A series of nationwide product recalls tied to items sold through Walmart stores and its online marketplace has triggered fresh scrutiny in early 2026, with federal regulators warning of potential choking hazards, Salmonella contamination, burn risks and child-injury dangers.
The affected products range from toddler snacks and dietary supplements to furniture, steamers, cleaning sprays and children's bike helmets-everyday household items that regulators now say could pose "serious" health or safety risks. Notices from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and health officials have urged customers to stop using certain items immediately.
One of the most prominent recalls involves limited lots of 5.5oz Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits manufactured between July and September 2025. Gerber Products Company issued a voluntary nationwide recall after discovering the potential presence of "soft plastic and/or paper pieces" in some packages.
Parents have been instructed to check batch codes on affected boxes and return products for refunds. The recall underscores how even staple baby foods can become subject to supply-chain contamination or packaging failures.
Health authorities are also investigating supplements containing moringa leaf powder after linking them to a Salmonella outbreak. On Jan. 15, 2026, Superfoods, Inc. recalled its Live it Up Super Greens powders with expiry dates from August 2026 to January 2028, sold nationwide and available through Walmart's online marketplace.
Investigators have additionally cited Why Not Natural Pure Organic Moringa Green Superfood capsules-lot A25G051, expiry 07/2028-as part of the outbreak review. Salmonella infections can cause fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps and may be especially dangerous for young children, older adults and individuals with weakened immune systems.
Beyond food and supplements, federal regulators have highlighted multiple consumer-goods risks:
- On Feb. 4, 2026, the CPSC announced a recall of 16-drawer dressers sold under brand names including Dextrus, ModFusion, Uforic, Yintatech and Yitahome due to tip-over and entrapment hazards.
- On Feb. 3, the CPSC recalled PurSteam Elite Travel Steamers (PS-510) and PurSteam Mighty Lil Steamers (PS-550), warning they can expel hot water and cause burns.
- Angry Orange Enzyme Stain Removers sold via Walmart may contain bacteria including Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which can cause infections in vulnerable individuals.
- The CPSC issued a warning to stop using BeePrincess bike helmets sold on Walmart.com because they do not meet federal safety standards and may fail to protect children in a crash, "raising the risk of serious head injury or death."
Walmart does not manufacture most third-party marketplace products, but its scale as a national retailer places it at the center of consumer recall cycles. The company typically directs customers to manufacturer websites or designated recall portals for refunds or replacements.
Regulators emphasize that recalls remain a routine part of product-safety enforcement, particularly in a retail ecosystem where goods move rapidly through global supply chains. Yet the breadth of items flagged in early 2026-from kitchen counters to children's bedrooms-has intensified concerns about quality control and oversight across e-commerce platforms.
