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394 recalls were announced in May 2014.
Of the 394 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 7% are Critical, 30% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
BMC is recalling approximately 160 Alpenchallenge, Masschallenge, and Urbanchallenge bicycles because the carbon forks can crack or break, posing a fall hazard.
Champion is recalling 2013 Challenger transit buses because an armored cable may not clear the wheelchair lift, posing a fire risk.
Kroger is recalling Private Selection Sweet Strawberry Sorbet because it contains undeclared milk, posing a risk to consumers with milk allergies.
Sinco Inc. is recalling Archer Farms Chocolate Hazelnut Swirl Gelato because it contains undeclared peanut protein.
Mangiacotti is recalling Ginger Lime Hand Sanitizer Spray due to elevated counts of Serratia liquefaciens bacteria.
Med-Mizer is recalling 191 Retractabed Clinical Contour adjustable beds manufactured before June 7, 2008, due to insufficient welding that could cause bed collapse.
Karl Bissinger LLC is recalling Bissinger's Dark Chocolate Bunny Ears because milk chocolate is packaged in dark chocolate packaging without milk listed on the ingredient statement.
Teleflex Medical is recalling specific lots of Deknatel Silk Sutures because the needle may detach from the suture during use.
General Motors is recalling specific 2014 Chevrolet Silverado, 2014 GMC Sierra, and 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles because the steering tie rod may not be properly tightened, risking loss of steering.
Med-Mizer is recalling RetractaBed Clinical Contour adjustable beds due to insufficient welding on the foot cross tube, which may cause bed collapse or rollers to detach.
Alere San Diego, Inc. is recalling INRatio2 PT/INR Professional Test Strips because they may report inaccurately low INR results, potentially affecting warfarin therapy monitoring.
General Motors is recalling 2004-2012 Chevrolet, Pontiac, and Saturn vehicles because a wiring issue can disable crash avoidance features like traction control.
Lodal is recalling 2011-2013 Evo garbage trucks because condensation in the intake manifold may freeze, causing sensor issues that increase the risk of vehicle fire or burn injury.
Medtronic is recalling SynchroMed II implantable drug infusion pumps because they may overinfuse medication, potentially causing life-threatening overdose or drug withdrawal.
Med-Mizer is recalling 2,980 RetractaBed Clinical Contour adjustable beds due to insufficient welding on the foot cross tube, which may cause bed collapse.
SpineFrontier is recalling S-Lift Lock Shaft Inserters because the impact cap or pin may break during spinal surgery, potentially releasing fragments into the sterile field.
General Motors is recalling specific 2014 Chevrolet Malibus because a software issue may cause a complete loss of brake vacuum assist, increasing stopping distance.
Teleflex Medical is recalling Bard Fixt Sutures because the needle may detach from the suture during use, failing to meet minimum strength requirements.
Dimension Industries is recalling Fairview 7-Piece Patio Woven Dining Sets sold at Costco because chair legs can bend and break, posing a fall hazard.
Bread Stop Bakery is recalling 80 loaves of Flaxseed Bread because an anti-stick spray containing soy lecithin was used during manufacturing, but soy was not declared on the label.
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics is recalling ADVIA Centaur XP Immunoassay systems because gas springs may fail, causing the instrument cover to fall.
Mangiacotti is recalling Clementine Hand Sanitizer Spray due to elevated counts of Serratia liquefaciens bacteria.
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics is recalling specific lots of the ADVIA Centaur Folate assay because serum controls may go out of range low and whole blood patient results may shift.
Teleflex Medical is recalling specific lots of surgical sutures because the needles may detach from the suture during use, failing to meet minimum strength requirements.
AlloSource, Inc. is recalling 29 units of AlloFuse DBM Putty 5cc because the donor was hemodiluted. The product is used as a bone graft extender in orthopedic applications.
Bread Stop Bakery is recalling 100 loaves of Amaranth bread because soy lecithin was used in manufacturing but not declared on the label.
Mangiacotti is recalling Ocean Hand Sanitizer Spray due to elevated counts of Serratia liquefaciens bacteria. Consumers should stop using the product.
Elgin is recalling 2013 Pelican street sweepers because seat belt buckles may fail to release, hindering emergency egress.
GE Healthcare is recalling 15 Panda Wall-Mount Infant Warmers because a software defect may cause false alarm notifications for oxygen saturation and pulse rate.
Teleflex Medical is recalling specific lots of Fixt Suture Bonded Plus Violet Braided Polyglycolic Acid Coated Sutures because the needles may detach during use.
Teleflex Medical is recalling specific lots of Deknatel nonabsorbable sutures because the needle may detach from the suture during use.
Bread Stop Bakery is recalling 200 loaves of Sourdough Bread because soy lecithin was used in manufacturing but not declared on the label.
GE Healthcare is recalling 21 Panda Freestanding Infant Warmers worldwide because a software defect may cause false alarm notifications for oxygen saturation and pulse rate.
GE Healthcare is recalling 723 Panda iRes Infant Warmers because defective software may cause false oxygen saturation and pulse rate alarms.
Teleflex Medical is recalling specific lots of nonabsorbable surgical sutures because the needles may detach from the suture during use.
Biorep Technologies is recalling the Joseph Lamelas Atrial Lift System because the support arm may detach from the blade body during use.
Bread Stop Bakery is recalling 150 loaves of Country White Bread because an anti-stick spray containing soy lecithin was used during manufacture, but soy was not declared on the label.
GE Healthcare is recalling 301 Nellcor SpO2 Upgrade kits because a software defect may cause false positive or false negative oxygen saturation and pulse rate alarms.
Bread Stop Bakery is recalling Honey Wheat Bread because an anti-stick spray containing soy lecithin was used during manufacture, but soy was not declared on the label.
Bread Stop Bakery is recalling 50 loaves of Spelt and Millet Bread because an anti-stick spray containing soy lecithin was used during manufacture, but soy was not declared on the label.
Teleflex Medical is recalling specific lots of Deknatel stainless steel sutures because the needle may detach from the suture during use.
Wegmans is recalling 17-ounce Easter Bread loaves because they contain egg, which is not listed on the label.
INO Therapeutics is recalling 22 INOmax DSIR Nitric Oxide Delivery Systems due to a software anomaly that may trigger unintended alarms.
Bread Stop Bakery is recalling 150 loaves of Oatmeal Bread because an anti-stick spray containing soy lecithin was used during manufacture, and soy was not declared on the label.
Medtronic is recalling specific Refill Kits for implantable infusion pumps because some contain occluded extension tubing that prevents filling. No patient injuries beyond additional needle sticks have been reported.
Cabela's is recalling Electronic Jerky Blasters because the battery charger adapter can overcharge, causing the battery and adapter to overheat.
General Motors is recalling 2005-2007 Chevrolet Corvettes because a wiring issue can cause low beam headlights to fail, increasing crash risk.
Bread Stop Bakery is recalling 200 loaves of Wheat Sourdough bread because soy lecithin was used in manufacturing but not listed on the label.
GE Healthcare is recalling 50 Giraffe Infant Warmers because a software defect may cause false oxygen saturation and pulse rate alarms.
Mangiacotti is recalling Pomegranate Hand Sanitizer Spray due to elevated counts of Serratia liquefaciens bacteria.
Mar Cor Purification is recalling 197 Central Water Platform (CWP) reverse osmosis systems because a specific lot of water inlet solenoid valves may fail, stopping water production.
Bausch & Lomb is recalling Biotrue Multi-Purpose Contact Lens Solution due to out-of-specification results for a disinfectant.
Wockhardt USA is recalling specific lots of Metoprolol Succinate Extended-Release Tablets because they failed dissolution testing at the nine-month time point.
Blu Pharmaceuticals is recalling 14,000 Metformin Hydrochloride tablets because the bottles were distributed without inner seals. The affected product was distributed in New Jersey, Utah, Illinois, and Connecticut.
Blu Pharmaceuticals is recalling Metformin Hydrochloride 1000 mg tablets because bottles were distributed without inner seals. The affected lot was distributed in New Jersey, Utah, Illinois, and Connecticut.
Shimadzu Medical Systems is recalling its Digital Radiography X-Ray System because a report was received regarding lost images under certain circumstances.
Bio-Rad is recalling Variant II beta-thalassemia Short Program kits because buffer issues may cause calibration and quality control failures.
Mangiacotti is recalling Lavender Hand Sanitizer Spray due to elevated counts of Serratia liquefaciens bacteria. Consumers should stop using the product.
Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 2,591 12-Instrument Sterilization Trays because gravity sterilization parameters in the reprocessing guide did not fully consider all worst-case scenarios during validation testing.
Tenex Health Inc is recalling TX1 Tissue Removal Systems because cracks in the packaging may compromise the sterile barrier during transport in extreme cold.
Alere San Diego, Inc. is recalling specific lots of the Alere Triage BNP Test because they may not recover within range when tested with certain controls.
Mangiacotti is recalling Lemon Verbena Hand Sanitizer Spray due to elevated counts of Serratia liquefaciens bacteria.
Boehringer Ingelheim Roxane Inc is recalling 8,304 bottles of Azathioprine Tablets USP, 50 mg, because they were labeled with 36-month expiration dates instead of the approved 24 months.
Merck & Co. is recalling Liptruzet tablets because packaging defects allowed air and moisture to enter, potentially affecting product effectiveness.
Merck is recalling Liptruzet tablets because defective outer foil pouches may allow air and moisture to enter, potentially affecting product effectiveness.
Merck is recalling Liptruzet tablets because outer packaging defects allowed air and moisture to enter, potentially affecting product effectiveness.
Boehringer Ingelheim Roxane Inc. is recalling Mercaptopurine Tablets USP because they were labeled with 36-month expiration dates instead of the approved 24 months.
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc is recalling CLINITEK Status+ Analyzers with Sample Interference Notes enabled because they were not cleared for US marketing.
Merck & Co. is recalling Liptruzet tablets because packaging defects allowed air and moisture to enter, potentially reducing product effectiveness.
Supreme Corporation is recalling 116 model year 2013 transit buses and trolleys because an armored cable may not clear the wheelchair lift, posing a fire risk.
Jerr-Dan is recalling 2007-2014 Standard Duty Wreckers because the underlift boom tilt cylinder may drift down during towing, increasing crash risk.
Hyundai is recalling 2011-2014 Tucson vehicles because the driver's air bag assembly may come loose from its mounting, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Misty Mate is recalling about 9,000 hand-held personal misters sold at Hibbet Sports because the plastic cylinder can shatter, posing a laceration risk.
Seagrave is recalling 2013-2014 emergency vehicles because seat belt buckles may fail to release, hindering egress during emergencies.
Avon is recalling Ergonomic Eyelash Curlers because they can break and expose a metal pin, posing an eye injury hazard.
Paramount is recalling Trident Series 2 UV pool sanitizers because electrical arcing can cause the units to catch fire. Consumers should unplug the units and contact the manufacturer for a free replacement.
Pierce Manufacturing is recalling 150 model year 2013 vehicles because seat belt buckles may fail to release, potentially hindering emergency egress.
Coleman is recalling Northstar liquid fuel lanterns because an incorrect gas feed tube can cause fuel leaks, posing fire and burn risks.
General Motors is recalling 2014 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Malibu vehicles because incorrect front brake rotors may cause brake pad detachment and reduced braking.
Turtle Top is recalling 2013 Odyssey and Van Terra buses because wheelchair lift cables may cause a short circuit and fire.
Thermo King is recalling specific truck refrigeration units because plastic side panels may detach in wind, creating road hazards.
Classic Concepts is recalling Aman Trunks sold at Cost Plus World Market because the interior metal chains contain excessive lead, violating federal standards.
Deseo Rebajar is recalling Adipotrim XT dietary supplements because FDA testing found undeclared fluoxetine and the product was marketed without an approved NDA/ANDA.
Baxter Healthcare is recalling 27,169 containers of Dianeal Low Calcium with Dextrose peritoneal dialysis solution due to reported leaks and mold contamination.
B. Braun Medical Inc. is recalling TrophAmine (10% Amino Acid Injection) units due to visible particulate matter found in reserve samples.
Schwan's Global Supply Chain is recalling Holiday Foods Gourmet Cold Canapes Assortment due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination from recalled ingredients.
B. Braun Medical Inc. is recalling Cefazolin Sodium injectable products because visible particulate matter was found in reserve sample units.
Medisca Inc. is recalling specific lots of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) because the labels contain erroneous potency information.
B. Braun Medical Inc. is recalling Ceftriaxone for Injection and Dextrose Injection due to visible particulate matter found in reserve sample units.
B. Braun Medical Inc. is recalling 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP due to visible particulate matter found in reserve sample units.
B. Braun Medical Inc. is recalling Cefoxitin and Dextrose injectable products due to visible particulate matter found in reserve sample units.
John W Hollis Inc is recalling 3 vials of Polidocanol 3% Solution due to the presence of particulate matter. The product was distributed in Missouri, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Wisconsin.
B. Braun Medical Inc. is recalling ProcalAmine injectable products due to visible particulate matter found in reserve samples.
B. Braun Medical Inc. is recalling 6.9% FreAmine HBC (Amino Acid Injection) units due to visible particulate matter found in reserve samples.
B. Braun Medical Inc. is recalling Cefepime Hydrochloride and Dextrose injection units because visible particulate matter was found in reserve samples.
Hospira Inc. is recalling Lidocaine Hydrochloride Injection due to confirmed particulate matter in the glass containers.
Brainlab AG is recalling ExacTrac 6.0 systems because they may position patients to unintended radiation targets, potentially delivering dose to the wrong location.
Hospira is recalling 13,218 Abbott Acclaim Infusion Pumps because broken door assemblies may prevent the door from closing, potentially causing unrestricted flow or therapy delays.
Chrysler is recalling 2013-2014 Fiat 500e vehicles because a coolant leak in the power inverter module may cause a short circuit, leading to loss of propulsion and increased crash risk.
Hospira is recalling 13,218 Acclaim Encore infusion pumps because broken door assemblies may prevent proper closure, causing unrestricted flow or therapy delays.
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