From warm blankets to ready-made meals, convenience is a big part of what Walmart offers.

But this week, that convenience took a dangerous turn.

The retail giant is now dealing with not one, but two major product recalls — one involving electric blankets that have caught fire, and the other tied to frozen meals linked to a deadly listeria outbreak.

Electric Blankets Pulled After Reports of Fires and Burns

Walmart has issued an urgent recall of MaxKare Electric Blankets after customers reported that the products overheated, caught fire, and caused serious burn injuries.

The recall comes after the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) received multiple alarming reports about the product’s safety.

These electric blankets were sold exclusively online at Walmart between June 2021 and November 2024, in brown and gray colors.

They came in various sizes — twin, full, and queen — and were priced anywhere from $27 to $80.

How to Identify the Affected Blankets

If you’ve purchased one, check the label on your blanket.

The recalled models are listed under these numbers:

HB18A-7284-1
HB18A-8490-2
HB18A-6284-1

Walmart is urging customers to stop using the products immediately and dispose of them safely.

For those seeking a refund, they’re being directed to contact the blanket’s manufacturer, Shenzhen Yumo Commerce.

Walmart emphasized its commitment to customer safety, saying in a statement, “We work swiftly to block the item from being sold and remove it from our stores and clubs in the event of a product recall.”

Listeria Outbreak Prompts Frozen Meal Recall

As if the electric blanket issue wasn’t enough, Walmart is also dealing with a much more serious situation — a listeria outbreak tied to its ready-made chicken fettuccine alfredo meals.

The meals were distributed by FreshRealm and are also sold under the Marketside label at Walmart and the Home Chef label at Kroger stores nationwide.

So far, 17 people across 13 states have gotten sick.

The outbreak has been connected to three deaths and a pregnancy loss, prompting the US Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) to launch a full investigation.

Which Meal Products Are Affected?

Here are the specific items being recalled:

32.8 oz and 12.3 oz trays of Marketside Grilled Chicken Alfredo with Fettuccine with best-by dates of June 26 and 27, 2025
12.5 oz trays of Home Chef Heat & Eat Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo with a best-by date of June 19, 2025, or earlier

Listeria symptoms can range from fever and headache to severe complications in vulnerable groups like pregnant women, newborns, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems.

A String of Recalls Raises Concerns

This isn’t the first food-related issue Walmart has dealt with this year.

Earlier in 2025, the company recalled Marketside celery sticks from stores in 29 states over possible listeria contamination.

That case was discovered during a routine sample test by the Georgia Department of Agriculture.

Just a month later, Walmart was part of a massive canned tuna recall, after Tri-Union Seafoods reported a defect in the pull-tab lids, posing a risk of food poisoning.

What’s Next for Walmart Shoppers?

If you’ve purchased any of the recalled products — especially the electric blankets or the alfredo meals — take action immediately.

Check the model numbers or best-by dates, stop using the items, and follow the instructions for returns or refunds.

As for Walmart, these recent incidents highlight the ongoing challenge of maintaining safety and quality across thousands of products and suppliers.

The company insists it’s staying proactive, but customers will likely be keeping a much closer eye on what ends up in their carts.