If you have kids getting ready for Halloween, two new recalls deserve a quick look before Oct. 31. On Oct. 22, 2026, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recalled a light-up princess costume and a popular box of LED finger lights because children can reach the button batteries inside. They join a 1.58-million-pound Kayem Foods hot dog and deli meat recall, more than 4.3 million tubes of recalled toothpaste and a natural gas patio heater recall. Here is what each recall covers, how to tell if you have the product and what to do next.
Quick answer: what to check this week
- CIYTI Light-Up Princess Costumes (blue dress with a light-up crown, wand and remote). Stop using them and ask for a refund.
- Bamamon LED Projecting Finger Light Toys (32-piece boxes with space-themed projections). Stop using them and ask for a refund.
- Kayem Foods hot dogs, bacon, deli meats and sausages, including Kayem Old Tyme and Fenway Franks and Al Fresco chicken sausages. Don’t eat them.
- Brush Buddies, Evo and ARU toothpaste (17 products). Check the lot numbers.
- VQQQ natural gas patio heaters (models VQQQ-A1 and VQQQ-001). Shut off the gas and stop using them.
Halloween costume and toy recalls: button batteries kids can reach
Both Halloween-season recalls have the same problem. The toys run on small button cell batteries, and the battery compartments open too easily. That breaks the mandatory federal safety standard for toys. The CPSC warns that swallowed button or coin batteries can cause internal chemical burns and death.
CIYTI Light-Up Princess Costumes
According to the CPSC recall notice (recall number 27-038), the costume is a blue dress with a crown and wand that light up, plus a remote control. The crown, scepter and remote all contain button batteries. The product itself has no markings, but the package says “CIYTI” on the front.
- Units: about 94
- Sold: on Amazon from February 2025 through June 2025 for $21 to $35
- Injuries: none reported
- Remedy: full refund. Write “RECALLED” in permanent marker on the dress, crown, wand and remote, throw them away and email a photo to Norakid2026@outlook.com.
Only a small number were sold, but this style of light-up princess costume is a common Halloween buy, so check the box if your child has one from last year.
Bamamon LED Projecting Finger Light Toys
This one is much bigger. The CPSC notice (recall number 27-042) covers about 6,533 boxes of Bamamon finger lights. Each box holds 32 lights in red, orange, blue, black, purple, clear, green and yellow, and each light holds three button cell batteries. The lights project eight space-themed patterns, such as astronauts, rockets, UFOs and galaxies. Lights like these often end up in trick-or-treat bags and party favor packs.
- Sold: on Amazon from March 2025 through August 2026 for about $13 to $14
- Injuries: none reported
- Remedy: refund. Stop using the lights and email bamamonproductrecall@outlook.com with a photo showing the product thrown in the trash.
For both recalls, the CPSC says to dispose of or recycle the batteries under your local hazardous waste rules. Don’t just toss them loose where a child could find them.
Kayem Foods recall: hot dogs, bacon and deli meats
The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced on Oct. 17 that Kayem Foods of Chelsea, Massachusetts, is recalling about 1,584,361 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry. FSIS says the products may have been stored in a warehouse cooler that had temperature problems. The issue came to light after a retail customer complained on Oct. 1 that the products were warm when they arrived.
The recalled items were produced from about March 31 to Oct. 7, 2026, and shipped to stores and foodservice locations nationwide and to Hong Kong. Look for the establishment numbers EST. M/P 7839, EST. P 20935A or EST. M 9520 inside the USDA inspection mark. Retailer product lists show the recall includes Kayem Old Tyme franks, Kayem beef hot dogs, Fenway Franks, thick-cut bacon, deli meats and Al Fresco fully cooked chicken sausages. Check the full UPC list linked from the FSIS notice before you decide.
FSIS says there have been no confirmed illnesses. Still, don’t eat these products. Throw them away or return them to the store. If you’re worried about an illness, call a health care provider.
Toothpaste recall: Brush Buddies, Evo and ARU
USA Today reports that Pritam International began a voluntary recall of more than 4.3 million toothpaste tubes on Sept. 10. The FDA classified it as a Class II recall on Oct. 19. The FDA said the reason is “deviations from current good manufacturing practice (CGMP) requirements.” It did not say any more about the specific problem.
The recall includes 13 Brush Buddies products, many aimed at kids: Barbie, Hot Wheels, Crayola Silly Scents and My Little Pony themes, plus ice-cream flavors like Cookies ‘n Cream and Mint Chocolate Chip. It also covers two Evo toothpastes (Advanced Whitening and Sensitive) and two ARU toothpastes (Gum Health and Cavity Protection). Only certain lots are affected, so compare the lot number and expiration date on your tube with the FDA’s enforcement report before you throw anything out.
VQQQ natural gas patio heaters
As the evenings get cooler, also check your patio heater. The CPSC recalled about 100 VQQQ natural gas patio heaters (models VQQQ-A1 and VQQQ-001) because parts can malfunction and leak gas, creating a fire and burn risk. They have a bronze pole, a silver mushroom-shaped top and a 24-foot gray gas hose. They sold on Amazon from July 2024 through August 2026 for about $346. If you own one, shut the gas valve, disconnect the hose, write “Recalled” on the base and email a photo to vqqqrecall@163.com for a full refund.
Other food recalls from the past two weeks
A WBAL roundup and the FDA recalls list also point to these food recalls:
- Natural Grocers organic mung beans (2-pound bags), after customers reported glass fragments. The beans were shipped to stores in 23 states.
- WinCo Foods hoagie rolls, which contain sesame that isn’t listed on the label. They were sold in seven Western states.
- Lidl’s Gelatelli Coffee & Vanilla Gelato (one lot) and Starfish Seafood cold-smoked salmon, both over possible Listeria.
- Family Farmstead raw mild cheddar, over possible E. coli.
How to keep up with recalls
- Search CPSC.gov/Recalls for toys, costumes and household products.
- Check FSIS for meat and poultry, and the FDA for other food, drugs and toothpaste.
- For cars, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls.
- Most Amazon purchases above were sold through third-party sellers, so check your order history and keep the box until you know a product is safe.
Getting rid of old medicine at the same time? Our guide to drug take-back drop-off sites explains what they accept. And with clocks falling back on Nov. 1, it’s a good time to swap smoke alarm batteries and store spare button cells out of kids’ reach. If you shop online a lot, our breakdown of the Walmart+ and Sam’s Club Plus bundle covers returns and delivery perks.
FAQ
Why are button batteries in toys so dangerous?
The CPSC says a swallowed button or coin battery can cause serious internal chemical burns and death. That’s why federal toy rules require battery compartments that young children can’t open.
Do I need a receipt to get a refund?
The CPSC notices for the costume, finger lights and heater ask for a photo of the marked or thrown-away product sent to the seller’s recall email. For Kayem products, FSIS says to throw them away or return them to where you bought them.
Is all Brush Buddies toothpaste recalled?
No. Only specific lots of the listed products are part of the recall. Check the lot number and expiration date against the FDA enforcement report.
Has anyone been hurt?
No injuries were reported for the costume, finger light or patio heater recalls, and FSIS reports no confirmed illnesses from the Kayem products.
Featured image: “Trick-or-treaters in Dublin” by Sarah777, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
