Here’s a look at some of the latest recalls and consumer safety news.

Kroger recalls 35K pounds of ground beef for plastic bits

Ford adds 26,000 vans to recall for fire risk
Ford is expanding a full-size van recall to fix wiring problems that could cause fires, and it’s warning drivers to park the vans outside until they’re repaired.

The company on Wednesday added 26,000 Transit vans from 2015 through 2017 to an October recall, bringing the total to almost 100,000 in North America.

The recall covers vans with a trailer tow computer module. Water can enter the module and cause corrosion. That can cause an electrical short and an increased fire risk even if the ignition is off. Ford knows of two fires in Canada but no injuries.

Corrosion also can cause seat belt pretensioner activation, rapid turn-signal flashing and other problems.

Dealers will add a fuse and a drain hole in the driver’s door step well. Parts are available now.

Audi recalls about 1.2M vehicles; coolant pumps can overheat
Audi is recalling about 1.2 million cars and SUVs worldwide because the electric coolant pumps can overheat and possibly cause a fire.

The recall covers the 2013 to 2016 A4, the 2013 to 2017 A5, the 2012 to 2015 A6, and the Q5 SUV from 2013 to 2017. All have 2-Liter turbocharged engines.

The Volkswagen luxury brand says in U.S. government documents that the pumps can become blocked with cooling system debris, or moisture in the pump can cause an electrical short. An Audi spokesman in the U.S. said there have been reports of fires but he had no details.

Dealers will replace the pumps at no cost to owners. The spokesman said Tuesday that redesigned parts won’t be ready until November, but dealers will install a new version of the current pump until the redesigned ones are available.

Audi recalled the same vehicles last year and dealers did a software update.

But the company says in documents posted Tuesday by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that pump problems continued.

Audi will send out recall letters on or before June 11.

Carter’s recalls children’s cardigan sets due to choking hazard
Carter’s has recalled its 3-piece penguin cardigan sets because a toggle button can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Consumers should take the recalled cardigan sets away from children and return them to a Carter’s store for a full refund in the form of a gift card.

Carter’s Consumer Affairs department at 800-692-4674 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.carters.com and click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.