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554 recalls were announced in March 2014.
Of the 554 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 7% are Critical, 27% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Fresenius Medical Care is recalling 5,244 Optiflux F200A dialyzers due to a dialysate port leak during priming.
Winco Mfg. is recalling 369 Premier Care Recliner 5570 units due to a manufacturing defect that may cause the lock bar to fail.
E. Franco & Co. Inc is recalling Brazo gitano (rolled cake) with strawberry filling because it contains undeclared wheat. The product was distributed in Puerto Rico.
E. Franco & Co. is recalling Brazo gitano rolls with papaya-cheese filling sold in Puerto Rico due to undeclared wheat.
CSM Bakery Products NA is recalling Cranberry Orange Muffins because they may contain metal dust. The affected products were distributed to Massachusetts and Wisconsin.
Creation Gardens is recalling Creation Special Snack Mix because the packaging lacks required ingredient and allergen statements, including peanuts, tree nuts, soy, and wheat.
Fresenius Medical Care is recalling 19,596 Optiflux F200NR dialyzers due to a dialysate port leak during priming. The units were distributed in the US and Mexico.
Fresenius Medical Care is recalling Optiflux F160NRe dialyzers because the dialysate port may leak during priming. The recall covers 3.4 million units distributed in the US and Mexico.
Philips is recalling HeartStart MRx monitor/defibrillators because therapy connections may wear prematurely, posing a risk to patients and caregivers.
Winco Mfg. is recalling 369 convalescent recliners due to a manufacturing defect in the right hand recline mechanism that may cause the position lock bar to lose functionality.
GE Healthcare is recalling Wireless Digital Radiography Option (WDR1) software due to a defect that may cause patient exams to display incorrectly, potentially impacting patient safety.
Nature's Value Inc. is recalling True Botanica Enzymes Plus capsules found to contain Chloramphenicol at 9.7 ppb.
Mars Food US is recalling Uncle Ben's Infused Rice Mexican Flavor after reports of mild flushing reactions that resolved within two hours.
Mars Food US is recalling Uncle Ben's Infused Rice Cheese Flavor nationwide after reports of mild flushing reactions that resolved within two hours.
Invivo Corporation is recalling 271 Expression IP5 Information Portal devices because three units lost audio during use.
Philips is recalling 7,157 HeartStart XL+ Defibrillators because the battery charge time at high temperatures is slightly longer than the 3 hours stated in the labeling.
Dako North America Inc. is recalling 49 units of the HER2 CISH pharmDx Kit because weak red signals have been observed.
Ortho Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS Chemistry Products Calibrator Kit 2 because it may produce false positive serum and plasma sample results.
NxStage Medical is recalling 969 cases of PureFlow-B Solution due to mislabeling. The product is used in hemodialysis systems.
Hologic is recalling 93 NovaSure Radiofrequency Controllers because they may not meet the IEC 60601-1 electrical safety standard.
Mars Food US is recalling Uncle Ben's Infused Rice Garlic & Butter Flavor after reports of mild flushing reactions that resolved within two hours.
Ortho Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS Na+ Slides and Calibrator Kit 2 because they may produce false positive sodium results in serum and plasma samples.
GE Healthcare is recalling Giraffe and Panda infant resuscitation systems because oxygen and air inlet fittings were reversed during assembly.
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters is recalling 8,928 boxes of Newman's Own Organic Coffee K-Cups because some caffeinated packs were incorrectly labeled as decaffeinated.
Smith & Nephew is recalling Renasys EZ PLUS canisters to modify the bacterial overflow guard and update product labeling.
Smith & Nephew is recalling Renasys EZ canisters to modify the bacterial overflow guard and update product labeling.
Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. is recalling 318 Diamondback 360 Coronary Orbital Atherectomy Devices because they mistakenly contain a saline line not approved for coronary use.
Actavis is recalling Gelnique (oxybutynin chloride) Gel 10% physician samples because drug potency was compromised during shipment.
Roche Molecular Systems is recalling 84 batches of cobas PCR Urine, Female Swab, and media kits due to reports of leaking media.
Actavis Elizabeth LLC is recalling 13,608 bottles of Clonazepam 2 mg tablets because routine testing found one tablet with weight below specification.
RCI Produce is recalling MexpoGroup brand cactus pads found to contain pesticides with no US tolerance.
Tijuana's Produce Co. is recalling 44-pound cases of cactus leaves (nopales) due to unapproved levels of pesticide contamination.
Mars Food US is recalling Uncle Ben's Spanish Flavor Rice after reports of mild flushing reactions that resolved within two hours.
Mars Food US is recalling Uncle Ben's Infused Rice Roasted Chicken Flavor after reports of mild flushing reactions that resolved within two hours.
Novartis Consumer Health is recalling specific lots of Benefiber fiber supplement stick packs nationwide due to a high number of consumer complaints.
Medline Industries is recalling 10 units of Sterile Sample Cath Lab Packs because a guidewire component has a potential for its coating to flake off.
Mars Food US is recalling Uncle Ben's Infused Rice Saffron Flavor after reports of mild flushing reactions that resolved within two hours.
Mars Food US is recalling Uncle Ben's Infused Rice Pilaf after reports of mild flushing reactions that resolved within two hours.
GE Healthcare is recalling Giraffe and Panda iRes Infant Warmers because oxygen and air wall inlet fittings were reversed during assembly.
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics is recalling specific lots of Dimension Vista Enzyme 1 Calibrator due to quality control shifts and imprecision during Pseudocholinesterase calibration.
Ranbaxy Inc. is recalling 64,626 bottles of Atorvastatin Calcium 10 mg tablets because a 20 mg tablet was found inside a sealed 10 mg bottle.
Gilead Sciences is recalling specific lots of Atripla tablets because they contain red silicone rubber particulates. The recall covers 39,223 bottles distributed nationwide.
Medtronic Vascular is recalling 191 Everest 20cc Inflation Devices due to an incorrect master label. The devices are sterile, single-use tools used to inflate balloon catheters.
New Flyer is recalling certain transit buses because condensation in the intake manifold may freeze, causing sensor issues that could lead to exhaust flames or vehicle fires.
Landi Renzo USA is recalling 2011-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, and E-350 vans modified for CNG because rear cylinder brackets may fail, risking a gas leak and fire.
Chrysler is recalling 2014 Fiat 500L vehicles because the transmission shifter may not respond to driver input, potentially causing unintended vehicle movement.
Prevost is recalling 59 model year 2013-2014 coaches because defective battery cable insulation may cause the engine to shut down, increasing crash risk.
Chrysler is recalling 2012-2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles because the Ready Alert Braking System may cause a hard brake pedal feel, potentially increasing stopping distance.
Newmar is recalling 599 recreational vehicles from 2013-2014 because the built-in microwave may start on its own, posing a fire hazard if contents are inside.
Chrysler is recalling 2014 Ram 5500 trucks because the certification label lists the wrong Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, which could lead to vehicle overload and crashes.
Prevost is recalling 2011-2012 X3 and XLII coaches because the fire suppression tank may discharge prematurely, leaving the system unavailable during a fire.
Volvo is recalling 2009-2014 9700 coaches with wheelchair lifts because sliding seats may not latch correctly, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Tucker Rocky Distribution is recalling specific Cyber U-72 motorcycle helmets that fail to meet federal impact safety standards, increasing injury risk in crashes.
Chrysler is recalling 2011-2012 Dodge Chargers because a headlight sub-harness may overheat, causing low beams to fail and increasing crash risk.
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