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501 recalls were announced in October 2014.
Of the 501 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 7% are Critical, 22% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Yamaha is recalling 3,100 2015 FZ07 motorcycles because a pinched battery cable may chafe and short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Keystone RV Company is recalling 2014-2015 Dutchmen Aerolite and Denali travel trailers because a 12V breaker may not be connected to the protected terminal, posing a fire risk.
Great Dane Trailers is recalling 125 model year 2015 Converter Dollies because a brake valve issue may cause brake drag, leading to overheating, fire, or wheel detachment.
BMW is recalling 2015 X5 vehicles with optional rear comfort seats because the left rear seat belt attachment may not be sufficiently welded, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Maserati is recalling 2014-2015 Quattroporte and Ghibli vehicles because improperly crimped fuel delivery hoses may leak fuel and cause a fire.
E.&B.'s Natural Way is recalling approximately 27,948 pounds of raw lamb products because they were not presented for USDA-FSIS import inspection.
Ford is recalling 2015 Mustangs because the passenger seat sensor may misclassify occupant size, potentially causing improper air bag deployment in a crash.
Turtle Top is recalling specific transit buses equipped with Ricon wheelchair lifts because the platform side plates may crack, posing an injury risk to operators.
American Honda is recalling about 15,400 2014 Honda Pioneer 700 recreational off-highway vehicles because debris on the skid plate can ignite from the exhaust system.
Shop Packaging LLC is recalling 115,505 pounds of chicken wings due to misbranding and an undeclared soy allergen. The products were shipped to New York.
Milestone AV Technologies is recalling Sanus Simplicity SLF5 wall mounts because a nut can loosen, causing the TV to detach and pose an impact hazard.
BMW is recalling 2015 X3 and X4 vehicles because the driver's side exterior rearview mirror may not meet US safety standards, increasing crash risk.
Briggs & Stratton is recalling about 8,500 Snapper rear engine riding mowers because a weld on the drive axle can fail, causing loss of brake control.
Expo Fresh L.L.C is recalling 10,072 boxes of Roma Tomatoes due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed nationwide.
Unique Pharmaceutical, Ltd is recalling one lot of N-Acetyl Cysteine 20% vials because testing revealed the presence of Herbaspirillum huttiense bacteria.
Mars Chocolate North America is recalling Twix Unwrapped Bites due to undeclared peanuts and eggs. The recall covers 13,560 pouches distributed nationwide.
Starway Inc. is recalling Peony Mark brand roasted and salted pumpkin seeds due to undeclared sulfites. The product was distributed in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Michigan.
Whole Foods Market is recalling 365 brand Mini Butter Croissants because they contain egg, which is not listed on the label.
Toyota is recalling 2006-2011 Lexus vehicles because fuel may leak from the pressure sensor, increasing fire risk.
Mylan Pharmaceuticals is recalling 15,966 bottles of Metoprolol Succinate Extended-release Tablets 50mg because a pharmacist reported finding a rogue tablet of different size and markings in a bottle.
Biomet is recalling 164 Mamba Disposable Nitinol Needles because high friction may cause the needles to break during use.
Unique Pharmaceutical, Ltd is recalling all sterile products due to poor aseptic production practices identified by an FDA inspection.
Publix Super Markets is recalling Jalapeno Bagels sold in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina because they may contain pieces of glass and small stones.
Domega NY International Co Ltd is recalling Brilliant Cake with Filling Milk (Biscuits) due to undeclared eggs and unapproved food colors.
AMS Health Sciences is recalling SABA ACE products manufactured before September 2013 due to the presence of DMAA.
Wholesome Harvest Baking is recalling frozen jalapeno bagels because of reports of glass pieces and stones in the product.
Janssen Ortho L.L.C. is recalling 13,500 bottles of Xarelto (rivaroxaban) 15 mg tablets due to confirmed microbial contamination in a sales sample.
Zydus Pharmaceuticals is recalling 5,400 bottles of Atenolol 25 mg tablets nationwide after a pharmacist reported that several tablets appeared noticeably thicker.
Richard-Allan Scientific Company is recalling Cardinal Health Prefilled Buffered 10% Formalin because the formalin concentration may be outside specifications.
Boston Scientific is recalling 33 units of StarMedTec LightTrail Reusable Fibers because the product is not cleared for use with lasers other than the Auriga XL system.
Navilyst Medical is recalling specific PICC Convenience Kits because they contain BD syringes with open seals that may affect sterility.
Navilyst Medical is recalling specific PICC Convenience Kits because they contain BD syringes with open seals that may affect sterility.
DePuy Orthopaedics is recalling 65 units of the Charnley Pin Retractor and Handle Set because the small extraction peg is breaking from the pin.
Navilyst Medical is recalling BioFlo PICC Kits because they contain BD syringes with open seals that may compromise sterility.
Bio-Detek, Inc. is recalling ZOLL Pro-padz Sterile Adult Multi-Function Electrodes because product sterility is not assured. The recall affects 41 single units distributed worldwide.
GE Healthcare is recalling Carescape Patient Data Modules due to potential ECG calculation errors after quick disconnect/reconnect cycles with Bx50 monitors.
Navilyst Medical is recalling 51 PICC Convenience Kits because they contain BD syringes with open seals that may affect sterility.
Nemschoff Chairs, Inc. is recalling Serenity Treatment Chairs due to potential elevated temperatures in the seat and back lumbar areas.
Toys R Us is recalling Just Like Home toy toaster sets because the plastic toast can break into sharp pieces, posing a choking hazard.
Biomet, Inc. is recalling 12 units of Green Mamba Suture Passers because high friction may cause the needle to break during use.
Ikko International Trading LLC is voluntarily recalling Maruto 'C' Wheat Cakes because the packaging omitted soy lecithin as an ingredient and allergen warning.
DePuy Orthopaedics is recalling 875 units of RECLAIM Distal Reamer Extension devices because the tabs may break and leave fragments in the patient.
Bio-Detek is recalling ZOLL Pro-padz Sterile Adult Multi-Function Electrodes because product sterility is not assured. The recall affects 193 cases distributed worldwide.
Mars Chocolate North America is recalling specific M&M's products because they contain undeclared peanuts, a major food allergen.
Biomet, Inc. is recalling 15 units of Black Mamba Suture Passers because high friction may cause the needle to break during use.
Bio-Detek is recalling 237 cases of Zoll Pro-padz Sterile Multi-Function Electrodes because product sterility is not assured. The affected lots were distributed worldwide.
Michaels Stores is recalling approximately 8,400 folding tables because they can collapse under excessive weight, posing a risk of injury.
McKesson Information Solutions LLC is recalling 272 McKesson Cardiology Hemo devices because a software error incorrectly converts hemoglobin values used in formula calculations.
Navilyst Medical is recalling specific BioFlo PICC kits because they contain BD syringes with open seals that may compromise sterility.
Bio-Detek is recalling ZOLL Pro-padz Sterile Multi-Function Electrodes because product sterility is not assured. The recall affects lots 1614 and 1814 distributed worldwide.
Navilyst Medical is recalling specific PICC Convenience Kits because they contain BD syringes with open seals that may affect sterility.
Richard Wolf Medical Instruments is recalling Hulka Clip Tubal Occluding Devices (Lot 51000232) due to a biocompatibility test discrepancy found in a subsequent lot.
Boston Scientific is recalling 7 units of StarMedTec LightTrail Reusable Fibers because they are not cleared for use with lasers other than the Auriga XL system.
Navilyst Medical is recalling specific PICC Convenience Kits because they contain BD syringes with open seals that may affect sterility.
Arjo Hospital Equipment AB is recalling 1,695 Contoura C1000 and C1080 bariatric beds worldwide due to a low but existing risk of patient entrapment for individuals with a BMI under 40.
Biomedix is recalling SELEC-3 I.V. Administration Sets because insufficient glue application caused the sets to fail.
Sterilmed is recalling 22 reprocessed diagnostic ultrasound catheters because they were incorrectly processed. The affected units were distributed in Washington and California.
Mylan Institutional LLC is recalling Amiodarone HCl Injection due to inadvertent refrigeration during distribution. McKesson distributed the affected vials to facilities in WA, OR, and MT.
Richard-Allan Scientific is recalling 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin because the concentration may be outside specifications. The product is used to fixate tissue for histological examination.
Richard-Allan Scientific is recalling 264 cases of its Specimen Transportation System because the NBF concentration may be outside specifications.
Richard-Allan Scientific is recalling 199 cases of 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin because the chemical concentration may be outside of desired specifications.
Smith & Nephew is recalling RENASYS EZ and RENASYS EZ Plus canisters due to visible deformation of the inlet port on the canister lid.
Hostess Brands LLC is recalling Frosted Bagged Donettes due to potential mold growth caused by higher-than-average moisture content.
Mothers' Milk Bank of Montana is recalling frozen unpasteurized human milk because a donor received live vaccines after delivery.
Astellas Pharma US Inc is recalling 9,236 bottles of Tarceva (erlotinib) 150 mg tablets because they failed routine stability testing for dissolution.
Navilyst Medical is recalling BioFlo PICC kits because included BD syringes had open seals, potentially affecting sterility.
Smith & Nephew is recalling RENASYS EZ and RENASYS EZ Plus canisters because the inlet port on the lid may be deformed.
Hostess Brands LLC is recalling specific lots of frozen Donettes due to potential mold growth caused by higher-than-average moisture content.
NatureBox is recalling 1,262 pouches of Cranberry Macaroon Granola because the back label incorrectly displays ingredients and nutrition for Cherry Berry Granola.
Hostess Brands LLC is recalling specific frozen donettes due to potential mold growth caused by higher-than-average moisture content.
Hostess Brands LLC is recalling specific lots of frozen Donettes because laboratory analysis found higher-than-average moisture content, creating a potential for mold growth.
VistaPharm is recalling 322,650 cups of Metoclopramide Oral Solution because the containers leak when inverted.
Navilyst Medical is recalling specific PICC Convenience Kits because they contain BD syringes with open seals that may affect sterility.
Smith & Nephew is recalling RENASYS EZ and EZ Plus 800 mL canisters with deformed inlet ports on the lid. The defect may affect the collection of wound exudate during negative pressure wound therapy.
Mothers' Milk Bank of Montana is recalling 12 bottles of frozen pasteurized human milk because a donor received live vaccines after delivery.
Navilyst Medical is recalling specific PICC Convenience Kits because they contain BD syringes with open seals that may compromise sterility.
Hostess Brands LLC is recalling specific lots of Powdered Single-Serve Donettes due to higher-than-average moisture content that may allow mold growth.
Hostess Brands LLC is recalling 17,330 units of Powdered Bagged Donettes due to potential mold growth caused by higher-than-average moisture content.
Navilyst Medical is recalling specific PICC Convenience Kits because they contain BD syringes with open seals that may affect sterility.
Philips is recalling one Integris Allura 15-12 Fluoroscopy x-ray system in Florida because it failed to comply with a Federal standard.
Orthohelix Surgical Designs is recalling 38 MaxLock Extreme Mod-Foot Concave Reamers because incorrect sizing was laser-etched on the devices.
Navilyst Medical is recalling specific BioFlo PICC kits because they contain BD syringes with open seals that may compromise sterility.
Biomet, Inc. is recalling four Compress Face Reamer units because they were missing the required 4x21 degree helix angle.
Boston Scientific is recalling 5 units of StarMedTec LightTrail Reusable Fibers because they are not cleared for use with lasers other than the Auriga XL system.
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics is recalling Dimension Vista Mass CKMB Isoenzyme Calibrators because routine stability monitoring showed drift exceeding acceptance criteria.
Richard-Allan Scientific is recalling 285 cases of its Specimen Transportation System because the NBF concentrations may not meet specifications.
Richard-Allan Scientific is recalling Bio-Tite Specimen Containers because the NBF concentration may be outside specifications.
Bracco Diagnostic Inc is recalling E-Z-GAS antacid packets because routine stability testing found the drug to be subpotent.
Gilead Sciences is recalling Truvada tablets because they contain small red silicone rubber particulates. The recall affects 10,317 bottles distributed nationwide.
Richard-Allan Scientific is recalling 175 cases of Protocol 10% NBF tissue fixative because the concentration may be outside specifications.
Fresh Food Manufacturing is recalling 1,008 pounds of Italian Style Wedding Soup because the label failed to declare soy and egg allergens.
Yamaha is recalling 2014 YZF-R6 motorcycles because front and rear wheels may have insufficient hardness, increasing crash risk.
Vermeer is recalling 2014 TR620 Trommel trailers because an incorrect material in the pintle hitch mount may allow bolts to loosen, increasing crash risk.
Chrysler is recalling 2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles because a module fault may disable airbags and seat belt pretensioners, increasing injury risk in crashes.
Galant Food Company is recalling an additional 130 pounds of beef piroshki because the meat filling did not reach the required cooking temperature.
Strick Trailers is recalling 2009-2015 Dry Freight Van Trailers because rear impact guards do not meet federal safety standards, increasing injury risk in crashes.
Wheeled Coach is recalling certain 2013-2015 ambulances because a suspension fluid tank mount may fail, causing the tank to separate and create a road hazard.
Dimension Industries is recalling Sling Fabric Café Sets sold at Costco because missing metal washer plates can cause chairs to break, posing a fall hazard.
Louis Garneau is recalling about 1,180 P-09 aerodynamic bicycle helmets because they may fail to protect the wearer from impact injuries in cold temperatures.
Mobility Works is recalling 834 Ford E-Series vans modified with Ricon wheelchair lifts. The platform side plates may crack, causing the lift to fall and injure the operator.
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