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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, 29% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Windstone Medical Packaging is recalling Virginia Custom Pack kits because the included Medtronic gloves may have splits or holes that compromise sterility.
Windstone Medical Packaging recalled 56 custom surgery kits because the included Medtronic gloves may contain splits or holes, compromising sterility.
National Foods Packaging Inc is recalling 2,000 pounds of Low Sodium Chicken Base because a spice ingredient contained elevated levels of lead.
National Foods Packaging Inc is recalling 8,825 lb of Chicken Base because a spice ingredient contained elevated levels of lead. The product was distributed in Indiana, Texas, and Virginia.
ConMed is recalling CORE Suction Irrigation Handpieces because a crease in the packaging seal may create an open channel that compromises the product's sterility.
Triceutical Inc. is recalling Super Natural Children's Growth Formula dietary supplements because they were not produced according to good manufacturing practices.
Triceutical Inc. is recalling Blue Rock Holistics Super Shield dietary supplements due to a lack of good manufacturing practices.
Triceutical Inc. is recalling Premium Reishi King dietary supplements because they were not produced under good manufacturing practices.
Triceutical Inc. is recalling all lots of Lecithin Reishi Complex soft gels due to a lack of good manufacturing practices.
Triceutical Inc. is recalling Premium Protein III Nutritional Supplements because they were not manufactured according to good manufacturing practices.
BIMBO Bakeries USA Inc. is recalling Entenmann's Little Bites Chocolate Chip Muffins due to the presence of plastic in the product.
US Endoscopy is voluntarily recalling one lot of Vari-Safe Injection Needles because the lot was incorrectly distributed with different internal catheter components.
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS Chemistry LAC Slides because N-Acetylcysteine (NAC) can interfere with the assay results.
Nature's One is recalling Organic PediaSmart Dairy Vanilla beverage cans because they contain a scoop that provides only 60% of the intended nutrition.
ConMed is recalling CORE Suction Irrigation Handpieces because creases in the packaging seal may create open channels that compromise the product's sterility.
Randox Laboratories is recalling 18 units of Lipase test kits due to carryover interference when run near LDL or Triglycerides assays.
Ozturk Gardens is recalling 10 cases of Dr. O'z SALSA Black Bean and Corn due to elevated pH levels. The product was distributed in Oklahoma.
ConMed is recalling CORE Trumpet Handpieces because a crease in the packaging seal may create an open channel that compromises the product's sterility.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling five Vanguard Distal Femoral Augments because the product inside the carton does not match the label. The mismatched size is easily identified during surgery.
ConMed is recalling CORE Suction Irrigation Handpieces because a crease in the packaging seal may compromise the product's sterility.
Hand Biomechanics Lab Inc is recalling 65 Agee WristJack Fracture Reduction Systems because a molded beam is slightly larger than optimal, which may make surgical adjustments difficult.
BIMBO Bakeries USA is recalling Entenmann's Little Bites Fudge Brownies because plastic was found in the muffins and brownies.
Stryker Instruments is voluntarily recalling 225 Sagittal Blades due to a potential sterile barrier breach in the packaging.
Triceutical Inc. is recalling Premium Protein III dietary supplements because they were not produced under good manufacturing practices.
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS URIC Slides because N-Acetylcysteine (NAC) can interfere with the assay results.
Triceutical Inc. is recalling Rishi Mushroom Spore dietary supplements due to a lack of good manufacturing practices.
Becton, Dickinson and Company is recalling 14 units of CD79b PE antibody reagent due to contamination with a FITC conjugate of unknown specificity.
Triceutical Inc. is recalling Eagle Lecithin soft gels because the company failed to follow good manufacturing practices. The recall covers 1,008 bottles distributed in Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, and China.
DNE Nutraceuticals Inc. is recalling Adwe Prenatal tablets due to a concern regarding the potency of folic acid. The recall affects 1,200 bottles distributed in New York.
ConMed Corporation is recalling CORE Suction Irrigation Handpieces because packaging seal creases may compromise sterility. The recall covers units distributed in the US and internationally.
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS GLU Slides because certain substances, including N-Acetylcysteine, may interfere with glucose measurements.
National Foods Packaging Inc is recalling Hillcrest Farms Poultry Gravy Mix because a spice ingredient was found to contain elevated levels of lead.
King Henry's is recalling Gummy Frogs because they may contain undeclared colors FD&C Yellow #6 and Red #40.
Tearscience, Inc. is recalling 1,200 LipiFlow Thermal Pulsation System Activators because the device may automatically stop treatment during patient use.
King Henry's is recalling Gummy Frogs because they may contain undeclared food dyes. Consumers should stop eating the product.
BIMBO Bakeries USA Inc. is recalling 45,600 boxes of Entenmann's Little Bites Variety due to the presence of plastic in the muffins and brownies.
Triceutical Inc. is recalling Joint Optima dietary supplements because they were not produced under good manufacturing practices. The recall covers 1,500 bottles distributed in Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, and China.
Triceutical Inc. is recalling Joint Lubrica Rebuilds dietary supplements due to a lack of good manufacturing practices. The product was distributed in Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, and China.
Triceutical Inc. is recalling all lots of Byron J. Richards Hyaluronic Acid dietary supplements due to a lack of good manufacturing practices.
Teva Pharmaceuticals is recalling specific lots of Paricalcitol Capsules because stability testing revealed out-of-specification impurities.
Triceutical Inc. is recalling Placenta dietary supplements because they were not produced under good manufacturing practices. The recall covers 227 bottles distributed in Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, and China.
Triceutical Inc. is recalling all Collagen dietary supplements because they were not produced under good manufacturing practices. The recall covers 192 bottles distributed in Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, and China.
Triceutical Inc. is recalling all lecithin soft gels because they were not produced under good manufacturing practices. The recall covers 714 bottles distributed in Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, and China.
Triceutical Inc. is recalling Swiss Placenta dietary supplements because they were not manufactured according to good manufacturing practices.
Teva Pharmaceuticals is recalling 5,556 bottles of Paricalcitol Capsules because stability testing revealed out-of-specification impurities.
Osteogenics Biomedical, Inc. is recalling 32 boxes of Cytoplast Titanium-Reinforced Posterior Singles Membrane because the device may be packaged in the wrong product box.
Triceutical Inc. is recalling Premium Protein III for kids due to a lack of good manufacturing practices. The recall covers 693 bottles distributed in Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, and China.
Triceutical Inc. is recalling all CardioAdvance dietary supplements because the products were not manufactured according to good manufacturing practices.
Triceutical Inc. is recalling Super Fish Oil Complex soft gels due to a lack of good manufacturing practices.
Triceutical Inc. is recalling Super Lecithin Complex soft gels due to a lack of good manufacturing practices. The recall covers 1,450 bottles distributed in Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, and China.
Triceutical Inc. is recalling all Maca dietary supplements because they were not manufactured according to good manufacturing practices.
Teva Pharmaceuticals is recalling 32,015 bottles of Paricalcitol Capsules, 1 mcg, because stability testing revealed out-of-specification impurities.
Triceutical Inc. is recalling Super Fish Oil soft gels because the company failed to follow good manufacturing practices.
Atwood Mobile Products is recalling specific left side seat adjusters used in vehicle seat belts because they may allow seats to move during a crash, increasing injury risk.
Crider Inc. is recalling approximately 5,610 pounds of canned Organic Roasted Chicken Breast due to possible foreign matter contamination.
Fiddle Diddles is recalling LullaBelay car seat strap systems because carabiner parts can dislodge, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Ivolution Sports is recalling specific JX-SKY helmets because a metal screw prevents a detachable feature from releasing during a crash, increasing neck injury risk.
Kia is recalling 2016 Sorento vehicles because inadequate welds on the driver's seatback frame may cause it to break in a crash, increasing injury risk.
Jayco is recalling specific 2017 Eagle fifth wheel trailers due to axles with insufficient load capacity, which may lead to tire failure and increased crash risk.
ARBOC is recalling 2016 Spirit of Liberty vehicles because improper wiring may allow the engine to start while a mechanic is working on it, posing a risk of injury or death.
Forest River is recalling 156 model year 2017 Dynamax Isata motorhomes because a missing cable tie may allow liquid propane to enter the cabin, increasing fire risk.
East Manufacturing Corp. is recalling 2016 Beast II flatbed trailers because the rear aerodynamic device may detach due to rivet failure, creating a road hazard.
Toyota is recalling 7,056 model year 2016 Highlanders because the brake fluid level sensor may not be connected to the wire harness, potentially decreasing braking performance.
Newmar is recalling 2017 Dutch Star and Ventana motorhomes because the wardrobe slide out motor may lack a brake, increasing crash risk.
St. Clair Foods is recalling approximately 26,800 pounds of chicken and dumplings due to misbranding and an undeclared milk allergen. The products were distributed to food service warehouses in six states.
Navistar is recalling certain 2015-2017 IC Bus school buses equipped with specific Ricon wheelchair lifts. The defect may cause the lift platform to fall out of the vehicle, increasing injury risk.
Kaufman is recalling 2015-2016 Mini Car Haulers because a spring eye may break, allowing the axle to slide and potentially causing a crash.
Navistar is recalling 2016 IC Bus RECB transit buses equipped with specific Ricon wheelchair lifts. Defective pivot holes may allow bearings to shift, causing the lift platform to fall and injure operators.
Newmar is recalling 2017 King Aire, Essex, and London Aire motorhomes because the hydraulic entry step controller may allow steps to retract unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury.
Brookwood Farms is recalling 126,570 pounds of pulled pork products because they contain soy, an undeclared allergen. No illnesses have been reported.
KME is recalling certain Predator aerial emergency vehicles because the water way trolley could separate from the ladder, posing a falling object hazard.
Target is recalling Halloween LED gel clings because they can separate and expose button batteries, posing choking and ingestion risks to children.
Summer Classics is recalling about 800 swivel rocking lounge chairs because the seat bucket can break away from the base, posing a fall hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Entegra is recalling 2016-2017 Cornerstone and Anthem motorhomes because the Tempurpedic Sealy Mattress may burn quickly, violating federal flammability standards.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 996 S-Class vehicles because improperly adjusted low-beam headlights may reduce driver visibility and increase crash risk.
Cabela's is recalling commercial food dehydrators because defective wiring can cause heat build-up and fire. No injuries have been reported.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2,215 GLE vehicles because improperly adjusted low-beam headlights may reduce visibility and increase crash risk.
Forest River is recalling 2017 Cedar Creek trailers because axles were misidentified as having a 7,000-pound capacity when they are only rated for 6,000 pounds.
Makita is recalling about 450 5057KB circular saws because the lower blade guard can malfunction and expose the blade, posing a laceration risk.
Rucker's Wholesale & Service Co. is recalling Uncle Buck's Maple Nut candy because the label fails to list peanuts, a major allergen, as an ingredient.
Bee Xtreme LLC is recalling Oasis Dietary Supplement Capsules because FDA analysis found the products contain sibutramine and phenolphthalein without an approved NDA or ANDA.
NatureBox is recalling Dark Cocoa Nom Noms because some bags may contain peanut butter but do not list peanuts on the label.
Tomales BayFoods is recalling Corra Lin Sheep Milk Cheese because Food Standards Scotland detected E. Coli O157 in the product.
Bee Xtreme LLC is recalling La' Trim Plus dietary supplements because FDA analysis found unapproved drugs sibutramine and phenolphthalein.
B. Braun Medical Inc. is recalling 57,408 units of 5% Dextrose Injection USP due to non-sterility caused by fungal contamination from leaking containers.
The Quaker Oats Company is recalling Quaker Quinoa Granola Bars because sunflower kernels used in their production were linked to a Listeria monocytogenes recall.
Krishna Food Corp is recalling Bikaji Chowpati Bhelpuri because FDA testing found Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.
The Harvard Drug Group is recalling Diocto Liquid stool softener bottles due to positive findings of Burkholderia cepacia contamination.
Bee Xtreme is recalling Jenesis Dietary Supplement Capsules because FDA analysis found unapproved ingredients sibutramine and phenolphthalein.
The Quaker Oats Company is recalling Quaker quinoa granola bars because they were made with sunflower kernels contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Pharmedium Services, LLC is recalling 350 syringes of Heparin Sodium Injection USP because confirmed subpotency and stability data do not support the expiry date.
Leiter's Compounding is recalling Moxifloxacin intravitreal injections because they were produced using recalled filters, raising concerns about sterility.
Rucker's Wholesale & Service Co. is recalling Cabela's Maple Nut candies because the label fails to list peanuts, a major allergen.
Weis Markets is voluntarily recalling 30 bakery products, including cookies and muffins, due to potential small metal fragments in the sugar topping.
Hospira is recalling 4,768 vials of Marcaine 0.5% injection because a glass defect allowed water ingress, compromising sterility and reducing drug potency.
Complete Packaging & Manufacturing is recalling Nature's Power Solutions Acidophilus Blend dietary supplements because they contain undeclared milk, a major food allergen.
Gold Standard Baking is recalling Publix Maple Walnut Strip Danishes due to the presence of small metal shavings.
Pharmedium Services, LLC is recalling specific lots of fentanyl citrate injection because confirmed subpotency and stability data do not support the expiry date.
Hospira is recalling 15 vials of Marcaine 0.25% injection because a glass defect allowed water to enter, compromising sterility and reducing drug potency.
Leiter's Compounding is recalling Brilliant Blue G injections because they were produced using recalled filters, raising concerns about sterility.
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