Recall Rundown: Everything pulled from shelves Dec. 3-9
Here are the most important recalls of last week:
ALDI chocolate bars
its Choceur Dark Chocolate Bars due to the potential presence of almonds, which weren't listed on the packaging.
The German grocery chain after an employee found that they contained almond pieces. Consumers with almond allergies could have life-threatening reactions if they eat the bars.
The recall applies to all 5.29 oz. chocolate bars in brown and red packaging, with the best-by date of July 24, 2018, and UPC code 4149817964.
The products were sold in Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Iowa, Kentucky, West Virginia, New York, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Maryland, Washington D.C., Virginia, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Florida and Texas.
They were also available in ALDI stores in the Atlanta, Dallas and Los Angeles areas through Instacart, a grocery delivery service.
Kroger purified water
six months' worth of Comforts FOR BABY Purified Water with Fluoride Added after discovering mold in the product.
Kroger, the largest grocery store chain in the country, tested the water after receiving customer complaints and found contamination by a species of mold called Talaromyces penicillium.
In addition to the "hay fever-type" reaction to mold allergies, inhaling or touching mold spores "can irritate the eyes, skin, nose, throat, and lungs, even in people who aren't allergic to them," according to the United States Food and Drug Administration.
The FDA also said infants who have HIV or other immune compromising conditions may be at risk.
The contaminated water was sold in 1 gallon, clear containers. However, according to the FDA, the mold is not necessarily visible to the naked eye.
The recall affects Comforts FOR BABY Purified Water with Fluoride Added with expiration dates from April 26, 2018 to October 10, 2018. In addition to Kroger grocery stores, the products were sent to affiliated stores such as Food 4 Less, Jay C Food Plus, Payless Super Market and Ruler stores.
Beef bouillon
4,412 cases, or 13,236 total pounds, of two batches of HERB-OX® Beef Flavor Granulated Bouillon last week, due to the potential presence of milk.
Consumers who are allergic to milk may have serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.
The recall applies to to 4-ounce jars with "Best If Used By" dates of SEPT 2020 and OCT 2020. The products were shipped to retailers and distributors nationwide.
No illnesses have been reported.
West Elm table lamps
The Williams-Sonoma-owned luxury furniture store with electric wires that can be cut or damaged by the product's adjustable joint, creating an electric shock hazard.
Customers should stop using the lamps and return them to West Elm for full refunds, which includes cost of shipping.
The San Francisco-based company has received 24 reports of the lamps shorting, sparking or getting hot.
The items were sold in West Elm stores nationwide and online at , from June 2014 through October 2017. A lamp with a USB port was priced at $130, and a lamp with no USB was $80 and $100.