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863 recalls were announced in August 2018.
Of the 863 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 3% are Critical, 28% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
J.T.M. Provisions is recalling approximately 960 pounds of cooked ground beef patty products due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The products were shipped to distribution centers in California.
Bridgestone is recalling specific commercial tires because exposed sidewall steel cords can cause rapid air loss, increasing crash risk.
Ford is recalling 2015-2018 F-150 Regular Cab and SuperCrew Cab vehicles because seat belt pretensioner sparks may ignite B-pillar materials, posing a fire risk.
Daimler Trucks is recalling 2016-2019 FCCC chassis because a damaged module may cause rear lights to fail, increasing crash risk.
Eldorado is recalling 2012-2018 transit buses because a wheelchair lift cam may fail, allowing the platform to rise too high and increase injury risk.
Publix Super Markets is voluntarily recalling ground chuck products sold in Florida from June 25 to July 31, 2018, due to possible E. coli O26 contamination linked to 18 illnesses.
General Motors is recalling 2015-2016 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles because a brake pedal pivot nut may loosen, potentially rendering the brakes inoperative or interfering with the accelerator.
Daimler Trucks is recalling 2017-2019 Freightliner and Western Star trucks because a restricted fuel pump cooling circuit screen may cause the fuel line to burst, leading to fuel leaks or engine stalling.
General Motors is recalling 2018-2019 Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, and Cadillac vehicles because rear brake caliper pistons may have insufficient coating, potentially reducing braking performance.
Kawasaki is recalling 2018 Ninja H2 SX SE motorcycles because a center stand spring pin may detach, causing the stand to drag and increasing crash risk.
Jayco is recalling 2018 Alante vehicles because damaged leveling system hydraulic hoses may leak fluid onto the exhaust system, increasing the risk of a fire.
PetSmart is recalling 20-inch and 30-inch reptile strip light fixtures because the bulbs can overheat and ignite the hood, posing a fire hazard.
Core Health & Fitness is recalling StairMaster 8G Gauntlet Stepmill machines because the steps can accelerate rapidly without user input, posing a fall hazard.
Micro Bird is recalling 2012-2018 school buses with specific wheelchair lifts because a cam may fail, allowing the platform to rise too high and increase injury risk.
Brown Industries is recalling 2017-2018 American Heritage Trolley buses because a wheelchair lift component may fail, causing the platform to rise too high and increasing injury risk.
Champion is recalling 2012-2018 buses with specific wheelchair lifts where a cam may fail, allowing the platform to rise too high and risk injury.
Peanut Processors, Inc. is recalling bulk peanut paste and butter after a customer reported the product tested positive for Salmonella.
Westminster Pharmaceuticals is recalling specific lots of Levothyroxine and Liothyronine tablets because they failed content uniformity specifications due to an adulterated ingredient.
Westminster Pharmaceuticals is recalling Levothyroxine and Liothyronine tablets because they failed content uniformity specifications due to an adulterated ingredient and poor manufacturing controls.
Westminster Pharmaceuticals is recalling Levothyroxine and Liothyronine tablets because they failed content uniformity specifications due to an adulterated ingredient and poor manufacturing controls.
Gift Services Inc is recalling Sherman Candy Caramels found in specific gourmet gift baskets due to undeclared pecans, walnuts, almonds, and/or peanuts.
Salt & Straw LLC is recalling specific lots of Chocolate Gooey Brownie Ice Cream due to possible undeclared peanuts. Consumers should check lot numbers and stop eating the product.
Westminster Pharmaceuticals is recalling Levothyroxine and Liothyronine tablets because they failed content uniformity specifications due to an adulterated ingredient and poor manufacturing controls.
Westminster Pharmaceuticals is recalling Levothyroxine and Liothyronine tablets because they failed content uniformity specifications, potentially resulting in incorrect drug strength.
Taylor Farms Illinois is recalling beef and pork meatloaf products due to misbranding and undeclared eggs and wheat. No adverse reactions have been reported.
HP Hood LLC is recalling Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Almond Milk, Half Gallon, because the product tested positive for milk allergen.
Vyaire Medical is recalling the Tri-Flo Subglottic Suction System because the catheter tip may break off and be aspirated by the patient.
Philips is recalling DigitalDiagnost 4.1 High Performance units because a defective hook allows the footplate to fall or swing, posing an injury risk to operators and patients.
Cybex is recalling Smith Press models 5340 and 5341 because the weight bar can fall, posing serious injury hazards. Consumers should stop using the equipment and contact Cybex for a repair or refund.
Philips is recalling SureSigns VM, VS, and VSV patient monitors because lithium-ion batteries may overheat or ignite if not replaced on time, posing injury and property damage risks.
Toyota is recalling 2012 Avalon vehicles because seat belt inner buckles may incorrectly signal the airbag system that the belt is buckled, potentially preventing proper airbag deployment in a crash.
Philips is recalling DigitalDiagnost 2.x Upgrades because a defective hook allows the footplate to fall or swing, posing a risk of injury to patients or operators.
Philips is recalling SureSigns VSV monitors because lithium-ion batteries may overheat or ignite if not replaced on schedule, posing fire and injury risks.
A-S Medication Solutions LLC is recalling 531 bottles of Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets due to the detection of a carcinogen impurity in the active pharmaceutical ingredient.
Siemens Medical Solutions is recalling 699 3D TOP Ceiling Stands because a load-bearing rope could break, causing the arm to drop and potentially seriously injure patients or users.
A-S Medication Solutions LLC is recalling Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets because a carcinogen impurity was detected in the active pharmaceutical ingredient.
bioMerieux is recalling VITEK 2 Gram Positive Test Kits because customer reports indicated an increased rate of non-detected MRSA.
Philips is recalling SureSigns VS2 monitors because lithium-ion batteries may overheat or ignite if not replaced on time, posing fire and injury risks.
A-S Medication Solutions LLC is recalling Valsartan Tablets 160 MG because a carcinogen impurity was detected in the active pharmaceutical ingredient.
Philips is recalling SureSigns VS4 monitors because lithium-ion batteries may overheat or ignite if not replaced on time, posing injury and property damage risks.
Philips is recalling SureSigns VS3 monitors because lithium-ion batteries may overheat or ignite if not replaced on time, posing fire and injury risks.
Siemens is recalling 3D V ceiling stands because the primary load-bearing rope could break, causing the arm to drop and potentially seriously injuring patients or users.
Thor Motor Coach is recalling 2018-2019 Outlaw 29J motorhomes because improper 12V wiring may increase the risk of fire during an electrical short circuit.
Nature's Bounty is recalling specific lots of Blue Green Algae supplements because a high level of microcystin was observed in the product.
Driscoll's Strawberry Associates is recalling 16 oz. strawberries due to potential blood contamination. The product was distributed in Arizona, California, and Canada.
Country Favor Inc. is recalling Best Taste Brand Sliced Ginger because it contains high levels of undeclared sulfites. The product was distributed to retail stores in 18 states.
A-S Medication Solutions LLC is recalling 178 bottles of Valsartan Tablets, 80 MG, because a carcinogen impurity was detected in the active pharmaceutical ingredient.
Hetero Labs Limited is recalling Valsartan tablets because a carcinogen impurity was detected in the active pharmaceutical ingredient.
Hetero Labs is recalling Valsartan tablets because a carcinogen impurity was detected in the active pharmaceutical ingredient.
Handicare USA Inc. is recalling four P600 Series patient lifts due to premature strap wear and breakage at maximum weight conditions.
Philips is recalling DigitalDiagnost Rel.4 Upgrades because a defective hook may allow the footplate to fall or swing, potentially injuring patients or operators.
Preferred Pharmaceuticals is recalling Valsartan Tablets USP 320 mg because a carcinogen impurity was detected in the active pharmaceutical ingredient.
Entegra Coach is recalling 2018 Odyssey vehicles because damaged leveling system hydraulic hoses may leak fluid onto the exhaust system, increasing the risk of a fire.
Philips is recalling DigitalDiagnost Release 3 units because a defective hook may allow the footplate to fall or swing, posing a risk of injury to patients or operators.
Hetero Labs Limited is recalling Valsartan tablets because a carcinogen impurity was detected in the active pharmaceutical ingredient.
Hetero Labs Limited is recalling Valsartan tablets because a carcinogen impurity was detected in the active pharmaceutical ingredient.
Compass Health Brands is recalling CPAP mask cushions because a design change makes them incompatible with previous elbow parts, potentially causing unacceptable CO2 porting.
Olufela Yemitan is recalling approximately 45 pounds of smoked Siluriformes products that were not inspected at the U.S. point of entry.
Banks Square Market Corp is recalling summer squash noodles due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed in Massachusetts, Maryland, and New York.
Graeter's is recalling 4,056 pints of Key Lime Pie ice cream because it is labeled gluten-free but contains wheat.
Pacific Coast Fruit Company is recalling 126 cases of chopped spinach in Oregon due to potential Cyclospora contamination.
Philips is recalling two DigitalDiagnost 4 Flex units because a defective hook allows the footplate to fall, posing an injury risk to patients or operators.
Philips is recalling DigitalDiagnost Release 3 units because a defective hook may allow the footplate to fall or swing, posing an injury risk to patients or operators.
Dole Fresh Vegetables is recalling a limited quantity of Classic Coleslaw due to the potential for metal fragments in the product.
Philips is recalling DigitalDiagnost 4 Flex and Value units because a defective hook allows the footplate to fall or swing, posing an injury risk to patients and operators.
Bantam Bagels is recalling 1,452 packages of frozen mini stuffed bagels in California because they contain undeclared egg.
Richard Wolf GmbH is recalling 12 units of Artholine Punch B 4, 6MM H 1, 6MM because a potential burr in the joint may increase the risk of injury when the device is opened.
Philips is recalling CombiDiagnost R90 units because a defective hook may allow the footplate to fall, posing an injury risk to patients or operators.
Philips is recalling DigitalDiagnost 4 Chest units because a defective hook allows the footplate to fall or swing, posing a risk of injury to patients or operators.
Becton Dickinson is recalling BD BBL GC-Lect Agar plates because some were made with Gentamicin instead of Vancomycin, which may cause false negative gonorrhea test results.
GE Healthcare is recalling Optima CT660 systems because a damaged cable may expose 120VAC to service engineers working inside the gantry.
Elekta is recalling 2,998 Digital Accelerators worldwide due to a potential for uncontrolled extension of iViewGT or XVI detector arms.
BSN Sports is recalling rubber critter toys because the orange and yellow paint contains lead levels exceeding federal bans. No injuries have been reported.
Reser's Fine Foods is recalling specific lots of Pasta Spinach with Cavatappi because the spinach ingredient may be contaminated with Cyclospora.
Reser's Fine Foods is recalling Bow Tie Florentine pasta salad because it contains spinach potentially contaminated with Cyclospora. The product is distributed in 12 US states and Canada.
Philips is recalling DigitalDiagnost Dual Detector units because the footplate hook may fail, causing the plate to fall and injure patients or operators.
Philips is recalling DigitalDiagnost 4.1 Flex and Value units because the footplate hook may fail, causing the footplate to fall and injure patients or operators.
GE Healthcare is recalling specific CT systems because a damaged cable may expose 120VAC to service engineers working inside the gantry.
Hitachi is recalling one Scenaria CT system in Texas because the patient table failed to stop and contacted the gantry, posing a risk of injury.
Philips is recalling DigitalDiagnost Upgrades because a defective hook allows the footplate to fall or swing, posing a risk of injury to patients or operators.
Liebel-Flarsheim is recalling 28 Direct Digital Imaging Systems due to a software issue causing significant discrepancies between display and dosimeter readings in pediatric modes.
Philips is recalling DigitalDiagnost 4.1 Chest X-Ray units because a defective hook allows the footplate to fall, posing a risk of injury to patients or operators.
Philips is recalling EasyDiagnost Eleva DRF units because a defective hook allows the footplate to fall or swing, posing an injury risk to patients and operators.
Philips is recalling DigitalDiagnost Dual Detector units because a defective hook allows the footplate to fall or swing, posing a risk of injury to patients or operators.
Philips is recalling EasyDiagnost Eleva DRF units because a defective hook allows the footplate to fall or swing, posing an injury risk to patients and operators.
Philips is recalling DigitalDiagnost Release 3.1 units because a defective hook allows the footplate to fall or swing, posing an injury risk to operators or patients.
J R Simplot Co. is recalling Simplot Good Grains Exotic Grains & Fire-Roasted Vegetable Blend due to undeclared wheat. The frozen product was distributed in 16 states.
Philips is recalling two DigitalDiagnost 2.x Upgrades because a defective hook allows the footplate to fall or swing, posing a risk of injury to operators or patients.
TriMed Inc. is recalling 722 Ulnar Osteotomy Compression Plates because instrument holes are located on the wrong side of the plate.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 247 connecting bolts made from incorrect material, which may decrease fatigue strength and lead to fracture.
GE Healthcare is recalling Optima CT540 systems because a damaged cable may expose 120VAC to service engineers working inside the gantry.
Philips is recalling DigitalDiagnost Release 3.1 units because a defective hook allows the footplate to fall or swing, posing a risk of injury to patients or operators.
Handicare USA Inc. is recalling 716 C Series Patient Lifts because straps may wear and break prematurely at maximum weight conditions.
Philips is recalling DigitalDiagnost Classic 1.x Upgrades because the footplate hook may fail to hold the plate securely, posing a risk of injury to patients or operators.
Vidalia Valley, Inc. is recalling Boar's Head Sweet Vidalia Onions in Sauce because the product contains glass.
CAREstream Medical LLC is recalling 919 ProNox Nitrous Oxide Delivery Systems because two units delivered higher levels of nitrous oxide than specified during routine testing.
TeaSource is recalling Roasted Chestnut loose leaf tea because it contains undeclared slivered almonds. The product was distributed in 17 states.
Reser's Fine Foods is recalling Bow Tie Pasta Caesar due to potential Cyclospora contamination from spinach ingredients.
Philips is recalling DigitalDiagnost 4.1 High Performance units because a defective hook allows the footplate to fall or swing, posing an injury risk to patients and operators.
Stryker GmbH is recalling 38 T2 orthopedic nails due to incomplete Tyvek lid seals that may compromise sterility.
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