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501 recalls were announced in October 2014.
Of the 501 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 7% are Critical, 27% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
ZEE Medical is recalling ZEE Aspirin 325mg tablets because the product label incorrectly lists inactive ingredients.
Gyrus Medical is recalling specific sterile surgical forceps and scissors because a packaging anomaly may compromise the sterile barrier.
New GPC Inc. is recalling 4,320 units of Whitfield's Ointment B.P. in New York due to missing drug listings and non-compliant labeling.
Ohio Valley Herbal Products is recalling Wild'erb Seasoning because it may contain sassafras leaves, an ingredient flagged as potentially illegal by the Ohio Department of Agriculture.
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics is recalling specific lots of IMMULITE 1000 Cortisol Assay reagents due to confirmed positive bias on controls.
Estill Medical Technologies is recalling 6,886 Ultra Battery 1 units because they may not reach full charge capacity within the standard 60-minute charging period.
Processed Foods, Inc. is recalling Ovation Brands Bead Pudding Base because the eggs used in the product are susceptible to premature spoilage.
New GPC Inc. is recalling Alcosulph Astringent Lotion because it lacks required drug listings and OTC labeling, and is labeled as not approved for sale in the U.S.
Ohio Valley Herbal Products is recalling Wild'erb Herbal Tea because it may contain sassafras leaves, an ingredient deemed illegal by the Ohio Department of Agriculture.
American Health Packaging is recalling 2,005 cartons of Methylprednisolone 4 mg tablets because they failed to meet potency standards at a 6-month stability time point.
Spartan is recalling 2011-2015 school bus chassis because reversed rear ABS connectors may cause wheels to lock up during braking.
Meritor Wabco is recalling specific Quick Release Valves where damaged rubber diaphragms may reduce air pressure, potentially compromising braking performance.
Hino is recalling 2,641 model year 2012-2015 XJC and XFC trucks because a software issue may prevent the brake warning lamp from illuminating, increasing crash risk.
Halcore is recalling 2006 Leader Type II Ambulances equipped with specific Ricon wheelchair lifts because the platform side plates may crack, posing an injury risk.
Meijer is recalling Halloween projector flashlights because they can overheat and melt the plastic handle, posing a burn risk to users.
Morgan Olson is recalling 100 model year 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 vehicles because an aluminum document holder may injure unbelted occupants in a crash.
Jaguar is recalling 2015 F-TYPE, XF, and XJ vehicles because engine components may detach, increasing the risk of fire or loss of steering.
Honda is recalling 2014 Grom125 and NSS300 motorcycles because a fuel pump bracket may swell and seize, causing the bike to stall and increasing crash risk.
BMW is recalling 223 model year 2014 i8 vehicles because a ground cable bolt may not be properly welded to the fuel tank, creating a risk of fuel leaks and fire.
Mazda is recalling 2014-2015 Mazda6 vehicles because the tire pressure monitoring system may fail to warn drivers if all four tires lose pressure simultaneously, increasing crash risk.
Murry's Inc. is recalling approximately 31,689 pounds of gluten-free breaded chicken products due to potential Staphylococcal enterotoxin contamination.
Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 2013-2015 Audi A4, S4, and Allroad vehicles because a software error may prevent front air bags from deploying in a secondary impact.
Aspen Foods is recalling 28,980 pounds of chicken products sold in Minnesota due to a link with a Salmonella Enteritidis illness cluster.
Nissan is recalling 2013 Infiniti QX56 and 2014 QX80 vehicles because the driver's air bag inflator may contain an incorrect part that could rupture during deployment.
Volkswagen is recalling 2015 Jetta and Passat vehicles because a seatback recliner bracket may not engage correctly, causing unexpected movement that could distract the driver.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses because a fuel filter defect may cause the engine to stall without warning, increasing crash risk.
Taylor Farms is recalling approximately 377 pounds of Signature Café Broccoli Kale Salad with Chicken because the product contains undeclared walnuts, a tree nut allergen.
Arctic Cat is recalling approximately 40,000 model year 2008 and 2009 ATVs because front gear case components can fail, posing a crash hazard.
FDA recalls 133,930 pairs of Kendall defibrillation electrodes because they are not compatible with specific Philips AED models.
Taylor Farms Pacific Inc. is recalling specific lots of Roma tomatoes due to potential Salmonella contamination. The affected product was distributed in California, Arizona, Nevada, and Washington.
Great American Marketing Company is recalling 264 Turkey & Swiss Sandwiches due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed to one company in Schertz, TX.
Gel Spice Co. is recalling Fresh Finds ground black pepper due to potential Salmonella contamination. Consumers should stop using the product.
Taylor Farms Pacific Inc. is recalling Signature Cafe SWY Sicilian Vegetable Salad kits due to potential Salmonella contamination in the included Roma tomatoes.
FDA recalls 317,550 pairs of defibrillation electrodes because they are not compatible with Philips FR3 or FRx AEDs.
Bumble Bee Foods is recalling specific codes of Chipotle Albacore Tuna pouches because seal defects could allow contamination by spoilage organisms or pathogens.
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics is recalling approximately 4,200 external power supply adapters for the Clinitek Status+ urine analyzer due to damage that can cause electric shock.
Coviden LLC is recalling 9,850 pairs of Medi-Trace Cadence defibrillation electrodes because they are not compatible with Philips FR3 or FRx AEDs.
Dominguez Foods of Washington is recalling Su Cocina Plain Bread Crumbs due to undeclared wheat, milk, and soy.
Elgin is recalling 2012-2014 Broom Badger sweeper trucks because a hydraulic oil cooler fan may fail, causing overheating and potential vehicle fire.
Hospira is recalling 109,110 vials of Lidocaine Hydrochloride Injection because the product was discolored and contained visible particulates.
Bumble Bee Foods is recalling specific codes of pouched Albacore tuna because seal defects could allow contamination by spoilage organisms or pathogens.
Anova Food, LLC is recalling 6,475 cases of Wild Caught Seared Ahi Tuna due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
The FDA is recalling 330 pairs of MediChoice Multifunction Electrodes because they are not compatible with certain Philips AED models.
Unit Dose Solutions Inc is recalling 1,177 packets of Atorvastatin Calcium 40 MG tablets because 179 doses of Valacyclovir HCl 500 mg tablets were found repacked in the unit dose packs.
Great American Marketing Company is recalling 288 units of Ham & Cheddar Sandwiches due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Covidien is recalling Philips HEARTSTART Multifunction Electrode Pads because they are not compatible with Philips FR3 or FRx AEDs.
Tullia's is recalling Italian Meatless Pasta Sauce because production records showed a pH level that could allow the growth of Clostridium botulinum.
Neely Coble is recalling 52 Isuzu NQR vehicles with dual steering modifications due to a potential steering column separation risk.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 1,034 EndoWrist Stapler 45 instruments because they may not be removable from tissue.
FDA recalls 31,590 pairs of Kendall defibrillation electrodes because they are not compatible with Philips FR3 or FRx AEDs.
Bumble Bee Foods is recalling Sun Dried Tomato pouches because seal defects could allow contamination by spoilage organisms or pathogens.
Bumble Bee Foods is recalling specific codes of pouched Albacore tuna because seal defects could allow contamination by spoilage organisms or pathogens.
Bumble Bee Foods is recalling specific codes of pouched Albacore tuna due to seal defects that could allow contamination by spoilage organisms or pathogens.
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics is recalling external power supply adaptors for the Clinitek Status urine analyzer because they are damaged and can cause electric shock.
Merge Healthcare is recalling eFilm Workstation versions 4.0 and 4.0.1 because a software defect may cause users to select the wrong patient study when using the thumbnail panel.
Bumble Bee Foods is recalling specific codes of pouched Albacore tuna because seal defects could allow contamination by spoilage organisms or pathogens.
Bumble Bee Foods is recalling specific codes of pouched Albacore tuna because seal defects could allow contamination by spoilage organisms or pathogens.
Biomet is recalling six Discovery Elbow Humeral Trials that were incorrectly manufactured as left-sided but etched as right-sided.
Gulf States Toyota is recalling 142 model year 2015 Toyota Tacoma vehicles because they may have incorrect load carrying capacity labels, which could lead to vehicle overload.
Invivo Corporation is recalling 24 Philips Expression MR200 MRI Patient Monitoring Systems because they may fail to produce Non-Invasive Blood Pressure (NIBP) measurements.
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics is recalling external power supply adaptors for the Clinitek Status urine analyzer due to damage that can cause electric shock.
Arrow International is recalling Select Kits and Maximal Barrier Precautions Kits containing BD Posiflush syringes because open seals may compromise sterility.
Bumble Bee Foods is recalling Jalapeno Albacore Tuna pouches due to seal defects that could allow contamination by pathogens.
Arjo, Inc. is recalling 363 spreader bars for the Maxi Sky 2 Ceiling Lift because the hooks are too flexible to securely hold sling loops.
Spartan Motors is recalling 2010-2015 Gladiator vehicles because the engine cooling fan may break during severe vibration, posing an injury risk if the hood is open.
Bumble Bee Foods is recalling specific codes of pouched Albacore tuna because seal defects could allow contamination by spoilage organisms or pathogens.
Primus Medical LLC is recalling 1,726 AC powered adjustable bed frames used in nursing facilities because the head deck actuator bracket may separate from the frame.
KCI USA, Inc. is recalling V.A.C. GranuFoam Silver Dressing because some sterile pouches display an incorrect expiry date.
Intuitive Surgical is voluntarily correcting labeling and software for the EndoWrist One Vessel Sealer used with the da Vinci Si Surgical System.
Ameditech is recalling 320 kits of the ArcPoint Labs 10 Panel Dip Screen (OXY) because the positive interpretation illustration on the cap labels and package insert was incorrect.
Kraft Heinz Foods is voluntarily recalling 7,691 cases of American cheese slices because a supplier failed to store an ingredient at the correct temperature.
Valeant Pharmaceuticals is recalling 34,218 tubes of Hydrocortisone Butyrate Cream 0.1% because the product failed stability testing for potency and preservative levels.
Valeant Pharmaceuticals is recalling 1,663 tubes of Locoid cream because the active ingredient and preservatives were subpotent at the 18-month stability test point.
Roche Diagnostics is recalling Omni Micro-electrodes for the cobas b221 analyzer because default reference values are inconsistent with other instruments and instructions.
Zydus Pharmaceuticals is recalling Topiramate 200 mg tablets because 100 mg tablets were found mixed in the bottles.
Ameditech is recalling 400 kits of the ArcPoint Labs 5 Panel Dip Drug Screen because the positive interpretation illustration on the labels and package insert was incorrect.
Gyma Laboratories of America, Inc. is recalling Clonidine Base Micronized due to lack of good manufacturing practices identified by the Italian Medicines Agency.
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS 5600 Integrated Systems due to a software anomaly that may cause unexpected assay calibration when using specific calibrator kits.
Sagent Pharmaceuticals is recalling specific lots of Ketorolac Tromethamine Injection because the products were labeled with incorrect expiration dates.
Gyma Laboratories of America, Inc. is recalling Propranolol HCl due to lack of good manufacturing practices identified by the Italian Medicines Agency.
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS 4600 Chemistry Systems because a software anomaly may cause unexpected assay calibration when using specific calibrator barcode labels.
Gyma Laboratories of America, Inc. is recalling Dipyridamole API due to lack of good manufacturing practices identified by the Italian Medicines Agency.
Avella of Deer Valley, Inc. is recalling 197 vials of Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate 250 mg/mL injectable because crystals were observed in the product.
Baxter Healthcare is recalling 15 L Cycler Drainage Bags because the tube clamp may not fully close, potentially causing leakage.
Stryker is recalling T2 Tibia Nail Insertion Sleeves because some units have a different inner diameter than labeled.
Michael Foods, Inc. is recalling 40,966 cases of shell eggs under six different brand labels due to contamination with Pseudomonas fluorescens.
Ameditech is recalling 80 kits of ArcPoint Labs 10 Panel Dip Screen because the positive interpretation illustration on the cap labels and package insert was incorrect.
Gyma Laboratories of America, Inc. is recalling Clonidine HCL chemical product for medicines preparation due to lack of good manufacturing practices.
Valeant Pharmaceuticals is recalling 205,853 bottles of Vasotec (enalapril maleate) tablets because they were packaged with the incorrect version of the package insert.
Valeant Pharmaceuticals is recalling Vaseretic tablets because they were packaged with the incorrect version of the package insert.
Arrow International is recalling 65 Multi-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kits because the outer shipping box displays an incorrect expiration date. The kits inside are correctly labeled and pose no risk to patients.
ARBOC is recalling 2009-2014 Spirit of Freedom and Spirit of Mobility buses due to an undersized fuel pump wire that may cause vehicle stalls.
Pierce is recalling 2009-2013 emergency vehicles because front lower control arms may crack, potentially causing wheel separation and increasing crash risk.
Supreme is recalling 1,705 transit buses equipped with Ricon wheelchair lifts because the platform side plate may crack, posing an injury risk to operators.
Daimler Trucks is recalling 2015 Freightliner Business Class M2 trucks because a defective clutch component may prevent disengagement, increasing crash risk.
Tegol is recalling Hawk GLD-900 Series motorcycle helmets because they fail to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 218. Owners are offered a full refund.
Volkswagen is recalling 2011-2013 Jetta and 2012-2013 Beetle vehicles because rear trailing arms may fracture, potentially causing loss of vehicle control.
ITG Voma is recalling specific Capitol Precision Trac II tires due to a risk of tread separation, which could cause sudden air loss and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Evenflo is recalling specific Embrace 35 infant car seats because the harness buckle may become difficult to unlatch, increasing injury risk in emergencies.
Volkswagen is recalling 2013-2015 Beetles because the glass sunroof may break over hard surfaces or potholes, posing an injury risk to occupants.
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