CPSC Recall in 2012: Food Carriers Recalled by California Innovations Due to Freezer Gel Pack Ingestion Hazard

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 12090

Date: January 22, 2012

Product Name: Travelin' Chef Expandable Thermal Food Carrier

Recall Description:

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Hazard Description:

Gel that contains diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol can leak out of damaged freezer gel packs, posing a poisoning hazard if ingested by children or adults.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund, Dispose

Units: About 55,000

Incidents:

None

Sold At:

Walmart between August 2008 to December 2011 for about $22.

Manufactured In:

China