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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
Spartan Central Kitchen is voluntarily recalling 5-pound Creamy Redskin Potato Salad manufactured between August 20 and September 10, 2012, due to possible Listeria contamination.
Spartan Central Kitchen is voluntarily recalling 5-pound cans of #328 Kay Macaroni Salad due to possible Listeria contamination found during an FDA inspection.
Spartan Central Kitchen is voluntarily recalling 5-pound cans of Spinach Dip manufactured between August 20 and September 10, 2012, due to possible Listeria contamination found during an FDA inspection.
Spartan Central Kitchen is voluntarily recalling 5-pound bottles of #360 VG's Caesar Salad Dressing due to possible Listeria contamination found during an FDA inspection.
Altec is recalling 2011-2012 CFD 1217 wood chippers because blades may not meet hardness specifications, posing a risk of injury if they fail.
Lovin Oven, LLC is recalling Earth's Best Organic Wheat Teething Biscuits because they may contain very small metal fragments.
Spartan Central Kitchen is voluntarily recalling Spinach Artichoke Manicotti due to possible Listeria contamination found during an FDA inspection.
ConMed Linvatec is recalling PressFT HI-FI Sutures because the driver tip may separate from the shaft after implant insertion.
Spartan Central Kitchen is voluntarily recalling Sonoma Chicken Salad due to possible Listeria contamination found during an FDA inspection.
Spartan Central Kitchen is voluntarily recalling 5-pound Italian Rotini Salad manufactured in August and September 2012 due to possible Listeria contamination found during an FDA inspection.
Spartan Central Kitchen is voluntarily recalling 725 units of #743 Sandwich - Chicken Spread on Wheat due to possible Listeria contamination found during an FDA inspection.
Spartan Central Kitchen is voluntarily recalling 10 oz Shepherd's Pie products manufactured in August and September 2012 due to possible Listeria contamination found during an FDA inspection.
Spartan Central Kitchen is voluntarily recalling #311 Fruit & Nut Wild Rice Salad due to possible Listeria contamination found during an FDA inspection.
Spartan Central Kitchen is voluntarily recalling Garden Fresh salads due to possible Listeria contamination found during an FDA inspection.
Spartan Central Kitchen is voluntarily recalling 5-pound packages of Greek Feta Pasta Salad manufactured in August and September 2012 due to possible Listeria contamination.
Spartan Central Kitchen is voluntarily recalling #746 Turkey Cheddar Sandwiches manufactured in August and September 2012 due to possible Listeria contamination found during an FDA inspection.
Spartan Central Kitchen is voluntarily recalling 5-pound Chicken Salad Base products manufactured between August 20 and September 10, 2012, due to possible Listeria contamination found during an FDA inspection.
Osteotech Inc is recalling multiple lots of Grafton and Xpanse bone graft products because the sterility of the inner pouch surface may be compromised.
Spartan Central Kitchen is recalling 10 oz Roasted Potatoes with Dill due to possible Listeria contamination found during an FDA inspection.
Belmont Instrument Corporation is recalling 2,913 Rapid Infuser units because saline leakage caused an electrical flash at the power entry area.
Spartan Central Kitchen is voluntarily recalling 686 Tuna Spread sandwiches from Michigan and Ohio due to possible Listeria contamination found during an FDA inspection.
Spartan Central Kitchen is voluntarily recalling 5-pound cans of Mashed Potatoes due to possible Listeria contamination found during an FDA inspection.
Sunshine Peanut Company is recalling Sunny Boy and Sunshine Peanut Brand peanut butter because routine USDA sampling found aflatoxin levels exceeding 20 ppb.
Spartan Central Kitchen is voluntarily recalling #412 MME Coconut Chicken No Meat 8 ounces due to possible Listeria contamination found during an FDA inspection.
Spartan Central Kitchen is voluntarily recalling Chicken Spread Sandwiches on White due to possible Listeria contamination found during an FDA inspection.
Spartan Central Kitchen is voluntarily recalling Old Fashioned Potato Salad due to possible Listeria contamination found during an FDA inspection.
Osteotech Inc is recalling multiple lots of Grafton and Xpanse bone graft products because the sterility of the inner pouch surface may be compromised.
Spartan Central Kitchen is voluntarily recalling specific Taco Layer Dip products in Michigan and Ohio due to possible Listeria contamination found during an FDA inspection.
Osteotech is recalling multiple lots of Grafton and Xpanse bone graft products because the sterility of the inner pouch surface may be compromised.
Spartan Central Kitchen is voluntarily recalling 5-pound units of Bacon Cheddar Potato Salad due to possible Listeria contamination found during an FDA inspection.
Spartan Central Kitchen is voluntarily recalling 5-pound Vegetable Dip products manufactured in August and September 2012 due to possible Listeria contamination found during an FDA inspection.
Spartan Central Kitchen is voluntarily recalling #009 Colored Peppers due to possible Listeria contamination found during an FDA inspection.
Spartan Central Kitchen is voluntarily recalling bulk and tray watermelon products manufactured between August 20 and September 10, 2012, due to possible Listeria contamination found during an FDA inspection.
Spartan Central Kitchen is voluntarily recalling 8-ounce Salad Topper products manufactured in August and September 2012 due to possible Listeria contamination found during an FDA inspection.
Spartan Central Kitchen is recalling 12-ounce Cheddar Free Ham & Onion Cheeseballs in Michigan and Ohio due to possible Listeria contamination.
Spartan Central Kitchen is voluntarily recalling 12 oz Cheezy Potatoes manufactured in August and September 2012 due to possible Listeria contamination found during an FDA inspection.
Spartan Central Kitchen is voluntarily recalling #747 Egg Salad Sandwiches on White manufactured in August and September 2012 due to possible Listeria contamination found during an FDA inspection.
Spartan Central Kitchen is voluntarily recalling 10 oz Beef Burritos manufactured in August and September 2012 due to possible Listeria contamination found during an FDA inspection.
Spartan Central Kitchen is voluntarily recalling 12-ounce pound cakes manufactured between August 20 and September 10, 2012, due to possible Listeria contamination found during an FDA inspection.
Spartan Central Kitchen is voluntarily recalling 5-pound packages of Sour Cream Mac & Cheddar due to possible Listeria contamination found during an FDA inspection.
Rivers Edge is recalling about 14,000 hunter tree stands because snap-hook assemblies can fail, causing the stand and user to fall.
Spartan Central Kitchen is voluntarily recalling 5-pound potato salad products in Michigan and Ohio due to possible Listeria contamination found during an FDA inspection.
Southwind Foods is recalling 145 cases of frozen snapper fill IQF because the product was mislabeled and misleading.
Aesculap, Inc. is recalling two Columbus 4-IN-1 Femoral Cutting Guide Instruments because the laser markings for size identification are incorrect, although the instruments are correctly dimensioned.
Sun Boricua Pa'l Mundo Inc. is recalling crabmeat-filled turnovers in Puerto Rico because they contain undeclared color additives.
The Anspach Effort, Inc. is recalling 10 electric foot controls used for bone cutting because the cable lacks a shield connection.
Terumo is recalling 33 Backplate Replacement CXFVR 1500 Holders because they were manufactured with an incorrect configuration of connector supports.
Sun Boricua Pa'l Mundo Inc. is recalling shrimp-filled turnovers in Puerto Rico because they contain undeclared color additives.
Beckman Coulter is recalling 18 Unicel Closed Tube Aliquotter units because a hardware motion error may occur. The recall covers units distributed in the US and several international locations.
Sun Boricua Pa'l Mundo Inc. is recalling lobster-filled turnovers in Puerto Rico due to undeclared color additives.
Boston Scientific is recalling Leveen Coaccess Needle Electrodes because the Portuguese instructions for use contain errors. The recall affects units distributed in Brazil, Portugal, and Hong Kong.
Sun Boricua Pa'l Mundo Inc. is recalling 36,000 units of Marlin-filled turnovers in Puerto Rico due to undeclared color additives.
The Anspach Effort, Inc. is recalling 41 Electric Systems Foot Controls because the foot control cable lacks a shield connection.
Earthborn Products is recalling 161 gallons of colloidal silver supplements because the FDA determined the product is misbranded and not generally recognized as safe and effective.
Pepsi Beverages Company is recalling 1,791 cases of Diet Crush Orange Soda in Arizona due to mislabeling involving new graphics on the previous formulation.
Zimmer Inc. is removing CPT hip stems from the market because they were packaged in incorrect cartons and distributed domestically and internationally.
Boston Scientific is recalling 19,716 Leveen Coaccess Introducer Sets because the Portuguese instructions for use contain errors. The devices were distributed in Brazil, Portugal, and Hong Kong.
Zimmer, Inc. is removing CPT Hip System femoral stems from the market because they were packaged in incorrect cartons and distributed internationally and domestically.
SunFresh Natural LLC is recalling 1,200 bags of 6-ounce pitted prunes nationwide because the product contains unapproved Rhodamine B45170 and undeclared sorbic acid.
Zimmer Inc. is removing CPT Modular Hip Stems from the market because they were packaged in incorrect cartons and distributed internationally and domestically.
Boston Scientific is recalling LeVeen Standard Needle Electrode Systems because the Portuguese instructions for use are incorrect. The recall affects units distributed in Brazil, Portugal, and Hong Kong.
Sunquest Information Systems is recalling Sunquest Laboratory software versions 6.4.0 and later due to potential calculation errors in the Online Entry application.
Sandoz Incorporated is recalling specific lots of Children's Cetirizine Hydrochloride Chewable Tablets because they exceeded impurity specifications.
Dorel Juvenile Group is recalling approximately 97,000 Eddie Bauer Rocking Wood Bassinets because a locking mechanism failure can cause the bassinet to tip, posing a suffocation risk to infants.
Express Trailers is recalling 2011-2012 Cargo trailers because aluminum wheels may not be tightened to proper torque, potentially leading to wheel separation.
JELD-WEN is recalling about 170,800 interior bifold doors because the lower pivot pin can break, causing the door to fall and pose an impact hazard.
Summit Treestands is recalling about 2,900 Crush Series Perch, Stoop, and Ledge tree stands because the hanging strap assembly could fail, posing a fall hazard.
ValcoBaby is recalling about 975 Joey booster toddler seats because the attachment mechanism can disengage, allowing a child to fall from the stroller.
Timken is recalling front wheel hubs that may be mistakenly installed on 4x2 Jeep Liberty vehicles, posing a risk of wheel separation and crash.
Thor Motor Coach is recalling 634 Four Winds motorhomes from model years 2008-2010 because a defective transfer switch may overheat and cause a fire.
Eldorado National is recalling 2011 Axess and E-Z Rider II Max buses because emergency egress window handles may break, potentially trapping passengers.
Van Hool is recalling 136 model year 2012 TD925 motorcoaches because a tire blowout could damage the fuel filter, causing a leak and potential fire.
Navistar is recalling 2013 International ProStar trucks because improperly heat-treated tow hooks may break during recovery, increasing crash risk.
Mack Trucks is recalling 260 model year 2008-2009 GU, LEU, and MRU trucks because a control box may lose its electrical ground, potentially causing localized overheating and a vehicle fire.
Navistar is recalling 2012 International DuraStar and Workstar trucks because the front passenger seat may separate from its mounting rails, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Prevost is recalling 2012-2013 X3-45 and XLII-45 buses because power cables may rub against sharp edges, causing a short-circuit and potential vehicle fire.
Harley-Davidson is recalling 2012-2013 VRSCDX motorcycles because a loose license plate bracket may damage the rear brake line, increasing crash risk.
Trend Lab is recalling about 16,850 children's upholstered toddler chairs because loose staples in the binding may pose laceration or choking hazards.
Dream On Me is recalling Happy Swing II infant swings because the opening between the tray or grab bar and the seat can allow a child's body to pass through, posing a strangulation hazard.
Gillig is recalling 657 model year 2010 Low Floor transit buses because emergency egress window handles may break, potentially trapping passengers.
Volvo is recalling 2002-2013 VHD and VN trucks because the seat belt d-ring weld may be insufficient, potentially failing to restrain occupants in a crash.
Taphandles is recalling about 24,000 ceramic beer tap handles because they can break during normal use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Dream On Me is recalling Bistro high chairs because openings in the seat and tray can allow a child's neck to become entrapped, posing a strangulation risk.
Cut Fruit Express is recalling specific fruit trays with dip because the cantaloupe used was found to test positive for Salmonella.
Manna Organics is recalling 16-ounce packages of SooNyeoWon Healthy Soybean Sprouts because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
3fish Inc. is recalling HT Premium Lobster Cake because it was made with diced onions contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Newark Nut Stores is recalling 870 lbs of organic pine nuts nationwide because they may contain peanuts.
Cut Fruit Express is recalling mixed fruit products containing cantaloupe, honeydew, pineapple, and grapes due to a positive Salmonella sample.
G.O. Fresh is voluntarily recalling specific fruit mix products containing cantaloupe due to potential Salmonella contamination linked to a supplier recall.
Spokane Produce, Inc. is recalling 16 oz containers of Pineapple/Mango Pico De Gallo because the mangoes used in the product may be contaminated with Salmonella.
Accutron is recalling 220 Flowmeter packages used in analgesia gas machines because they may function incorrectly when nitrous gas flows without oxygen.
Manna Organics Inc. is recalling 220 units of 1.3-gallon soy milk due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed across ten states.
Eco Health is recalling florAlign Prebiotic Formula in 90g, 180g, and 270g sizes because it may be contaminated with Salmonella.
3fish Inc. is recalling frozen Carolina Style Crab Cakes because they contain diced onions previously recalled for Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
3fish Inc. is recalling Jalapeno Salmon Cakes because they were made with diced onions previously recalled for Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
3fish Inc. is recalling frozen MD Crab Cakes because they were manufactured with diced onions contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
3fish Inc. is recalling Harris Teeter Atlantic Stuffed Salmon because it contains diced onions contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
3fish Inc. is recalling Frozen Crab Bites because they contain diced onions contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Cut Fruit Express, Inc. is recalling mixed fruit cups containing cantaloupe, honeydew, and grapes because the cantaloupe tested positive for Salmonella.
3fish Inc. is recalling HT Signature Lump Crab Cake because it was made with diced onions contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
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