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399 recalls were announced in April 2013.
Of the 399 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 5% are Critical, 17% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Mkg Provisions Inc is recalling 80 lbs of Cold Smoked Salmon Trimmings because a private lab test found Listeria monocytogenes.
Mkg Provisions Inc is recalling 16 oz. Prestige Scottish Smoked Salmon due to a private lab result positive for Listeria Monocytogenes.
Mkg Provisions Inc is recalling Pastrami Style Smoked Salmon because a private lab test found Listeria monocytogenes.
Mkg Provisions Inc is recalling Prestige Irish Style Smoked Salmon because a private lab test detected Listeria monocytogenes.
Mkg Provisions Inc is recalling UpRiver Tequila/Cilantro Smoked Salmon Sides because a private lab test found Listeria monocytogenes.
Mkg Provisions Inc is recalling UpRiver Norwegian Smoked Salmon Peppered due to a private lab result positive for Listeria Monocytogenes.
Doctors Best Weight Loss is recalling ProtIDiet High Protein Chocolate Dream Bars in Canada due to potential Salmonella contamination.
Mkg Provisions Inc is recalling UpRiver Tri-Peppered Vodka Smoked Salmon because a private lab test detected Listeria monocytogenes.
Chrysler is recalling specific 2007-2008 Dodge Nitro and 2008 Jeep Liberty vehicles because a heat shield may damage the drive shaft, potentially causing loss of power or airbag deployment.
Chrysler is recalling 2012 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles because a defective fuel tank transfer tube may cause the engine to stall while driving.
Mkg Provisions Inc is recalling Norwegian Smoked Salmon Sides because a private lab test found Listeria monocytogenes. The product was distributed in Florida and Maryland.
Vactor is recalling 2012-2013 HXX and Guzzler vacuum trucks because a missing oil primary control could allow fuel accumulation, potentially causing a vehicle fire.
Chrysler is recalling 2013 Ram 1500 trucks because the parking brake cable equalizer may be set incorrectly, potentially allowing the vehicle to roll on a 20% grade.
Mkg Provisions Inc is recalling Prestige Smoked Scottish Smoked Salmon Sides because a private lab test found Listeria monocytogenes.
Whole Foods Market is recalling Sonoma Mock Chix Salad sold in Austin, Texas, due to undeclared pecans.
Siemens is recalling 81 Artis angiographic x-ray systems because a software issue may cause imprecise image registration during specific procedures.
Chrysler is recalling 2013 Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks because the engine cover may trap excessive heat, posing a risk of an under-hood fire.
Cardinal Health is recalling sterile needle counters because small holes in the packaging may compromise sterility. The recall affects units distributed in the US, Australia, Canada, and Japan.
Smiths Medical is recalling six Medfusion Model 3500 syringe pumps in New Hampshire because a seal defect could cause the plunger rod seal to migrate during specific infusion conditions.
Advanced Sterilization Products is recalling STERRAD 200 System Carriages because they may become dislodged under excessive load.
Sika is recalling SikaTITAN P2G automotive glass bonding adhesives because they may not harden properly, risking glass displacement and injury.
Cardinal Health is recalling sterile needle counters because small holes in the packaging may compromise sterility. The recall covers units distributed in the US, Australia, Canada, and Japan.
Chrysler is recalling 2011-2012 Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger, and Charger vehicles because seat airbag wiring may malfunction, increasing injury risk in crashes.
Biomerieux Inc. is recalling VITEK 2 XL computer systems equipped with specific Hewlett-Packard PCs due to a potential risk of linking test results to the wrong patient.
Mindray is recalling three BS-200 Chemistry Analyzers because clinical chemistry results may be inaccurate. The units were distributed in North Carolina and Texas.
Meijer Distribution is recalling 32 oz bags of Spiced Jelly Beans because they contain undeclared Yellow # 6.
Cardinal Health is recalling specific lots of sterile needle counters because small holes in the packaging may compromise sterility.
Siemens is recalling 52 Axiom Artis zeego systems due to a potential risk to patients or operators during operation.
Riggio Dist Co is recalling 2,200 bags of Glory Foods Mixed Greens in Illinois and Michigan after routine testing detected Listeria monocytogenes.
Decoty Coffee Company is recalling Taco Seasoning in 1.25 lb and 5.75 lb sizes due to undeclared soy and wheat gluten ingredients.
Biomerieux Inc is recalling VITEK 2 60 computer systems due to a potential error that could link test results to the wrong patient.
Microbiologics Inc is voluntarily recalling KWIK-QC Acid Fast and Mycobacterium slides because control organisms are not properly fixated, posing a contamination risk.
Wholesale Baking, Inc. is recalling Ruthies Cashew Raisin Breakfast Cookies because butter and half & half are listed, but milk is not declared on the label.
Wholesale Baking, Inc. is recalling Ruthies Cranberry Orange Breakfast Cookies because the label declares butter but fails to list milk as an allergen.
Cardinal Health is recalling sterile needle counters because small holes in the packaging may compromise sterility. The recall affects units distributed in the US, Australia, Canada, and Japan.
Biomerieux Inc. is recalling VITEK 2 Compact computer systems because a software issue could link test results to the wrong patient.
Schwan's is voluntarily recalling LiveSmart Bruschetta Pizza because a flour supplier reported possible metal wire fragments from a defective screen.
Kimberly-Clark is recalling KIMGUARD Container Filters because thin areas in some units may compromise the sterile barrier.
Vital Images is recalling Vitrea software versions prior to 6.3.3 due to a potential error in measurements generated when images are rotated during reconstruction.
CareFusion is recalling 2,637 Pyxis Anesthesia System Model 2000 units because system downtime or lock-ups can make medication drawers inaccessible.
Cardinal Health is recalling sterile needle counters because small holes in the packaging may compromise sterility. The recall affects units distributed in the US, Australia, Canada, and Japan.
Medtronic is recalling Archer Super Stiff Guidewires because the PTFE coating may separate from the wire during use.
Miravalle Food, Inc. is recalling Pan Rallado Sazonado seasoned bread crumbs due to undeclared wheat and missing nutritional facts.
Medtronic is recalling specific Archer Super Stiff Guidewires due to a manufacturing defect that may cause the device to kink or break during use.
Chrysler is recalling specific 2013 Dodge Dart vehicles because incorrect rear brake calipers may cause the parking brake to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Hospira Inc. is recalling 68,020 vials of Propofol Injectable Emulsion, 1%, due to the presence of visible particulate matter.
Mkg Provisions Inc is recalling Norwegian Smoked Salmon after a private lab test detected Listeria monocytogenes.
Nishimoto Trading Co. is recalling Kameda Brand Rice Cracker Kotsubukko because it contains undeclared milk, posing a risk to consumers with milk allergies.
Biomerieux Inc is recalling VITEK 2 AST-ST01 Streptococcus Susceptibility Cards because the package insert did not list the correct limitations of use and performance requirements.
Physicians Total Care is recalling Tetracycline 500 mg capsules due to a potential for foreign particulate matter in the active pharmaceutical ingredient.
Cardinal Health is recalling specific lots of sterile needle counters because small holes in the packaging may compromise sterility.
Abbott is recalling ARCHITECT HBsAg assay files because they were mistakenly made available on its website and via AbbottLink notifications.
CareFusion 213, LLC is recalling SEPP 2% Iodine Tincture applicators because the product is not sterile, making the labeling misleading regarding sterility claims.
Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. is recalling 13,320 bottles of Venlafaxine Hydrochloride 75 mg tablets due to a complaint of excessive broken or chipped tablets.
Synthes USA HQ, Inc. is recalling 148 Dens Instrument Sets because there are no screws specifically indicated for the procedure.
West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp. is recalling Ciprofloxacin 500 mg tablets due to a complaint of rubber-like material found in a tablet.
Toshiba is recalling 95 Infinix-i X-Ray systems because a software error may display incorrect images or cause image loss during fluoroscopy.
Genetic Testing Institute is recalling 386 lots of LIFECODES PF4 Enhanced assay kits because inconsistent values can lead to invalid test results.
Orthohelix Surgical Designs Inc is recalling specific lots of Intraosseous Fixation System drill bits because a burr prevents them from fitting over the guide wire.
CareFusion is recalling SEPP 10% Povidone Iodine Solution applicators because the product is not sterile, making the sterility claims on the label misleading.
Physicians Total Care is recalling Tetracycline 250 mg capsules due to a potential for foreign particulate matter in the active pharmaceutical ingredient.
CareFusion 213, LLC is recalling 544,500 FREPP/SEPP kits because the product is not sterile, but the labeling misleadingly implies it is.
Cardinal Health is recalling sterile needle counters because small holes in the packaging may compromise sterility. The recall affects units distributed in the US, Australia, Canada, and Japan.
Becton Dickinson & Co. is recalling BD MAX PCR Cartridges because they may not seal properly, potentially causing false or invalid test results.
Servatii Inc is recalling 90 one-pound packages of Banana Nut Bread because the ingredient list incorrectly identifies walnuts instead of pecans.
Kettle Foods is recalling 1,943 cases of Honey Roast Harvest trail mix because it was made with dried pineapple containing sulfur dioxide instead of untreated pineapple.
CareFusion 213, LLC is recalling 46,500 Donor Prep Kits because the labeling is misleading regarding sterility claims. The product is not sterile.
Hill Dermaceuticals is recalling 8,592 bottles of Derma-Smoothe/FS topical oil because the product was found to be subpotent at a 22-month stability timepoint.
CareFusion 213, LLC is recalling 698,000 SEPP 70% Isopropanol applicators because the product is not sterile, making the labeling misleading regarding sterility claims.
Biosense Webster is recalling 54 units of the 20-Pole Eco Cable because incorrect calibration prevents the connected catheter from being recognized by the system.
Cooper Surgical is recalling 80 Omniflex Diaphragms because the incorrect size was printed on the outer packaging.
Cardinal Health is recalling sterile needle counters with blade disarmers because small holes in the packaging may compromise sterility.
CareFusion is recalling Blood Culture Prep Kit II units because the product is not sterile, making the labeling misleading regarding sterility claims.
Cardinal Health is recalling sterile needle counters with blade disarmers because small holes in the packaging may compromise sterility.
Kettle Foods is recalling Natural Chocolate Lovers Trail Mix because it was made with dried pineapple containing sulfur dioxide instead of untreated pineapple.
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics is recalling 1,985 cartons of Dimension Vista Alkaline Phosphatase Calibrators due to correlation slope bias and accuracy shift.
Cooper Surgical is recalling 31 units of Incontinence Dish Folding Pessaries because the outer packaging may not reflect the actual product size.
Hill Dermaceuticals is recalling 8,736 bottles of Derma-Smoothe/FS topical oil because the product was found to be subpotent at the 12-month stability timepoint.
Kettle Foods is recalling Honey Roast Nuts and Fruit Trail Mix because it was made with dried pineapple containing sulfur dioxide instead of untreated pineapple.
Ultradent Products, Inc. is recalling 104 units of Opalescence Treswhite Supreme Peach Patient Kits due to incorrect shelf-life labeling.
L. Perrigo is recalling 60,048 blister packs of PE Daytime Cold/Flu LiqGel because the active ingredient Phenylephrine HCl was subpotent at the 12-month time point.
Pfizer is recalling 10,920 TORISEL (temsirolimus) kits nationwide due to a lack of assurance of sterility and potential low-level endotoxins in the diluent vials.
Hospira is recalling 1,296 units of Lactated Ringer's Injection, USP, 1000 mL, because the product was shipped without approval for release.
Cooper Surgical is recalling Gellhorn Flexible Pessaries because the outer packaging may not accurately reflect the size of the product inside.
Cooper Surgical is recalling 18 units of Incontinence Dish pessaries because the outer package may not reflect the actual product size.
Cooper Surgical is recalling 45 units of Incontinence Dish pessaries because the outer package may not reflect the actual product size.
Cooper Surgical is recalling 80 units of Incontinence Ring Flexible Pessaries because the outer packaging may not reflect the actual product size.
Cooper Surgical is recalling Gellhorn Flexible Pessaries because the outer packaging may not reflect the actual size of the device inside.
CareFusion is recalling Sepp Compound Benzoin Tincture products because labeling incorrectly implies the antiseptic solution is sterile, when only the applicator is sterile.
Cooper Surgical is recalling 20 units of Cube Pessaries because the outer packaging may not reflect the actual product size.
Cooper Surgical is recalling Incontinence Dish Folding Pessaries because the outer package may not reflect the actual product size.
Cooper Surgical is recalling 70 units of Cube Pessaries because the outer packaging may not reflect the actual size of the product inside.
Haier America is expanding a recall of specific chest freezer models due to a capacitor that can overheat and cause fires. Consumers should unplug the units and contact the company for a free repair.
Midwest Trading Group is recalling 9,400 remote-controlled helicopters because the rechargeable battery can overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards.
Jerr-Dan is recalling 2010-2012 Standard Duty Wreckers because a relocated ABS module may cause brake hose chafing, leading to increased stopping distances.
Hyundai is recalling 1,712,336 vehicles from model years 2006-2011 because a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may prevent brake lights from illuminating or disable cruise control, increasing crash risk.
Kia is recalling 980,377 vehicles from 2007-2011 because a stop lamp switch malfunction may prevent brake lights from illuminating or disengaging cruise control, increasing crash risk.
Hyundai is recalling 2011-2013 Elantra vehicles because a headliner support bracket may become displaced during airbag deployment, posing a laceration risk.
Federal Corporation is recalling specific Couragia A/T tires because excessive heat causes tread shoulder chunking, which could lead to tire failure and increase crash risk.
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