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734 recalls were announced in September 2016.
Of the 734 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 12% are Critical, 20% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Daimler Trucks is recalling 2016-2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses because the brake malfunction light may display "PARK" instead of "BRAKE," increasing crash risk.
Daimler Trucks is recalling 2016-2017 Freightliner trucks because the brake malfunction light may display 'PARK' instead of 'BRAKE', potentially hiding a braking issue.
Productos La Finca, Inc. is recalling Maga White Whole Grain Pancakes in Puerto Rico because the product contains soy lecithin, an undeclared allergen.
Productos La Finca, Inc. is recalling Maga Oatmeal Pancakes due to undeclared soy lecithin. The product was distributed in Puerto Rico.
Pharmavite is recalling specific lots of Nature Made adult gummies Multi due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should check lot numbers and expiration dates.
Productos La Finca, Inc. is recalling Almojabanas Rice and Wheat Flour Fritter Mix because it contains undeclared soy lecithin.
Superior Foods is recalling Archer Farms Corn & Black Bean Quinoa Blend because it contains undeclared wheat.
Productos La Finca, Inc. is recalling specific lots of coconut pancakes because they contain undeclared soy lecithin.
Bakery Express is recalling 7-Eleven Fresh To Go Walnut Fudge Brownies due to an undeclared walnut allergen caused by incorrect labeling.
Productos La Finca, Inc. is recalling Maga Pancakes Cinnamon Brown Sugar in Puerto Rico due to an undeclared soy allergen.
The Dannon Company is recalling Activia FIBER Lowfat Yogurt because the packaging displays a Certified Gluten-Free mark despite containing wheat.
Hospira Inc. is recalling 357,778 Plum A+3 Infusion Pumps because an undersized fluid shield diaphragm may cause alarms and interrupt therapy.
MicroPort Orthopedics is recalling 77 Advance II Modular Tibial Bases because they are experiencing higher than expected revision rates due to component loosening.
Merge Healthcare is recalling RadSuite software at 10 sites because patient demographics may be incorrectly applied to other patients' studies.
Riverpoint Medical is recalling sterile nylon surgical sutures because the seals may become open during distribution or packaging.
Hill-Rom is voluntarily recalling 94 Affinity Four Birthing Beds (Model P3700) distributed in the US and abroad. The recall was initiated by the firm.
Best Sanitizers Inc is recalling specific lots of Acecide-C High Level Disinfectant & Sterilant because the acid solution is degrading faster than normal.
Hospira is recalling 357,778 Plum A+3 Infusion Pumps because an undersized fluid shield diaphragm may cause alarms or therapy interruption.
Hospira is recalling 357,778 Plum A+3 Infusion Pump Systems because an undersized fluid shield diaphragm may cause alarms and interrupt therapy.
Boston Scientific is recalling five implanted pacemakers that used an unapproved module configuration. The devices were shipped to customers in five states.
McCain Foods USA is recalling Fire Roasted Poblano & Jalapeno popper bites because the flour used was contaminated with E. Coli O121.
Geneva Foods is recalling Lysander's All Natural Spicy Bourbon Flavor Rub because it contains undeclared soy and wheat allergens and does not declare sulfites.
Honda is recalling 2014-2015 Grom 125 and NSS300 motorcycles because a resin bracket in the fuel pump may swell and seize, causing the engine to stall and increasing crash risk.
Philips is recalling three BrightView XCT Upgrade units due to a software defect that may cause the detector to contact patients during specific scans.
Beckman Coulter is recalling UniCel DxH 800 and DxH 600 systems due to a risk of specimen misidentification when the Primary Identifier is set to Tube Position ID.
Biomet Microfixation is recalling 54 custom-made Hard Tissue Replacement implants due to a potential sterility deficiency. The affected units were distributed in the US and internationally.
Productos La Finca, Inc. is recalling 153 boxes of Maga Cocoa Pancake Mix because the product contains soy lecithin, an undeclared allergen.
Pharmavite is recalling Nature Made Super B-Complex supplements due to possible Staphylococcus aureus and Salmonella contamination in specific lots.
Pharmavite is recalling specific lots of Nature Made Super B-Complex due to possible Staphylococcus aureus contamination.
McCain Foods USA is recalling breaded stuffed jalapeno poppers because the flour used in the product was contaminated with E. Coli O121.
Pharmavite is recalling specific lots of Nature Made Multi + Omega-3 supplements due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should stop using the affected products.
Geneva Foods is recalling Lysander's All Natural Bourbon Flavor Rub because it contains undeclared soy, wheat, and sulfites.
Productos La Finca, Inc. is recalling Maga Pancake and Waffle Mix because the product contains soy lecithin, an allergen not listed on the label.
Productos La Finca, Inc. is recalling 16 oz cornmeal pancake canisters for containing undeclared soy lecithin. The product was distributed in Puerto Rico.
Amerisource Health Services is recalling 867 cartons of 20 mg amphetamine tablets due to unit dose blister cavities containing more than one tablet.
Amerisource Health Services is recalling 834 cartons of amphetamine extended-release capsules because blister cavities may contain more than one tablet or capsule.
Amerisource Health Services is recalling 1,416 cartons of 15 mg amphetamine tablets because blister cavities may contain more than one tablet.
Amerisource Health Services is recalling 156 cartons of 30 mg amphetamine tablets because blister cavities may contain more than one tablet.
Hospira Inc. is recalling 357,778 Plum A+ Hyperbaric Infusion Pumps because an undersized fluid shield diaphragm may cause alarms or therapy interruptions.
Hospira Inc. is recalling 357,778 Plum A+ Infusion Pumps because an undersized fluid shield diaphragm may cause alarms or therapy interruption.
Terumo Medical Corporation is recalling Pinnacle Introducer Sheaths due to a manufacturing issue causing valve leakage, which poses a risk of incremental blood loss.
MicroPort Orthopedics is recalling Advance II Modular Tibial Bases because of a higher-than-expected revision rate caused by component loosening.
Omega Medical Imaging is recalling 26 Elevating Monitor Suspension Systems because the suspension may separate from the lifting column bracket.
Hologic is recalling 1,440 SureSight Obturator Introducer Localization Systems because the tip may break at the glue joint.
Hospira Inc. is recalling 357,778 Plum A+ Infusion Pumps because an undersized fluid shield diaphragm may cause alarms and delay or interrupt therapy.
Huish Outdoors is recalling Zeagle Grace and Element BCDs because they may leak air, causing loss of flotation and posing a drowning risk to scuba divers.
ArjoHuntleigh is recalling 106 Sara Combilizer patient lifts due to a potential tipping hazard identified during internal testing. No adverse events or customer complaints have been reported to date.
Invivo Corporation is recalling Xper Flex Cardio Patient Monitoring Systems because SpO2 and NIBP measurements may freeze on the display.
Integra LifeSciences is recalling Cranial Access Kits because product seals may open during distribution, rendering the devices unsterile.
Siemens is recalling e.cam and Symbia E gamma camera systems because patient hair can become caught in the patient bed drive mechanism.
Hospira is recalling 357,778 Plum A+ Infusion Pumps because an undersized fluid shield diaphragm may cause alarms and delay or interrupt therapy.
Hospira Inc. is recalling 357,778 Plum A+ Infusion Pumps because an undersized fluid shield diaphragm may cause alarms and interrupt therapy.
Smith & Nephew is recalling Whipknot Soft Tissue Cinch sutures because sterile packaging was breached, compromising sterility. The recall covers 34,065 units distributed worldwide.
Novadaq is recalling 20 units of SK6000 PAQ sterile drape pouches because pinholes were found in the film material during shipping validation testing.
Aspen Surgical Puerto Rico Corp. is recalling 6,000 stainless steel surgical blades that were incorrectly labeled as size 12 instead of 12B.
Advanced Medical Solutions is recalling ReliaMed Alginate/CMC dressings because instructions for use were misplaced in the packaging.
Ecolab is recalling specific Microtek angiography drapes because their sterile packaging may contain small holes in the film, potentially compromising sterility.
Sorin Group USA is recalling Aortic Arch Cannulas because the tip angle is less than the required 45 or 90 degrees.
Sorin Group USA is recalling 1,205 units of Coronary Artery Perfusion Cannulas with Balloons because the tip angle is less than the required 45 or 90 degrees.
Pharmavite is recalling specific lots of Nature Made Vitamin D tablets because they may exceed specifications for yeast and mold.
Arrow International Inc. is recalling 690 Radial Artery Catheterization Kits due to a shipping carton labeling error. The kits were distributed to Ohio, Indiana, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Kentucky.
Inland Seafood, Inc. is recalling Original Seafood Cheese Spread for Publix due to possible contamination with wood pieces.
Teva North America is voluntarily recalling 1,299 bags of Argatroban Injection due to Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) deviations.
Inland Seafood is recalling Reduced Fat Seafood Cheese Spread sold at Publix due to possible contamination with wood pieces.
Integra LifeSciences is recalling the Achillon Suture System because internal studies suggest the secondary package seal may not maintain intended sterility.
Zydus Pharmaceuticals is recalling 14,808 bottles of Bromocriptine Mesylate 5 mg capsules because stability samples failed impurity tests.
Pharmavite is recalling specific lots of Nature Made adult gummies Hair.Skin.Nails because they may exceed specifications for total viable plate count.
GE Healthcare is recalling Centricity Enterprise Archive software version 3.0.x due to a potential for data loss when the cache disk is nearly full.
Ricker Hill Orchards is recalling Cran-Breeze juice because it contains patulin levels above the FDA limit of 50 ppb.
Amerisource Health Services is recalling 761 cartons of Adderall XR 30 mg capsules due to unit dose mispackaging where blister cavities may contain more than one capsule.
Inland Seafood, Inc. is recalling Alaskan Salmon Salad sold at Whole Foods Market due to possible contamination with wood pieces.
Inland Seafood, Inc. is recalling Inland Market Premium Blue Crab Spread due to possible contamination with wood pieces.
Mentor Texas, LP. is recalling 65 units of MENTOR CPX4 breast tissue expanders because a 350cc unit was found in a carton intended for 450cc units.
Blackrock Microsystems is recalling 81 Neural Signal Amplifiers because the device and patient cable are incorrectly labeled as Type CF Applied Parts.
Teleflex Medical is recalling 49 units of Horizon Manual-Load Ligating Clip Appliers due to incorrect etching on the device.
Pharmavite is recalling specific lots of Nature Made Vitamin D tablets because they may exceed specifications for yeast and mold.
Mentor Texas, LP. is recalling 70 units of CPX4 breast tissue expanders because a 350cc product was found in a carton labeled for the 450cc version.
Inland Seafood, Inc. is recalling Inland Market Dungeness Crab Cake due to possible contamination with wood pieces.
Teva North America is recalling 13,223 vials of Ondansetron Injection USP due to CGMP deviations. The recall covers lots distributed nationwide and in Puerto Rico.
Amerisource Health Services is recalling 666 cartons of Adderall XR 20 mg capsules due to unit dose mispackaging where blister cavities may contain more than one capsule.
Inland Seafood, Inc. is recalling Inland Market Maine Lobster Spread due to possible contamination with wood pieces.
Riverpoint Medical is recalling specific lots of Webglo polypropylene surgical sutures because the seals may open during distribution or packaging.
Inland Seafood, Inc. is recalling Smoked Whitefish Salad sold at Whole Foods Market due to possible contamination with wood pieces.
Amerisource Health Services is recalling 221 cartons of mixed amphetamine tablets due to unit dose mispackaging, where blister cavities may contain more than one tablet.
Pharmavite is recalling specific lots of Nature Made adult gummies Hair.Skin.Nails because they may exceed specifications for total viable plate count.
Ricker Hill Orchards is recalling specific apple cider products because they contain patulin at levels higher than the FDA established limit of 50 ppb.
Inland Seafood, Inc. is recalling Spinach Krab & Artichoke Dip sold at Whole Foods Market due to possible contamination with wood pieces.
Inland Seafood is recalling Spicy Crab Dip sold at Whole Foods Market because it may contain wood pieces.
Pharmavite is recalling specific lots of Nature Made Vitamin D tablets because they may exceed specifications for yeast and mold.
Inland Seafood, Inc. is recalling Inland Market Maryland Crab Cake due to possible contamination with wood pieces.
Isomeric Pharmacy Solution, LLC is recalling Methylprednisolone Acetate/Lidocaine HCl Injection because excessive sterilization time may cause difficulty resuspending particles.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling a specific lot of Coonrad/Morrey Elbow Pin/Bushing Replacement Kits because they are missing a humeral bushing, which could delay surgery.
Inland Seafood, Inc. is recalling Inland Market Traditional Crab Cake due to possible contamination with wood pieces.
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics is recalling ADVIA Centaur PSA Assay kits to emphasize that PSA values must be interpreted according to current clinical guidelines for biochemical recurrence.
Anthogyr is recalling 10 units of Axiom 2.8 dental implants because an FDA inspection revealed the firm failed to validate the design and process of the devices.
Blackrock Microsystems is voluntarily recalling 120 Patient Cables because they are incorrectly labeled as Type CF Applied Parts.
Pharmavite is recalling specific lots of Nature Made Vitamin D tablets because they may exceed specifications for yeast and mold.
Teva North America is voluntarily recalling 14,661 vials of Eptifibatide Injection due to CGMP deviations. The recall covers lots distributed nationwide and in Puerto Rico.
Lupin Limited is recalling Amlodipine Besylate tablets because they were manufactured using active pharmaceutical ingredients that failed specifications.
Anthogyr is recalling 111 units of Axiom REG dental implants because an FDA inspection found the firm failed to validate the design and process of the devices.
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