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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
New England Wheels is recalling 2006-2014 Ford E-250 and E-350 vans with specific Ricon wheelchair lifts because the platform side plate may crack.
Land Rover is recalling 28,037 vehicles because the tire pressure monitoring system may fail to detect low pressure, increasing crash risk.
Olson Meat is recalling 160 pounds of pork blood product produced without federal inspection. The product was shipped to a single retailer in Hawaii.
Zazou Scarves is recalling about 3,800 women's silk scarves because they fail to meet federal flammability standards, posing a risk of burn injury.
Toys R Us is recalling Koala children's sandals because the butterfly wings can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Silva International is recalling dehydrated minced green onion due to reported Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed in Wisconsin.
BoKU International is recalling 10 oz. Boku Super Food 3.0 because it may be contaminated with Salmonella. The product was sold online directly to customers.
BoKU International is recalling Boku Super Protein 3.0 because it may be contaminated with Salmonella. The product was sold online directly to customers.
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc. is recalling Garden Fresh Egg Salad due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin.
BoKU International is recalling Boku Super Food 2.0 (28.2 oz) because it may be contaminated with Salmonella. The product was sold online directly to customers.
Oriya Organics is recalling its Superfood Protein Medley because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella. The product was sold in Texas, Louisiana, and online to consumers in five states.
Nanosphere is recalling 220 units of the Verigene Enteric Pathogens Nucleic Acid Test due to increased processing errors caused by Tip Holder Assemblies.
PDG Product Design Group is recalling Fuze T50, T20, and T50 Jr manual tilt wheelchairs because a hex bolt head might shear, causing the axle plate to detach and the wheels to collapse.
ICU Medical is recalling specific IV administration sets because the Stat 2 flow controller may deliver a significantly higher flow rate than intended.
Baxter Healthcare is recalling 148,632 bags of Potassium Chloride Injection because shipping cartons were incorrectly labeled and contained Gentamicin Sulfate Injection instead.
Vapotherm is recalling 387 Precision Flow Disposable Patient Circuits because they may allow water to leak into the center gas lumen.
Spacelabs Healthcare is recalling 222 patient monitors because they may fail to provide audible alarms in End Case mode, a defect missed in a previous recall.
Supreme Distributors is recalling Sebastian Supreme brand crab meat due to potential Clostridium botulinum toxin formation from temperature abuse.
Entegra is recalling 2015 Aspire and Anthem motorhomes because a fuel filter defect may cause the engine to stall without warning, increasing crash risk.
La Orocovena Biscuit is recalling Pound Cake Queso products due to undeclared milk, wheat, soy, and color additives.
Supreme Distributors, Inc. is recalling Supreme Choice brand Premium Pasteurized Crab Meat due to a potential hazard of Clostridium botulinum toxin formation from temperature abuse.
General Motors is recalling 106,307 vehicles from 2013-2014 because a contaminated chassis electronic module may cause an electrical short, leading to stalling and increased crash risk.
Argon Medical Devices is recalling UltraStream Chronic Hemodialysis Catheters because cracks may develop on the red arterial luer during attachment or manipulation.
ICU Medical is recalling STAT 2 Flow Controllers because they may deliver a significantly higher flow rate than intended.
CareFusion is recalling 1,729 EnVe and ReVel ventilators because operator misconnection can damage the power connector, potentially shorting the power adapter.
ICU Medical is recalling STAT 2 Flow Controllers because they may deliver a significantly higher flow rate than intended.
Argon Medical Devices is recalling UltraStream Chronic Hemodialysis Catheters because cracks may develop on the red arterial luer during use.
Siemens is recalling 206 Artis zee and Artis zeego X-ray systems because radiation release can become blocked unnecessarily under certain circumstances.
Vapotherm, Inc. is recalling 22,828 Precision Flow Disposable Patient Circuits because they may allow water to leak into the gas lumen.
Philips Medical Systems is recalling 61 CT scanners because the Extended Display Field of View reconstruction feature produces inaccurate CT numbers and anatomy.
Roots Organic Gourmet is recalling Lima Bean Hummus because the label lists Tamari but fails to state 'Contains Soy.'
Justright Surgical is recalling specific lots of JustRight 5mm Reloads because they may deliver poor distal staple formation past the end of the knife cut.
Peters Surgical is recalling 22,190 units of CARDIOFLON Evolution sutures due to a potential splitting of the surface treatment on thread ends.
Synthes, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 16 units of TI Vectra Plates because clips may be missing. The plates are used for cervical spine fixation.
Peters Surgical is recalling 4,976 units of CARDIOXYL synthetic surgical sutures because a potential splitting of the surface treatment on thread ends was identified.
4C Foods Corp. is recalling 4C HomeStyle Parmesan Grated Cheese due to Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed in eight states.
Supreme Distributors is recalling Supreme Choice brand crab meat due to potential Clostridium botulinum toxin formation from temperature abuse.
Honda is recalling 2015 Acura TLX AWD vehicles because incorrect weight ratings on the safety label may lead to tire failure if loaded to specifications.
Supreme Choice Jumbo Lump Crab Meat is being recalled due to potential Clostridium botulinum toxin formation from temperature abuse.
Roots Organic Gourmet is recalling Spinach Hummus because the label lists Tamari but lacks a 'Contains Soy' statement.
Roots Organic Gourmet is recalling Hot Chipotle Hummus because the label lists Tamari but fails to state 'Contains Soy.'
Supreme Choice brand Backfin crab meat is being recalled due to potential Clostridium botulinum toxin formation from temperature abuse.
Philips is recalling 364 Brilliance CT systems due to a gap in the tilt stand covers that can squeeze fingers during gantry movement.
Justright Surgical is recalling specific lots of JustRight 5mm Staplers because they may deliver poor distal staple formation past the end of the knife cut.
ICU Medical is recalling 100 units of ConMed Stat 2 flow controllers because they may deliver a significantly higher flow rate than intended.
Vapotherm, Inc. is recalling 865 units of Precision Flow Disposable Patient Circuits because they may allow water to leak into the center gas lumen.
Vapotherm, Inc. is recalling 207 units of Precision Flow Disposable Patient Circuits because water may leak into the center gas lumen.
Vapotherm is recalling 22,042 Precision Flow Disposable Patient Circuits because they may allow water to leak into the center gas lumen.
Vapotherm, Inc. is recalling 635 units of Precision Flow Disposable Patient Circuits because they may allow water to leak into the center gas lumen.
Great American Appetizers is recalling Southern Home Mozzarella Sticks because the ingredient list includes wheat, but the 'Contains' statement omits it.
Roots Organic Gourmet is recalling Thai Coconut Curry Hummus because the label lists Tamari but lacks a 'Contains Soy' statement.
Centurion Medical Products is recalling 21,388 saline flush syringes used in convenience kits because open seals may compromise package integrity and sterility.
Vapotherm, Inc. is recalling 360 units of Precision Flow Disposable Patient Circuits because they allow water to leak into the center gas lumen.
Genesys Orthopedics Systems is recalling 642 Circular Lock Screws from the TiLock Pedicle Screw System because a portion of the lot was manufactured with stainless steel instead of the specified titanium alloy.
Supreme Distributors is recalling 16 oz cans of Special Crab Meat due to a potential risk of Clostridium botulinum toxin formation from temperature abuse.
Roots Organic Gourmet is recalling Black Bean Hummus because the label lists Tamari but lacks a 'Contains Soy' statement.
Roots Organic Gourmet is recalling Oil Free Original Hummus because the label lists Tamari but fails to state 'Contains Soy.'
Roots Organic Gourmet is recalling Roasted Garlic Hummus because the label lists Tamari but lacks a 'Contains Soy' statement.
Vapotherm, Inc. is recalling 1,005 units of Precision Flow Disposable Patient Circuits because they may allow water to leak into the center gas lumen.
Alcon Research, Ltd. is recalling 2,462 Eye-Pak 7407 Tray Support Covers because insufficiently sealed peel pouches may compromise sterility.
ArjoHuntleigh is recalling 18 Minstrel mobile passive hoists because a bolt under the scale may unscrew, posing a risk of the spreader bar detaching during use.
Argon Medical Devices is recalling UltraStream Chronic Hemodialysis Catheters because the red arterial luer may crack during attachment or manipulation.
Coach and Equipment is recalling 2006-2014 transit buses equipped with certain Ricon wheelchair lifts because the platform side plates may crack, posing an injury risk.
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS Anti-HCV Reagent Packs due to signal loss that may cause false negative test results for hepatitis C.
Supreme Distributors, Inc. is recalling Supreme Choice brand Premium Pasteurized Crab Meat due to potential Clostridium botulinum toxin formation from temperature abuse.
CareFusion is recalling approximately 318,280 heated infant breathing circuits due to a regulatory compliance risk involving a material change to the gas pathway.
Siemens is recalling AXIOM Artis and Artis zee angiography systems because a hand switch defect may cause uncontrolled x-ray release.
Blue Diamond Growers is recalling Artisan Nut-Thins because gluten protein was detected in a product labeled gluten-free.
Supreme Distributors, Inc. is recalling Supreme Choice brand crab meat due to potential Clostridium botulinum toxin formation from temperature abuse.
Roots Organic Gourmet is recalling Original Hummus because the label fails to state 'Contains Soy' despite listing Tamari as an ingredient.
Supreme Distributors is recalling 16 oz cans of Colossal Crab Meat due to potential Clostridium botulinum toxin formation from temperature abuse.
Roots Organic Gourmet is recalling Roasted Red Bell Pepper Hummus because the label fails to state 'Contains Soy' despite listing Tamari as an ingredient.
Supreme Distributors is recalling Blue Star Claw Crab Meat due to potential Clostridium botulinum toxin formation from temperature abuse.
Vidacare Corporation is voluntarily recalling 172 units of EZ-IO 45mm Needle Sets because they do not meet specifications.
Phoenix Produce & Noodle Company is recalling Chinese Style Noodles in Arizona because they contain undeclared FD&C Yellow No. 5, Yellow No. 6, and Red No. 40.
Beckman Coulter is recalling sample probe cables for UniCel immunoassay systems because nonconforming units may cause delays in reporting test results.
Arise & Shine is recalling Hydrated Bentonite dietary supplements because the label incorrectly states 0% Daily Value of iron, while the product actually contains 106%.
Nanosphere is recalling Verigene Respiratory Virus Plus tests because Tip Holder Assemblies caused increased processing errors on the Processor SP.
Dairy Farmers of America is recalling raw milk that tested positive for the antibiotic sulfamethazine. The milk was distributed to processors in Ohio, Illinois, Missouri, and Michigan.
Horiba Medical is recalling ABX PENTRA Magnesium RTU Reagent to update on-board stability claims from 7 days to 1 day.
Qualitest Pharmaceuticals is recalling specific lots of Methylprednisolone 4 mg tablets because they may be subpotent due to a 6-month stability time point issue.
Dairy Farmers of America is recalling condensed skim milk because raw milk tested positive for the antibiotic sulfamethazine. The product was distributed to facilities in Ohio, Illinois, Missouri, and Michigan.
Instratek is recalling 96 Mini Screw Sets and gauges due to faded and incorrect markings on instruments.
Smith & Nephew is recalling RENASYS EZ Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Systems because modifications were made without required FDA notifications.
Florida Bottling, Inc. is recalling Lakewood Organic Apple Juice because it contains inorganic arsenic levels exceeding FDA limits of concern.
Dairy Farmers of America is recalling bulk cream after raw milk tested positive for the drug Sulfamethazine. The product was distributed to facilities in Ohio, Illinois, Missouri, and Michigan.
Dako is recalling software for the Autostainer Link 48 because an upgrade may cause premature reagent rejection or inadequate aspiration if specific maintenance conditions are met.
Nanosphere is recalling 80 units of the Verigene Clostridium difficile Nucleic Acid Test due to increased processing errors caused by Tip Holder Assemblies.
Becton Dickinson is recalling 3,088,320 units of BD PosiFlush SF Saline Flush Syringes because some units were found with open seals.
Hospira Inc. is recalling specific lots of Buprenorphine Hydrochloride Injection because the product failed impurity specifications during stability testing.
Nanosphere is recalling 4,440 units of the Verigene Gram-Positive Blood Culture Nucleic Acid Test because Tip Holder Assemblies caused increased processing errors.
Fresenius Medical Care is recalling 72 cases of Naturalyte Liquid Bicarbonate Concentrate distributed in Texas because the product was held at temperatures above the recommended storage range.
Frito-Lay is recalling Oven Baked Lay's BBQ flavor crisps because a packaging error added a 'GF' symbol to the packages.
Siemens is recalling 62 Ysio Systems due to a software error that may cause line artifacts in images, potentially requiring examinations to be repeated.
Akorn, Inc. is recalling 5,539 vials of Rifampin for Injection USP, 600 mg, because a stability test showed an impurity level exceeding specifications.
Noven Pharmaceuticals is recalling 160,800 Daytrana patches because the adhesive release liner may be difficult to remove.
JP Trading and Global Imports LLC is recalling 85 cases of Tradiciones' Andinas Purple Corn Drink Chicha Morada due to undeclared dyes and an unallowable colorant.
Alvogen, Inc. is recalling 8,964 bottles of Oxycodone and Acetaminophen Tablets USP 10 mg/325 mg because the lot failed uniformity of dosage units specifications for the oxycodone component.
Nanosphere is recalling 400 units of the Verigene Gram Negative Blood Culture Nucleic Acid Test due to an increased rate of processing errors caused by tip holder assemblies.
Apotex Corp. is recalling Olanzapine Orally Disintegrating Tablets 5 mg because testing showed the drug levels were below specification.
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