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327 recalls were announced in January 2015.
Of the 327 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 7% are Critical, 38% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
TOR Truck Company is recalling 2008 DR8490 drilling rig carriers because a mechanical power spring may fail, preventing the accelerator pedal from returning to idle.
Highland Ridge RV is recalling 284 model year 2015 Open Range 3X trailers because defective awning screws could cause the awning to fall and injure people.
Life Line Emergency Vehicles is recalling 2014-2015 Ford F-450 and F-550 SD emergency vehicles equipped with Liquid Spring suspension kits due to a potential mounting bracket failure.
Mack is recalling 2015-2016 CXU and LEU trucks due to a parking brake defect that may cause brake drag and fire.
Great Dane is recalling 2015 Reefer and Van trailers because a brake actuator defect may cause brake drag and overheating, increasing the risk of fire.
Johnson Health Tech is recalling Matrix Fitness Varsity series strength training machines because the handle attachment can detach, posing impact, laceration, and fall risks.
Volvo is recalling 2015-2016 VNX and VNL trucks because a parking brake defect may cause overheating and fire. Owners should contact dealers for inspection.
Primal Vantage is recalling about 1,000 Ameristep Hyde tree stands because the aluminum platform can break, posing a fall risk to hunters.
Tucker Rocky is recalling specific Speed and Strength motorcycle helmets because they fail to meet federal safety standards, increasing the risk of serious injury in a crash.
Perfect Foods Bar is recalling specific lots of Peanut Butter and Cranberry Crunch nutritional bars due to potential Salmonella contamination.
Flat Creek Farm & Dairy is recalling raw milk cheese contaminated with Salmonella. Consumers in Georgia should discard the product.
Henrys Farm Inc. is recalling Natto Soybean Sprouts because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, which can cause serious infections.
Real Foods of Seattle is recalling Haggen Northwest Fresh Thai Noodle Salad and Tofu Pad Thai Bowl due to undeclared shrimp allergens.
Flat Creek Farm & Dairy is recalling 51 lbs of Aztec Cheddar Cheese found to be contaminated with Salmonella. The product was distributed in Georgia.
Henrys Farm Inc. is recalling bulk soybean sprouts sold in Virginia and Maryland because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Del Monte is recalling 44 units of Apple Cinnamon Parfait due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed in six states.
Henrys Farm Inc. is recalling 2 lb packages of Bean Sprouts distributed in Virginia and Maryland due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Philips is recalling HeartStart MRx monitor/defibrillators because the device may malfunction, potentially delaying or disabling therapy or delivering it inadvertently.
Holiday Foods is recalling approximately 1,819 pounds of beef, chicken, and pork products because they may contain undeclared peanuts, a known allergen.
Boston Scientific is recalling 278 units of the Lotus TAVR 27mm valve because the device may unlock during release, potentially causing the valve to embolize.
Del Monte Fresh Produce is recalling specific Fruit Gourmet Bowls due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
Del Monte Fresh Produce is recalling specific lots of Apple Slices, Grapes, and Cheese due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Del Monte is recalling specific fruit and cheese snack packs due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers in six states should check their products.
Boston Scientific is recalling 278 units of the Lotus TAVR 23mm valve because the device may unlock during release, potentially causing the valve to embolize.
House of Bricks Realty, Inc. is recalling 130 pounds of French pork rillette because the products were not presented for USDA inspection at the U.S. point of entry.
Polaris is recalling 2015 Slingshot and Slingshot SL motorcycles because a steering component may fail, potentially causing loss of steering control and increasing crash risk.
Intertrade Imports Inc. is recalling I Color Complete contact lenses because FDA testing found bacteria and the product is not sterile.
Del Monte Fresh Produce NA, Inc. is recalling 128 units of Gourmet Mix Fruit Delight due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed in six states.
Perfect Foods Bar is recalling Peanut Butter and Cranberry Crunch bars due to potential Salmonella contamination.
Real Foods of Seattle is recalling Tofu Pad Thai Bowls due to undeclared shrimp allergens and misbranding.
Del Monte Fresh Produce is recalling 60 units of Red Apples W/ Dip due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed in six states.
Del Monte Fresh Produce is recalling specific Pineapple Medley products due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
Del Monte Fresh Produce is recalling 50 units of Apples & Grapes Tray with Caramel Apple Dip due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Del Monte Fresh Produce is recalling 1,200 units of Harvest Blend due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed in six states.
Siemens Medical Solutions is recalling 320 linear accelerators because unauthorized third-party components may cause patient or operator injury and dose calculation errors.
DePuy Orthopaedics is recalling ATTUNE INTUITION Impaction Handles because the lever can fracture during knee surgery, potentially leaving device pieces in the patient.
St. Jude Medical is recalling Merlin@home RF Remote Monitoring Transmitters because a software reset may cause backup operation in implanted cardiac devices.
Schwan Food Company is recalling Holiday Foods Breaded Macaroni & Cheese Bites because they contain undeclared anchovy, posing a risk to people with fish allergies.
Schwan Food Company is recalling Holiday Foods Breaded Macaroni and Cheese Bites because they contain undeclared anchovy, posing a risk to people with fish allergies.
Intertrade Imports Inc. is recalling I Color Complete color contact lenses because FDA testing found Bacillus Cereus and Bacillus Lentus. The lenses are also unapproved medical devices.
Brainlab AG is recalling iPlan RT radiation treatment planning software due to a risk of incorrect patient positioning when using multiple localized CT image data sets.
Schwan Food Company is recalling Holiday Foods Breaded Macaroni and Cheese Bites because they contain undeclared anchovy, posing a risk to people with fish allergies.
CR Brands is recalling Mean Green cleaner and degreaser products because they may contain ammonia despite labels stating otherwise, posing a chemical hazard.
Philips is recalling Brilliance and Ingenuity CT systems because improper assembly of the vertical motor/brake system may lead to uncommanded vertical motion.
Siemens Medical Solutions is recalling seven SOMATOM Force CT scanners because artifacts were found in acquired imaging.
Del Monte Fresh Produce is recalling specific lots of Red Apple Slices due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
Invivo Corporation is recalling 20 Philips Expression MR200 MRI Patient Monitoring Systems due to capacitor shorts that may cause electrical shock or loss of monitoring.
Del Monte Fresh Produce is recalling 156 units of Veggie and Apples with Cheese due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed in six states.
Perfect Bar is recalling Cranberry Crunch nutritional bars due to potential Salmonella contamination. Consumers should stop eating the affected product.
Biomet Spine is recalling 12 units of Timberline Anchored Lateral Variable Retractable Sleeves because the inner diameter is undersized, causing interference fit issues.
Del Monte Fresh Produce is recalling specific apple trays due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The products were distributed in six states.
Medtronic is recalling 24 units of the POWEREASE Set Screw Breakoff Instrument because oversized retaining tabs may prevent proper mating with the set screw.
GE Healthcare is recalling 24 Discovery IGS 730 and 740 angiographic X-ray systems due to a user interface issue that may cause unintentional system motion or rotation.
SpineFrontier, Inc. is recalling four Inline Persuader PedFuse Pedicle Screw Systems because a crack may develop in the handle, potentially progressing with continued use.
GE Healthcare is recalling Proteus XR/a X-ray systems with wall stands due to potential breakage of steel support cables. No injuries have been reported.
Del Monte Fresh Produce is recalling Red Apple With Cheese packages due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed in six states.
La-Z-Boy is recalling control wands sold with Silver Luxury Lift Chairs because they can overheat and cause burns. Consumers should unplug the chair and contact a dealer for a free replacement.
Siemens Medical Solutions is recalling 295 Symbia T and T2 CT systems because a component may come loose and damage the equipment.
Synthes, Inc. is recalling Malleable C-Retractors because the internal spring may corrode or fail, potentially transferring particles to patients and causing adverse tissue reactions or infection.
Sun Nuclear Corporation is recalling six IC Profiler-MR Model 1123 units due to a potential pinch hazard to users performing quality assurance in MRI environments.
Siemens is recalling 50 Artis Q and Artis Q.zen ceiling systems because suboptimal cable routing may cause wear, leading to limited functionality or system failure.
Boston Scientific is recalling Lotus TAVR 25mm valve prostheses because the valve may unlock during release, potentially requiring additional procedures or surgery.
Siemens is recalling 7 ADVIA Chemistry XPT systems in Washington due to a software defect that may cause critical results to be overwritten.
Becton Dickinson & Co. is recalling Columbia Agar with 5% Sheep Blood due to low-level Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product is a non-sterile culture medium distributed worldwide.
Abbott Molecular is recalling 176 m2000sp automated sample preparation systems because the x-drive assembly may fail prematurely, potentially causing the manipulator arm to contact objects or pipet improperly.
Becton Dickinson is recalling CDC Anaerobe 5% Sheep Blood Agar due to low-level Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The affected non-sterile media were distributed worldwide.
Brainlab AG is recalling iPlan RT Dose software because it may produce incorrect patient positioning when using multiple CT image data sets.
Becton Dickinson is recalling specific lots of Trypticase Soy Agar and MacConkey II Agar plates due to low-level Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Marin Food Specialties is recalling Whole Foods Organic Raw Almonds after customer testing detected high levels of hydrogen cyanide.
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS 3600 systems because software versions 3.1 and below may fail to identify expired calibrations.
GE OEC Medical Systems is recalling 61 mobile C-Arm X-ray units because the accuracy of the x-ray tube potential and current may exceed the manufacturer's specified limits.
Siemens Medical Solutions is recalling 44 Artis zee/zeego angiography systems because the small focus of the x-ray tube may fail, causing a short interruption in procedures.
Stryker is recalling 3,625 SurgiCounter Charging Cradles because they may fail to charge the scanner or download data after surgical procedures.
Biomet Spine is recalling 14 Timberline Anchored Lateral Fixed Retractable Sleeves because the inner diameter is undersized, causing interference fit when inserting instruments.
Straumann USA is recalling dental implant drill sets that may contain incorrect drills. The recall covers 362 pieces distributed nationwide and internationally.
SCA Pharmaceuticals is recalling 972 syringes of Glycopyrrolate injection distributed in Louisiana because a printing error made the expiration date appear incorrect.
NatureBox, Inc. is recalling Sweet Blueberry Almonds because the product label failed to list soy lecithin, an ingredient included in the recipe.
GE OEC Medical Systems is recalling 61 mobile C-Arm X-ray units because their accuracy may exceed the design specification of +10%.
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS 5600 Integrated Systems because software may fail to identify expired calibrations.
Stelkast Co is recalling 553 EXp Tibial Inserts because a missing lead-in radius may make it difficult to lock the inserts into tibial trays.
GE Healthcare is recalling 13 Revolution CT scanners to perform a required torque check on three bolted joints. No injuries or illnesses have been reported.
Phadia US Inc is recalling 146 Phadia 1000 instruments due to a software error that may cause sample ID and test result mismatches.
Biocare Medical is recalling three lots of MUM-1 antibody because staining intensity drops over time, potentially affecting diagnostic accuracy.
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS 4600 Chemistry Systems because software versions 3.1 and below may fail to identify expired calibrations.
Biomet Spine is recalling 15 Anchored Lateral Retractable Drills because the shaft diameter is oversized, causing interference when inserted into sleeve assemblies.
Ziemer USA Inc. is recalling 26 Femto LDV Z-Generation femtosecond surgical lasers because they were not shipped with the required Starter Kits.
Med Tec Inc is recalling 11 units of a wool wrist loop component for shoulder retractors because the items were manufactured 7cm shorter than specifications.
Mentor Texas, LP. is recalling 45 units of MENTOR MemoryGel Resterilizable Gel Sizers because they contain incorrect instructions for use.
Tecan US, Inc. is recalling Infinite 200PRO microplate readers due to an incorrect firmware version installed on the devices.
Med Tec Inc is recalling specific wool wrist loops for shoulder retractors because they were manufactured 7cm shorter than specifications.
Tecan US, Inc. is recalling eight Infinite 200 microplate readers because they were shipped with the incorrect lumi firmware version (E.027 instead of V2.00).
Polar Tank Trailer is recalling 2015 ATB6, APX0, and SRJH trailers due to a parking brake actuator defect that may cause brake drag and fire.
Polaris is recalling 2015 Slingshot and Slingshot SL motorcycles because roll hoops may not meet hardness specifications, increasing injury risk in rollovers.
Porsche is recalling 2011-2012 Cayenne S Hybrid and 2012 Panamera S Hybrid vehicles because the fuel injection system may leak, increasing fire risk.
Jayco is recalling 2015 Eagle 30.5 BHLT fifth wheel trailers because the tire labels list incorrect tire sizes. Owners should contact Jayco to receive corrected labels to prevent potential tire failure.
Frontline Communications is recalling 2007-2011 Mobile Medical Units because wheelchair lift platform side plates may crack, posing an injury risk.
Volkswagen is recalling 26,008 Audi and Volkswagen vehicles because a fuel leak in the injection system could cause a fire.
Tucker Rocky is recalling specific Speed and Strength SS500DVD motorcycle helmets because they fail to meet federal safety standards, increasing the risk of serious injury in a crash.
Sentry Food Solutions is recalling approximately 14,130 pounds of chicken and beef products because they may contain undeclared peanuts.
La Guadalupana Wholesale is recalling chicken tamales produced without required HACCP and Listeria programs. No illnesses have been reported.
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