This week’s recalls and consumer warnings at America’s largest retailer include princess dress up costumes with unsecured lithium batteries and window air conditioners that can expose users to mold.

With thousands of products on shelves and available online, Walmart serves millions of Americans; 90% of the U.S. population lives within 10 miles of a Walmart store. When a product it sells is recalled, there can be widespread effects.

Labeling mistakes, safety concerns, defects and contamination can all cause recalls on food, prescriptions and other products.

“Walmart and Sam’s Club are committed to the health and safety of our customers and members and to providing products that are safe and compliant, all supported by our health and wellness, product safety, and food safety professionals,” the company said in a statement. “In the event of a product recall, we work swiftly to block the item from being sold and remove it from our stores and clubs.”

August Egg Company recalls brown cage-free and brown certified organic eggs - The eggs may be contaminated with Salmonella. This recall affects Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming.

Hormel Foods Corporation recalls 256,185 pounds of canned “Dinty Moore BEEF STEW” - This recall was issued because the product may be contaminated with pieces of wood. It was sold at Walmart stores in Alaska, Arkansas, Alabama, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Washington, D.C., Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia and Wyoming.

Spectrum Brands Pet LLC (“SPG”) voluntarily recall Tetra Brand ReptoMin 3-In-1 SELECT-A-FOOD reptile food - This product was recalled due to potential contamination with Salmonella. It was sold at Walmart stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Washington D.C., Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia and Wyoming.

Walmart Inc. recalls Marketside Fresh Cut Cucumber Slices in select Texas stores because of possible health risk - This recall is due to potential for Salmonella contamination. The product was sold at select Walmart stores in Texas.

Recall of Bedner’s Growers, Inc. Whole Cucumbers, distributed by Fresh Start Sales, Inc. - This recall is due to potential for Salmonella contamination. The product was sold at select Walmart stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Washington, D.C., Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia.

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