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494 recalls were announced in January 2018.
Of the 494 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 8% are Critical, 28% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
New Seasons Market is recalling Buttermilk Herb Side Salad because the croutons contain wheat, which is not declared on the label.
Casper's Ice Cream is recalling Caramel Cashew Ice Cream due to undeclared almonds, a major food allergen.
Centurion Medical Products is recalling specific lots of convenience kits containing BD SafetyGlide needles due to particulate contamination.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling specific hip fracture stems because the internal patient label may be incorrect, although the outer box and product are correctly identified.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling specific femoral distal assemblies because the internal patient label may be incorrect, although the outer box and product are correctly identified.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling specific OSS Cemented IM Stem units because the internal patient label may be incorrect, although the outer box and product itself are correctly identified.
World Finer Foods is recalling Rapunzel Vegetable Bouillon because the front label claims no added salt, but sea salt is listed in the ingredients.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling CER BIOLOXD OPTION HD 32MM implants because the internal patient label may be incorrect, although the outer box and product are correctly identified.
Smiths Medical ASD Inc. is recalling 58 CADD-Legacy 1 Ambulatory Infusion Pumps because the physical label may not match the serial number programmed into the device software.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling ECHO POR FMRL NC 9X125 medical devices because the internal patient label may be incorrect, although the outer box and product are correctly identified.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling a specific lot of distal femoral knee implant assemblies because the internal patient label may be incorrect, although the product itself is correctly identified.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling Lateral Troch Plate Full Crimp units because the internal patient label may be incorrect, though the product itself is correct.
Smiths Medical is recalling Medfusion Syringe Infusion Pumps because a loose clamp mechanism may cause the device to incorrectly alarm for invalid syringe sizes.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling CER OPTION TYPE 1 TPR SLEVE -6 devices because the internal patient label may be incorrect, although the outer box and product are correctly identified.
Euro Diagnostica is recalling 534 DIASTAT ANA ELISA kits (Lot TS 2076) distributed in Minnesota, Nebraska, and Texas because a component deviation may cause false positive results.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling Lateral Troch Plate Full Crimp devices because the internal patient label may be incorrect, although the outer box and product are correctly identified.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling COMP Primary Stem 8MM MINI devices because the internal patient label may be incorrect, although the product itself is correctly identified.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 15 units of PPS RingLoc+ Acetabular Shells because the product was distributed with missing etching.
Beckman Coulter is recalling Access 2 Immunoassay Systems due to a potential for minor skin burns if the tool contacts the reagent storage interface board during pipettor alignment.
Beckman Coulter is recalling two UniCel DxC 600i SYNCHRON Access Clinical Systems because a tool may contact a board and cause minor skin burns during alignment.
Beckman Coulter is recalling three Access 2 Immunoassay Systems due to a potential risk of minor skin burns during pipettor alignment.
Hyundai is recalling 2006-2011 Azera and 2006 Sonata vehicles because water in the ABS module can cause an electrical short and engine fire.
Tesla is recalling 17,846 2013 Model S vehicles because the passenger frontal air bag inflators may explode during deployment, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Chrysler is recalling specific 2009-2013 vehicles because the passenger air bag inflator may explode during deployment, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Subaru is recalling 2009 Forester, Legacy, Impreza, Tribeca, WRX, and Outback vehicles because the passenger air bag inflators may explode during deployment, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
BMW is recalling 2007-2013 X5 and 2009-2013 X6 vehicles because the passenger air bag inflators may explode during deployment, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Mazda is recalling 2009 B-Series trucks because the passenger air bag inflator may explode during deployment, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Mazda is recalling 2009-2013 CX-7, Mazda6, and CX-9 vehicles because the front passenger air bag inflators may explode during deployment, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Ferrari is recalling 1,899 2013 models because passenger air bag inflators may explode during deployment, potentially causing serious injury or death.
Subaru is recalling specific 2009-2013 models because passenger air bag inflators may explode during deployment, potentially causing serious injury or death.
Honda is recalling specific 2009-2013 Acura RL, Honda Element, and Ridgeline vehicles because the passenger air bag inflator may explode, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Subaru is recalling 2009-2010 vehicles in 22 states because passenger air bag inflators may explode during deployment, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Toyota is recalling specific 2009-2013 Lexus, Scion, Toyota, and Pontiac vehicles because the passenger airbag inflator may explode during deployment, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
E-One is recalling 2005-2010 emergency vehicles because loose electrical connections at the transfer switch may cause excessive heat and increase the risk of a fire.
Toyota is recalling 116,126 vehicles due to a defect in passenger frontal air bag inflators that may explode during deployment, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Daimler Vans USA is recalling 2013 Sprinter vans because the passenger air bag inflator may explode during deployment, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
New Flyer is recalling 283 transit buses because improperly tightened air brake hoses may disconnect, increasing braking distance and crash risk.
Honda is recalling specific 2009-2013 models because the passenger air bag inflator may explode, potentially causing serious injury or death.
Honda is recalling 2009-2010 and 2012-2016 GL1800 Gold Wing motorcycles because air bag inflators may explode. Dealers will replace the air bag module free of charge.
E-One is recalling 2001-2002 X-036 and X-113 emergency vehicles because fire pump manifold end caps may fail, causing sudden water discharge or pressure loss.
E-One is recalling 2013-2017 Quest II, Cyclone II, and Typhoon emergency vehicles because a missing diode may damage the starter lock-out relay, preventing the vehicle from starting.
Skip Hop is recalling Tuo convertible high chairs because the front legs can detach, posing a fall hazard to children.
Jaguar Land Rover is recalling 2009-2010 Range Rovers because the passenger air bag inflator may explode during deployment, potentially causing serious injury or death.
Jaguar Land Rover is recalling 2010-2012 Range Rovers because passenger air bag inflators may explode during deployment, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Jaguar is recalling 2010-2015 XF vehicles because the front passenger air bag inflator may explode during deployment, potentially causing serious injury or death.
Jaguar is recalling 2009-2013 XF vehicles because the front passenger air bag inflators may explode during a crash, potentially causing serious injury or death.
Terex is recalling 2015-2017 XT Pro 56 and 60 aerial devices because the platform control enable system may be adjusted incorrectly, increasing injury risk.
McLaren is recalling 371 2013 MP4-12C vehicles because the passenger air bag inflators may explode during deployment, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Crescent City Meats is recalling approximately 430 pounds of ready-to-eat Tasso Cajun Spicy Ham because the product may be underprocessed and undercooked.
HP is recalling about 50,000 lithium-ion batteries for notebook computers and mobile workstations because they can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Hempler Foods Group is recalling approximately 4,068 pounds of pepperoni sticks that may contain metal. The recall covers products distributed in Eastern Washington.
Volkswagen Group of America is recalling specific Audi models because passenger air bag inflators may explode during deployment, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Gulf Stream is recalling 2011-2012 recreational trailers because the installed fire extinguishers may clog or detach, potentially failing to discharge or causing injury.
Altec Industries is recalling 2010-2011 Effer 440 and 470 Knuckle Boom Cranes because rotation bearing fasteners may fail, causing the pedestal to crack and increasing injury risk.
SureFit is recalling about 900 riding lawn mower blade spindle shafts and assemblies because they can break and become projectiles, posing an impact injury risk.
Sterilmed Inc is recalling 112 reprocessed St. Jude Medical Agilis NxT Steerable Introducers due to inadequate seals caused by missing adhesive glue.
Farrell Farms is recalling Dark Chocolate Almonds due to an undeclared milk allergen. The product was sold online in North Carolina.
SSM St. Clare Health Center is recalling compounded phenylephrine syringes because microbial growth was detected during a routine manufacturing simulation. No distributed product has been confirmed to contain microorganisms.
Accuray is recalling 87 TomoHDA radiation therapy systems worldwide due to a defect causing uncontrolled couch descent.
Farrell Farms is recalling Dark Chocolate Pecans because they contain an undeclared milk allergen. The product was sold online in North Carolina.
Farrell Farms is recalling Dark Chocolate Cashews because the product contains milk, which is not declared on the label.
Accuray is recalling 29 TomoH Systems due to a defect causing uncontrolled couch descent, posing a risk of injury to patients.
Simple Diagnostics is recalling 150,250 alcohol prep pads because the company cannot ensure they are sterile and due to cGMP deviations.
SSM St. Clare Health Center is recalling specific lots of compounded Oxytocin IV bags due to a lack of sterility assurance. No distributed product has been identified as actually containing microorganisms.
Forest River is recalling 2018 Glaval Legacy buses because improperly tightened brake caliper bolts may cause the calipers to detach, reducing braking power and increasing crash risk.
Accuray Incorporated is recalling 250 Hi-Art(R) Systems due to uncontrolled couch Z-axis movement (descent). The affected units are distributed worldwide.
L3 Security & Detection is recalling 471 Examiner 3DX 6000 cabinet X-ray systems used for airline baggage screening due to shielding gaps that may cause excessive X-ray emissions.
Lovejoy Bakers Inc. is recalling 6 oz. bags of Rosemary Poppyseed crackers because the ingredients list declares flour but fails to declare wheat.
SSM St. Clare Health Center is recalling compounded fentanyl and ropivacaine injectable bags due to a lack of sterility assurance. Microbial growth was detected during a routine simulation, though no distributed product was found to contain microorganisms.
Accuray is recalling 118 TomoHD radiation therapy systems worldwide due to uncontrolled couch descent.
SSM St. Clare Health Center is recalling specific lots of compounded Norepinephrine IV bags in Missouri due to microbial growth detected during a routine manufacturing simulation.
Philips is recalling specific IntelliVue patient monitors and measurement servers because they may display distorted ST-segments during 12-lead ECG monitoring.
Medline Industries is recalling 5,722 units of sterile elastic bandages because they may not have been properly sterilized.
Orthofix Srl is recalling 416 units of Power Drill Torque Limiters because they may break during surgical use. The devices are used for temporary bone stabilization in lower limb procedures.
SSM St. Clare Health Center is recalling compounded Neostigmine Methylsulfate syringes because microbial growth was detected during a routine manufacturing simulation. No distributed product has been confirmed to contain microorganisms.
SSM St. Clare Health Center is recalling specific lots of compounded Morphine PCA cartridges due to a lack of sterility assurance detected during routine testing.
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS Chemistry Products PHYT Slides because they may produce biased results when used with citrate plasma specimens.
Remel Inc is recalling Shigella sonnei Agglutinating Serum because it may fail to agglutinate within the specified minimum reaction time.
Randox Laboratories is recalling 90 kits of HbA1c reagent (Batch 414553) due to low calibration absorbance that may affect performance.
SSM St. Clare Health Center is recalling specific lots of compounded succinylcholine chloride syringes because microbial growth was detected during a routine manufacturing simulation.
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals is recalling 104,128 bottles of Chewable Low Dose Aspirin 81 mg due to failed stability specifications.
SSM St. Clare Health Center is recalling specific lots of compounded Hydromorphone PCA cartridges due to a lack of sterility assurance. No distributed product has been confirmed to contain microorganisms.
SSM St. Clare Health Center is recalling Fentanyl 10 mcg vials because microbial growth was detected during a routine manufacturing simulation. No distributed product has been identified as containing microorganisms.
SSM St. Clare Health Center is recalling a specific lot of compounded Amiodarone injectable bags due to a lack of sterility assurance. No distributed product has been confirmed to contain microorganisms.
Pharmedium Services LLC is recalling morphine sulfate injection due to incorrect or missing lot and expiration dates on the labels.
Pharmedium Services LLC is recalling Hydromorphone HCl Injection due to incorrect or missing lot and expiration dates.
Pharmedium Services LLC is recalling specific lots of compounded morphine sulfate injection because the labels may have incorrect or missing lot and expiration dates.
Keryx Biopharmaceuticals is recalling Auryxia (ferric citrate) tablets because damaged silica gel packets may allow desiccant granules to contact the medication.
Takata is recalling specific 2009 model year air bag inflators that may explode due to propellant degradation. This affects vehicles registered in 22 specific states.
Takata is recalling specific frontal passenger air bag inflators in 2010 vehicles registered in 22 states and D.C. due to a risk of explosion causing serious injury or death.
Forest River is recalling 2018 Surveyor recreational trailers because an incorrect circuit breaker can cause wiring to melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Takata is recalling specific 2013 model year air bag inflators in 13 states and territories due to a risk of explosion from propellant degradation.
Comfort Research is recalling about 1,200 Ultra Lounge bean bag chair covers due to risks of entrapment and suffocation to children.
Erwin Hymer is recalling 2012-2018 motorhomes because the installed fire extinguishers may clog and fail to discharge properly.
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