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394 recalls were announced in May 2014.
Of the 394 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 7% are Critical, 26% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Van Hool is recalling 2004, 2006, and 2013 C2045 coaches because a battery equalizer component may conduct electricity when heated, increasing fire risk.
Suzuki is recalling 103 model year 2014 DL650A V-Strom motorcycles because a drive chain link may not have been riveted, which could cause the chain to come off and increase crash risk.
Toyota is recalling 2013 Lexus GS 350 vehicles because a brake pedal switch may fail, causing the vehicle to brake without driver input and increasing crash risk.
Office Depot is recalling Gibson Leather Task Chairs because the seat plate weld can break, posing a fall hazard. About 1.4 million chairs were sold.
Tiffin Motorhomes is recalling specific 2008-2011 recreational vehicles because moisture in LED clearance lights may cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Cordelia Lighting is recalling Commercial Electric two-lamp fluorescent shop lights sold at Home Depot because loose lamp socket connections can cause electrical arcs and fires.
Toyota is recalling 2004-2011 Siennas in specific states because the spare tire carrier cable may corrode from road salt, risking the tire falling off and causing a crash.
Great Dane is recalling 2015 Dry Freight Semi-Trailers because a missing weld could cause trailer separation and increase crash risk.
Toyota is recalling 2014 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles because improper air bag software may fail to properly restrain larger front passengers in a crash.
Toyota is recalling 231 model year 2014 Highlanders because the second row right-hand seat may not fully lock into the track, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Lakeshore Learning Materials is recalling Bristle Builders for Toddlers play sets because animal figure bases can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Chiquita Brands International is recalling Fresh Express Italian salad due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed in 15 states and DC.
Pain Free By Nature is recalling REUMOFAN PLUS tablets because they were marketed without FDA approval and contain undeclared diclofenac and methocarbamol.
Pacific Organic Produce is recalling Purity Organic Fresh Mangoes after an inspection sample tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
Fernandez Chile Company is recalling specific lots of chile products due to Salmonella contamination. Consumers in Colorado and New Mexico should check their pantries.
Flawless Beauty LLC is recalling Saluta (reduced glutathione) Powder for Injection because it was marketed without an approved NDA/ANDA and is labeled for use as an antidote.
Flawless Beauty LLC is recalling Relumins Advanced Glutathione injectable solution because it was marketed without an approved NDA or ANDA.
Prime Pak Foods is recalling approximately 23,250 pounds of fully cooked breaded chicken products because they contain undeclared eggs, milk, and wheat.
Fernandez Chile Company is recalling specific chile products due to Salmonella contamination. Consumers in Colorado and New Mexico should check their pantries.
Dd Foodsolutions Inc. is recalling frozen corkscrew pasta meals due to undeclared pinenuts, a potential allergen.
Fresenius Medical Care is recalling Revision K Actuator Test Boards for 2008-Series Hemodialysis Machines because they may fail to detect a disconnected Ultrafiltration Pump.
Raw Deal is recalling organic parsley powder that may contain salmonella. The product was distributed in Connecticut, Utah, and Canada.
Hickory Farms is recalling 282,192 units of Chipotle Ranch Sauce in Ohio due to undeclared milk.
Mandy Star Trading Inc. is recalling Good Taste brand Plum due to undeclared sulfites, undeclared FD&C Yellow #6, and unapproved color Ponceau 4R.
Infinite Herbs, LLC is recalling 576 units of Organic Basil 2.5 oz distributed in Georgia after FDA sampling detected Salmonella.
Raw Deal is recalling Adult Herbal Blend 992 because it may contain salmonella. The product was distributed in Connecticut, Utah, and Canada.
Flawless Beauty LLC is recalling Tatiomax powder for injection vials because the product was marketed without an approved New Drug Application (NDA) or Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA).
Raw Deal is recalling 45 kg of Cilantro Powder that may contain salmonella. The product was distributed to Connecticut, Utah, and Canada.
Flawless Beauty LLC is recalling Vitamin C Injection ampoules marketed without an approved NDA/ANDA. The product is sold over the counter with labeling indicating disease treatment.
Flawless Beauty LLC is recalling Sterile Water for Injection ampoules sold over the counter without an approved NDA or ANDA.
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 649 units of Neoprene Tennis Elbow Supports because raw material labeled as latex-free actually contained latex.
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 2,222 units of Cartilage Knee Braces because raw material labeled as latex-free actually contained latex.
InterValve Inc is recalling specific V8 Balloon Aortic Valvuloplasty Catheters due to leak issues discovered during accelerated age testing.
RM Temena GmbH is recalling ultrasound needles that may leak at the hub. The recall involves 7,370 needles distributed in the US.
Siemens Medical Solutions is recalling 50 Syngo Dynamics v9.5 systems due to a software error that may cause incorrect patient demographics to be displayed.
Baxter Corporation is recalling RAPIDFILL Syringe Strips because of a possible breach in the sterile barrier of the inner and outer bags.
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling Drop Lok Knee Braces because raw material labeled as latex-free was found to contain latex. The recall affects 131 units distributed in the US and internationally.
Blue Belt Technologies is voluntarily recalling 11 Navio PFS systems used in orthopedic knee surgery due to a potential electronic module defect that could cause latent failure.
SCC Soft Computer is recalling SoftMic version 4.0.7.0 because missing SNOMED codes may cause incomplete patient data and delayed treatment updates.
CareFusion is recalling Alaris Pump model 8100 units with specific software versions because a defect may prevent the pump from properly delaying infusions.
Nest Labs is recalling Nest Protect Smoke + CO alarms because the Nest Wave feature can prevent the alarm from sounding during a fire. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
RM Temena GmbH is recalling 7,370 ultrasound needles that may leak at the needle hub. The defective needles were distributed in Maryland and Illinois.
Biomet is recalling eight ExploR 7x26mm Modular Radial Stem implants because missing wedge ramp threads may cause set screw loosening, potentially requiring revision surgery.
Swanson Health Products is recalling specific lots of Full Spectrum Cilantro herbal supplements due to a potential risk of salmonella contamination.
Kroger is recalling Private Selection Chocolate Hazelnut Mascarpone Ice Cream because the label failed to declare eggs in the ingredient statement.
Deb-El Food Products LLC is recalling dried whole eggs due to undeclared milk. The affected product was distributed in Mexico, Canada, and Denmark.
Baxter Corporation is recalling ABACUS TPN Calculation Software because it may calculate incorrect electrolyte quantities and display inaccurate data.
Medline Industries is recalling 1,610 mucus specimen traps because they may not be sterile, which could contaminate patient specimens.
HeartWare Inc is recalling HVAD Pump Implant Kit batteries that may not provide two hours of support or behave unusually.
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 546 units of Hinged Knee Supports because raw material labeled as latex-free actually contained latex.
Fong Kee Tofu Co., Inc. is recalling Soy Bean Cake products because they contain wheat, a sub-ingredient of soy sauce, that is not declared on the label.
Roche is recalling ACCU-CHEK Compact Plus test strips because they may produce erroneously low blood glucose readings in patients taking Ceftriaxone.
Fresenius Medical Care is recalling 79 hemodialysis machines and replacement parts because they may fail to detect a disconnected Ultrafiltration (UF) Pump.
Nellcor Puritan Bennett is recalling 5,765 single board computer components for the Newport Medical e360 Ventilator because the audible alarm may not sound during alarm states.
Stoughton is recalling 879 specific 2014 trailers because suspension pivot bolts may fail, potentially causing the axle to separate and increasing crash risk.
Eldorado is recalling 2012-2014 Aerotech 240 vehicles because a wheelchair lift cable may not clear the lift, potentially causing a short circuit and fire.
H Group is recalling Trader Giotto's Caesar Salad because the packaging may fail to list wheat, soy, egg, and fish allergens.
Woeber Mustard Manufacturing Co Inc is recalling Hickory Farms Chipotle Ranch Sauce because it contains an unlabeled milk allergen.
Kroger is recalling Private Selection Caramel Hazelnut Fudge Truffle Ice Cream because the label failed to declare eggs in the ingredient statement.
Zip International Group LLC is recalling Kaija Ivasi Lightly Salted Herring Fillets in Oil because the product does not meet the required water phase salt standard for processed fish.
McKesson Medical Imaging is recalling 45 units of McKesson Radiology-PACS software because the high-priority alert icon was not displayed when no Stat studies were present.
First Aid Only is recalling Smart Tab First Aid ezRefill System Ibuprofen boxes that were accidentally filled with aspirin packs.
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA is recalling Methyldopa Tablets USP, 500 mg, due to CGMP deviations and laboratory testing not following GMP requirements.
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA is recalling specific bottles of Glyburide and Metformin Hydrochloride tablets due to laboratory testing deviations from GMP requirements.
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA is recalling 7,694 bottles of Indomethacin Capsules USP, 25 mg, due to CGMP deviations and laboratory testing failures.
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA is recalling Indomethacin Capsules USP, 50 mg, because laboratory testing was not conducted in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements.
Flawless Beauty LLC is recalling Laroscorbine Platinium injectable solution because it was marketed without an approved NDA/ANDA and includes drug claims to act as an antidote.
Mindray DS USA is recalling four DPM 6 patient monitors in Ohio because the included Multi Parameter Module contains a cardiac ST/Arrhythmia analysis feature that is not cleared for marketing.
Greatbatch Medical is recalling Coaxial Micro-Introducer Kits because documentation does not support the claimed five-year shelf life.
William C. Domb, D.M.D., A Professional Corporation is recalling 16 units of the Enaly 1000 BT-12 Ozone Generator because the device is not approved or cleared by the FDA for medical use.
The Anspach Effort, Inc. is recalling 30 Anspach Cutting Burs (REF L-3SD) because the product code S-3SD was included, which is shorter than the labeled product.
Codman & Shurtleff is recalling 90 MedStream Programmable Infusion Pumps because a small number may trigger a low battery alarm at the beginning of the implanted life.
Codman & Shurtleff is recalling 34 MedStream Programmable Infusion Pumps because they may trigger a low battery alarm at the beginning of the implanted life.
Ortho Development Corporation is recalling five PS-C Femoral Nonporous Rt Sz 6 knee implant components because pegged versions were found in boxes labeled for the pegless version.
Gold Medal Products is recalling 137 containers of Cajun Savory that were packed in Hot & Spicy containers. The recall covers distribution in nine US states and Bermuda.
Konsyl Pharmaceuticals is recalling 6,286 bottles of Psyllium Fiber capsules because the label lists an inaccurate strength for the active ingredient.
Bed Handles Inc. is recalling about 113,000 portable bed handles sold without safety retention straps. Three deaths were reported after users became entrapped between the mattress and the shifting handles.
Thor Motor Coach is recalling 2014-2015 Outlaw 29H motorcoaches because the generator exhaust is too close to the propane tank and may release carbon monoxide.
General Motors is recalling 2015 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD trucks because loose fuse block clips can cause a short circuit and engine compartment fire.
General Motors is recalling specific 2009-2014 Buick, Chevrolet, GMC, and Saturn SUVs because a seatbelt cable may separate, increasing injury risk in a crash.
SAF-Holland is recalling certain CXB Trailer Suspension Air Ride Axle Systems because pivot bolts may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Agility Fuel Systems is recalling CNG Tank Rail Mount Systems manufactured between September 2010 and January 2013. The defect may allow the tank to move, potentially damaging fuel lines and increasing fire risk.
Suzuki is recalling 2004-2008 Forenza and 2005-2008 Reno vehicles because heat in the headlamp switch or DRL module could melt components and cause a fire.
General Motors is recalling 2004-2008 Chevrolet Aveo vehicles because heat in the daytime running light module could melt and cause a vehicle fire.
Agility Fuel Systems is recalling CNG Fuel Tank Systems where the manual shutoff valve may get stuck closed, posing a safety risk to service personnel.
Wolverine Packing Company is recalling approximately 1.8 million pounds of ground beef products due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination.
BMW is recalling 2012-2014 C600 Sport and C650 GT maxi-scooters because a faulty camshaft chain tensioner may cause the engine to stall, increasing crash risk.
Honda is recalling 2013 Fit vehicles with manual transmissions because the passenger side driveshaft may break, potentially causing loss of power or unexpected movement.
Nissan is recalling 2014 LEAF vehicles because a motor control circuit board defect may cause the inverter to fail, leading to an unexpected vehicle shut down.
Transatlantic Foods is recalling approximately 222,000 pounds of pork and poultry products because they were produced without the required USDA inspection.
Harley-Davidson is recalling accessory brake lever kits for 2014 XL Sportster motorcycles because excess chrome plating may prevent the front brake from releasing, increasing crash risk.
General Motors is recalling 2,838 2015 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV vehicles because the front passenger air bag may only partially deploy in a crash.
Transatlantic Foods is recalling 449,000 pounds of pork products because labels falsely claimed the items contained no antibiotics.
Exmark is recalling 2009 and 2010 Quest ZRT riding mowers because the steering assembly can fail, causing loss of control and crash hazards.
Legrand Wiremold is recalling under-cabinet power strips because substandard internal electrical connections pose a risk of overheating and fire.
Gree is recalling approximately 2.5 million dehumidifiers in the U.S. and 55,000 in Canada due to fire and burn hazards. Consumers should unplug the units and contact Gree for a refund.
BMC is recalling approximately 160 Alpenchallenge, Masschallenge, and Urbanchallenge bicycles because the carbon forks can crack or break, posing a fall hazard.
StyleCraft is recalling upholstered benches sold at HomeGoods because they can crack and break, posing a fall hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Nantucket Distributing is recalling felt Easter baskets because decorative beads can detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.
H&M is recalling approximately 65,000 girls' leggings because a metal part on the belt can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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