent plaintiffs around the country, and billions have been recovered in cases with which we’ve been involved.

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In 2019, Clorox microbiologists put out a written report documenting bacterial contamination in finished product and storage tanks, which they specified was “possibly a Pseudomonad.” After that, the company got reports that certain products in stores were cloudy. Similarly, a distributor notified the company of the same problem in multiple locations. While Clorox took steps to mitigate the potential for bacterial contamination, Clorox did not immediately report to the Commission as required.

CPSC suggested that the proposed settlement sent the message that firms that delayed in reporting serious risks would risk paying significant penalties.

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chia-seeds-2Recently, Navitas Organics voluntarily recalled certain lots of 8 oz. organic chia seeds based on potential contamination with Salmonella. The recall is part of precautions taken after the company’s chia seed supplied initiated a recall. The affected chia seeds were distributed across the country through Whole Foods Market and other stores, including online stores like Amazon. If you suffered harms due to Navitas organic chia seeds, you should call the seasoned Chicago-based product liability attorneys of Moll Law Group. Billions have been recovered in cases with which we’ve been involved across the country.

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The recall of Navitas Organic Chia Seeds UPC 858847000284 affects these lot codes, which are printed on the back of the sealed chia seed pouches:

    • W31025283 – Best If Used By: End APR 2027
    • W31025286 – Best If Used By: End APR 2027
    • W31025287 – Best If Used By: End APR 2027
    • W31025311 – Best If Used By: End MAY 2027
    • W31025314 – Best If Used By: End MAY 2027
    • W31025315 – Best If Used By: End MAY 2027
    • W31025316 – Best If Used By: End MAY 2027
    • W31025317 – Best If Used By: End MAY 2027

Other Navitas Organics products have not been impacted by the recall.

Salmonella is an organism that can result in significant and even fatal infections in those with weak immune systems, youth, and frail or elderly people. But even health people who get infected with Salmonella can experience symptoms like abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, and fever. Occasionally, the organism can enter the bloodstream and produce more serious illnesses.

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self-care-6886590_6401On December 18, 2025, Plantimex, the manufacturer, recalled Mamisan lidocaine ointment containers because of a risk of serious injury or death from child poisoning, resulting from a violation of the mandatory standard for child-resistant packaging. The Poison Prevention Packaging Act requires that lidocaine be in child-resistant packaging to prevent the possibility of a young child swallowing it. If your child was harmed by lidocaine ointment, call the experienced Chicago-based product liability lawyers of Moll Law Group about whether you have grounds to sue. Billions have been recovered in litigation with which we’ve been involved.

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Around 50,330 units of Mamisan Pain Relieving Topical Ointment jars with the UPC code 860006498115 were recalled. The 3.52-ounce plastic jar that holds the ointment is orange. It has a white continuous thread lid with the Mamisan trademark printed on top of the lid and label. There is also a wraparound label that has instructions and facts printed on it.

If you purchased one of these jars, you’re advised to secure the recalled jars out of children’s sight and reach. You can get a free child-resistant replacement lid from Plantimex. The product can continue to be used once the replacement lid has been put into place.

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car-8607713_640Recently, Tesla recalled certain 2025 Model 3 and 2026 Model Y cars that could lose the capacity to accelerate while driving, due to a battery pack defect that could cause sudden power loss. The United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) pointed out that this raises the risk of crashes in a notice it issued about the recall. If you were injured in a Tesla and believe that it was based on a battery pack defect, you should call the seasoned Chicago-based product liability attorneys of Moll Law Group. Billions have been recovered in product liability litigation with which we’ve been involved. We represent clients around the country.

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The recall covers 5,028 2025 Model 3 vehicles made between March 8-August 12, 2025, as well as 7,925 2026 Model Y vehicles that were built between March 15-August 15, 2025. The NHTSA has said that around 1% of the recalled vehicles are estimated to carry the defect.

The problem with the vehicle is that the battery pack contactor is made with an InTiCa solenoid that may suddenly open because of a bad coil termination connection. When the contactor opens while the vehicle is being driven, the driver won’t be able to apply torque to the vehicle using the accelerator pedal. This can cause a loss of propulsion, which in turn may increase the crash risk.

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biking-1804439_640-e1765128615912Recently, Outdoor Master children’s and youth helmets that violated the mandatory safety standard for bike helmets were recalled. The Outdoor Master helmets don’t comply with requirements that the helmets have positional stability and certain types of coverage. The recalled helmets might not protect a use who is involved in a bike crash, and this in turn can result in head injuries or death due to head injury. Around 24,300 helmets were affected by this recall. If your child was injured or killed as a result of a defective bike helmet, you should call the seasoned Chicago-based product liability lawyers of Moll Law Group. Billions have been recovered in cases with which we’ve been involved.

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Two models of Outdoor Master children’s and youth bicycle/multipurpose helmets are affected by the recall. They were sold online at Amazon.com and Walmart.com from June 2024-February 2025 for $20-$32. One of the models is OM-TD BIKE; it’s blue with a dinosaur print and has a black plastic adjustable knob at the back of the helmet, as well as black straps, a black buckle, and black padding. It comes in children’s size small and fits a head circumference of 48-52 cm. The other model is OM-TD BIKE with the manufacturing month of 05/2024 printed on a label inside the helmet. The bran is printed on the back of the helmet. These are green helmets with a black plastic knob, a black buckle, black padding, and yellow straps. It is sold in youth size small and fits those with a head circumference of 46-52 cm.

You should check your child’s helmet for these markers to determine whether they have been recalled; you can get a full refund from Outdoor Master by contacting them. However, the remedy may be insufficient if your child was injured or died in a bike accident involving the helmet. It may be appropriate to pursue damages in a product liability lawsuit in the event that there are injuries or death involved. Theories of liability under which we may be able to recover damages include negligence, strict liability, breach of warranty, breach of contract, and statutory violations.

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hand-3666974_6401On November 26, 2025, the KingPavonini Adult Portable Bed Rails were recalled. The affected bed rails violate the mandatory standard for adult portable bed rails. The person using the rail can get trapped between the bed rail and the side of the mattress or even within the bedrail, resulting in the danger of entrapment or death by asphyxiation. The affected models do not carry required hazard warning labels. Around 81,050 KingPavonini-branded bed rails were affected. If you were injured or a loved one died due to these bed rails, you should call the Chicago-based product liability lawyers of Moll Law Group. Billions have been recovered in lawsuits with which we’ve been involved.

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There are six models of KingPavonini bed rails that were recalled. The model numbers are BC-LDFS, 04-BC-LDFS, LDFS-SSK, BC-LDFS-X, BC-CBJ, and BC-CBJ-X. You can find the model number of your bed rail in the owner’s manual. The ones that are recalled have black or white tubing and rounded black foam rubber handle grips. There is a black fabric pouch. The fabric cover has “KingPavonini” written on it. Certain models include motion-sensor lights and support legs.

In instances involving injury or death due to bed rails, it may be appropriate to bring a product liability lawsuit. These lawsuits are pursued when a product is defective as a result of its design, manufacturing or marketing. Design defects are those flaws in the specifications; when products are made according to the specifications, they exist in every unit of a product. Manufacturing defects are flaws in how the product was made; they involve deviations from the specifications and exist in one unit or a batch of units, but typically not in every unit of the product. Marketing defects usually involve a failure to warn about a dangerous feature of the product.

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baby-21998_6402-e1765126473388Thirty-nine infants have been hospitalized with botulism, which can be fatal, and officials have linked their illness with ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula. The infants range in age from 16 to 264 days. There have been no deaths so far. All ByHeart baby formula has been recalled. Despite the ongoing recall, recalled formula is still being found and sold in Walmart, Target, Kroger, Acme, and Shaw’s. The FDA is working to remove all products that may have been impacted from stores, but it’s important to take care and not by any ByHeart baby formula product 

Parents and caregivers who use the product have been asked to record the identifying information at the bottom of the packaging and throw it away—however, if your child has gotten sick, you should first consult the seasoned Chicago-based product liability lawyers of Moll Law Group to determine your legal options and whether you have a viable claim. Billions have been recovered in lawsuits with which we’ve been involved.

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Babies who develop infant botulism do so because of a bacteria-produced toxin. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has explained that the symptom can include poor feeding, loss of head control, problems swallowing, and constipation, and they can lead to death or paralysis. It’s important to be aware that botulism may not develop for weeks, and so parents or caregivers that have given ByHeart formula to babies recently should closely watch the child for symptoms.

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blood-pressure-monitor-1749577_6401-e1762394517340On October 7, Teva Pharmaceuticals recalled 580,844 bottles of Prazosin Hydrochloride alpha-blocker capsules that are prescribed as a blood pressure medication for hypertension. Sometimes the pills are sold under “Minipress.” Tests revealed that this medication had significant levels of potentially cancerous chemicals; specifically, the tests showed that the 1, 2, and 5 mg had above acceptable intake limits for N-nitroso Prazosin impurity C, a chemical compounds linked to cancer. The capsules were distributed around the country. If you developed cancer because of Prazosin Hydrochloride, you should consult the experienced Chicago-based product liability lawyers of Moll Law Group. Billions have been recovered in cases with which we’ve been involved.

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Fifty-five lots of Prazosin Hydrochloride capsules were recalled. A few weeks after the initial recall, the recall was classified as a Class II recall. This is a type of recall used when a harmful product could cause temporary or medically reversible negative health effects or where the probability of serious negative health effects is remote. Teva USA’s assessment found that the overall harm in the patient population was considered to be medium. It said it hasn’t received pertinent complaints related to the pills.

Teva claims it sent recall letters to consumers with instructions on how to return the packets. You can also check with your pharmacist about what to do with remaining pills. However, if you’ve been injured and believe it was the result of your blood pressure medication, you’ll what to keep your pills as evidence. You’ll also want to consult with seasoned attorneys about your claim. In some cases, when a consumer is injured by their blood pressure medication, it’s appropriate to sue for compensation by bringing a product liability lawsuit. These lawsuits are filed when there is a design, manufacturing, or marketing defect. In most cases, our lawyers will need to retain experts to determine whether the problem with the medication can be chalked up to a defect.

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IMG_9050-1-225x300Over 15,000 packages of Neutrogena makeup wipes were voluntarily recalled in September because the parent company of Neutrogena was concerned about possible bacterial contamination. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported that the recalled wiped were distributed in Texas, South Carolina, Florida and Georgia. Certain of the wipes tested positive for Pluralibacter gergoviae, a bacterium that can cause infections. If you believe you were harmed or given an infection by a Neutrogena wipe, you should call the seasoned Chicago-based lawyers of Moll Law Group. Billions have been recovered in cases with which we’ve been involved.

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Around 1312 cases of the Neutrogena 50-count 25-pack makeup remover ultrasoft cleansing wipes with the lot number 1835U6325A. There are 12 packages per case, according to the recall notice. Neutrogena’s parent company has claimed it recalled these wipes out of an abundance of caution and that other products of the company weren’t exposed. However, the recall was made a Class II recall last month. This is a more serious type of recall in which use or exposure to the recalled item could cause temporary or medically reversible negative health effects or the probability of serious health problems as a result of exposure is remote.

Pluralibacter gergoviae, or P. gergoviae, is a bacterium that doesn’t usually present medical risk to healthy people, but the FDA has announced that it can result in serious infections in people with weakened immune systems or chronic illnesses. For example, if you’re immunocompromised, the bacteria could result in respiratory diseases, urinary tract infections, eye infections and even sepsis. Cosmetics typically have preservatives, but they don’t kill this type of bacteria.

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