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504 recalls were announced in August 2013.
Of the 504 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 4% are Critical, 25% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Holgate Toys is recalling Wegmans Playmat Sets because wooden vehicle wheels can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. No injuries have been reported.
Giant is recalling 2013 XtC Advanced SL 29er bicycles and carbon seatposts because the seatposts can crack, posing a fall hazard.
Lipari Foods is recalling Wholey peeled, cooked shrimp because it may be contaminated with Salmonella, which can cause serious infections in vulnerable populations.
Hagee Foods Inc. is recalling specific varieties of Black Bean Hummus due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The products were distributed in Oregon and Washington.
Green Planet Inc is recalling Night Bullet Capsules because they contain unapproved active ingredients for erectile dysfunction.
El Campestre is recalling Seafood Ranchero because it contains undeclared eggs, soy, wheat, and crab extract.
DePuy Orthopaedics is recalling LPS Lower Extremity Dovetail Intercalary components due to a potential for fracture under certain physiological loads.
Northwest Gourmet Food Products is recalling 1.5 oz hummus cups due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed in Washington.
Hagee Foods Inc. is recalling specific Hummus De Gallo products due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The affected items were distributed in Oregon and Washington.
Hagee Foods is recalling 8 oz vegetable trays and snack packs containing hummus due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Kabco Pharmaceuticals is recalling Perfect 3000 Vanilla Powder because it was distributed in violation of a federal consent decree.
Hagee Foods Inc. is recalling multiple brands of Roasted Red Pepper Hummus due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The products were distributed in Oregon and Washington.
Whole Foods Market is recalling pimento cheese because the label failed to declare mayonnaise, which contains egg.
El Campestre is recalling Ceviche Mixto due to undeclared eggs, soy, wheat, and crab extract.
Hagee Foods is recalling 8 oz vegetable trays and snack packs because the included hummus may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Oskri Corp is recalling four dark chocolate bar products because they contain undeclared milk, a major food allergen.
Hagee Foods Inc. is recalling specific brands of jalapeno hummus due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
Hagee Foods Inc. is recalling specific garlic hummus products due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers in Oregon and Washington should check their products.
Oskri Corp is recalling specific dark chocolate bars because they contain undeclared milk, a major food allergen.
Fisher's Homestyle Salads is recalling Gourmet Crab Cakes because the packaging fails to list fish, soy, and wheat as ingredients.
BMW is recalling 2009-2010 X5 xDrive35d vehicles because the fuel filter heater may overheat and cause a fire. Dealers will replace the unit free of charge.
El Campestre is recalling Ceviche Mixto De Basa because it contains undeclared eggs, soy, wheat, and crab extract.
Hagee Foods Inc. is recalling specific 8 oz packages of Harbor Greens and Tacoma Boys Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Warner Chilcott US LLC is recalling 188,600 bottles of Enablex (darifenacin) 15 mg extended-release tablets because they failed impurity specifications.
Oskri Corp. is recalling specific dark chocolate bars because they contain undeclared milk, a major food allergen.
Hagee Foods Inc. is recalling Penny's Creamy Hummus products due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall affects 12 oz packages and 25 lb containers distributed in Oregon and Washington.
Oskri Corp is recalling four dark chocolate bar varieties due to undeclared milk, a major food allergen.
Kaufman is recalling 2012-2013 gooseneck and equipment trailers because kingpins may crack and separate, increasing crash risk.
Hospira Inc. is recalling 2,791 Symbiq Infusion Systems because the secondary audio signal fails to activate. The devices were distributed across 22 US states.
Fisher's Homestyle Salads LLC is recalling New England Clam Chowder because the packaging fails to list milk, corn, and specific shellfish allergens.
Baxter Healthcare is recalling 39,486 containers of DIANEAL Low Calcium with Dextrose peritoneal dialysis solution because defective containers may leak when the closure is removed.
Chalet RV is recalling 2013-2014 truck campers and travel trailers because a design change in the power awning motor may cause screws to shear, risking injury or a crash.
Siemens is recalling four Luminos dRF Fluoroscopic X-Ray systems due to a software error that may cause the table to tilt and collide with the floor.
Accelerated Care Plus is recalling 1,001 Omnicycle Elite units due to a firmware anomaly that may cause the equipment to operate at an incorrect speed in reverse mode.
Intech is recalling 2013 custom trailers because a design change in the power awning motor may cause screws to shear, potentially allowing the awning to unfurl unexpectedly.
Toysmith is recalling light-up toy frogs and ducks sold at Cost Plus World Market because a metal pin can detach, posing a choking hazard.
Fisher's Homestyle Salads is recalling Broccoli Cheese Soup because milk was not listed as an ingredient source for cream, cheese, or butter.
Synthes USA HQ, Inc. is recalling two Synapse SD Drill Guides with incorrect etching. The error could lead to the use of the wrong drill size during surgery.
Fisher's Homestyle Salads is recalling Cheddar Potato Soup with Bacon because milk and corn were not declared on the label.
Fisher's Homestyle Salads is recalling Crab & Shrimp Salad because the product contains undeclared allergens, including corn, wheat, and specific fish species.
Sotera Wireless is recalling 90 ViSi Mobile Monitoring Systems because the chest sensor may cause blister wounds.
Exactech, Inc. is recalling 57 Articulated Driver units because the cross pin may shift out of position, potentially leading to instrument disassembly during orthopedic surgery.
Sotera Wireless is recalling 75 ViSi Mobile Chest Sensors because they may cause blister wounds on patients.
St. Jude Medical is recalling 34,617 Eon Mini implantable pulse generators worldwide due to a battery weld issue that can cause loss of pain relief.
Toyota is recalling 2005-2011 Tacoma Access Cab vehicles because seat belt pre-tensioner screws may loosen, increasing injury risk in crashes.
Load Systems International is recalling LSI model GS025 wind speed sensors because they may fail to display accurate data, posing a risk of injury from impact.
HeartWare Inc is recalling HVAD Pump Implant Kits due to a potential electrostatic discharge (ESD) hazard. The recall covers 76 units in the US and 82 internationally.
SpineFrontier, Inc. is recalling 11 PedFuse Screw Caddies because the compartments for 8mm and 9mm screws were switched, creating a risk of using the wrong screw size during spinal surgery.
Navistar is recalling certain 2011-2014 IC Bus models because seat padding failed to meet federal safety standards for knee impact protection.
Mesa Laboratories is recalling EZtest biological indicator monitoring systems because the readout time does not match label claims.
SteriTec is recalling specific lots of biological indicator test packs because the readout time does not match label claims.
Church & Dwight is recalling Arm & Hammer Baking Soda in 8 oz and 1 lb sizes due to metal and other contamination.
El Campestre is recalling Ceviche De Camaron because shrimp is not listed in English on the label, despite the whole shrimp being visible.
Acclarent is recalling Inspira AIR Balloon Dilation Systems to correct labeling and add warnings. The recall covers 1,217 units distributed in the US, Belgium, Canada, and Saudi Arabia.
GE Healthcare is recalling 375 Voluson E6 and E8 ultrasound systems because an intermittent software error can cause the system to freeze.
Acclarent, Inc. is recalling Inspira AIR Balloon Dilation Systems to correct labeling and clarify instructional steps.
Picis Inc. is recalling ED Pulsecheck software versions 5.2 and 5.3 because prescription notes are not printed to the prescription or patient chart.
GE Healthcare is recalling 588 LOGIQ e ultrasound systems because image data from one patient may be linked to another patient's ID.
El Campestre is recalling Ceviche De Basa because the product contains Swai fish instead of the labeled Basa fish.
SpineFrontier, Inc. is recalling three S-LIFT Slap Hammers (Lot 56H26) distributed in Kansas and Texas because they malfunctioned.
Ozark Bottling, LLC is recalling Lehman's Hot Veggie Mix because pH levels were not accurately measured due to outdated buffers.
Acclarent, Inc. is recalling Inspira AIR Balloon Dilation Systems to correct labeling and add warnings. The recall covers 2,366 units distributed in the US, Belgium, Canada, and Saudi Arabia.
Torrent Pharma Inc is recalling 18,721 bottles of Olanzapine Tablets 10 mg because the packaging filler material was not approved.
Tosoh Smd Inc is recalling AIA Analyzer Pipette Tips because visual inspection found some tips were not uniform in size or length, causing error messages on analyzers.
Synthes USA HQ, Inc. is recalling 8 units of Large External Fixation Tube to Tube Clamps because the provided insert incorrectly states the device is MR Safe instead of MR Conditional.
Becton Dickinson is recalling 177 kits of BD Affirm VPIII Microbial Identification Tests because they may exhibit invalid internal negative control results.
Acclarent, Inc. is recalling Inspira AIR Balloon Dilation Systems to correct labeling, add warnings, and clarify instructional steps.
Kabco Pharmaceuticals is recalling 681.60 kg of Perfect 3000 Chocolate Powder distributed in New York in violation of a federal consent decree.
Beckman Coulter is recalling AU5800 Clinical Chemistry Analyzers due to a software error causing concentrated wash solution pump failures and leaks.
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics is recalling five units of the GAMMA3 System Long Nail Kit, Left, because they are incorrectly marked as right nails.
Siemens is recalling syngo Dynamics Information System versions 9.5 and VA10A because images may not be saved when specific modality settings are used.
Physicians Total Care is recalling Belladonna Alkaloids/PB tablets due to the presence of black spots on the tablets.
Custom Spine, Inc. is recalling 18 ISSYS LP Inverted Screws that were 5 mm shorter than the labeled specification.
SteriTec is recalling 360 units of Steam Biological Test Packs because the readout time does not match the label claims.
SteriTec is recalling EZTest Steam Biological Indicators because the readout time does not match the label claims.
SteriTec is recalling Smart-Read Biological Indicators because the readout time does not match label claims. The recall affects 5,000 units distributed worldwide.
SteriTec is recalling specific steam biological test packs because the readout time does not match the label claims.
Wako Life Sciences is recalling uTAS DCP reagent cartridges because they fail to meet accuracy standards at the low end of the measuring range.
SteriTec is recalling specific lots of Getinge Assure Accufast BI Test Packs because the readout time does not match label claims.
Actavis South Atlantic LLC is recalling 133,968 bottles of Ranitidine Syrup because the product failed an impurity specification for 'Related Compound C'.
SteriTec is recalling EZTest Steam Biological Indicators because the readout time does not match label claims.
Mesa Laboratories is recalling Smart-Read EZTEST Biological Indicator Monitoring Systems because the read-out time does not match label claims.
Leica Microsystems is recalling 128 ASP6025 tissue processors because the manual lists incorrect dimensions for third-party bottles, risking reagent contamination and tissue loss.
Procter & Gamble is recalling 35,568 cartons of DayQuil and NyQuil Sinex liquicaps nationwide due to packaging defects that may cause missing or misplaced capsules.
Acclarent, Inc. is recalling Inspira AIR Balloon Dilation Systems to correct labeling and clarify instructional steps.
Acclarent, Inc. is recalling Inspira AIR Balloon Dilation Systems to correct labeling, add warnings, and clarify instructional steps.
Acclarent, Inc. is recalling Inspira AIR Balloon Dilation Systems to correct labeling and clarify instructional steps.
CSM Bakery Products North America is recalling 10-inch Supreme Chocolate Layered Cakes due to the presence of a ball point pen.
El Campestre is recalling 37 cartons of Camaron Aquachile because shrimp are not listed in English on the label, although the whole shrimp are visible.
SteriTec is recalling 200 units of EZTest Steam Biological Indicators because the readout time does not match the label claims.
General Motors is recalling specific 2014 Chevrolet and GMC SUVs because rear brake caliper bolts may not be fully tightened, potentially increasing stopping distances.
Chrysler is recalling 2012 Dodge Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks because a loose snap ring in the transmission may cause a loss of power transfer, increasing crash risk.
Gerber is recalling Uppercut Fixed Blade Knife and Sheath Sets because the sheath does not hold the knife securely, posing a laceration hazard.
Glideaway is recalling pink Sleepharmony metal youth beds because the surface paint contains lead levels that exceed legal limits. No injuries have been reported.
Vermeer is recalling 2010-2013 R9X12T drilling fluid reclaimer trailers because the air brake hose may become damaged, potentially causing a loss of service brakes.
Jaguar is recalling 2011-2014 XK convertibles because a roof console switch may fail to close power windows, posing a pinch or injury risk.
Jaguar is recalling 2013 XF 2.0L GTDi vehicles because a loose hose clamp may allow the Charge Air Cooler hose to detach, potentially causing the engine to stall and increasing crash risk.
Sportworks is recalling Apex 3 bicycle racks for transit buses because cracks may cause the latch to separate, creating a road hazard.
Keystone is recalling 2,336 model year 2013 Bullet and Passport trailers because stabilizer jack fasteners may fail, causing the jacks to separate and create a road hazard.
Columbia Northwest is recalling 2013-2014 Somerset Niagara trailers because aluminum wheels may disengage from the axle hub, increasing crash risk.
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