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969 recalls were announced in October 2012.
Of the 969 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 25% are Critical, 27% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
McClure's Pies & Salads, Inc. is recalling Shoo Fly Pies because the ingredient list says 'flour' but does not specify wheat, an undeclared allergen.
McClure's Pies & Salads, Inc. is recalling 40 apple pies because the ingredient list says 'flour' without specifying wheat, posing a risk to people with wheat allergies.
McClure's Pies & Salads, Inc. is recalling Coconut Custard Pies because the ingredient list says 'flour' but does not specify wheat, an undeclared allergen.
McClure's German Chocolate Cake is being recalled because the ingredient list says 'flour' without specifying wheat, posing a risk to people with wheat allergies.
Meijer Distribution is recalling 16-ounce bags of walnuts because some contain unlabeled pecans, a potential allergen.
Alcon is recalling 23G non-valved trocar and infusion cannulas due to a loose fit that could cause detachment during ophthalmic surgery.
McClure's Pies & Salads, Inc. is recalling 96 chocolate cakes because the ingredient list says 'flour' without specifying wheat, a major allergen.
McClure's Pies & Salads is recalling Peach Pies because the ingredient list says 'flour' but does not specify wheat, posing a risk to people with wheat allergies.
Triton Seafood Co. is recalling Neptune brand frozen conch fritters and batter because the label failed to identify wheat as an ingredient.
Haldeman Mills is recalling specific 25 lb and 50 lb bags of Bulk Foods Yellow Corn Meal because FDA samples tested positive for Fumonisin.
McClure's Banana Cream Pie is being recalled because the ingredient list says 'flour' but does not specify wheat, posing a risk to people with wheat allergies.
GE is recalling about 62,000 Profile front load washers because the basket can separate and break the top panel, posing an injury hazard.
McClure's Inc. is recalling 20 chocolate cream pies because the ingredient list says 'flour' but does not specify wheat, posing a risk to people with wheat allergies.
McClure's Pies & Salads, Inc. is recalling Pecan Pies because the ingredient list says 'flour' but does not specify wheat, a major allergen.
McClure's, Inc. is recalling Egg Custard Pies because the ingredient list says 'flour' without specifying wheat, posing a risk to consumers with wheat allergies.
McClure's Pies & Salads is recalling Chocolate Shoo Fly Pies because the ingredient list says 'flour' but does not specify wheat, a major allergen.
ConMed Linvatec is recalling 57 Xenon Universal Light Source units used for endoscopic illumination due to a Class II recall.
McClure's Pies & Salads, Inc. is recalling 156 Lemon Glazed Cakes because the ingredient statement does not list Yellow #5, an undeclared allergen.
Abbott Vascular is recalling Armada 35 and Armada 35 LL PTA Catheters because some devices may have difficulty inflating or deflating.
McClure's Pies & Salads, Inc. is recalling Black Walnut Cakes because the ingredient list says 'flour' instead of 'wheat flour', posing a risk to people with wheat allergies.
McClure's Pies & Salads, Inc. is recalling Apple Dumplings because the ingredient list says 'flour' but does not specify wheat, posing a risk to people with wheat allergies.
Toshiba American Medical Systems is recalling three Aquilion One CT systems because the SureStart function may fail, leading to abnormal cerebral blood flow analysis results.
McClure's Pies & Salads is recalling Coconut Cream Pies because the ingredient list says 'flour' without specifying wheat, posing a risk to people with wheat allergies.
Applied Medical is recalling specific lots of biliary catheters because packaging particulate matter may reside on the product.
ConMed Linvatec is recalling LS7700 and LS7600 Xenon Light Sources used to illuminate endoscopes during medical procedures.
Pulmuone Wildwood Inc. is recalling 21,841 units of Wildwood Emerald Valley Kitchen Organic Mild Salsa due to a non-safety quality concern causing premature spoilage.
Hologic is recalling Fluoroscan Mini C-Arm devices with InSight2 software versions 4.0 and 4.0.1 because DICOM images stored in PACS may be flipped 180 degrees.
Integra Limited is recalling Mayfield Horseshoe Gel Pads because left and right pads were incorrectly packaged. No patient injuries or surgical delays were reported.
Cordis Corporation is recalling specific lots of Sleek OTW PTA Dilatation Catheters because the products are incorrectly labeled.
Pulmuone Wildwood Inc. is recalling 575 units of Wildwood Emerald Valley Kitchen Organic Medium Salsa due to a potential non-safety quality concern causing premature spoilage.
Hologic is recalling Fluoroscan Mini C-Arm devices with specific InSight software versions because DICOM images may be flipped 180 degrees when stored in PACS systems.
Ev3 Neurovascular is recalling 23 units of Marathon Flow Directed Micro Catheters because one lot may have been mislabeled.
Abbott Laboratories is recalling 42,596 bottles of Synthroid (levothyroxine sodium) 75 mcg tablets due to a localized thin wall defect on the bottle bottom that may impact tablet stability.
Integra Limited is recalling 11 MAYFIELD Horseshoe Gel Pads from Lot 0938990 because left and right pads were incorrectly packaged. No patient injuries were reported.
Pulmuone Wildwood Inc. is recalling 781 units of Wildwood Emerald Valley Kitchen Organic Mild Salsa due to a potential non-safety quality concern causing premature spoilage.
Abbott Laboratories is recalling 40,464 bottles of Synthroid (levothyroxine sodium) 112 mcg tablets nationwide. The recall addresses a localized thin wall defect on the bottom of some bottles that may impact tablet stability.
Baxter Healthcare is recalling 2,976 containers of 10% Dextrose Injection USP due to potential trace levels of cumene hydroperoxide.
Pulmuone Wildwood Inc. is recalling 3,148 units of Wildwood Emerald Valley Kitchen Organic Hot Salsa due to a non-safety quality concern causing premature spoilage.
Terumo is recalling 150 Advanced Perfusion System 1 Flow Pods due to a circuit board defect that causes false back flow alarms when tubing is absent.
Dispensing Solutions, Inc. is recalling 18 Atrovent HFA inhalers because a sticker label incorrectly identifies the product as Ventolin HFA.
Baxter Healthcare is recalling specific lots of Lactated Ringer's Injection USP due to potential trace levels of cumene hydroperoxide.
Applied Medical Resources Corp is recalling specific lots of Vascular Catheters because packaging particulate matter may reside on the product.
Pulmuone Wildwood Inc is recalling Wildwood Emerald Valley Kitchen Organic Medium Salsa due to a non-safety quality concern causing premature spoilage.
Johnson & Johnson is voluntarily recalling K-Y Liquibeads Vaginal Moisturizer to address FDA concerns regarding the product's medical device clearance status.
Bracco Diagnostics is recalling 54 CardioGen-82 generators because Strontium-82 levels exceeded the alert limit specification.
Abbott Laboratories is recalling 53,448 bottles of Synthroid (levothyroxine sodium) 50 mcg tablets nationwide due to a defect in the bottle bottom that may affect tablet stability.
Glenmark Generics is recalling Naproxen Sodium 500 mg tablets because some bottles may contain Pravastatin Sodium 40 mg tablets.
Cordis Corporation is recalling specific lots of Sleek OTW PTA Dilatation Catheters because they are incorrectly labeled.
Pulmuone Wildwood Inc is recalling 602 units of Wildwood Organic Mild Salsa due to a potential non-safety quality concern involving an ingredient that causes premature spoilage.
Applied Medical Resources Corp is recalling specific lots of irrigation catheters because packaging particulate matter may reside on the product.
Alere San Diego is recalling 591 kits of the Alere Triage TOX Drug Screen 9 Panel because code chips may not set threshold ranges correctly in meters.
Ev3 Neurovascular is recalling 36 UltraFlow HPC Flow Directed Micro Catheters because one lot may have been mislabeled.
RaySearch Laboratories is recalling SharePlan 1.1 software due to unexpected behavior when importing specific files. The issue has not caused patient mistreatment.
Hospira Inc. is recalling 148,630 vials of Propofol Injectable Emulsion because a single visible particulate was found in sample bottles during inspection.
Pulmuone Wildwood Inc is recalling 748 units of Wildwood Organic Medium Salsa due to a potential non-safety quality concern causing premature spoilage.
Clark Laboratories is recalling 810 Captia VZV IgG kits because the positive control ran high out of its assigned range.
Neomend Inc is recalling 95 units of Progel Pleural Air Leak Sealant because the product was labeled with an incorrect expiration date.
Mallinckrodt Inc. is recalling specific lots of Thallous Chloride Tl 201 Injection because outer container labels do not match the vial labels.
Yokohama is recalling specific AVID Touring S tires due to a sidewall defect that may cause rapid air loss and tire failure.
Fitness Anywhere is recalling early model TRX Suspension Trainer devices because the strap buckles can break, posing a fall hazard.
Navistar is recalling 2007-2010 IC 3200IM commercial buses because a loss of air pressure may cause the parking brake to apply unexpectedly, potentially leading to a driveline fire.
Federal-Mogul is recalling specific aftermarket fuel pumps for 1989-1997 Ford vehicles because a seal failure can cause a fuel leak, posing a fire risk.
Chrysler is recalling 2009-2010 Ram 1500 and Dakota trucks because the rear axle pinion nut may loosen, potentially causing loss of vehicle control.
Yakima is recalling specific rooftop rack systems for 2012-2013 Ford Focus vehicles because they may slide off when loaded, posing a hazard to others.
Aston Martin is recalling 2010-2012 V12 Vantage Coupes because the tire pressure warning light may not illuminate until pressure is significantly low.
Haier America is recalling 42-inch LED TVs because the stand's neck support can break, causing the TV to tip over. No injuries have been reported.
Kubota is recalling about 970 RTV500 off-road utility vehicles because carbon monoxide can accumulate in the cab, posing a poisoning risk.
Lotus is recalling 2011 Evora supercharged vehicles because a defective oil feed pipe can rupture, causing oil loss, engine damage, or fire.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 432 model year 2013 SL-Class vehicles because the air conditioner refrigerant may ignite in a severe crash, potentially causing a fire.
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