Recalls and Class-Actions for June 6th

The Latest Defective Product Recalls and Lawsuits

Welcome to this week's recall roundup and settlement spotlight! ๐ŸŒŸ Grab your coffee (or maybe switch to tea after reading this), because we've got quite the lineup. From powdered goat milk infant formula ๐Ÿผ that's anything but safe, to ground black pepper ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ spicing things up with Salmonella, and even whole cucumbers ๐Ÿฅ’ playing a dangerous game. Plus, crib bumpers ๐Ÿผ causing a stir, and a CRAFTSMANยฎ cordless tiller ๐ŸŒฑ that might leave you in stitches (literally!). On the legal side, if you bought glasses from LensCrafters ๐Ÿ‘“, sheets from Macyโ€™s ๐Ÿ›๏ธ, or dined with Panera Bread ๐Ÿฅ–, you might be eligible for a piece of the settlement pie. ๐Ÿฐ Let's dive in!

โš ๏ธ Product Recalls โš ๏ธ
(Past 7 Days)

  • Powdered Goat Milk Infant Formula ๐Ÿผ
    ๐Ÿข Company: Dairy Manufacturers Inc.
    ๐Ÿฆ  Hazard: Contamination with Cronobacter spp.
    ๐Ÿ“… Recall Date: June 03, 2024

  • Ground Black Pepper ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ
    ๐Ÿข Company: UBC Food Distributors
    ๐Ÿฆ  Hazard: Potential contamination with Salmonella
    ๐Ÿ“… Recall Date: June 03, 2024

  • Whole Cucumbers ๐Ÿฅ’
    ๐Ÿข Company: Fresh Start Produce Sales, Inc.
    ๐Ÿฆ  Hazard: Potential contamination with Salmonella
    ๐Ÿ“… Recall Date: May 31, 2024

  • Crib Bumpers ๐Ÿผ
    ๐Ÿข Company: AliExpress
    ๐Ÿ˜ฑ Hazard: Suffocation risk; banned under federal law
    ๐Ÿ“… Recall Date: May 30, 2024

  • CRAFTSMANยฎ V20 Cordless Tillers/Cultivators ๐ŸŒฑ
    ๐Ÿข Company: Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc.
    ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Hazard: Incorrect assembly poses laceration hazard
    ๐Ÿ“… Recall Date: May 30, 2024

  • Medline Bed Assist Bar adult bed rails ๐Ÿ›๏ธ
    ๐Ÿข Company: Medline Industries LP
    โš ๏ธ Hazard: Risk of entrapment and asphyxiation
    ๐Ÿ“… Recall Date: May 30, 2024

  • ADIOS! Super Vinegar All Natural Cleaner, 30% ๐Ÿงด
    ๐Ÿข Company: Compare Brands LLC
    ๐Ÿ›‘ Hazard: Violates Federal Hazardous Substances Act; poses risk of poisoning and chemical burns
    ๐Ÿ“… Recall Date: May 30, 2024

โš–๏ธ Class-Action Lawsuits โš–๏ธ
(Open to Claims)

  • LensCrafters ๐Ÿ‘“
    ๐Ÿฅ Allegations: False or misleading statements about AccuFit Digital System
    ๐Ÿ’ฐ Settlement Amount: $39 million
    ๐Ÿ“ Eligibility: Customers who bought prescription glasses from LensCrafters with AccuFit between Sept. 5, 2013 - Sept. 20, 2023
    ๐Ÿ“… Claim Deadline: TBD: 30 days after the Final Approval Order

  • Macyโ€™s ๐Ÿ›๏ธ
    ๐Ÿฅ Allegations: False advertising of CVC Sheets with inflated thread counts
    ๐Ÿ’ฐ Settlement Amount: $10.5 million
    ๐Ÿ“ Eligibility: Consumers who bought CVC Sheets from Macyโ€™s between Nov. 8, 2013, and Mar. 24, 2023
    ๐Ÿ“… Claim Deadline: TBD: 180 days after the settlement's effective date

  • Navy Federal Credit Union (NFCU) ๐Ÿฆ
    ๐Ÿ’ณ Allegations: Breach of account holder agreement, unfair imposition of certain fees on debit transactions
    ๐Ÿ’ฐ Settlement Amount: $5.5 million
    ๐Ÿ“… Eligibility: Customers charged at least one international service assessment (ISA) fee for U.S. transactions between Aug. 9, 2016, and March 24, 2023
    ๐Ÿ’ธ Remedy: Eligible individuals may receive payment
    ๐Ÿ“… Claim Deadline: Friday, June 7, 2024

  • Panera Bread Company ๐Ÿฅ–
    ๐Ÿฆ Allegations: Misrepresentation of delivery fees, menu prices
    ๐Ÿ’ฐ Settlement Amount: $2 million
    ๐Ÿ’ธ Remedy: Potential payment for eligible claimants
    ๐Ÿ“ Eligibility: Customers who ordered delivery via Panera app/website between Oct. 1, 2020, and Aug. 31, 2021 ๐Ÿ›’
    ๐Ÿ“… Claim Deadline: Monday, 10 June 2024

  • Star Tribune Media ๐Ÿ“ฐ
    ๐Ÿ“น Allegations: Violation of Video Privacy Protection Act, illegal sharing of viewing history
    ๐Ÿ’ฐ Settlement Amount: $2.9 million
    ๐Ÿ’ธ Remedy: Potential payment for affected individuals
    ๐Ÿ“ Eligibility: Viewers of Star Tribune videos on website with Facebook accounts and digital subscriptions between July 7, 2020, and Feb. 5, 2024
    ๐Ÿ“… Claim Deadline: Friday, 05 July 2024

  • Hyundai and Kia ๐Ÿš—
    ๐Ÿท๏ธ Allegations: Engine defect causing seizing, stalling, and possible fire
    ๐Ÿ’ฐ Settlement Amount: Not disclosed
    ๐Ÿ’ธ Remedy: Reimbursement for repair expenses, cash compensation, warranty extension
    ๐Ÿ“ Eligibility: Owners/lessees of qualifying 2010-2020 Kia vehicles ๐Ÿ“‹
    ๐Ÿ“… Claim Deadline: Monday, 08 July 2024

  • Unilever (Suave deodorant) ๐Ÿ›’
    ๐Ÿท๏ธ Allegations: Elevated benzene levels, carcinogenicity
    ๐Ÿ’ฐ Settlement Amount: $2 million
    ๐Ÿ’ธ Remedy: Potential payment for eligible claimants
    ๐Ÿ“ Eligibility: Purchasers of Suave aerosol antiperspirants between Jan. 1, 2018, and March 7, 2024 ๐Ÿ“‹
    ๐Ÿ“… Claim Deadline: Monday, 15 July 2024

  • Bayer, et al. (Seresto flea and tick collars) ๐Ÿ•
    ๐Ÿท๏ธ Allegations: False labeling, undisclosed health risks to pets
    ๐Ÿ’ฐ Settlement Amount: $15 million
    ๐Ÿ’ธ Remedy: Potential payment for eligible claimants
    ๐Ÿ“ Eligibility: Purchasers of Seresto products on or before July 8, 2024 ๐Ÿ“‹
    ๐Ÿ“… Claim Deadline: Tuesday, 23 July 2024

That's a wrap for this week's recall and settlement highlights! Remember, staying informed keeps you safe and savvy. Whether you're avoiding contaminated cucumbers ๐Ÿฅ’ or claiming your share of a settlement from Navy Federal Credit Union ๐Ÿฆ, knowledge is power. Keep an eye out for our next edition, and until then, stay sharp and stay safe! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธโœจ