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516 recalls were announced in April 2019.
Of the 516 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 2% are Critical, 36% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Akorn, Inc. is recalling Nystatin Oral Suspension because an unknown impurity was detected during stability testing. The affected product was distributed in Arkansas and Mississippi.
Beaver Visitec is recalling 97 boxes of Micro Knife 5.0mm 30° instruments because the expiration date was misprinted as the lot number.
Pfizer is recalling specific lots of Cleocin Phosphate injection because high out-of-specification impurity levels were detected at the 24-month time point.
PACCAR is recalling 2017-2020 Peterbilt 520 trucks because undersized wires may overheat and melt, potentially causing an unexpected engine shutdown and increasing crash risk.
Great American Marketing is recalling approximately 3,329 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry wrap and salad products due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Proterra is recalling 2015-2018 Catalyst 40 buses because a clogged tow fitting cap can cause rear brakes to overheat and catch fire.
Halcore Group is recalling 2016-2019 AEV TraumaHawk ambulances because backup camera displays may revert to factory settings, causing the image to reverse and increasing crash risk.
Halcore Group is recalling 2016-2019 Horton ambulances because backup camera displays may revert to factory settings, causing the image to reverse and increasing crash risk.
Daimler Vans USA is recalling 2019 Freightliner and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans because the headlamp range adjustment sensor may not be calibrated, potentially affecting driver visibility.
Marpac is recalling GO travel sleep sound machines because the internal battery can leak and cause an electrical short, posing a burn hazard.
Pierce is recalling 2018-2019 Frontline C-35X, C-25, C-45X-3, and Encore Rescue vehicles because brake lights may illuminate without the pedal being pressed.
Load Trail is recalling 2018-2019 dump trailers because bolts on the hydraulic cylinder can break under heavy loads, causing the dump box to lower rapidly.
Ford is recalling 2015-2019 F-150 and 2017-2019 Super Duty trucks because a damaged block heater cable could cause a fire.
Audi is recalling 2018-2019 Q5 and SQ5 vehicles because a short brake master cylinder casting could cause sudden brake loss, increasing crash risk.
JBS Plainwell is recalling approximately 43,292 pounds of ground beef products sold in Michigan and Wisconsin that may contain pieces of hard plastic.
J&J Snack Foods Handhelds Corp. is recalling Bremer hot stuffed sandwiches due to possible semi-transparent plastic contamination. No illnesses have been reported.
Nova Bus is recalling 2011-2019 LFS city buses because an engine door fan electrical connector may overheat and cause a fire.
PACCAR is recalling 2018-2020 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks because a parking brake signal delay in cold weather may cause unexpected vehicle movement.
Blount Fine Foods is recalling frozen chicken soup products due to misbranding and an undeclared milk allergen. No adverse reactions have been reported.
BMW is recalling 2006 3, 5, and Z4 series vehicles because a heater in the PCV valve may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Vivitar is recalling hot/cold massage balls sold at Target because they can leak or rupture during microwaving, posing a burn hazard.
Mazda is recalling 2016-2018 Mazda3 vehicles because a defective wiper relay may cause the wipers to stop working, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk.
Ata International Inc is recalling Blue Fusion Capsules because FDA analysis found undeclared prescription ingredients, including Sildenafil and Tadalafil.
Philips is recalling UroDiagnost MRF units because a missing locking plate may cause unexpected stand or table tilt movement that users cannot stop.
Bauer's Candies is recalling QVC 3/8 oz Christmas bags due to a risk of Hepatitis A exposure. The product was distributed to retail locations and private individuals in multiple states.
Bauer's Candies, Inc. is recalling 2 cases of bulk assorted candy due to a risk of Hepatitis A exposure. The product was distributed to retail locations and private individuals in multiple states.
Bauer's Candies, Inc. is recalling various candy combos due to a risk of Hepatitis A exposure. The products were distributed to retail locations and private individuals in multiple states.
Bauer's Candies, Inc. is recalling 1 lb salted combo modjeskas due to a risk of Hepatitis A exposure. The product was distributed to retail locations and private individuals in multiple states.
Kwokcheng Enterprise is recalling Fullei Fresh Organic Mung Bean Sprouts due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed to Whole Foods in Florida and Freedom Fresh in Miami.
Soom Foods is recalling 1oz Chocolate Sweet Tahini Halva Spread squeeze packs because Salmonella was found in a sample by the contracted manufacturer.
Bauer's Candies is recalling QVC 40 ct vanilla and dark chocolate modjeskas due to a risk of Hepatitis A exposure.
Bauer's Candies, Inc. is recalling Sea Salt Modjeskas due to a risk of Hepatitis A exposure. The candy was distributed to retail locations and private individuals in multiple states.
Bauer's Candies is recalling 8 oz assorted modjeskas and chocolate modjeskas due to a risk of Hepatitis A exposure. The products were distributed to retail locations in Kentucky and Illinois and to private individuals in 27 states and Iceland.
Bauer's Candies is recalling Chocolate Modjeskas due to a risk of Hepatitis A exposure. The products were distributed to retail locations and private individuals in multiple states.
Bauer's Candies, Inc. is recalling bulk chocolate caramels due to a risk of Hepatitis A exposure. The product was distributed to retail locations and private individuals in multiple states.
Nature's Touch Frozen Foods is recalling O Organics Organic Whole Strawberries after FDA testing found Norovirus in frozen strawberries from Turkey.
Bauer's Candies, Inc. is recalling 1 lb salted combo modjeskas due to a risk of Hepatitis A exposure. The product was distributed to retail locations in Kentucky and Illinois, and to private individuals in multiple states and Iceland.
Smith & Nephew is recalling 65 units of the Journey II XR Tibial Posterior Keel Punch due to a higher than anticipated occurrence of bone fracture during use.
Smith & Nephew is recalling 65 units of the Journey II XR Tibial Posterior Keel Punch due to a higher than anticipated occurrence of bone fracture during use.
ICU Medical is recalling specific lots of Transpac IV Monitoring Kits because pressure tubing may separate, potentially causing blood loss or air embolism.
ICU Medical is recalling Transpac IV Monitoring Kits because pressure tubing may separate, potentially causing blood loss or air embolism.
Beaver Visitec is recalling specific lots of Soft Tip Cannulas because a missing protective sheath may cause the silicone tip to break or detach during eye procedures.
Bauer's Candies, Inc. is recalling bulk chocolate bourbon caramels due to a potential risk of Hepatitis A exposure.
Surtidoras Bakery is recalling 20 packages of Kid's Chocolate Cookies because the packaging fails to declare coconut in the 'Contains' statement, despite listing it in the ingredients.
Bauer's Candies, Inc. is recalling specific caramel products due to a risk of Hepatitis A exposure. The affected items were distributed to retail locations and private individuals in multiple states.
Surtidoras Bakery Inc is recalling 44 packages of Blueberry Muffins distributed in Washington because the product contains milk but does not list it on the label.
Surtidoras Bakery is recalling 30 packages of Pecan Cookies because the ingredients list declares peanut oil, but the 'Contains' statement omits it.
Accelerate Diagnostics is recalling 81 Accelerate Pheno systems because rare bacterial isolates may generate incorrect meropenem susceptibility results. A software update suppresses these specific results to mitigate risk.
GE Healthcare is recalling 288 integrated ECG cables that can short circuit during defibrillation, potentially diverting 25% of the energy away from the patient.
Jacques Torres Manufacturing is recalling Big Daddy Dark Chocolate Bars because they contain undeclared milk, posing a risk to consumers with milk allergies.
Avitus Orthopaedics is recalling 508 Bone Harvester units because a breach in the sterile barrier pouch may compromise the device's sterility.
Philips is recalling MultiDiagnost-Eleva imaging systems because a missing locking plate may cause unexpected stand or table tilt movement that users cannot stop.
Philips is recalling MultiDiagnost Eleva imaging systems because a missing locking plate may cause unexpected stand or table tilt movement that users cannot stop.
LW Scientific is recalling ZIP IQ Combo Centrifuges because the hematocrit rotor may break and eject through the housing, posing a safety hazard.
Philips North America is recalling 40 lithium-ion rechargeable batteries for the MX40 Wearable Monitor due to a manufacturing defect that may affect monitor operation.
Weis Fire & Safety is recalling one 2018 Ford F-550 emergency vehicle because its brake lights may illuminate without the brake pedal being pressed, potentially confusing other drivers.
Avitus Orthopaedics is recalling 207 Bone Harvesters due to a breach in the sterile barrier pouch that may compromise device sterility.
Vanns Spices is recalling Casa de Sante Asafetida Powder Organic due to undeclared gluten. The recall affects 250 cases sold domestically to one retail account.
Smith & Nephew is recalling 65 units of the Journey II XR Tibial Posterior Keel Punch due to a higher than anticipated occurrence of bone fracture during use.
Medtronic is recalling PVAC GOLD catheters to reduce the potential for phrenic nerve injury during cardiac ablation procedures.
COVIDIEN LLC is recalling Kendall SCD Express Sterile Sleeves (Thigh Length) because they were distributed without undergoing sterilization.
Quality Bicycle Products is recalling approximately 1,900 Salsa Warbird and Vaya bicycles because the fork legs can break, posing an injury hazard.
Philips North America, LLC is recalling URODiagnost Eleva X-ray systems because a missing locking plate may cause unexpected stand or table tilt movement that users cannot stop.
Philips North America is recalling 1,696 OmniDiagnost Classic X-ray systems because a missing locking plate may cause unexpected stand or table movement that users cannot stop.
Smith & Nephew is recalling 46 units of the Journey II XR Tibial Posterior Keel Punch due to a higher than anticipated occurrence of bone fracture during use.
Fenwal Inc is recalling 198 Vacuum Units for the CATSmart system because they may stop working and display a failure message during use.
SANRAI INTERNATIONAL LLC is recalling 150 Sunset Compressor Nebulizer units in South Africa due to voltage incompatibility risks.
Medical Action Industries is recalling specific lots of laparotomy sponges due to a potential lack of sterility assurance. The affected products were distributed nationwide and to Canada and Saudi Arabia.
ICU Medical is recalling 280 Transpac IV Monitoring Kits because pressure tubing may separate, potentially causing blood loss or air embolism.
Hometown Food Company is recalling Pillsbury Unbleached All Purpose Flour due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed nationwide.
Surtidoras Bakery is recalling 50 packages of Kid's Rainbow Cookies because the packaging failed to declare coconut as an allergen in the 'Contains' statement.
Surtidoras Bakery Inc is recalling 40 packages of Vanilla Muffins distributed in Washington because the packaging failed to declare milk in the 'Contains' statement.
LW Scientific is recalling 142 ZIP IQ PCV Centrifuges because the plastic rotor may break and be ejected, posing a safety hazard to technicians.
LW Scientific is recalling 16 ZIP IQ Combo Centrifuges because the hematocrit rotor may break and eject through the housing, posing a safety hazard to technicians.
Becton Dickinson is recalling BD Synapsys version 2.1 because it allowed test orders to be associated with incorrect culture records.
Bauer's Candies, Inc. is recalling Bourbon Sea Salt Caramels due to a risk of Hepatitis A exposure. The product was distributed to retail locations and private individuals in multiple states.
Bauer's Candies is recalling Modjeskas candies due to a risk of Hepatitis A exposure. The products were distributed to retail locations and private individuals in multiple states.
Surtidoras Bakery Inc is recalling 60 packages of Vanilla Pound Cake because the packaging failed to declare milk in the 'Contains' statement, despite listing it in the ingredients.
Professional Tool Products is recalling Matco Tools wireless chargers because they can overheat and cause burns. Consumers should stop using them and return them for a refund.
Utz Quality Food is recalling Bachman Original Twist Pretzels because butter pretzels were mistakenly packaged in regular pretzel bags, creating an undeclared milk allergen hazard.
Surtidoras Bakery is recalling 104 packages of Banana Muffins sold in Washington because the ingredients and contains statements fail to declare milk, a major allergen.
Surtidoras Bakery is recalling 21 packages of Marble Muffins because the ingredients list includes whey but fails to declare milk as an allergen.
Surtidoras Bakery is recalling Mini-Puff Pastry Ears because the packaging fails to declare soy in the 'Contains' statement, despite listing soybean oil in the ingredients.
ProThera, Inc. is recalling Klaire Labs Reduced L-Glutathione capsules because they are mis-packaged and contain Lithium Orotate instead of the labeled ingredient.
Mobility Specialists is recalling 2014-2017 Ford E-150 and Transit vans with wheelchair lifts that may fail, posing a tipping risk to users.
Lupin Pharmaceuticals is recalling specific lots of Fayosim tablets because they failed impurity specifications during stability testing.
Keystone Dental Inc is recalling Paltop 1.25 Hex Drivers because the oversized feature makes it difficult to engage screws and abutments.
The Kroger Company is recalling 16 oz packages of quinoa due to possible contamination with pesticide. Consumers should check their pantries for the specific best-by dates listed.
Ecolab is recalling 30 units of Moisturizing Gel Hand Sanitizer due to low levels of substituted benzene compounds found after complaints of malodor.
Keystone Dental Inc is recalling Paltop 1.25 Hex Drivers because the hex driving feature may be slightly oversized, making it difficult to engage screws and abutments.
Ecolab is recalling 67 units of Quick-Care Foam Hand Sanitizer due to low levels of substituted benzene compounds found after malodor complaints.
Allergan is voluntarily recalling 72 bottles of Combigan ophthalmic solution in Tennessee due to current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) deviations.
Ecolab Inc. is recalling specific lots of Ecolab Gel Hand Sanitizer due to the presence of low levels of substituted benzene compounds.
Keystone Dental Inc. is recalling Paltop Fully Guided Surgical Kits because the included 1.25mm Hex Driver may be oversized, making it difficult to engage screws and abutments.
Ecolab is recalling Advanced Gel Hand Sanitizer because low levels of substituted benzene compounds were found after complaints of malodor.
Maquet Cardiovascular is recalling 10 units of the Cardiohelp Emergency Drive because the gearwheel may have been incorrectly reassembled, leading to inadequate operation.
Keystone Dental Inc is recalling 13 Paltop Premium Surgical Kits because the 1.25mm Hex Drivers may be slightly oversized, making it difficult to engage screws and abutments.
Ecolab is recalling 105 bottles of Express Gel Hand Sanitizer due to low levels of substituted benzene compounds found after malodor complaints.
Randox Laboratories is recalling Blood Gas Control Level 2 kits due to an error in the assignment of the control range pH.
CryoLife, Inc. is recalling two On-X Aortic Heart Valves because they were mislabeled with incorrect serial numbers. The devices were distributed in Georgia and Germany.
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