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1,035 recalls were announced in October 2016.
Of the 1,035 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 13% are Critical, 23% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Shire is recalling 7,680 bottles of Vyvanse 30 mg capsules because foreign tablets or capsules were found in the product.
Arthrex, Inc. is recalling 45 Suture Washers because the suture and washer were not assembled and were placed loose in the package.
The Coca-Cola Company is recalling specific lots of Dr Pepper and Diet Dr Pepper cans where the opening tab may pop upward instead of downward.
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics is recalling RAPIDPoint 405 Measurement Cartridges due to an error in the value assignment for Chloride calibrators.
Biocompatibles is recalling Varithena administration packs because they contain the incorrect type of syringe. The recall covers 3,254 packs distributed nationwide.
Terumo is recalling CDI H/S Cuvettes because they may fail to connect to the probe, causing the monitor to display an error and preventing blood parameter display.
Hyundai is recalling 2015-2016 Sonata and Sonata Hybrid vehicles because the panoramic sunroof panel may detach while driving, creating a road hazard.
Christianson is recalling aluminum black ladders for Toy Hauler RVs because the hinges may separate, causing the ladder to fall and risk injury.
Honda is recalling 2016 Civic vehicles because the electric parking brake may fail to engage immediately after the ignition is turned off, increasing the risk of the vehicle rolling away.
Specialized is recalling about 1,000 road bicycles because the rear wheel can detach, causing frame fractures and potential rider injury.
Nissan is recalling 2017 Versa vehicles because a seam in the side curtain air bags may tear during deployment, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Kraft Heinz is recalling approximately 959 pounds of Lunchables Ham and American Cracker Stackers because the product contains undeclared wheat and soy allergens.
USDA FSIS issued a public health alert for Costco Rotisserie Chicken Salad sold in Lynwood, Washington, due to a possible link to Salmonella illnesses.
REV Ambulance Group is recalling 39 ambulances from 2016-2017 because defective seat tracks may allow attendant seats to move rapidly during a crash, increasing injury risk.
Autocar is recalling 1,132 model year 2015-2017 Xspotter and Xpert vehicles because improperly tightened steering linkage nuts could cause loss of steering.
Hyundai is recalling 2010-2016 Genesis Coupe vehicles because the front passenger air bag sensor connector may dislodge, potentially causing incorrect air bag deployment in a crash.
Newmar is recalling 2015 Dutch Star motorhomes because the brake signal to towed devices may not deactivate, causing dragging brakes, overheating, fire, or crashes.
Autocar is recalling 2,375 Xpeditor trucks because steering linkage nuts may be loose, risking loss of steering and crashes.
Winnebago is recalling 2016-2017 travel trailers because weight labels list fresh water capacity in gallons instead of pounds, which may cause overloading.
Silver Springs Farms is recalling ground beef and sandwich steak products that may be adulterated with E. coli O157:H7.
Grand Design is recalling 2015-2017 Reflection trailers because the Federal Certification Label lists an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating, which could lead to loss of vehicle control.
Jayco is recalling 137 model year 2017 Seismic travel trailers because an incorrect fuse may fail to protect the circuit, increasing the risk of an electrical fire.
Mack Trucks is recalling 57 model year 2017 Pinnacle CHU and CXU trucks because improperly cured tires may cause partial tread separation, increasing crash risk.
Summer Infant is recalling Lil' Luxuries infant bath tubs because the fabric slings can detach, posing risks of impact injury and drowning.
Subaru is recalling 2017 Legacy and Outback vehicles because the knee guard bracket may not be properly attached, increasing injury risk in crashes.
Wildhorn Outfitters is recalling about 9,700 Outpost camping hammocks and suspension kits because cinch buckles can fail, posing a fall hazard.
Aqua Lung is recalling about 53,000 Powerline inflators because the inflation button can remain depressed, causing uncontrolled ascent and posing injury and drowning hazards.
Gleason is recalling about 120,000 Milwaukee hand trucks because plastic wheel rims can break, posing a laceration hazard.
GITI Tire is recalling specific Primewell, GT Radial, and Dextero tires that may develop sidewall cracks, potentially leading to air loss and tire failure.
Newmar is recalling 2017 King Aire, Essex, London Aire, and Mountain Aire motorhomes because a power steering pump defect may cause intermittent loss of steering assist.
Grassfields Cheese, LLC is recalling organic raw milk Polkton Corners cheese due to potential contamination with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC).
Grassfields Cheese is recalling organic raw milk Edam cheese due to potential contamination with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC).
Grassfields Cheese is recalling Onion and Garlic raw milk cheese due to potential Shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.
Natural Formulas is recalling NeolifeBar Fruit & Nuts bars because they contain sunflower kernels under recall for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Bounce Life Style HQ is recalling Bounce Energy Ball Cashew & Pecan Vitality Lift due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination from recalled sunflower kernels.
Grassfields Cheese, LLC is recalling organic raw milk Leyden cheese due to potential contamination with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC).
The Anspach Effort, Inc. is recalling Light Adaptors for Small Battery Drive and Small Battery Drive II devices due to a potential risk of bursting from excessive internal pressure.
Grassfields Cheese is recalling Lamont Cheddar due to potential Shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination that can cause serious illness.
Bounce Life Style HQ is recalling Cashew Cinnamon products due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination from recalled sunflower kernels.
Grassfields Cheese is recalling organic raw milk Gouda cheese due to potential contamination with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC).
Grassfields Cheese, LLC is recalling organic raw milk Country Dill cheese due to potential contamination with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC).
Grassfields Cheese, LLC is recalling organic raw milk Crofters cheese due to potential contamination with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC).
Grassfields Cheese, LLC is recalling organic raw milk cheese due to potential contamination with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC).
Grassfields Cheese is recalling organic raw milk Chili Cheese due to potential Shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination that can cause serious illness.
Pharmacy Plus, Inc. dba Vital Care Compounder is recalling Olopatadine 0.8% Ophthalmic Solution due to a lack of assurance of sterility.
Pharmacy Plus, Inc. dba Vital Care Compounder is recalling 23 vials of Hyaluronidase due to a lack of assurance of sterility. The affected lot was distributed in Mississippi.
Trividia Health is recalling TRUEread Blood Glucose Test Strips because they may provide incorrect low blood glucose levels.
Pharmacy Plus, Inc. dba Vital Care Compounder is recalling 108 vials of Chlorpheniramine Maleate 10 mg/ml due to lack of assurance of sterility.
Pharmacy Plus, Inc. dba Vital Care Compounder is recalling 62 vials of Trypan Blue 0.3% due to a lack of assurance of sterility.
Pharmacy Plus, Inc. dba Vital Care Compounder is recalling specific lots of Moxifloxacin and Dexamethasone ophthalmic vials due to a lack of assurance of sterility.
Pharmacy Plus, Inc. dba Vital Care Compounder is recalling C-PAP/PHEN/PROST/ATROP 150/5/5 injection vials due to a lack of assurance of sterility.
The FDA is recalling Autologous Serum Tears from Vital Care Compounder due to a lack of assurance of sterility. The product was distributed in Mississippi.
Dean Foods is recalling 60 pints of Old Style Meadow Gold Heavy Whipping Cream due to insufficient pasteurization. The product was distributed in Idaho, Oregon, Wyoming, and Utah.
Trividia Health is recalling TRUEread Blood Glucose Test Strips because they may provide incorrect low blood glucose levels, potentially affecting patient safety.
Pharmacy Plus, Inc. is recalling Pre-Op Pledget Soln + Tetracaine vials because the agency cannot ensure the product is sterile.
Pharmacy Plus, Inc. is recalling Pre-Op Pledget Soln ophthalmic drops due to a lack of assurance of sterility. The recall affects 6 vials distributed in Mississippi.
Pharmacy Plus, Inc. is recalling 139 vials of Hydroxyzine HCl injection in Mississippi due to a lack of assurance of sterility.
Pharmacy Plus, Inc. dba Vital Care Compounder is recalling Apomorphine HCl 3mg/ml Sterile Injection Solution due to a lack of assurance of sterility.
Pharmacy Plus, Inc. is recalling Morphine Sulfate 15mg/ml Injection due to a lack of assurance of sterility. The product was distributed in Mississippi.
Pharmacy Plus, Inc. is recalling Methylcobalamin 5,000mcg/ml vials due to lack of assurance of sterility. The recall affects 36 vials distributed in Mississippi.
Universal Trailer Cargo Group is recalling 89 aluminum snowmobile trailers because cross winds may cause them to tip or lift, potentially tearing the couplers.
Pharmacy Plus, Inc. dba Vital Care Compounder is recalling C-PAP/PHEN/PROST/Atrop 150/7.5 injection vials due to a lack of assurance of sterility.
Pharmacy Plus, Inc. dba Vital Care Compounder is recalling specific lots of Papaverine and Prostaglandin vials due to a lack of assurance of sterility.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 162 model year 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school bus chassis because the brake transmission shift interlock may be inoperable.
Dean Foods is recalling Meadow Gold Dairy Pure Fresh Half & Half due to insufficient pasteurization. The product was distributed in Idaho, Oregon, Wyoming, and Utah.
Continental is recalling specific Crosscontact LX20 tires due to insufficient adhesion that can cause tread loss and increase crash risk.
Pharmacy Plus, Inc. dba Vital Care Compounder is recalling 14 vials of Brilliant Blue G 0.025% due to a lack of assurance of sterility.
The FDA is recalling specific lots of MOXI/DEX/KETOROLAC eye drops from Vital Care Compounder due to a lack of assurance of sterility.
Pharmacy Plus, Inc. dba Vital Care Compounder is recalling Buprenorphine 0.6 mg/ml Injection due to lack of assurance of sterility.
Pharmacy Plus, Inc. dba Vital Care Compounder is recalling specific lots of Papaverine 150 mg / Phentolamine 5 mg vials due to a lack of assurance of sterility.
Bounce Life Style HQ is recalling Apple Cinnamon Protein Energy Balls due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination from sunflower kernels.
Pharmacy Plus, Inc. dba Vital Care Compounder is recalling 16 vials of Moxifloxacin HCl eye drops due to a lack of assurance of sterility.
Commerce International Inc. is recalling Eastern Feast Green Raisin due to undeclared sulfites on the label.
CareFusion 303, Inc. is recalling Alaris Syringe Module Model 8110 units with software version 9.15 because a software anomaly may cause infusions to stop unexpectedly.
Siemens Medical Solutions is recalling 103 PRIMUS linear accelerators to install a software patch addressing several safety issues.
Zyno Medical LLC is recalling 78,063 sterile administration sets due to a potential filter leaking defect. The sets are distributed nationwide for use with infusion pumps or gravity feed.
Spiegelberg is recalling 22 Brain Pressure Monitoring System probes due to air chamber shrinkage that caused false high readings in the lower measuring range.
Pharmacy Plus, Inc. is recalling specific lots of DMSO 50% with Lidocaine 0.5% vials due to a lack of assurance of sterility.
The Anspach Effort, Inc. is recalling 1,833 Small Battery Drive adaptors worldwide because they may generate excessive internal pressure and burst.
Federico's Bakery is recalling Mexican Cookies because they contain undeclared milk as a sub-ingredient in butter.
Spacelabs Healthcare is recalling Xhibit Central Stations because the telemetry system may go offline, lock up, or fail to display audio and visual alarms for asystole.
Faribault Foods is recalling 15 oz. No-Salt-Added Black Beans due to the potential presence of plastic and/or metal pieces.
Global Garlic, Inc. is recalling Ducal Apple Nectar because a surveillance sample tested positive for arsenic above 10 ppb.
Dean Foods is recalling specific containers of Meadow Gold Heavy Whipping Cream because they were not pasteurized sufficiently. Consumers in Idaho, Oregon, Wyoming, and Utah should check their products.
Zyno Medical LLC is recalling 78,069 sterile administration sets because the filter may leak. The sets are used to administer fluids to patients.
Top Taste, Inc. is recalling frozen cinnamon rolls because the labels list egg as an ingredient but fail to include it in the 'Contains' allergen statement.
Krispak Inc. is recalling GFS Honey Roasted Peanuts because they may contain undeclared tree nuts (pecans).
Altec is recalling 219 model year 2014-2015 aerial devices because an improperly sized boom tip cover opening may allow contact with energized conductors, increasing injury risk.
Zyno Medical LLC is recalling 114,081 sterile administration sets due to a potential filter leaking defect. The sets are used to administer fluids to patients' vascular systems.
Siemens Medical Solutions is recalling 103 ARTISTE linear accelerators to install a software patch addressing several safety issues.
Trividia Health is recalling TRUEread Blood Glucose Test Strips because they may provide incorrect low blood glucose levels. The recall affects strips and kits distributed in the US and internationally.
Zyno Medical LLC is recalling 47,989 sterile administration sets due to a potential filter leaking defect. The sets are used to administer fluids to patients.
Whole Foods Market is recalling 365 Everyday Value Mango Frozen Fruit Bars due to undeclared coconut. The product was distributed in 30 states and Canada.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2014-2017 Western Star 4900 and 5700 trucks because a seat belt mounting plate may have a hole that is too large, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Trividia Health is recalling TRUEread Blood Glucose Test Strips because they may provide incorrect low blood glucose levels.
Siemens Medical Solutions is recalling Syngo RT Therapist software to address several safety issues. The recall affects 103 linear accelerators nationwide.
Spacelabs Healthcare is recalling Xhibit Telemetry Receivers because the system may go offline or lock up, potentially failing to display alarms.
Medtronic is recalling CareLink iPro Version 1.10 software due to a time stamp error. The recall affects 33 units distributed nationwide.
Pharmatech LLC is recalling Senexon Liquid (sennosides) 8.8 mg bottles nationwide as a precautionary measure due to a potential risk of contamination with B. cepacia bacteria.
Pharmatech LLC is recalling 1,008 bottles of Sennazon (sennosides) Syrup nationwide due to a potential risk of contamination with B. cepacia bacteria.
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