When safety alerts drop, sometimes the most dangerous items are ones you’ve stashed away and forgotten.
As of October 2025, here are four critical recalls involving goods often stored in freezers or garages. Read carefully, inspect your possessions, and act immediately if you find any affected item.
1. Frozen Chicken Corn Dogs — Shockingly Recalled
A massive recall was initiated on frozen chicken corn dogs after wood fragments were discovered in the batter.
This is classified as a Class I recall, the most serious kind. The affected products were manufactured between July 30, 2024 and August 4, 2025, and carry a USDA inspection mark labeled “P-6137B.”
If you find these in your freezer, do not eat them. Either dispose of them safely or return them to the point of purchase for a refund.
2. Ready-Made Meals With Listeria Risk
A supplier’s spinach used in certain ready-to-eat meals tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes, prompting a public health alert.
Multiple brands of heat-and-eat meals, particularly those with pasta and spinach, were implicated.
The outbreak has been linked to illnesses and several fatalities.
If you have any of the affected meal kits in your fridge or freezer and you can’t verify that your lot is safe, discard them immediately.
After removing, clean and sanitize all surfaces they touched.
3. Ryobi Electric Pressure Washers — Explosion Hazard
As many people know, power tools often live in garages—and one recall is especially alarming: over 700,000 Ryobi electric pressure washers, models RY142300 and RY142711VNM, were recalled because a capacitor defect can cause the unit to overheat and rupture, sending debris flying.
Reports included dozens of explosions and injuries. If your model matches, cease using it immediately and pursue the free repair kit offered by the manufacturer.
4. Predator 2000-Watt Power Station — Shock Hazard
Portable power stations are popular for emergencies or off-grid use, and some reside in garages between uses.
The Predator 2000-Watt Power Station has been recalled over a potential electric shock danger.
It’s identified by SKU 70084 / UPC 193175488718.
If you own one, unplug it at once and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for remedy or return.
At-a-Glance Recall
| Storage Location | Product & Brand | Hazard | Identifying Info | What to Do |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freezer | Frozen chicken corn dogs | Wood fragments in food | USDA mark “P-6137B”, production dates Jul 30, 2024–Aug 4, 2025 | Don’t consume; return or discard |
| Freezer / Refrigerator | Ready-made meals (spinach/pasta kits) | Listeria contamination | Lot codes based on alert; unknown lots are suspect | Discard & sanitize surfaces |
| Garage | Ryobi pressure washers (RY142300, RY142711VNM) | Capacitor explosion risk | Model numbers, sold from 2017 to mid-2024 | Stop use; request repair kit |
| Garage | Predator 2000W Power Station | Electric shock risk | SKU 70084, UPC 193175488718 | Unplug now; follow recall instructions |
What to Watch For & Symptoms
If someone consumed one of the suspect meal kits and develops fever, muscle aches, diarrhea, or nausea, especially within pregnant people, older adults, or immunocompromised persons — seek medical attention immediately and disclose possible Listeria exposure.
In the case of tools or hardware, stop using affected units at once to avoid explosion or shock injuries.
It’s easy to forget about items tucked away in freezers or garages—but right now, that forgetfulness can be dangerous.
Check your frozen chicken corn dogs, ready-to-eat meal kits, Ryobi pressure washers, and Predator power stations immediately.
Verify identification numbers, stop using anything recalled, and follow the remedy instructions. A few minutes of inspection can prevent serious harm or illness.
FAQs
How can I be sure my frozen product is part of the corn dog recall?
Check for the USDA inspection number P-6137B and make sure the production date falls between July 30, 2024 and August 4, 2025. If you can’t confirm these, consider it suspect and don’t eat it.
Can I just use the recalled pressure washer more carefully?
No. The defect involves a capacitor that can burst without warning, ejecting metal fragments. It’s not a matter of careful use—you must stop using it entirely and get the approved repair.
Is every brand of meal kit affected by the listeria alert?
No—only specific lots tied to contaminated spinach or pasta were flagged. But if you can’t confirm your lot is safe, it’s best to discard the item and sanitize anything it touched.
