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400 recalls were announced in January 2016.
Of the 400 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 4% are Critical, 28% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
The Noble Spoon is recalling approximately 289 pounds of beef and chicken entrees produced without federal inspection. The products were sold in Marin and Sonoma counties, California.
C&B Quality Trailer Works is recalling 2015-2016 horse trailers because a weld on the rear axle may fail, causing the wheel assembly to separate and increasing crash risk.
Stoughton Trailers is recalling 2009-2010 Grain Hopper trailers because a panel may separate, causing cargo to spill or structural failure.
Chrysler is recalling 110,482 vehicles because corroded air bag control units may fail to deploy or deploy unexpectedly, increasing crash risk.
Chrysler is recalling 2014-2016 Town and Country and Grand Caravan minivans because expired primer may allow the windshield to dislodge in a crash.
Volkswagen is recalling 2015 Tiguan and Audi Q5 vehicles because seat-mounted air bag inflators may rupture in a crash, potentially causing serious injury or death.
Tristar Products is recalling AquaRug shower rugs because the suction cups can fail, causing slips and falls. Consumers should stop using the rugs and contact the company for a free replacement.
RNG Group Inc. is recalling Renogy 100-watt bendable solar panels because they can overheat and cause fires. Consumers should stop using the panels and return them for free replacements.
Ford is recalling 2016 E-350 and E-450 vans with 6.8L engines and trailer brake controllers because the braking system may fail, increasing stopping distance.
Chrysler is recalling 2011-2016 Dodge Chargers because the body-side sill may fail if the vehicle is lifted with the supplied tire jack without chocking the wheels, increasing injury risk.
Hyundai is recalling 11,176 model year 2011 Tucson vehicles because a defective transmission fluid cooler hose may leak, potentially causing the vehicle to stop moving and increasing crash risk.
Varaluz is recalling about 80 Longfellow lighting fixtures because improper wiring can cause melting, shorting, fire, and shock. Consumers should stop using the fixtures and contact the company for a replacement or refund.
i play is recalling green sprouts glass food storage cubes because the glass can break unexpectedly, posing a risk of injury.
H-E-B is recalling Connect by H-E-B stainless steel cookware because metal discs covering rivets can pop off and hit consumers.
St. Jude Medical is recalling Optisure Dual Coil Defibrillation Leads due to potential insulation cuts in the SVC shock coil.
Amerita Specialty Infusion Services is recalling specific lots of compounded intrathecal syringes because the company cannot ensure they are sterile.
Pine Pharmaceuticals is recalling Bevacizumab syringes for intravitreal use because they contain silicone oil microdroplets.
Home Maid Ravioli Company is recalling approximately 38,950 pounds of meat and poultry ravioli and pasta products due to undeclared allergens and lack of federal inspection.
MWT Materials, Inc. is recalling 49 Accusorb MRI blankets because they may overheat and lead to patient injury when not used correctly.
MWT Materials, Inc. is recalling Accusorb MRI radio frequency shielding blankets and body-part covers because they may overheat and lead to patient injury when not used correctly.
Grato Holdings, Inc. is recalling 118 bottles of Energique homeopathic skin spray due to out-of-specification microbial counts.
Pine Pharmaceuticals is recalling specific lots of bevacizumab syringes for intravitreal injection because they contain silicone oil microdroplets.
Continental is recalling Air Bag Control Units manufactured between 2006 and 2010 because a power supply component may corrode, potentially preventing air bags from deploying in a crash.
GE Medical Systems is recalling Aespire 7900 and Aespire View anesthesia systems because a stuck valve could cause excessive pressure and barotrauma.
Grato Holdings is recalling Energique First Aid Pain & Trauma Relief homeopathic spray due to out-of-specification microbial counts.
MWT Materials, Inc. is recalling Accusorb MRI MAC7010 radio frequency shielding blankets and body-part covers because they may overheat when not used correctly, posing a risk of patient injury.
Mylan Pharmaceuticals is recalling specific lots of Bromfenac Ophthalmic Solution 0.09% because the preservative failed an effectiveness test, raising concerns about sterility.
Amerita Specialty Infusion Services is recalling specific lots of compounded Baclofen syringes because the FDA identified a lack of assurance of sterility.
GE Medical Systems is recalling 13 Aisys Anesthesia Systems because a stuck valve could cause excessive pressure in the patient breathing circuit, potentially resulting in barotrauma.
MWT Materials, Inc. is recalling 47 units of Accusorb MRI Leg Wrap Blankets because they may overheat when not used correctly, posing a risk of patient injury.
Grato Holdings is recalling Energique Joint Pain & Stiffness Relief Topical Spray due to microbial contamination. Testing revealed out-of-specification results for total aerobic microbiological count.
Pine Pharmaceuticals is recalling specific lots of bevacizumab syringes for intravitreal use due to the presence of silicone oil microdroplets.
MWT Materials, Inc. is recalling 14 Accusorb MRI radio frequency shielding blankets and body-part covers because they may overheat and lead to patient injury when not used correctly.
MWT Materials, Inc. is recalling six Accusorb MRI Breast Shields because they may overheat when not used correctly, posing a risk of patient injury.
GE Medical Systems is recalling 84 Aestiva MRI anesthesia systems because a drive gas check valve may become stuck open, potentially causing excessive pressure in the patient breathing circuit.
Pine Pharmaceuticals is recalling specific lots of Bevacizumab syringes for intravitreal use because they contain silicone oil microdroplets.
Yoli Inc. is recalling roasted pumpkin seeds with salt because the product contains undeclared wheat, a major food allergen.
Eaton Farm Confectionaries is recalling Peanut Butter Lust Bars because the packaging lists 'Lecithin' without specifying it contains soy, a major allergen.
Rymed Technologies is recalling 46,600 InVision-Plus CS Needleless IV Connectors because the female luer component may crack during use.
Cyberonics is recalling 29 Model 106 VNS Therapy AspireSR Generators due to delays in heartbeat sensing and potential decreased battery longevity.
Abeon Medical Corporation is recalling 2,570 units of the TLC Self Retaining Retractor System because some sealed pouches contain tears that compromise the product's sterility.
GE Medical Systems is recalling certain Aisys and Avance anesthesia systems because a stuck valve could cause excessive pressure in the patient breathing circuit, potentially leading to barotrauma.
MWT Materials, Inc. is recalling five units of Accusorb MRI Large Torso Wraps because they may overheat when not used correctly, posing a risk of patient injury.
Rymed Technologies is recalling InVision-Plus IV connectors because the female luer component may crack during use.
Cyberonics is recalling 4,935 VNS Therapy AspireSR Generators worldwide after three reports of device resets that disabled stimulation output.
Freedom Pharmaceuticals is recalling specific lots of Baclofen USP powder because of the presence of a foreign substance.
Bluecar is recalling 2016 models because power train software may shut down power to the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Lunera is recalling approximately 60,000 Helen GX23 LED lamps because they can overheat, posing fire, burn, and electric shock hazards. No injuries have been reported.
Newmar is recalling 283 model year 2016 Dutch Star and Ventana vehicles because an incorrect tire inflation label could lead to overinflation and tire failure.
MWT Materials, Inc. is recalling 31 Accusorb MRI arm sleeves distributed in New York and Massachusetts because they may overheat and injure patients when not used correctly.
Abeon Medical Corporation is recalling Wilson Penile Implantation System Retractor Frames because some sealed pouches contain tears that compromise the product's sterility.
Abeon Medical Corporation is recalling 1,035 units of TLC Self-Retaining Retractor Frames because some sealed pouches contain tears that compromise the product's sterility.
Arkray Factory USA, Inc. is recalling SPOTCHEM II Glucose Reagent Test Strips because a lowered reaction rate causes inaccurate high glucose readings.
MWT Materials, Inc. is recalling 15 Accusorb MRI radio frequency shielding blankets and body-part covers. The products may overheat when not used correctly, posing a risk of patient injury.
MWT Materials, Inc. is recalling 18 Accusorb MRI Leg Wraps because they may overheat when not used correctly, posing a risk of patient injury.
LocknCharge is recalling iQ10 charging stations due to a defective USB hub that can cause electrical shock. Consumers should stop using the units and contact the company for a free replacement.
GE Medical Systems is recalling 240 anesthesia device service kits because a drive gas check valve could become stuck open, potentially causing excessive pressure in the patient breathing circuit.
MWT Materials, Inc. is recalling Accusorb MRI MAC7030 shielding blankets and covers because they may overheat and cause patient injury when not used correctly.
GE Medical Systems is recalling two Aestiva 7900 ventilators because a stuck valve could cause excessive pressure and barotrauma.
IBA Dosimetry GmbH is recalling Lift Table Type 4320 units because they may move up in an uncontrolled manner when connected to power.
Brainlab AG is recalling its Cranial Navigation System software due to a potential error that may cause inaccurate instrument display during surgery.
Grato Holdings is recalling Energique Headache Pain & Sinus Pressure Relief Topical Spray due to microbial contamination.
Innovasis is recalling two lots of Excella II titanium spine rods because they were packaged with each other's labels.
Arkray Factory USA is recalling specific lots of SPOTCHEM II test strips because they may display inaccurate glucose results for high values.
Morton Grove Pharmaceuticals is recalling specific lots of Lindane Lotion because stability samples failed assay testing. Consumers should stop using the product and return it to their pharmacy.
Fukuda Denshi is recalling 95 DynaScope patient monitors in the US due to a potential short-term battery error caused by a damaged Lithium-Ion capacitor.
DePuy Mitek is recalling FMS neXtra 3.5mm Full Radius Cutter Shaver Blades because the blade configuration does not match the label description.
Grato Holdings is recalling Energique homeopathic topical spray due to out-of-specification microbial counts. The product was distributed nationwide and to Canada and Guatemala.
Mutual Pharmaceutical Company is recalling specific lots of Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim tablets due to the presence of a polyethylene piece.
DePuy Mitek is recalling 115 units of FMS 3.5mm Ultra-Aggressive Cutter Shaver Blades because the blade configuration does not match the label description.
DePuy Mitek is recalling 45 units of FMS neXtra 3.5mm Aggressive Cutter Shaver Blades because the blade configuration does not match the label description.
Grato Holdings is recalling Energique Shingles Pain & Ulceration Relief Topical Spray due to out-of-specification microbial counts. The recall covers 371 bottles distributed nationwide and to Guatemala and Canada.
Valeant is recalling 1,178 SPAG-2 nebulizer units because serial ID labels and operation manuals contain incorrect or outdated information.
PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals is recalling 1,685 bottles of Phentermine Hydrochloride capsules because stability tests showed impurities exceeded specifications.
Siemens is recalling 10 refurbished e.cam Dual Signature Gamma Camera systems because complete operator instruction manuals were not sent to customers.
Altec Industries is recalling 2015 Effer 440 and 470 Knuckle Boom Cranes because pedestal welds may crack, potentially causing the crane to fall and injure people.
New Flyer is recalling specific 2009-2015 New Flyer and NABI buses because missing welds on seat brackets could allow seat belts to separate during a crash.
ShowHauler is recalling 2007-2011 motorhomes, garage coaches, and toter coaches because electric entry steps may become unstable, increasing injury risk.
Terex is recalling 2011-2015 SCM48, SCM50, and SCM55 aerial devices because a defective leveling cylinder linkage can cause the platform to tilt, posing an injury risk.
Ford is recalling 2004-2006 Ranger vehicles because the driver's air bag inflator may rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious injury or death.
Takata is recalling driver-side air bag inflators in Audi, Ford, Mazda, Sprinter, and Volkswagen vehicles that may rupture during deployment.
Volkswagen is recalling 2011-2015 Touareg Hybrid vehicles because water in the battery tray may cause an electrical short and fire.
Takata is recalling specific driver-side frontal air bag inflators that may rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious injury or death to vehicle occupants.
Berks Packing Co. is recalling 1,320 pounds of beef knockwurst that may contain pork and erythorbate due to misbranding.
Whole Foods is recalling frozen pepperoni pizzas because they contain undeclared pork pepperoni. No adverse reactions have been reported.
Home Maid Ravioli Company is recalling beef ravioli products containing undeclared whey and pork. The products were also produced without federal inspection.
Autocar is recalling 1,028 model year 2013-2016 Xpeditor trucks because the brake pedal may detach, increasing crash risk.
Nissan is recalling 2013-2015 Altima vehicles because the secondary hood latch may fail to engage, allowing the hood to open while driving.
Vintage Trailers is recalling 2009-2016 triple axle trailers because the Federal Certification Label incorrectly lists the gross axle weight rating, potentially leading to axle failure if overloaded.
Navistar is recalling 529 IC school buses because a reflective decal on the stop arm may peel off, reducing visibility to other drivers.
Evergreen is recalling 2013-2015 Amped and Reactor recreational vehicles because the generator may shift, allowing carbon monoxide to enter the passenger cabin.
Collins is recalling 867 model year 2015 school buses because reflective decals on the stop arms may peel off, reducing visibility to other drivers.
Pinnacle Foods is recalling approximately 549,539 pounds of Armour Chili No Beans because the products contain Monosodium Glutamate (MSG), which is not declared on the label.
Vanguard is recalling 2014-2015 Dry Freight Van Trailers because improperly seated brake diaphragms may cause drag, potentially leading to wheel end fires.
Rosenbauer is recalling 2015 Commander fire trucks because improperly tightened axle nuts could cause the driveshaft to disconnect, increasing crash risk.
Meritor is recalling certain trailer axle assemblies equipped with specific air brake actuators that may experience brake drag, posing a risk of wheel end fire.
Winnebago is recalling 2015-2016 Travato, Trend, and Itasca Viva! motorhomes because an ignition switch defect may cause the vehicle to stall or disable safety systems.
Rosenbauer is recalling 2014-2015 Commander fire trucks because loose ball joints in certain front suspension assemblies could separate, causing a loss of steering control.
Chillafish is recalling BMXie, Jack, and Josie balance bikes because overinflated tires can cause plastic rims to crack and send pieces flying, posing a laceration hazard.
Britax is recalling B-Ready strollers and replacement top seats because foam padding on the arm bar can break off, posing a choking hazard to children.
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