The supermarket chain ALDI announced the recall of pressure cookers manufactured in China that were sold nationwide at its retail stores.
“The pressure-cooker lid can be opened before sufficient steam pressure has been released, causing hot contents to escape and posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers,” CPSC officials said.
The electric pressure cookers and inner cooker pots hold either six-quart or eight-quart capacities.
The appliance was sold at ALDI retail stores nationwide between January 2016 and December 2019 for about $40.
“The firm has received 11 reports of incidents, in which the contents were expelled under pressure, including eight reports of severe burn injuries,” ALDI said.
CPSC officials urged consumers to stop using the recalled pressure cookers and instead contact Tempo or ALDI.
Neither ALDI nor Tempo USA company leaders responded to requests for comment.
“Consumers can either return the fully intact pressure cooker to any ALDI retail location for a full refund, or submit a photo of the pressure cooker with the unplugged power cord cut and a photo showing the model number and date code,” the ALDI alert stated.
The brand name Ambiano appears on the front of each unit along with the model number on the permanent on-product label as well as on the bottom of the cooker.
Concerns about shellfish led Tai Foong USA of Seattle, Washington, to withdraw Fusia Asian Inspirations-branded Veggie Spring Rolls.
“The recall was initiated after it was discovered that certain cases of Shrimp Spring Rolls may have been inadvertently packaged in boxes labeled as Vegetable Spring Rolls,” the FDA said.
The nine major food allergens that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) monitors include milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, and sesame.
The FDA requires all companies to identify allergens in their products and shrimp, an allergen known as shellfish, is not declared on the Veggie Spring Roll’s ingredient label.