Archive
411 recalls were announced in December 2012.
Of the 411 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 6% are Critical, 19% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Zingerman's Bakehouse is recalling Cape Cod Cranberry Walnut Pies because labels failed to identify milk and wheat as ingredients.
Zingerman's Bakehouse is recalling Brownie Party products because labels failed to identify milk and wheat ingredients.
Creative Bus Sales is recalling 227 wheelchair-accessible vans because roll stop latches may bend, allowing occupants to fall from elevated lifts.
Zingerman's Bakehouse is recalling Pecan Blondies because the labels failed to identify milk, wheat, and soy allergens.
Zingerman's Bakehouse is recalling Stollen because the labels failed to identify milk and wheat ingredients.
Zingerman's Bakehouse is recalling Rugelach because the labels failed to identify milk and wheat as ingredients.
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling 7 units of non-sterile Femoral Offset Bushing Triathlon Revision Instruments due to incorrect or missing rotational markings.
Genentech is recalling 10,306 syringes of Nutropin AQ NuSpin 20 because the dose knob may spin slowly, causing delayed injection delivery.
Stryker is recalling Neptune 2 Rover waste management systems because a castor design defect can cause the unit to bind, potentially leading to operator back pain.
Lloyd Inc. of Iowa is recalling 3.8 million Thyro-Tab 0.088 mg. tablets because they do not meet in-process specification requirements.
Siemens Medical Solutions USA is recalling 21 Mobilette Mira mobile x-ray systems due to a risk of lost images during examination.
Genentech is recalling 12,791 syringes of Nutropin AQ NuSpin 10 because the dose knob may spin slowly, causing delayed injection delivery.
Lloyd Inc. of Iowa is recalling specific lots of Levothroid tablets because they failed to meet in-process specification requirements.
Lloyd Inc. of Iowa is recalling Levothroid (levothyroxine sodium) tablets because they do not meet in-process specification requirements.
Lloyd Inc. of Iowa is recalling 1,902,957 Thyro-Tab 0.300 mg tablets because they do not meet in-process specification requirements.
Ferring Pharmaceuticals is recalling Novarel (Chorionic Gonadotropin) vials because the package insert is missing a warning about anaphylaxis.
Taro Pharmaceuticals is recalling Fluorouracil Topical Cream 5% because out-of-specification results were found in retain samples.
Lloyd Inc. of Iowa is recalling Levothroid (levothyroxine sodium) tablets because they do not meet in-process specification requirements due to cGMP deviations.
Lloyd Inc. of Iowa is recalling specific lots of Levothroid (levothyroxine sodium) tablets because they do not meet in-process specification requirements.
Lloyd Inc. of Iowa is recalling 3.7 million Thyro-Tab tablets because they do not meet in-process specification requirements and involve cGMP deviations.
Lloyd Inc. of Iowa is recalling 1.9 million Thyro-Tab tablets because they failed to meet in-process specification requirements.
Lloyd Inc. of Iowa is recalling Levothroid (levothyroxine sodium) tablets because they do not meet in-process specification requirements.
Lloyd Inc. of Iowa is recalling specific bottles of Levothroid tablets because they failed to meet in-process specification requirements during manufacturing.
Sekisui Diagnostics is recalling Spectrolyse PAI-1 kits because they produce lower than expected absorbance values, which reduces the standard curve slope.
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. is recalling 15 syngo.plaza systems to address unintended software behavior that may affect system performance.
Lloyd Inc. of Iowa is recalling 3.8 million Thyro-Tab 0.112 mg tablets because they do not meet in-process specification requirements.
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics is recalling 8 Tibial Offset Bushings because rotational reference numbers were marked incorrectly or missing.
Lloyd Inc. of Iowa is recalling 1,924,174 tablets of Thyro-Tab 0.125 mg. (Lot #HB27811) because the product does not meet in-process specification requirements.
HP Hood LLC is recalling Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Almond Milk because it may contain undeclared cocoa and evaporated cane juice.
Newmar is recalling 626 motorhomes because loose diode jumpers may prevent cruise control disengagement and brake light illumination, increasing crash risk.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2007 Sterling 360 trucks because fuel lines may crack or flare nuts may be loose, creating a fire hazard.
Honda is recalling specific 2003-2006 Pilot, Odyssey, and Acura MDX vehicles because a deformed ignition switch lever may allow the vehicle to roll away if the key is removed without shifting to park.
Thor Motor Coach is recalling 727 recreational vehicles because loose diode jumpers may prevent cruise control from disengaging or brake lights from illuminating.
Wing Enterprises is recalling Switch-it stepladders sold at Home Depot because the inner rails can separate, causing users to fall and sustain injuries.
Triumph is recalling 2013 Trophy motorcycles because incorrect tire labels may lead owners to install wrong replacement tires, increasing injury risk.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2011-2013 Thomas Built Buses equipped with specific Cummins diesel engines because a fan pulley can fail, causing engine overheating and potential vehicle disablement.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2011-2013 Thomas Built school buses equipped with specific Cummins diesel engines due to a fan pulley defect that can cause engine overheating and vehicle disablement.
Fu San Machinery is recalling approximately 163,000 low lead ball valves installed in flammable gas lines because they can crack and leak gas, posing fire and explosion risks.
Champion Bus is recalling 49 transit buses from 2011-2013 because loose connectors may prevent cruise control from disengaging or brake lights from illuminating.
Glaval is recalling 2007-2012 transit buses because a wheelchair lift cable may cause a short circuit and fire.
Winnebago is recalling one 2008 Aspect motorhome because a wheelchair lift cable may cause a short circuit and fire.
Spartan Chassis is recalling 2012-2013 emergency rescue chassis cabs because wiper motor and arm shafts have different sized splines, which may cause windshield wipers to become inoperative.
Reiss Innovations is recalling high-powered magnet desk toys sold on Amazon.com due to a risk of serious internal injury if swallowed.
Jaguar is recalling 2013 XF vehicles because electronic modules may shut down the fuel pump, causing the engine to stall and increasing crash risk.
Coach and Equipment is recalling 2006-2012 Phoenix and 2007/2009 Metro-Lite transit buses because a wheelchair lift cable may cause a short circuit and fire.
Hyundai is recalling 2012 Veloster vehicles with manual transmissions because parking brake components may bind, potentially causing the vehicle to move unintentionally.
Hyundai is recalling 2012 Veloster vehicles with panoramic sunroofs because the glass assembly may be weakened, posing a risk of breakage while driving.
Dream On Me is recalling approximately 50,000 baby bath seats because they can tip over, posing a drowning risk to infants.
Winnebago is recalling 2010-2013 Itasca and Winnebago motorhomes because loose electrical connectors may prevent brake lights from working or cruise control from disengaging.
Jaguar Land Rover is recalling 2012 LR2 and Range Rover Evoque vehicles because rear brake caliper bolts may be insufficiently torqued, posing a crash risk.
Cybex International is recalling about 430 commercial leg presses because the locking mechanism can fail, posing a risk of injury.
One World Technologies is recalling Ridgid pneumatic nailers sold at Home Depot because the trigger assembly can malfunction and discharge fasteners, posing an injury risk.
Dream On Me is recalling approximately 900 children's bed rails because they can separate from the mattress, creating suffocation and strangulation risks for young children.
Spartan Chassis is recalling 2013 K2, K3, and MM motorhome chassis because front brake hoses or ABS sensor cables may be damaged by the swaybar, potentially increasing stopping distances or disabling ABS.
Prevost is recalling 87 model year 2011-2012 X3-45 coach buses because high engine temperatures may cause the fire suppression system to release prematurely, potentially preventing it from operating during a fire.
Grandin Road is recalling about 2,200 metal chairs because the back legs can bend when a person leans back, posing a fall and injury hazard.
Nestle is recalling specific lots of Nesquik Chocolate Powder because ingredients may be contaminated with Salmonella.
Whole Foods Market is recalling Almondine Wedding Cookies sold by the pound because they contain undeclared almonds. The cookies were distributed in five southeastern states.
Kroger is recalling French Vanilla Magnifique Ice Cream because it may contain pecans, posing a severe allergic reaction risk to sensitive individuals.
First Medical Source LLC is recalling 500 units of Medpro Elastomeric Infusion Pumps because they may deliver medication at a higher flow rate than specified, risking over-administration.
United Dairy Farmers Inc is recalling Oatmeal Cookie Overload Ice Cream because it may contain salmonella. The product was distributed in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Michigan.
Cooper Surgical is recalling RUMI Arch handles because excessive pressure may cause an internal steel rod to protrude through the shaft.
Ranbaxy Inc. is recalling certain lots of Atorvastatin Calcium tablets because they may contain small glass particulates.
Terumo is recalling 1,647 Advanced Perfusion System 1 units because they may shut down completely, stopping pumps and failing to activate battery backup.
Terumo is recalling Advanced Perfusion System 1 units that may lose power and shut down during use, causing pumps to stop.
GlaxoSmithKline is recalling specific lots of Arranon (nelarabine) Injection because drug-related impurities may exceed specification limits.
Samantha Lynn, Inc. is recalling Reumofan Plus Tablets because they contain undeclared drug ingredients, making them unapproved drugs.
Extremity Medical LLC is recalling 156 units of the IO FiX X-Post Reamer after reports of the device breaking during surgery.
Bolthouse Farms is recalling Carrot Chips after random sampling by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture found Salmonella. The product was distributed in the US and Canada.
CSM Bakery Products NA is recalling Murray's Waffle Cone Dip due to undeclared milk and soybean oil allergens caused by mislabeling.
Ranbaxy Inc. is recalling specific lots of Atorvastatin Calcium tablets because they may contain small glass particulates.
Quality Dairy Farms Inc. is recalling Mercer's Ice Cream Cookies 'N Cream because the product contains soy lecithin but the label only lists lecithin.
Quality Dairy Farms Inc. is recalling Mercer's Ice Cream Cream N' Coffee Fudge because the product contains soy lecithin, which was not explicitly listed on the ingredient statement.
Parks Medical Electronics is recalling 349 vascular blood flow machines after two incidents where an air supply tube was connected to a patient's IV instead of a blood pressure cuff.
Quality Dairy Farms Inc. is recalling Mercer's Ice Cream Old Fashioned Cookie Dough because the product contains soy lecithin, which was not explicitly listed on the ingredient statement.
Medtronic is recalling 12 Vertex Max Drill Tubes due to a defect in the internal threading used for component setup.
BumbleBar, Inc. is recalling Gluten Free Cafe Chocolate Sesame Bars because they contain roasted peanuts from Sunland Inc. that may be contaminated with Salmonella.
Chicken of the Sea is recalling Solid White Tuna in Water because the label fails to declare soy, a major food allergen.
Ernimich, Inc. is recalling 36 cases of Ground Hot Pepper Chillies due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.
Whole Foods Market is recalling Wedding Cookies sold in five states because they contain undeclared pecans, a major allergen.
Hillshire Brands is recalling Jimmy Dean French Toast & Sausage Sandwiches because the back label lists ingredients for a different product, omitting egg and soy.
BumbleBar, Inc. is recalling Gluten Free Cafe Cinnamon Sesame Bars due to potential Salmonella contamination from roasted peanuts.
Zimmer is recalling specific lots of NexGen knee components because they were processed outside validated cleaning parameters, potentially leaving residual particulate.
Ranbaxy Inc. is recalling certain lots of Atorvastatin Calcium tablets because they may contain small glass particulates.
Cooper Surgical is recalling Advincula Arch handles because the internal steel rod may protrude through the shaft, posing a risk of injury during surgery.
GE Healthcare is recalling Optima XR200amx and XR22Oamx mobile X-ray units due to a software issue on the interface.
Nestle Professional is recalling specific lots of Coffee-Mate Original Liquid Creamer Singles due to a manufacturing error that causes the product to become acidic.
GE Healthcare is recalling Optima XR220amx and XR200amx mobile X-ray systems due to a software issue on the product interface.
Boehringer Ingelheim is recalling 8,381 bottles of Pradaxa 75 mg capsules because defective containers may allow moisture to enter, potentially impairing product quality.
Mylan LLC is recalling 15,181 bottles of Tacrolimus Capsules 0.5 mg nationwide because retained samples failed USP content uniformity requirements.
Gasco Industrial is recalling Sazon con Culantro y Achiote seasoning because it contains undeclared FD&C Yellow #5, Yellow #6, and Red #40.
GE Healthcare is recalling Optima XR220amx and XR200amx mobile X-ray systems due to a software issue on the interface.
Procter & Gamble is recalling 17,532 bottles of Vicks NyQuil Cold & Flu because portions of the dosing directions and warnings are obscured.
Iradimed Corporation is recalling 719 MRidium Series 1000 MR Infusion Sets because a section of the device does not meet specifications.
Biomet, Inc. is recalling four Echo Bi-Metric hip stems because the etching on the 11mm stems incorrectly indicated they were 13mm stems.
Kimberly-Clark is recalling 400 Model 1000 Patient Warming System Control Units because the Error 85 alarm occasionally triggered inappropriately.
Metrex Research is recalling Pinnacle Cure Sleeves because boxes labeled for 11mm light guides contain sleeves for 7mm or 8mm guides.
Diamedix Corporation is recalling 65 Is-anti-Sm Test Kits because the positive control recovered high out of specification.
GlaxoSmithKline is recalling 18,676 units of Advair HFA inhalers because they failed to meet particle size distribution specifications.
GlaxoSmithKline is recalling specific lots of Advair HFA inhalers because they failed to meet particle size distribution specifications.
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