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645 recalls were announced in April 2014.
Of the 645 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 9% are Critical, 23% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Creative Snacks Co. is recalling dried apricots in cups and bags because they contain undeclared sulfites. The products were distributed in Massachusetts and New Jersey.
HeartWare Inc is recalling HVAD Pump Implant Kits because the driveline connector housing may separate. This defect could affect patients using the device for heart failure.
Sprouts Farmers Market is recalling Organic Whole Black Peppercorns because FDA tests found Salmonella in one lot and another lot poses a contamination risk.
Frontier Natural Products Co-op is recalling various brands of organic whole black peppercorns because testing revealed the presence of Salmonella.
Lisy Corp. is recalling Sweet Basil Albahaca because an FDA sample tested positive for Salmonella. The product was distributed in four states.
Fossil Fuel Products, LLC is recalling RezzRX capsules because they contain undeclared hydroxylthiohomosildenafil and aminotadalafil.
Dolphin Intertrade Corporation is recalling JaDera weight loss capsules because they contain undeclared sibutramine, a drug removed from the U.S. market for safety reasons.
Dolphin Intertrade Corporation is recalling XIYOUJI QINGZHI CAPSULES because they contain undeclared sibutramine, a substance removed from the U.S. market for safety reasons.
Shire Human Genetic Therapies is recalling 8,359 vials of VPRIV (velaglucerase alfa) because they contain stainless steel and barium sulfate particles.
UCI-FRAM is recalling specific ignition switches used in GM vehicles because they may shift out of the run position, causing the engine to stall and disabling air bags.
RaySearch Laboratories is recalling Ray Station software versions 2.0 through 4.0 due to dose miscalculations for support structures on CT images.
White-Rodgers is recalling about 740,000 digital thermostats in the U.S. and 403,000 in Canada because leaking batteries can cause a fire. Consumers should check for a battery icon on the screen to see if their unit is affected.
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage is recalling Organic Black Peppercorns due to potential Salmonella contamination.
Hospira is recalling 255,900 vials of Potassium Chloride for Injection due to the presence of red and black particulate matter identified as iron oxide.
Ion Beam Applications is recalling Proteus 235 Proton Therapy System Legacy Software due to incorrect dose rate calculations for non-zero beam line options.
Brookfield Prescription Center Inc. is recalling one lot of Glycopyrrolate solution for injection due to Bacillus thuringiensis contamination.
GE Healthcare is recalling 1,546 MRI scanners worldwide because gradient coil connections may loosen, causing overheating, smoke, and potential fire.
General Motors is recalling 1,131,113 vehicles due to a transmission shift cable that may fracture, causing unintended movement or rollaway.
American Pop Corn Co is recalling Jolly Time Microwave Popcorn due to potential contamination with stainless steel metal fragments.
Remel Inc is recalling specific lots of Oxoid Legionella Latex Test kits because a reagent may produce false negative results.
BioMerieux is recalling ZYM B and FB reagents because a visual defect and activity issue caused false negative results in Rapid ID 32 strips and API biochemical tests.
Philips is recalling MDC PACS and IntelliSpace PACS DCX software because it may display incorrect density measurements on Enhanced CT and MR examinations.
Teleflex Medical is recalling Monodek Violet Synthetic Absorbable Surgical Sutures because they do not meet minimum knot tensile strength requirements.
General Motors is recalling 51,640 model year 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles because engine software may cause the fuel gauge to read inaccurately.
Remel Inc is recalling two boxes of Oxoid Legionella Pneumo Groups 2-14 test kits because a reagent may produce false negative results.
BioMerieux SA is recalling FB Reagent (REF 70562) and ZYM B reagent (REF 70493) because a visual defect and activity issue can cause false negative results in Rapid ID 32 and API biochemical tests.
Stryker is recalling 35,310 PenAdapt electrosurgical accessories due to packaging cuts that may breach the sterile barrier and the presence of aluminum shavings.
Horizon Hobby is recalling Blade 700 X Pro Series helicopter kits and spindle sets because a defective washer can cause rotor blades to detach, posing an injury risk.
Baxter Healthcare is recalling Sigma Spectrum Volumetric Infusion Pumps due to repeated System Error 322 occurrences.
CJ Bakery is recalling Cinnamon Cookie Manjoo products because they contain undeclared wheat, a major food allergen.
Teleflex Medical is recalling Sengstaken and Sengstaken-Blakemore tubes because the sterility of the product cannot be guaranteed.
American Pop Corn Co is recalling Jolly Time Extra Butter microwave popcorn due to potential contamination with stainless steel metal fragments.
CJ Bakery is recalling specific baked goods due to undeclared wheat, posing a risk to individuals with wheat allergies or celiac disease.
CJ Bakery is recalling chocolate madelines, madelines, and cinnamon manjoo because they contain undeclared wheat.
American Pop Corn Co is recalling Jolly Time Microwave popcorn due to potential contamination with stainless steel metal fragments.
GE Healthcare is recalling Vivid E9 Ultrasound Systems because incorrect power settings for four specific probe types may cause them to overheat.
Glaval is recalling 2007-2012 transit buses equipped with certain Ricon wheelchair lifts. An armored cable may not clear the lift, potentially causing a short circuit and fire.
Philips is recalling 985 Digital Diagnost stationary radiographic systems because the footboard may not be securely held if the fix clamp is not correctly adjusted.
GlaxoSmithKline is recalling specific lots of Nicorette 4 mg lozenges because they failed quality specifications, including being overly thick, soft, and sub or superpotent.
GlaxoSmithKline is recalling specific lots of Nicorette 2 mg lozenges because they failed quality specifications, including being overly thick, soft, and sub or superpotent.
GlaxoSmithKline is recalling specific lots of Nicorette lozenges because they failed quality specifications, including being overly thick, soft, and sub or superpotent.
Altasource LLC dba Meta Labs LLC is recalling 155 units of Hot Ice topical gel because the firm is not registered as a drug manufacturer.
GlaxoSmithKline is recalling Nicorette and store-brand nicotine lozenges because they failed quality specifications, including being overly thick, soft, and sub or superpotent.
BioMerieux is recalling ZYM B and FB reagents because a visual defect and activity issue can cause false negative results in Rapid ID 32 strips and API biochemical tests.
Varian Medical Systems is recalling On-Board Imager devices with Type 01 elbow motors due to a shaft failure caused by belt over-tensioning.
Hospira is recalling 3,893 HemoSet IV sets because an incorrect lower lid was used during manufacturing, which changes the drop rate from 15 to 10 drops per mL.
Merit Medical Systems is recalling 173 units of Laureate Hydrophilic Guide Wire due to a labeling discrepancy where the product was mixed with a different lot.
Altasource LLC dba Meta Labs LLC is recalling Nice-En-Smooth Berry Burst lubricant because the firm is not registered as a drug manufacturer.
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS Chemistry Products CDM PROM No. 0168 because it lacks calibration parameters for DT CRSC slides, preventing system calibration.
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 17 units of Trabecular Metal Modular Acetabular System shells because the locking ring was missing.
Teleflex Medical is recalling specific lots of non-absorbable steel sutures because they did not meet minimum diameter requirements.
Ev3 is recalling two lots of EverCross PTA Dilatation Catheters because of a discrepancy in the balloon and delivery catheter lengths printed on the product labeling.
Siemens is recalling 12 Multix Fusion radiographic systems because a corrugated hose holder may become loose. The issue requires verification and securing of the holder.
GlaxoSmithKline is recalling Nicorette 2 mg lozenges because they failed specifications for thickness, softness, and potency.
GlaxoSmithKline is recalling Nicorette 4 mg lozenges because they failed specifications for thickness, softness, and potency.
Siemens is recalling 490 ACUSON X700 ultrasound systems because previous patient data may replace current patient dates in reports.
Altasource LLC is recalling Mega-Gen His and Hers Personal Lubricant because the firm is not registered as a drug manufacturer.
Pfizer is recalling Tikosyn (dofetilide) 500 mcg capsules because a single 250 mcg capsule was found in one bottle. The recall covers 23,064 bottles distributed nationwide.
P&L Developments, LLC is recalling 2,500,510 bottles of Day Time Cold & Flu because the phenylephrine component is subpotent.
Arrow International is recalling 170 units of Arrowgard Blue Plus Antimicrobial Multi-lumen Central Venous Catheters because the lidstock incorrectly lists the catheter length as 16CM instead of 20CM.
Ohm Laboratories is recalling 29,790 blister packs of Loratadine and Pseudoephedrine Sulfate Extended Release Tablets due to unacceptable blister defects.
BioMerieux SA is recalling ZYM B Reagent (REF 70493) because a visual defect and activity issue can cause false negative results in microbiological tests.
Merit Medical Systems is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Laureate Hydrophilic Guide Wires due to a discrepancy between carton and unit labeling.
Boston Scientific is recalling 9 iLab Ultrasound Imaging Systems because a software update may cause the Longview distance measurement to display double the actual value.
Branan Medical is recalling ToxCup Drug Screen Cups because the lid labels may contain incorrect result interpretation graphics.
Arrow International Inc. is recalling 789 units of Arrow Pressure Injectable PICC catheters because they contain a 40cm catheter instead of the required 50cm catheter.
GlaxoSmithKline is recalling Nicorette and store-brand nicotine lozenges because they failed specifications for thickness, softness, and potency.
Altasource LLC is recalling 70 units of Amo-O Herbal Stimulator gel because the firm is not registered as a drug manufacturer.
Abbott Molecular is recalling 20 kits of CEP 8 SG ASR Probe that contained the wrong probe. The kits contained Vysis CEP 4 probe instead of the expected CEP 8 probe.
Pega Medical Inc. is recalling 48 units of the Fassier-Duval IM Telescopic System because the outer package label listed the incorrect device length.
GlaxoSmithKline is recalling a specific lot of Nicorette Lozenge and NicoDerm CQ combination packs because the lozenges failed quality specifications.
GlaxoSmithKline is recalling specific lots of Nicorette Lozenges Mini because they failed quality specifications, including being overly thick, soft, and sub or superpotent.
GlaxoSmithKline is recalling specific lots of Nicorette and Nicoderm CQ products because the lozenges failed quality specifications, including being overly thick, soft, and having incorrect potency.
Upsher Smith Laboratories is recalling 36 bottles of Oxandrolone Tablets, USP, 10 mg, because they were packaged without primary labels.
IKEA is recalling approximately 3.5 million children's wall-mounted lamps in the U.S. because the electrical cords pose a strangulation risk to infants.
Meritor is recalling specific drive axle wheel ends manufactured between August and December 2012 because a missing locking snap ring could cause rear wheels to separate from the vehicle.
Oshkosh is recalling 2011-2012 TPV gasoline vehicles because the fuel transfer pump may over-pressurize the tank, causing fuel discharge and fire risk.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2013 Freightliner Cascadia trucks because a missing axle snap ring could cause rear wheels to separate, increasing crash risk.
Midea is recalling GE brand dehumidifiers sold at Walmart because a compressor component can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.
DGL Group is recalling Vibe USB Mobile Power Bars sold at Five Below because they can overheat and cause fires. No injuries have been reported, but minor property damage has occurred.
Kawasaki is recalling about 611 model year 2014 KLX110 and KLX110L off-road motorcycles because camshaft sprocket bolts can loosen, causing the engine to lock and creating a crash hazard.
FXR Factory Racing is recalling 11 styles of children's jackets and hoodies because neck drawstrings pose a strangulation and entanglement hazard.
Nissan is recalling 2014 Rogue vehicles because an incorrect bolt may have been used in the steering column, which could loosen and cause a loss of vehicle control.
General Motors is recalling 2015 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD diesel trucks because improperly torqued fuel pipe connections may cause a fuel leak and potential fire.
Gillig is recalling 2,274 Low Floor transit buses from 2012-2014 because electrical harnesses may corrode, potentially causing loss of engine, transmission, and ABS control.
Knockum Hill Bar-B-Que is recalling approximately 350 pounds of hickory smoked barbecue pork products because they contain an undeclared soy allergen.
Johnson Health Tech is recalling Magnum and Matrix Fitness 900 Pro Series strength training towers because plastic connectors can slide out or break, posing an injury risk.
Lionshead Specialty Tire & Wheel LLC is recalling approximately 4,000 Vail Sport ST LH 99 trailer tires manufactured between April 2012 and February 2013 because they may lack required load range markings.
General Motors is recalling 2013 Cadillac SRX vehicles because a transmission control module programming issue may cause a three to four second lag in acceleration, increasing crash risk.
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company is recalling 2015 VS1RA, VS2RA, and VS3RA refrigerated vans because over-tightened axle nuts may cause bearing failure and loss of vehicle control.
Westward is recalling 80 model year 2013 Go-4 vehicles because worn front brake pads may be ejected, reducing braking performance and increasing crash risk.
Felt Bicycles is recalling 2008 and 2010 triathlon models because the steer tube can break, causing loss of control and injury.
Skilcor Food Products is recalling 36 pounds of Cobblestone Farms pork baby back ribs because they were not presented for USDA inspection at the U.S. border.
Runway Global is recalling Sugarfly girls' peacoats because the waist drawstring poses an entanglement hazard. Consumers should detach the tie or return the coat for a refund.
Ariens is recalling about 5,700 snow throwers and power brushes because a drive pulley can crack, causing the machine to keep running after the clutch is disengaged.
PetSmart is recalling 1.75-gallon glass fish bowls that can shatter during normal handling, posing a laceration hazard.
Hospira, Inc. is recalling 1% Lidocaine Hydrochloride Injection vials because oxidized stainless steel was found in the product.
Parkers Farm Inc is recalling Cheddar Ranch Cheeseball Base Cold Pack Cheese due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Haute Health, LLC is recalling PHUK Sexual Enhancement Ultimate Pleasure because it may contain unapproved active ingredients found in FDA-approved erectile dysfunction drugs.
Haute Health is recalling Virilis Pro dietary supplements because they may contain unapproved active ingredients found in FDA-approved erectile dysfunction drugs.
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