Many items have been recalled from shelves and online this week due to a raft of issues.
Retailers and regulatory bodies are always on the lookout for products that don’t adhere to mandatory safety and health standards.
If they breach any rules or if defects are found, they are quickly pulled from sale, and refunds are available.
Some items can be changed over or fixed, depending on the problem.
Yahoo Lifestyle has compiled a list of the items you need to know about.
Bread rolls that could spark allergic reaction
A popular bakery product sold in Queensland supermarkets like IGA was recalled over concerns it could cause a serious allergic reaction.
Noosa GOURMET issued a recall for 320-gram bags of Brioche Rolls on Wednesday night after it was discovered some products failed to declare the presence of milk and egg.
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) warned the undeclared allergens could pose a risk to shoppers with egg or milk allergies or intolerances.
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Noosa Gourmet Brioche Rolls without proper allergen identification have been recalled.
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FSANZ said the recall notice only applies to “products that do not declare the allergens listed”, and the bag will also have a best-before date of August 5, 2026.
“Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice,” the food regulator states.
You can get a full refund by returning the product to the place of purchase.
For more information, you can contact Edesia Enterprises Pty Ltd trading as noosa GOURMET via email at andrew@artisansbakeries.com or visit its website here.
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Telsa’s Powerwall 2 battery system that could overheat
The car company issued an alert this week about its Powerwall 2 battery system that charges its electric vehicles.
The device is typically installed on the side of people’s homes, but Tesla has identified some of the lithium-ion battery cells in the system that may fail and overheat.
Some units have been found to be smoking or emitting flames, resulting in minor property damage.
“Most affected units have already been remotely discharged by Tesla,” the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission said.
The Tesla Powerwall 2 was hit with a recall this week after battery cells were found to be faulty.
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“While the risk of overheating is now very low, if it does occur, it may lead to a fire that could cause serious injury, death or damage to property.”
Consumers can check the Tesla App for a notification about whether their unit is affected.
Affected units will be replaced at no cost. Tesla will consider compensation for lost energy savings from discharged Powerwall 2 systems on a case by case basis,” the company said.
You can contact your original installer to schedule a replacement, but if they are unavailable, you can contact Tesla Support on 1800 958 369 between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm or email PWNoticeANZ@tesla.com.
Tens of thousands of Mercedes-Benz hit with the same manufacturing defect
Mercedes-Benz discovered a manufacturing defect affecting more than 58,000 vehicles across the country.
The defect means the door-lock microswitch could be susceptible to water damage and could fail.
If this occurs, the door may not be detected as open, preventing the auto park feature from operating as intended.
More than 58,000 Mercedes-Benz vehicles have been recalled over a manufacturing defect.
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The Department of Transport said this could result in unintended vehicle movement, which increases the risk of accident, injury, or death.
The affected models were manufactured between 2018 and 2026 and applies to A, AMG, B, C, CLA, CLE, EQA, GLA, GLB, and GLC models.
You can find the full list of models here.
Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by Mercedes-Benz in writing, asking them to schedule an appointment with their authorised dealership to have the repair carried out when parts become available, free of charge.
Kids toy sold by Woolworths that could cause serious injury
Y Warehouse pulled its Nevenka Baby pull-string giraffe toy from sale after it was revealed to pose a big risk to human health and safety.
The ACCC said the product does not comply with the mandatory standard for toys for children up to and including 36 months of age.
A toy that was sold for more than six months across Australia has been recalled.
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The product’s silicone pull strings are too long and can reach the back of a child’s throat, causing choking or asphyxiation. The feet on the silicone pull strings can also detach from the product and cause a child to choke.
It was sold by Nevenka and Woolworths online and internationally between November and July.
People have been urged to stop using it “immediately” and “place out of reach of children”.
You can contact Y Warehouse with your order details and a photo of the item to arrange for a full refund.
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