Thousands of Target shoppers are being urged to check their homes after the retailer announced a wave of recalls spanning food, household goods, and children’s products over April and May—some tied to serious injury risks and others to potential foodborne illness.
The alerts, issued through the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), affect items sold both in Target stores and via its online marketplace, in some cases over multiple years, raising the likelihood that consumers may still have them at home.
Snacks Pulled Over Salmonella Concerns
Among the most recent recalls are 8-oz packets of Good & Gather Street Corn Trail Mix, which were sold for $4.99 in both Target stores and online, and form part of a wider voluntary recall by John B. Sanfilippo & Son Inc. The recall traces back to a third-party seasoning ingredient containing dry milk powder that could potentially be contaminated with Salmonella, according to the FDA notice.
The company said the seasoning batches tested negative for Salmonella, but it issued the recall “as a precautionary measure” due to the supplier’s earlier alert.
The potentially contaminated items can be identified by the lot code 6082GY5D and best-by date, March 27, 2027, which can be found printed on the packets. Consumers have been warned not to eat the product and to return it for a refund.
According to the FDA, at the time of publishing, no illnesses have been reported in connection with the recalled trail mix.
A similar contamination concern prompted Utz Quality Foods to recall certain Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips, also sold nationwide in-store and online. The chips were coated with a seasoning that “may contain” salmonella, again tied to a dry milk powder supplier.
The FDA announcement states that the recall affects the following two products:
- 8-oz packets of Zapp-branded “Big Cheezy” potato chips, which carry a UPC of 83791192246 and a best-by date of August 31, 2026
- 8-oz packets of “Bayou Blackened Ranch” potato chips, which have the UPC 83791272931, and best-by dates ranging from July 27, 2026, to August 17, 2026
Utz confirmed that, like the trail mix recall, the decision to recall the products was precautionary, and no illnesses have been reported to date.
Household Product Recall Tied To Burn Injuries
The most severe Target recall risks appear to be in the home goods category.
In April, Bissell recalled about 1.7 million Steam Shot OmniReach and Omni handheld steam cleaners, which were sold at Target stores and online (and through other retailers) between October 2024 and March 2026.
According to the FDA notice, the problem lies in the attachments, which can unexpectedly detach and spray hot water or steam, creating a serious burn hazard.
Regulators say that Bissell has received 206 reports of incidents, including 161 burn injuries and at least one second-degree burn.
Consumers can identify affected units by the model numbers, which are printed on the bottom of the device. The recalled model numbers are:
- 4155
- 4155L
- 4155W
- 4155G
- 4155D
- 4155J
- 4155Y
- 4155P
- 4171
- 4171L
- 4171W
- 4171F
Customers have been instructed to stop using the attachments immediately and can request free attachment replacements, rather than having to return the entire product.
Millions Of Thermos Containers Linked To Serious Injuries
Another large-scale recall involves over 8 million Thermos Stainless King food jars and Sportsman bottles, sold at Target and online from March 2008 through July 2024 for around $30, according to the CPSC announcement.
The issue stems from a design flaw: the containers’ stoppers lack a pressure-relief mechanism, allowing internal pressure to build up. When opened, the stopper can forcefully eject, posing “impact and laceration hazards.”
The CPSC has reported that the consequences have been serious. Thermos has received 27 reports of injuries, including cuts, blunt-force trauma, and three cases of permanent vision loss after users were struck in the eye.
Affected items can be identified by model numbers SK3000, SK3020, and SK3010, which are printed on the base of the side of the bottles. Consumers have been urged to stop using the products immediately and contact Thermos for a free replacement stopper or bottle.
Products Marketed To Children Also Under Scrutiny
Several of the Target recalls involve items intended for children.
Autobrush issued a recall for Sonic Pro Kids toothbrush delivery boxes—not the toothbrush itself—due to a coin cell battery that can be easily accessed by children, which, therefore, poses a high risk of ingestion: if swallowed, these batteries can cause severe internal burns or death, the CPSC warned.
About 48,000 boxes were sold online only, between March 2023 and December 2025.
So far, no injuries have been reported, but consumers have been instructed to keep the box away from children, mark it as recalled, and dispose of it after contacting the company for a refund.
Another recall drawing concern involves Stephan Baby “Boo Bunnie and Friends” soft toys, which were sold online (and by other major retailers, aside from Target, like Amazon and Walmart) from August 2017 through to January 2026.
According to the CPSC announcement, the CBC Group has recalled around 227,500 of the toys after federal regulators warned that a removable, water-filled plastic cube (designed to be chilled) can crack or break into small pieces with sharp edges, creating both choking and laceration hazards for young children.
The CPSC said it has received 20 reports of the cube breaking apart, including one incident in which a child swallowed sharp plastic fragments.
Consumers are being urged to stop using the cube immediately and keep it out of reach of children. The manufacturer is offering refunds or store credit, but the process is specific: owners must mark the cube “Recalled,” upload a photo for verification, and return the component using a prepaid label.
What Consumers Should Do Now
Across all the Target recalls, the message from regulators and manufacturers is consistent: stop using or consuming the affected items immediately. Whether the risk is contamination, burns, or choking and ingestion hazards, the recalls show how even everyday products—from snacks to kitchen gear—can pose unexpected dangers.
For Target shoppers, the breadth of the recalls—spanning food, home essentials, and children’s items—means the safest next step may be a thorough check of both pantry shelves and household cupboards.
Related Articles
