CONSUMER SAFETY WATCH: Toxic Endotoxins, E. Coli Risks, and Illegal Meat Imports Trigger Urgent September Recalls
Date: 14 Sept 2026
Federal agencies FDA, USDA FSIS, and CPSC issue urgent September 2026 safety alerts involving E. coli in frozen berries, uninspected Colombian pork cracklings, Class I APAP medical device defects, and range gas leak hazards. Learn how to protect your home and health.
In our continuous monitoring of federal public health and safety directories, the Product Recall Journal has extracted new safety alerts issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) during September 2026.
Consumers, healthcare providers, and retail operators are urged to audit inventories immediately for the affected medical devices, food items, and home appliances detailed below.
1. Frutas y Hortalizas Del Sur Expands Recall of Great Value Frozen Organic Berries
Official Product Name / Brand Name: Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend (10 oz package, UPC 7874211226, Lot Code 6040 01-6, Best If Used By: Feb 9, 2028)
Hazard / Reason for Recall: Potential contamination with Escherichia coli O145 (E. coli O145).
Risk Level / Classification: High Risk (Pathogenic Contamination)
Distribution Scope: Shipped to select Walmart retail stores across 27 U.S. states and territories (including AL, AR, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MI, MN, MS, MO, NE, NC, ND, OH, OK, PR, SC, SD, and others).
Exact Publication / Alert Date: September 3, 2026
E. coli O145 is a Shiga toxin-producing pathogen capable of causing severe gastrointestinal illness, abdominal cramps, bloody diarrhea, and potentially Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS)—a dangerous kidney condition.
Verify lot numbers and state distribution lists via the FDA Safety Announcement for Great Value Berry Recall.
2. El Eden Import Distributor Recalls Ineligible Colombian Pork Crackling Snacks
Official Product Name / Brand Name: "De Todito NATURAL" and "De Todito BBQ" 45-g foil bags containing "CHICHARRÓN AMERICANO JACKS"
Hazard / Reason for Recall: Produced in the Republic of Colombia, a country currently ineligible to export meat or poultry products to the U.S., bypassing required federal inspection protocols.
Risk Level / Classification: High Risk - Class I
Distribution Scope: Retail locations across New Jersey and Utah.
Exact Publication / Alert Date: September 9, 2026
Meat products imported from non-eligible nations lack federal health inspection oversight, introducing unknown sanitary and microbial risks into the supply chain. The issue was discovered through a consumer complaint.
Check packaging photos and import details on the USDA FSIS Recall Notice for El Eden Pork Cracklings.
3. BMC Medical Co. Issues Class I Recall for Luna G3 APAP Sleep Therapy Devices
Official Product Name / Brand Name: Luna G3 APAP (Model LG3600) with Firmware G3-2.00.76
Hazard / Reason for Recall: A software defect in firmware version G3-2.00.76 causes operational failures during therapy.
Risk Level / Classification: Class I Recall (FDA's highest risk level)
Distribution Scope: Distributed nationwide to U.S. medical equipment suppliers, clinicians, and patients.
Exact Publication / Alert Date: September 8, 2026
Firmware errors in continuous positive airway pressure (APAP/CPAP) devices can lead to unexpected therapy shutdowns or failure to deliver prescribed pressure support. The FDA designated this recall as Class I due to potential respiratory compromise or long-term complications for sleep apnea patients.
Review device serial numbers and corrective guidance on the FDA Safety Announcement for BMC Luna G3 APAP Device.
4. AGA Rangemaster Recalls Dual Fuel Ranges Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards
Official Product Name / Brand Name: AGA Elise, AGA Mercury, and La Cornue CornuFé Series Freestanding Dual Fuel Ranges (Models AEL361DF, AEL481DF, AMC36DF, AMC48DF, LAC9, LAC1)
Hazard / Reason for Recall: Missing caps on the gas test port can cause fuel leaks, posing serious fire and explosion hazards.
Risk Level / Classification: High Risk (CPSC Fire & Explosion Hazard)
Distribution Scope: Sold nationwide at authorized appliance dealers from March 2025 through July 2026.
Exact Publication / Alert Date: September 10, 2026
A missing gas test port cap permits natural gas or LP gas to escape into home environments, creating an immediate fire or explosion hazard if ignited.
Confirm model numbers and request a certified technician repair via the CPSC Recall Notice for AGA Rangemaster Dual Fuel Ranges.
What Consumers Should Do Immediately
Audit Freezers and Pantries: Check frozen fruit packages for Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend lot 6040 01-6. Inspect snack cabinets for imported "De Todito" chips containing pork cracklings. Dispose of or return these items immediately.
Verify Medical Device Firmware: Patients using a BMC Luna G3 APAP (Model LG3600) should check their firmware version in the settings menu. Contact your medical provider if firmware G3-2.00.76 is installed; do not discontinue therapy without consulting your doctor.
Shut Off Range Gas Valve: Owners of recalled AGA Elise, AGA Mercury, or La Cornue CornuFé ranges should turn off the gas shutoff valve to the unit immediately. The electric oven section remains safe to use, but gas surface burners should not be operated until repaired.
Report Safety Incidents: Report adverse health events or product defects to federal authorities through the FDA MedWatch program, the USDA Consumer Complaint Monitoring System, or the CPSC Incident Portal.
