Staying abreast of recalls is essential to protecting your health and safety, as well as saving you money.
Each week, manufacturers and government agencies issue recalls on everything from what’s in your fridge, what’s in your closet, and even what’s in your garage.
These recalls are not to be taken lightly - they are issued due to safety hazards, contamination risks, or compliance violations.
Here are the most important food, product, and car recalls you should know about for the week of May 12 to 18.
6 food, product, and car recalls between May 12 and 18
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Start Date | Week of May 12-18 |
| Who’s affected? | People who bought certain cars from Audi, a specific brand of yogurt, Igloo coolers, NatureMills products, specialty cornbread, and five types of eye drops. |
| What’s changing? | See each specific food, car, or product recall for more information. |
| What will happen? | People will have to stop consuming or using the products, return them to their place of purchase, and/or throw the products out. |
Popular yogurt brand sold nationwide recalled due to undeclared nuts
Knockro Inc. announced it would be recalling multiple flavors of its Bonya brand yogurt parfaits because the granola in the parfaits contains undeclared almonds, according to the FDA.
The affected yogurt was sold at stores nationwide and came in 12-ounce, clear plastic cups with a sell-by date of May 5, 2025.
No illnesses have been reported to date.
You can find out more about the recall and what to do if you have one of these yogurts in our article.
5 types of eye drops sold nationwide recalled due to health hazard, stop using them ASAP
Several types of eye drops sold nationwide have been recalled due a “manufacturing” issue which can cause a health hazard.
AvKARE, the distributor of the eye drops, posted the recall on its website and noted that the products are being recalled due to a “manufacturing deviation” discovered by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
People who have the eye drops in their possession should stop using them immediately and fill out a recall form on the company website.
To find out more about what products are affected and who to contact for questions, you can read our article on the subject.
Major auto brand recalls 90K vehicles due to this fire risk
Volkswagen, Audi’s parent company, is recalling nearly 90,000 Audi vehicles due to some loose screws in the engine that could cause a fire risk, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
About 90,000 2022-2024 Audi Q5 Quattro and Q5 Sportback Quattro vehicles are subject to the recall, according to the NHTSA.
To find out more about why the recall is taking place and what you should do if you have one of these recalled vehicles, check out our article.
130K coolers recalled because they might cut off your fingertips
Igloo is recalling 130,000 of its 90 Qt. Flip & Tow Rolling Coolers because of their potential to cause serious injuries, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Igloo also recalled 20,000 coolers in Canada and 5,900 coolers in Mexico.
The cooler manufacturer first issued a recall of the product in February 2025, and this latest recall is an expansion of that recall.
The tow handle can pinch people’s fingertips against the cooler and potentially amputate or crush them.
To learn more about what led to the recall, what products are affected, and what to do if you have these products, you can check out our article.
Specialty corn bread recalled due to undeclared allergens
A California-based company has issued a recall of its Afghani Corn Bread “Doda” products made before April 24, 2025, due to undeclared sesame and wheat allergens, according to the FDA.
The affected 24-ounce sweet bread was packaged in plastic bags bearing the UPC number 753182432670 and was distributed to stores across California.
Consumers who are allergic to sesame and wheat are advised not to eat the product, and are advised to throw it out or return it to its place of purchase.
NatureMills recalls rice, soup mixes, and other products due to multiple undeclared allergens
Multiple varieties of rice, soup mixes, and porridge products produced by NatureMills have been recalled due to the presence of undeclared allergens.
According to the FDA, the Texas-based company is recalling certain products sold between Dec. 1, 2023, and May 10, 2025, because allergens such as wheat, sesame, and milk were not stated on the product labels.
The affected products include the following:
- Rice Mixes: Idly Chilli Powder, Sesame Rice Mix, Dal Garlic Rice Mix, Moringa Rice Mix, Curry Leaf Rice Mix, Vallarai Rice Mix, Horsegram Rice Mix
- Soups: Wonderberry Leaf Soup, Moringa Leaf Soup, Avarampoo Soup, Horsegram Soup
- Spice Mixes & Powders: Traditional Sambar Powder, Traditional Rasam Powder
- Porridge Mix: Black Kavuni Porridge Mix
- Papads & Vadam: Garlic Vadam, Tomato Vadam, Rice Papad
Consumers allergic to wheat, milk, or sesame are urged not to eat these products and are encouraged to return them to their place of purchase for a full refund or discard them.
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