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Newsweek
02-05-2025
- General
- Newsweek
2 Million Pressure Cookers Recalled After Spate of Burn Injuries
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Nearly 2 million SharkNinja Foodi Multi-Function Pressure Cookers have been recalled after reports of serious burn injuries linked to a defect allowing the lid to open during use. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall on May 1, 2025, citing significant safety concerns and urging consumers to stop using the product's pressure-cooking function immediately. Newsweek contacted the company for comment via email outside of working hours. Why It Matters Consumers have reported 106 burn incidents, with more than 50 classified as second- or third-degree burns to the face or body. Additionally, 26 lawsuits have been filed related to these injuries. What To Know The recall involves about 1,846,400 units sold in the United States and an additional 184,240 sold in Canada. The affected models, sold at Walmart, Costco, Sam's Club, Amazon, Target and online, between January 2019 and March 2025, are part of the OP300 Series of multi-function pressure cookers. These units, capable of pressure cooking and air frying, retailed for approximately $200, according to the CPSC. An image of the affected product. An image of the affected product. CPSC According to the CPSC, the pressure-cooking lid can open during use. This can cause hot contents to be ejected, posing a burn risk to users. The recall involves all SharkNinja Foodi OP300 Series Multi-Function Pressure Cookers. The recalled products have model numbers OP300, OP301, OP301A, OP302, OP302BRN, OP302HCN, OP302HAQ, OP302HW, OP302HB, OP305, OP305CO, and OP350CO. These numbers are printed on a label on the side of each cooker. They were sold in black and have a 6.5-quart capacity. "Ninja" is printed on the front of each unit and on the product label. OP300 series replacement pressure cooker lids purchased as an additional part are also included in the recall. The CPSC noted: "An additional code following the model number is not part of that model designation. For example, a unit labeled 'OP301 I07' is a model OP301 unit." Consumers are advised to stop using the pressure-cooking function on relevant units immediately. However, other functions of the cooker, such as air frying, may continue to be used, the CPSC said. Consumers can also contact SharkNinja for a free replacement lid. What Happens Next Consumers can contact the company toll-free at 888-370-1733 or by email at sharkninja@ Information is also available online at Separately, select Caraluzzi's Italian Style Seafood Burgers have been recalled due to undeclared egg, posing a serious risk to individuals with egg allergies. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified this as a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of severe or life-threatening allergic reactions. The affected products, sold between February 18 and April 2, 2025, at several Caraluzzi's locations in Connecticut, bear the UPC 0-95864-80008-8 and an expiration date of January 16, 2026. The labeling error was discovered following a consumer complaint, and at least one allergic reaction has been reported. Customers are advised not to consume the product and to return it for a full refund.
Newsweek
01-05-2025
- Health
- Newsweek
Burger Recall Update as FDA Sets Highest Risk Level
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A recall of seafood burgers has been issued a Class I risk classification by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall was initiated earlier this month by the Connecticut based company Caraluzzi's Markets due to the undeclared presence of egg, a major food allergen. Newsweek has contacted Caraluzzi's Markets for comment outside of regular working hours. Caraluzzi's Markets initiated a voluntary recall of its Italian-style seafood burgers earlier this month due to the undeclared presence of egg. Caraluzzi's Markets initiated a voluntary recall of its Italian-style seafood burgers earlier this month due to the undeclared presence of egg. Caraluzzi's Markets Why It Matters Eggs are one of the nine major food allergens, as defined in law. The others include milk, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, and sesame. Egg allergies are common and in rare cases can lead to anaphylaxis — a severe and potentially fatal reaction. When an allergen is not properly listed on food packaging, it puts unsuspecting consumers at risk. For those who are sensitive to any of these foods, they can have a reaction within minutes or hours, and symptoms can range from mild to life-threatening. What To Know Caraluzzi's Markets initiated a recall on April 8 for its eight-ounce Italian Style Seafood Burgers because the packaging did not reveal the presence of egg. The affected product was distributed and sold between February 18 and April 2, 2025, at Caraluzzi's Markets locations in Bethel, Wilton, Newtown, and Danbury. Connecticut is the only state affected by the recall, according to the FDA report. The burgers that were part of the recall had an expiration date of January 16, 2026, with the UPC code 0-95864-80008-8. The FDA issued its Class I classification on April 30, meaning it is a "situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death." The labeling error came to light following a consumer complaint that prompted an internal investigation by Caraluzzi's Markets. As of April 8, one allergic reaction had been reported. It is not clear if any other allergic reactions have occurred. The mislabeled burgers have been removed from store shelves, but the recall is ongoing, according to the FDA. What People Are Saying Dr. Sebastian Lighvani, the director of New York Allergy & Asthma PLLC, told Newsweek previously: "Every three minutes in the United States, someone ends up in an emergency room because of an allergic reaction after accidental ingestion of food. So even when we try hard, these reactions are happening. And if you look at the incidence of anaphylaxis, it has skyrocketed in the last 5, 10, 20 years. And in the U.S., there's like a 300 to 400 percent increase in the rates of anaphylaxis to foods." What Happens Next Customers who purchased the product are urged not to eat it and to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions about the recall are encouraged to contact Caraluzzi's Markets at 203-748-3547, via email at customerservice@ or in person at any store customer service desk.
