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  "title": "Walmart Recalls Over 4.4 Million Expert Grill Brushes Due to Ingestion Hazard",
  "description": "This recall involves certain Walmart Expert Grill metal wire bristle grill brushes. The brushes have black plastic or stainless-steel handles. Some brushes come with metal scraper attached. The following model numbers are included in this recall and can be found on the product packaging or a sticker/tag attached to the brush:",
  "recall_date": "2026-10-01",
  "last_publish_date": "2026-10-01",
  "official_url": "https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2027/Walmart-Recalls-Over-4-4-Million-Expert-Grill-Brushes-Due-to-Ingestion-Hazard",
  "consumer_contact": "Walmart toll-free at 800-925-6278 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.walmart.com/help or https://corporate.walmart.com/recalls or www.walmart.com and click on \u201cProduct Recalls\u201d at the bottom of the page for more information.",
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      "type": "Cleaning Equipment, Inc. Brooms, Mops, Brushes, Etc",
      "categoryid": "1241",
      "numberofunits": "About 4,477,655"
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  "retrieved_at": "2026-10-05T21:35:45+00:00",
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