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461 recalls were announced in March 2013.
Of the 461 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 8% are Critical, 25% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Temsa is recalling 25 model year 2013 TS35C motorcoaches because a steering column component may cause the wheel to lock, increasing crash risk.
Mitsubishi is recalling 2013 Outlander Sport AWD vehicles because a missing fuel sending unit harness may cause false fuel level readings, potentially leading to engine stalling.
Mitsubishi is recalling 2013 Outlander Sport vehicles because brake lights may malfunction and the shift lever may move without braking, increasing crash risk.
Thermo King is recalling specific T-Series and V-Series temperature control units due to a defect that may cause water intrusion and electrical short circuits, potentially leading to vehicle fires.
General Motors is recalling 2013 Buick Encore vehicles with heated steering wheels because the fastener may not be properly installed, risking the wheel separating from the column.
Bell Sports is recalling about 2,500 Full Throttle BMX helmets because the safety strap buckle can release in an accident, posing a risk of head injury.
Definitive Technology is recalling SuperCube 2000 subwoofers because an internal failure in the level input jack creates a shock hazard. Two consumers reported being shocked.
BabyHome USA is recalling about 1,100 high chairs because the front opening can allow a child's body to pass through and become entrapped at the neck.
iCandy World is recalling Cherry strollers because the bumper bar gap can allow an infant's head to become entrapped, posing a strangulation risk.
International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. is recalling beef for potential Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed domestically and to Canada.
International Flavors & Fragrances is recalling Natural Chicken Flavor Seasoning due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed domestically and to Canada.
International Flavors & Fragrances is recalling a specific batch of natural flavor beef product due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed domestically and to Canada.
Whole Foods Market is recalling cream cheese and cold smoked salmon spread because the salmon trim used was processed the same day as a sample testing positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
Pascalite, Incorporated is recalling Pascalite Capsules because they may contain violative levels of lead. The product is distributed in the U.S., Canada, UK, Hong Kong, and Australia.
Blue Planet Foods is recalling Heartland granola cereals because they contain two recalled Dakota Specialty Milling ingredients.
Blue Planet Foods is recalling Fruit & Nut Harvest Granola Cereal because it contains two recalled Dakota Specialty Milling ingredients.
Subaru is recalling 2005-2009 Legacy and Outback vehicles in 21 states and D.C. because salt water can corrode brake lines, potentially causing fluid leaks and increased stopping distances.
Hospira Inc. is recalling 567,624 bags of Metronidazole Injection due to a potential leak that compromises sterility.
Watson Laboratories is recalling meprobamate 200 mg tablets because an impurity, diphenyl sulfone, exceeded specification limits.
Boston Scientific is recalling SQ-RX Model 1010 subcutaneous pulse generators because an internal fuse may activate unintentionally, preventing the device from delivering therapy.
International Flavors & Fragrances is recalling Nat Beef FF flavoring due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed domestically and to Canada.
International Flavors & Fragrances is recalling 25 lb bags of Bean Sauce Seasoning due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed domestically and to Canada.
Physicians Total Care is recalling Levothyroxine Tablets, USP, 0.175 mg, due to subpotency and stability issues. The recall affects specific lots distributed in Ohio and Georgia.
DePuy Orthopaedics is recalling Specialist 2 IM Rods and associated surgical techniques due to a potential risk of the rod breaking and leaving fragments in patients.
Pascalite, Incorporated is recalling Pascalite Powder products because they may contain violative levels of lead.
Blue Planet Foods is recalling Heartland Harvest Spice Granola Cereal because it contains two recalled Dakota Specialty Milling ingredients.
Exactech is recalling 123 Optetrak Logic knee prosthesis spacers and screws because a dimensional mismatch could allow interference between devices.
Whole Foods Market is recalling cold-smoked salmon trim sold in Washington and Oregon because a surveillance sample processed the same day tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
The Dannon Company is recalling Dannon Light & Fit Carb & Sugar Control Vanilla dairy snacks because they may contain metal fragments from a faulty manufacturing part.
Conagra is recalling Great Value All Natural Hot Chunky Salsa because the product may contain plastic pieces.
Blue Planet Foods is recalling Hannaford Autumn Spice Granola because it contains two recalled Dakota Specialty Milling ingredients.
Blue Planet Foods is recalling Orth Transmart Pre-Baked Crisp Topping because it contains two recalled Dakota Specialty Milling ingredients.
Blue Planet Foods is recalling Cranberry Almond Granola because it contains two recalled Dakota Specialty Milling ingredients.
Ford is recalling specific 2012 Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and 2013 Explorer vehicles because fuel tanks may leak or fail in an impact, posing a fire risk.
Whole Foods Market is recalling bagels with cold smoked salmon spread because the salmon trim used was processed alongside a sample testing positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
Bimbo Bakeries USA is voluntarily recalling Arnold Healthfull 45 Calories Per Slice Multigrain Bread due to the possible presence of flexible wire.
Blue Planet Foods is recalling 9 Grain Granola because it contains two recalled Dakota Specialty Milling ingredients.
The Dannon Company is recalling Dannon Activia LIGHT Nonfat Yogurt in strawberry and blueberry flavors because the product may contain metal fragments from a faulty manufacturing part.
Dymatize Nutrition XPAND Post Xtreme Mass Recovery System is being recalled because the label declares whey but fails to declare milk.
Del Mar Reynolds Medical is recalling Spacelabs anesthesia workstations and service kits containing CAS I/II Absorbers due to a defect that may increase carbon dioxide levels in patient gas.
DePuy Orthopaedics is recalling 750 ReClaim Reamer Extension devices because tabs may break and remain in patients during surgery.
Allen Medical Systems is recalling 24 traction boots because incorrect assembly could cause the boot to detach, allowing a patient's leg to fall during surgery.
The Dannon Company is recalling Dannon Activia LIGHT Nonfat Yogurt Peach Flavor 4x4oz cups because they may contain metal fragments from a faulty manufacturing part.
DePuy Spine is recalling CONFIDENCE SPINAL CEMENT SYSTEM 11C Plus kits because the cement mixer may jam or fail to turn properly during surgery.
DePuy Spine is recalling the Confidence Spinal Cement System 5cc Kit because the cement mixer may not turn properly and may jam or get stuck during surgery.
Pan-O-Gold Baking Co. is recalling 8,274 loaves of rye bread sold in eight states due to a potential risk of stainless steel wire contamination from a disintegrated sifter screen.
International Flavors & Fragrances is recalling specific batches of beef marrow flavoring due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed domestically and to Canada.
DePuy Spine is recalling CONFIDENCE Spinal Cement System Kits because the cement mixer may not turn properly and could jam or get stuck during surgery.
Ron's Pizza Warehouse is recalling approximately 700 pizza dough shells in Ohio because the product contains wheat but lacks allergen labeling.
Vascular Solutions, Inc. is recalling Guardian II and Guardian II NC Hemostasis Valves used in cardiopulmonary bypass because air may be introduced into the device, potentially leading to an air embolism.
DePuy Spine is recalling 549 CONFIDENCE Spinal Cement System kits because the cement mixer may jam or fail to turn properly during surgery.
NuGo Nutrition HQ is recalling NuGo Free Trail Mix Bars due to the possible inadvertent presence of milk. The product was distributed only in Canada.
Molded Products Inc is recalling 1,200 sterile access and return line sets used in hemodialysis because they leak at the connection site.
Bimbo Bakeries USA is voluntarily recalling Arnold Dutch Country 100% Whole Grain Bread due to the possible presence of flexible wire from a faulty screen at a flour mill.
Bimbo Bakeries USA is voluntarily recalling Harmons 100% Multi-Grain Wide Pan Oven-Baked Bread due to the possible presence of flexible wire from a faulty screen at a third-party flour mill.
Extremity Medical LLC is recalling 238 non-sterile 1.6 mm guidewires because they are undersized, causing depth gauge readings to select screws approximately 2 mm longer than intended.
Bimbo Bakeries USA is voluntarily recalling Brownberry Dutch Country 100% Whole Grain Bread due to the possible presence of flexible wire from a faulty screen at a third-party flour mill.
Bimbo Bakeries USA is voluntarily recalling Stroehmann Dutch Country 100% Whole Grain Bread due to the possible presence of flexible wire from a faulty screen at a third-party flour mill.
International Flavors & Fragrances is recalling specific batches of Grilled Chicken Marinade due to potential Salmonella contamination.
Bimbo Bakeries USA is voluntarily recalling Brownberry Grains & More Double Protein Bread due to the possible presence of flexible wire from a flour supplier.
Bimbo Bakeries USA is voluntarily recalling Aldi L'Oven Fresh Hearty 12 Grain Bread due to the possible presence of flexible wire from a faulty screen at a third-party flour mill.
Bimbo Bakeries USA is voluntarily recalling Earthgrains 12 Grain Natural Bread because a faulty screen at a flour mill may have introduced flexible wire into the product.
Bimbo Bakeries USA is voluntarily recalling Farm Bread All Natural Multi-Grain because a faulty screen at a flour supplier may have introduced flexible wire into the product.
Bimbo Bakeries USA is voluntarily recalling Brownberry Healthfull Nutty Grain Bread because it may contain flexible wire fragments from a faulty screen at a flour supplier.
Bimbo Bakeries USA is voluntarily recalling Sara Lee Multi-Grain Thin Style Buns due to the possible presence of flexible wire from a faulty screen at a third-party flour mill.
Ebi, LLC is recalling 59 units of the Biomet Spine Polaris 5.5 Button Lock Screw Inserter due to an increased risk of failure at the driver tip during use.
Conagra is recalling Great Value All Natural Medium Chunky Salsa because the product may contain plastic pieces. Consumers should stop using the affected items.
Dymatize Enterprises is recalling specific lots of XPAND Post Xtreme Mass Recovery System Fruit Punch because the label declares whey but fails to declare milk.
Bugaboo is recalling about 9,200 Cameleon3 strollers in the U.S. because the carry handle can break and detach, posing a fall hazard.
Bimbo Bakeries USA is voluntarily recalling Brownberry Healthfull Multigrain Bread due to the possible presence of flexible wire from a faulty screen at a flour supplier.
Dymatize Enterprises is recalling specific lots of XPAND Post Xtreme Mass Recovery System because the label declares whey but fails to declare milk.
Bimbo Bakeries USA is recalling Sara Lee 12 Grain Bread due to the possible presence of flexible wire from a flour supplier.
Synthes USA is recalling four Variable Angle Locking Compression Plates that were incorrectly etched with the wrong part number.
Conagra is recalling Great Value Salsa Mild because the product may contain plastic pieces. Consumers should stop using the product.
Keystone Dental Inc is recalling 120 units of PrimaConnex Tapered Implants because the included cover screw was a WD type instead of the labeled SD type.
Watson Laboratories is recalling Zarah oral contraceptive tablets because they may break while being pushed through the blister pack.
Beckman Coulter is recalling Creatinine reagents to provide updated instructions for calibration stability and quality control frequency.
Stryker is recalling four units of Specialty Triathlon Knee Sizer Adjustment Housings because the standard femoral stylus does not fit and the left/right markings on the right sizer are reversed.
Alphatec Spine is recalling 7 ILLICO spinal rods that were laser-etched as 110mm but are actually 100mm long.
Siemens is recalling 2,976 Dimension Tacrolimus Flex reagent cartridges due to confirmed low patient sample recovery and a 25% low bias compared to LC/MS.
Watson Laboratories is recalling meprobamate 400 mg tablets because an impurity, diphenyl sulfone, exceeded specification limits.
Wynlife Healthcare is recalling All-In-One Probiotics and Vegi-Fiber Plus products because they contain DEHP-contaminated clouding agents.
Wynlife Healthcare is recalling Vegi-Fiber Plus and All-In-One Probiotics because they contain DEHP-contaminated clouding agents.
Conagra Inc is recalling Great Value All Natural Mild Chunky Salsa because the product may contain plastic pieces.
Volk Optical Inc is recalling 40 units of 20 Diopter Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscope lenses due to mixed-up lot number engravings on the devices and packaging.
Novartis Consumer Health is recalling 4 way Nasal Decongestant Menthol Nasal Spray because lot numbers and expiration dates may be illegible.
Intio Inc. is recalling seven copies of the ClearStart-SVM User Manual due to an editing mistake that could be interpreted as promoting an unapproved use.
NBTY Inc. is recalling 5,412 bottles of MET-Rx Extreme NOS Pumped Double Berry dietary supplement because the product's color, odor, and taste have changed, failing quality standards.
Novartis Consumer Health is recalling Nupercainal Ointment because lot numbers and expiration dates may be illegible or missing.
NBTY Inc. is recalling 28,068 bottles of MET-Rx Extreme NOS Pumped Watermelon dietary supplement due to commercial spoilage affecting the product's color, odor, and taste.
Novartis Consumer Health is recalling 4 Way Nasal Spray because lot numbers and expiration dates may be illegible.
Novartis Consumer Health is recalling 4 Way Saline Moisturizing Mist bottles because lot numbers or expiration dates may be illegible or missing.
NBTY Inc. is recalling 1,176 bottles of MET-Rx Extreme NOS Pumped Nitro-Punch dietary supplement because the product's color, odor, and taste have changed, failing quality standards.
Agfa Corp. is recalling 17 X-ray image plates shipped with incorrect size barcodes, affecting facilities in 10 US states.
West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp. is recalling 1,763 bottles of Carisoprodol Tablets, 350 mg, because they lack the required C-IV imprint on the label.
Novartis Consumer Health is recalling Myoflex Pain Relieving Cream because lot numbers and expiration dates may be illegible. The recall covers 2-oz and 4-oz tubes distributed nationwide and in Panama.
North American Bus Industries is recalling 84 model year 2012-2013 40LFW transit buses because brake pedals may not fully release, potentially causing overheating and fire.
3M is recalling about 10,000 Filtrete room air purifiers because the ion generator can overheat and cause a fire. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
WRSI is recalling about 2,200 whitewater kayaking and rafting helmets because the chinstrap buckle can fail, posing a head injury hazard.
PT Domusindo Perdana is recalling about 73,000 drop-side cribs sold at JCPenney because the drop sides can malfunction, posing entrapment and suffocation risks to infants.
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