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806 recalls were announced in December 2016.
Of the 806 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 13% are Critical, 22% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Request Foods Inc. is recalling GFS Cheese Manicotti in tomato sauce due to undeclared eggs. The product was distributed in Michigan, Ohio, Florida, and Kentucky.
Stryker is voluntarily recalling 749 Performance-LOAD Ambulance Cot Fasteners because they may not fasten securely, posing a risk of injury.
GF Health Products is voluntarily correcting Patriot homecare beds because contaminated motor housings may crack, potentially causing the head section to fall.
Cook Medical is recalling 99 units of Spectrum Minocycline/Rifampin Impregnated Central Venous Catheter Trays because they may contain incorrect needles, potentially preventing wire guide passage.
Ohio Hickory Harvest Brand Products Inc. is recalling roasted and salted sunflower kernels under multiple brands due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Steris Corporation is recalling 63 Harmony Insight Diagnostic Monitor Support Systems because spring arm screws may not be properly secured and could become loose.
Publix Super Markets is recalling Danish Raspberry Coffee Cake strips due to the presence of small metal shavings. The product was distributed in six southeastern states.
Clear Spring Foods is recalling Sun-Dried Tomato & Roasted Garlic Trout Fillets due to potential E. coli contamination. The product was distributed in five US states.
Teleflex Medical is recalling Visistat 35W disposable skin staplers because improper packaging seals mean sterility is not assured.
Publix Super Markets is recalling Danish Almond Coffee Cake strips due to the presence of small metal shavings.
Becton Dickinson is recalling specific lots of BD Vacutainer Push Button Blood Collection Sets because the front and rear barrels may separate when the safety feature is activated.
Topnotch Foods is recalling Regular Bread Crumbs in bulk bags because they contain undeclared egg, tree nuts, and milk.
Elekta is recalling 47 MOSAIQ Oncology Information System units because edits to particle field definition parameters may not be saved.
Encore Medical is recalling 162 Empowr PS Knee System Box Cut Guides because femoral chipping occurred during surgery.
Physio-Control is recalling 1,399 LIFEPAK 15 monitor/defibrillators because they may power down unexpectedly during use.
Apple Tree Goat Dairy is recalling all lots of its 8 oz and 5 lb Chevre products due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Publix Super Markets is recalling Danish Apple Coffee Cake strips due to the presence of small metal shavings. The product was distributed in six southeastern states.
Giant Eagle is recalling 248 units of Farmers Market Buffalo Hot Peanuts because they contain undeclared cashews and wheat. The error was caused by mislabeling at the manufacturer.
Apple Tree Goat Dairy is recalling French Herb Chevre due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed in DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA, and VA.
Inovo, Inc. is recalling 117 Inovo Purefill Oxygen Compressor Model PF1100 units because the device can fail during operation.
Cinnabar Specialty Foods, Inc. is recalling Neera's Spicy Thai Sauce and Marinade because the product contains undeclared wheat.
Bluecar is recalling 235 2016 vehicles because water may leak into the high voltage connector in heavy rain or snow, potentially causing the engine to shut down.
JFC International is recalling You-ka Fresh Ramune candy because it may contain undeclared wheat. Consumers with wheat allergies should not consume the product.
Toyota is recalling 2017 86 vehicles with automatic transmissions and ignition keys because the key may be removed without the transmission in Park, increasing the risk of the vehicle rolling away.
Waymouth Farms is recalling Good Sense Trail Mix, Cranberries 'N More, because it may contain undeclared pecans, walnuts, wheat, milk, and soy.
Publix Super Markets is recalling Danish Guava Coffee Cake Strips due to the presence of small metal shavings.
Merge Healthcare is recalling Merge Cardio software versions 8.30.0 through 10.1.1 because images sent without an order may be matched to the wrong accession number.
Volvo is recalling 2017 S60, V60, and XC60 vehicles because side air bag inflator initiators may fail to ignite during a crash, preventing deployment.
Publix Super Markets is recalling Danish Cherry Coffee Cake strips due to the presence of small metal shavings. The product was distributed in six southeastern states.
Toyota is recalling one 2016 4Runner and one 2017 Lexus GX460 because the front passenger air bag may not fully inflate in a crash.
Firefly Medical is recalling 239 IVEA 500A medical beds because a dowel pin could slip out, causing the bed to slump and potentially making a patient stumble.
Integra York PA, Inc. is recalling 150 units of sterile Rochester-Pean Hemostatic Forceps because packaging seals may separate, compromising sterility.
GE Healthcare is recalling specific Avance CS2, Avance, and Amingo anesthesia devices because they may enter a System Malfunction state if a storage drawer closes with excessive force.
Prism Medical is recalling carry bars for patient lifts because a black plastic puck may break, posing a risk of harm to patients.
Clif Bar & Company is recalling specific production runs of Chocolate Hazelnut Butter Energy Bars after receiving complaints of foreign material in the product.
Ruiz Food Products is recalling beef and cheese tortillas that may contain brittle clear plastic. No injuries have been reported.
C.R. Bard is recalling BARDIA 60cc Piston Irrigation Syringes because a slit defect in the packaging may compromise product sterility.
Cargill is recalling Monarch Liquid Butter Alternative because it contains excessive amounts of TBHQ and dimethyl polysiloxane.
Siemens is recalling 104 SOMATOM Definition Flash CT systems to install a software and firmware update that fixes bugs and improves performance.
Cypress Medical Products is recalling McKesson Powder Free Vinyl Exam Gloves because a container failed the FDA leak test. The recall is limited to one distribution center in Auburn, Washington.
H-E-B is recalling specific lots of Baby Banana Carrot Mango cups after a customer reported finding a small piece of rubber inside the product.
Covidien LLC is recalling 5,187,100 sterile specimen containers because a packaging defect compromised the sterility of the outer surface.
Merge Healthcare is recalling Merge Cardio software versions 10.1 and 10.1.1 because the reporting feature times out after one hour of inactivity, causing data loss.
Ulthera Inc is recalling Cellfina Prep Packs because they contain a non-sterile vacuum tube, while the instructions describe using a sterile tube.
Cargill is recalling Quali Fry Premium Buttery Pan and Grill Oil because it contains excessive amounts of TBHQ and dimethyl polysiloxane.
H-E-B is recalling specific lots of Baby Pear Carrot Blueberry cups after a customer reported finding a small piece of rubber inside the product.
H-E-B is recalling Baby Sweet Potato cups after a customer reported finding a small piece of rubber inside the product.
H-E-B is recalling Baby Squash Sweet Corn Tomato 4-ounce cups due to a customer report of a rubber piece inside the product.
Halyard Health is recalling Sterling Nitrile Sterile Powder Free Exam Gloves because they may be discolored and brittle, causing them to tear when put on.
Natus Medical is recalling neoBLUE blanket LED Phototherapy Systems due to discoloration and degradation of the fiberoptic bundle at the pad and box connection.
Ellman International is recalling 370 boxes of Minor Surgery Bipolar Cables because the expiration dates on the outer boxes and individual pouches do not match.
Randox Laboratories is recalling Randox Liquid Cardiac Controls Level 1, 2, and 3 because internal stability monitoring revealed decreased recovery of myoglobin and CKMB.
Oculus Innovative Sciences is recalling professional samples of Ceramax Skin Barrier Cream because they are not meeting stability standards.
H-E-B is recalling 855 units of Baby Green Beans cups sold in Texas after a customer reported finding a small piece of rubber inside the product.
Galliker Dairy Co. is recalling 2,851 gallon jugs of lemon iced tea because the products were labeled as pasteurized without legal documentation to support the claim.
First Source, LLC is recalling Wegmans Milk Chocolate Covered Pretzels because the rear label is incorrect and lacks allergen declarations.
Cargill is recalling 1-gallon bottles of refyne Butter Flavored Oil because they contain excessive amounts of TBHQ and dimethyl polysiloxane.
C.R. Bard is recalling 70cc Piston Syringes because a package slit defect may compromise product sterility.
C.R. Bard is recalling 452,728 units of 70cc irrigation syringes because a package defect may compromise product sterility.
Natus Medical is recalling neoBLUE blanket LED Phototherapy Systems due to early failure of fiberoptic pads, which can cause discoloration and melting at the connector.
Becton Dickinson is recalling 4,500 BD Spinal Anesthesia Trays because a small number were incorrectly labeled as Epidural Trays.
Roche Molecular Systems is recalling the LightMix Zika rRT-PCR Test because the software algorithm may occasionally report false positive results.
Beckman Coulter is recalling MicroScan LabPro Data Management System version 4.42 due to intermittent behavior that may delay reporting results.
Olympus Corporation of the Americas is recalling 494 HF Cable WA00014A units due to a software malfunction that may cause incorrect error codes to be generated or displayed.
PerkinElmer is recalling 595 trays of RoboRack filter tips because they may not seal properly, causing inaccurate liquid aspiration and dispensing in automated workstations.
Siemens Medical Solutions is recalling 104 SOMATOM Definition Edge CT systems to install a software update that fixes bugs and improves performance.
Pentax of America Inc. is recalling 113 Ultrasound Video Bronchoscopes because they shipped with outdated instructions for use.
Siemens Medical Solutions USA is recalling 104 SOMATOM Definition AS CT systems to install software and firmware updates that fix bugs and improve performance.
C.R. Bard is recalling specific lots of 60cc Piston Syringes because a package slit defect may compromise product sterility.
Ecolab Inc is recalling Microtek Rolled Probe Cover PC0907NB because the inner carton box displays an incorrect expiration date.
Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals is recalling 1,512 bottles of Methylprednisolone Tablets, USP, 16 mg, because the expiration date is printed incorrectly as 02/0218 instead of 02/2018.
Volkswagen is recalling 2009-2010 Jetta, GTI, Golf, and Audi A3 vehicles because the ABS control unit may fail, potentially causing loss of vehicle control.
Zebra Technologies is recalling approximately 166,000 power supply units for thermal printers due to a fire hazard caused by overheating and corrosion.
Aria Child is recalling about 29,400 gb Qbit strollers because a hinge gap can pinch hands and the stroller may fold unexpectedly, posing injury risks.
C&M Trailers is recalling 670 model year 2016 boat, jet ski, and utility trailers because they may be missing front reflex reflectors, which could make them harder to see.
BMW is recalling 2016-2017 vehicles because seat-mounted air bag initiators may fail to ignite, preventing deployment and increasing injury risk.
MICO is recalling specific aftermarket hydraulic pressure switch kits and brake locks because they may leak brake fluid, potentially causing a loss of braking power.
Carbon Express is recalling about 3,800 Blade crossbows because they can fire unexpectedly while the safety is engaged, posing an injury risk.
Baby Trend is recalling specific Hybrid LX booster seats because a center adjuster rivet may break if used with children over 40 lbs, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Nissan is recalling specific 2013-2016 Altima, Rogue, and Maxima vehicles because an incorrect air bag sensor may misclassify front passengers, increasing injury risk in crashes.
LG Electronics is recalling about 466,000 portable air conditioners sold in the U.S. because they can overheat and cause fires.
Toyota is recalling specific 2016 Avalon and 2017 Camry vehicles because the front passenger knee air bag may be attached with incorrect fasteners, which could affect deployment and increase injury risk.
Keystone is recalling 2016-2017 fifth wheel trailers because rear cargo door hinge welds may be insufficient, causing the door to swing down with excessive force.
C&M is recalling 2015-2016 Utility trailers because the tire placard may lack required size information, which could lead to incorrect tire replacements.
Chrysler is recalling 42,231 model year 2016 Jeep Compass, Jeep Patriot, and Dodge Journey vehicles because an intermittent sensor may cause the engine to stall, increasing crash risk.
Chrysler is recalling 2017 RAM ProMaster vehicles because the seat-mounted side air bag inflator initiator may fail to ignite during a crash.
R&R Provision Company is recalling approximately 23,040 pounds of breaded veal products because they contain undeclared whey and nonfat milk.
MTD Southwest is recalling about 8,000 Remington gasoline chainsaws because they can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Jayco is recalling 2016 Alante and Precept motorhomes because incorrectly installed entrance step wiring may cause the steps to retract unexpectedly, posing a fall risk.
Autoliv is recalling specific seatbelt retractors because a subcomponent may detach after deployment, creating a projectile hazard inside the vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling specific 2016-2017 SUVs because the front passenger air bag may not deploy due to a calibration error.
Halcore Group is recalling 2016 AEV Traumahawk ambulances because Stryker Medical Performance cot mounts may not securely attach the cot, posing a risk of serious injury.
MTD Southwest is recalling about 19,500 Craftsman gasoline chainsaws because they can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Figi's Companies is recalling Christmas Wishes tins because the sound chip mechanism can separate, exposing button batteries that pose choking and ingestion hazards to children.
Agave Dream is recalling 1-pint vanilla ice cream due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed in eight U.S. states.
DFI Organics is recalling 50 lb bags of organic sesame seeds in New Jersey because the product may contain Salmonella.
ISB Food Group is recalling L.A. Creamery Honeycomb Ice Cream due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed in California, Florida, and South Carolina.
4 C Foods, Corp. is recalling Cento Romano Grated Cheese because FDA samples revealed Salmonella contamination. Consumers should stop using the product.
McConnell's Ice Cream, Inc. is recalling its Fine Ice Cream Sweet Cream due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed in 12 U.S. states.
McConnell's Ice Cream, Inc. is recalling its Fine Ice Cream Vanilla Bean product due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed in 12 U.S. states.
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