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969 recalls were announced in October 2012.
Of the 969 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 25% are Critical, 22% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
McClure's Pies & Salads is recalling 402 Yellow Cakes because the ingredient list does not specify wheat flour and omits yellow #5 coloring.
Haldeman Mills is recalling Brinser's Best Yellow Corn Meal and Stauffer's Corn Meal because FDA samples tested positive for Fumonisin.
Triton Seafood Co. is recalling Neptune brand frozen Pre-cooked Conch Fritters and Conch Fritter Batter because the allergen wheat was not identified on the product label.
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.
Alcon is recalling 23G non-valved trocar and infusion cannulas due to a loose fit that could cause detachment during ophthalmic surgery.
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 96 chocolate cakes because the ingredient list says 'flour' without specifying wheat, a major allergen.
McClure's Pies & Salads is recalling 31 Red Velvet Cakes because the ingredient list says 'flour' without specifying wheat, posing a risk to those with wheat allergies.
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 Inc. is recalling Cherry Custard Pies because the ingredient list says 'flour' but does not specify wheat, posing a risk to consumers with wheat allergies.
Imaging Sciences International is recalling DEXIS Imaging Suite software versions 10.0.0 through 10.0.3 due to a defect that can mix patient records during database renumbering.
Philips is recalling 112 Computed Tomography X-Ray Systems because a bolt may fail, causing the oil accumulator to detach from the tube housing assembly.
McClure's Pies & Salads, Inc. is recalling 156 Lemon Glazed Cakes because the ingredient statement does not list Yellow #5, an undeclared allergen.
Ready Pac Foods is voluntarily recalling specific fruit trays containing mangoes due to potential Salmonella Braenderup contamination.
Meijer Distribution is recalling 16-ounce bags of walnuts because some contain unlabeled pecans, a potential allergen.
McClure's Pies & Salads, Inc. is recalling 3 lbs Egg Salad because the ingredient list mentions mayonnaise but fails to list its sub-ingredients, posing an undeclared allergen risk.
McClure's Inc. is recalling 15 Marble Cakes because the ingredient list says 'flour' instead of specifying wheat flour, posing a risk to those with wheat allergies.
ConMed Linvatec is recalling 24k Arthroscopy Outflow/Suction Tubing Sets because a potential breach in the Tyvek seal could compromise the sterility of the contents.
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, Inc. is recalling Apple Dumplings because the ingredient list says 'flour' but does not specify wheat, posing a risk to people with wheat allergies.
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.
GE is recalling about 62,000 Profile front load washers because the basket can separate and break the top panel, posing an injury hazard.
Terumo is recalling 72 Flow Modules for the Advanced Perfusion System 1 because they may fail to display blood flow information or illuminate the LED indicator.
Dispensing Solutions, Inc. is recalling 18 Atrovent HFA inhalers because a sticker label incorrectly identifies the product as Ventolin HFA.
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.
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.
Pulmuone Wildwood Inc is recalling Wildwood Emerald Valley Kitchen Organic Medium Salsa due to a non-safety quality concern causing premature spoilage.
Applied Medical is recalling specific lots of biliary catheters because packaging particulate matter may reside on the product.
Bracco Diagnostics is recalling 54 CardioGen-82 generators because Strontium-82 levels exceeded the alert limit specification.
Pulmuone Wildwood Inc is recalling 748 units of Wildwood Organic Medium Salsa due to a potential non-safety quality concern causing premature spoilage.
ConMed Linvatec is recalling LS7700 and LS7600 Xenon Light Sources used to illuminate endoscopes during medical procedures.
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.
Baxter Healthcare is recalling 2,976 containers of 10% Dextrose Injection USP due to potential trace levels of cumene hydroperoxide.
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.
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.
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.
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 21,841 units of Wildwood Emerald Valley Kitchen Organic Mild Salsa due to a non-safety quality concern causing premature spoilage.
Baxter Healthcare is recalling specific lots of Lactated Ringer's Injection USP due to potential trace levels of cumene hydroperoxide.
Glenmark Generics is recalling Naproxen Sodium 500 mg tablets because some bottles may contain Pravastatin Sodium 40 mg tablets.
Applied Medical Resources Corp is recalling specific lots of irrigation catheters because packaging particulate matter may reside on the product.
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.
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.
Johnson & Johnson is voluntarily recalling K-Y Liquibeads Vaginal Moisturizer to address FDA concerns regarding the product's medical device clearance status.
RaySearch Laboratories is recalling SharePlan 1.1 software due to unexpected behavior when importing specific files. The issue has not caused patient mistreatment.
Ev3 Neurovascular is recalling 36 UltraFlow HPC Flow Directed Micro Catheters because one lot may have been mislabeled.
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.
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.
Cordis Corporation is recalling specific lots of Sleek OTW PTA Dilatation Catheters because they are incorrectly labeled.
Ev3 Neurovascular is recalling 23 units of Marathon Flow Directed Micro Catheters because one lot may have been mislabeled.
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.
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.
Integra Limited is recalling Mayfield Horseshoe Gel Pads because left and right pads were incorrectly packaged. No patient injuries or surgical delays were reported.
Hospira Inc. is recalling 148,630 vials of Propofol Injectable Emulsion because a single visible particulate was found in sample bottles during inspection.
Neomend Inc is recalling 95 units of Progel Pleural Air Leak Sealant because the product was labeled with an incorrect expiration date.
Clark Laboratories is recalling 810 Captia VZV IgG kits because the positive control ran high out of its assigned range.
Mallinckrodt Inc. is recalling specific lots of Thallous Chloride Tl 201 Injection because outer container labels do not match the vial labels.
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.
Fitness Anywhere is recalling early model TRX Suspension Trainer devices because the strap buckles can break, posing a fall hazard.
Chrysler is recalling 2009-2010 Ram 1500 and Dakota trucks because the rear axle pinion nut may loosen, potentially causing loss of vehicle control.
Yokohama is recalling specific AVID Touring S tires due to a sidewall defect that may cause rapid air loss and tire failure.
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.
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.
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.
Lotus is recalling 2011 Evora supercharged vehicles because a defective oil feed pipe can rupture, causing oil loss, engine damage, or fire.
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