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622 recalls were announced in October 2020.
Of the 622 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 14% are Critical, 20% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
The FDA is recalling Seasonal Blend products because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
The FDA is recalling Red Apple products because they may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen. Consumers should not consume these products until further notice.
Cook Inc. is recalling 368 Percutaneous Neonatal Pigtail Nephrostomy Sets because the indwell time is decreasing from 4 months to 4 weeks.
The FDA is recalling Smart Care hand sanitizers because their container packaging is designed to look like food and drink pouches, potentially confusing consumers.
Cook Inc. is recalling 380 Pediatric Nephrostomy Stent Sets because the indwell time is decreasing from 4 months to 4 weeks. The Instructions for Use are being updated to reflect this change.
FDA is recalling Ezycare disposable face masks because they were labeled as non-medical but distributed to customers expecting medical use.
CooperSurgical is recalling 531 boxes of MediCult Vitrification Cooling Media because the Chinese text on the label incorrectly identifies the product as Equilibration Medium.
Leadiant Biosciences is recalling 1,380 bottles of Cystaran ophthalmic solution because testing found decreased levels of the active ingredient.
Biomet is recalling 3 units of Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder Glenosphere Mini Baseplates due to packaging errors where components may be missing or duplicated.
J.R. Simplot is recalling Trader Joe's Trader Potato Tots due to the potential presence of small pieces of plastic or rubber material.
Getinge is recalling 431 Servo-i Ventilators because a nebulizer connector may be shorter than specified, potentially preventing the Aeroneb Nebulizer module from installing successfully.
Roche Diagnostics is recalling 180 units of Tina-quant Complement C4 reagents due to cross-contamination causing invalid calibrations.
Roche Diagnostics is recalling Albumin Gen.2 reagents due to cross-contamination causing low quality recovery and invalid calibrations.
Heartland is recalling 2019-2020 Milestone fifth-wheel trailers because outriggers may bend from rear storage loading, increasing crash risk.
Mitsubishi Fuso is recalling 2019-2021 FEC7T, FEC9T, and FECZT trucks because loose exhaust studs may allow hot gases to leak, increasing fire risk.
Audi is recalling one 2020 Q3 because the driver's seat frame may be incorrectly bolted to the seat rail, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Mitsubishi Fuso is recalling 2019-2021 FEC7T, FEC9T, and FECZT trucks because heat from the exhaust manifold may crack the brake booster vacuum pump diaphragm, potentially disabling power brake assist.
Taher, Inc. is recalling approximately 22,096 pounds of frozen meat products produced without federal inspection. The products were shipped to institutions and food service locations in Minnesota.
Continental Automotive Systems is recalling Vitesco NG2 Fuel Delivery Modules where a plastic burr may block the mixing tube, causing insufficient fuel supply and vehicle stalling.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2018-2019 Freightliner and Western Star trucks because a clutch component may fail, allowing the vehicle to move unexpectedly.
Shyft Group is recalling 2021 Utilimaster Aeromaster vehicles because a body mount bracket may chafe brake lines, potentially reducing braking ability and increasing crash risk.
Akron Brass is recalling Weldon V-Mux Vista IV LCD displays used in emergency vehicles because they may lock up due to voltage spikes, potentially delaying emergency efforts.
Zero Motorcycles is recalling 2021 SR, S, DSR, DS, FX, and FXS models because the DC-DC converter may shut off, disabling ABS and lights.
General Motors is recalling 2,781 2020 Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC SUVs because a fuel pump defect may cause the engine to stall without warning.
Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles is recalling 2014-2019 Ram ProMaster Paratransit vehicles because the transmission shifter cable may disconnect, causing unintended movement.
Genie is recalling 2020 TZ-34 and TZ-50 trailer-mounted boom lifts because under-tightened bolts may affect stability and increase injury risk.
Ford is recalling certain 2019-2020 Transit Connect vehicles with 2.5L engines because faulty PCM software can cause engine overheating and increase fire risk.
Ford is recalling 2020 Escape vehicles because the Body Control Module may fail to detect low tire pressure, increasing crash risk.
General Motors is recalling 1,788 vehicles because a previous repair may have been improper, causing the driver's seat belt tensioner cable to fatigue and separate.
Sales BSD is recalling Homerygardens extension cord splitters because the wire size cannot handle the appropriate amp load, posing a fire hazard.
Peloton is recalling PR70P clip-in pedals fitted on bikes sold between July 2013 and May 2016 because they can break unexpectedly, causing laceration injuries.
Tim Campbell Farm LLC is recalling flat parsley in wooden crates because the product tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
Roche Diagnostics is recalling BenchMark ULTRA Advanced Staining Systems due to a risk of fluid leaks causing electrical shorts, heat, and fire.
Biomet is recalling OnPoint Scope Procedure Kits because they were not properly aligned with the gamma sterilization group, resulting in improper sterilization.
AB ULAX is recalling 1500 Flex Heat and Moisture Exchangers because they may disconnect from the respiratory circuit, potentially causing hypoxia or death.
Roche Diagnostics is recalling the DISCOVERY ULTRA Advanced Staining System due to fluid leaks that can cause electrical shorts, heat, and smoke.
Daimler Vans USA is recalling 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans because damaged brake hoses may leak fluid, increasing crash risk.
Direct Rx is recalling 33 bottles of Losartan Potassium 100 mg tablets found to contain an impurity above acceptable levels.
Bombardier is recalling 2020 Can-Am Ryker motorcycles because improperly installed front wheels may separate, increasing crash risk.
Direct Rx is recalling 26 bottles of Ranitidine 300 mg tablets because the product was found to contain the NDMA impurity.
Direct Rx is recalling specific lots of Ranitidine 150 mg tablets because an NDMA impurity was detected. The affected products were distributed in Florida and Georgia.
PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals is recalling 20 bottles of Nature-Throid 1 GR tablets due to CGMP deviations and potential sub-potency. The product was distributed in Arizona and Oklahoma.
Siemens Medical Solutions USA is recalling ACUSON AcuNav Volume Intracardiac Echocardiography Catheters due to reports of left atrial perforations and Atrioventricular Node block.
Kalustyan Corp. is recalling bulk ground cinnamon due to possible Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed in the US and to foreign facilities.
Biomet 3i is recalling BellaTek Titanium Abutments because the hex was misaligned by 30 degrees during manufacturing, preventing correct placement.
Medline Industries is recalling 32 non-sterile cath lab kits because they were sold to accounts without the capability to sterilize them prior to use.
Luminex is recalling one VERIGENE Processor SP system in Missouri due to a hybridization heater failure that may cause incorrect test results.
Ansell Healthcare Products LLC is recalling Microflex Diamond Grip Examination Gloves because they were shipped without verification of barrier integrity.
Change Healthcare is recalling Radiology Solutions 14.0 software due to a defect that may cause images to be missing from studies.
Nuvasive is recalling 41 Precice Bone Transport System units because standard removal tools can cause the distal plug to disassociate during explantation.
Medline Industries is recalling 20 non-sterile radiology kits that were sold to accounts without the ability to sterilize them prior to use.
Medline is recalling 80 non-sterile MTO Protection Station Plus kits because they were sold to facilities without sterilization capabilities.
Medline is recalling 16 non-sterile left heart kits sold to accounts without sterilization capabilities. The kits require sterilization prior to use.
Biomet, Inc. is recalling ONPOINT SCOPE PROCEDURE KIT-EU units because they were not properly aligned with the gamma sterilization group, resulting in improper sterilization.
Biomet is recalling Regenerex Primary Taper Caps because they were not properly aligned for gamma sterilization, potentially leaving them unsterilized.
Medline Industries is recalling 6,225 ClearPro Closed Suction Catheters because the catheter may separate from the device assembly during use.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling approximately 53 units of 2020-2021 Western Star and Freightliner commercial trucks due to incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating information on vehicle certification labels. This could lead to axle overloading and increased crash risk.
Medline Industries is recalling 80 non-sterile vascular surgery kits sold to accounts without sterilization capabilities. The kits were distributed nationwide, including in CA, CO, CT, OH, TX, and NY.
Medline Industries is recalling 13,500 Quick Release Gait Belts because the buckle may break due to material degradation from gamma radiation exposure.
Biomet 3i, LLC is recalling BellaTek Encode Definitive Abutments because the hex was misaligned by 30 degrees during manufacturing, preventing correct placement in patients.
Biomet is recalling ARTHROSIMPLICITY KIT EU units because they were not properly aligned with the gamma sterilization group, resulting in improper sterilization.
Medline Industries is recalling 16 non-sterile cath lab kits that were sold to accounts without the ability to sterilize them prior to use.
Encore Medical is recalling 190 units of DJO EMPOWR Tibial Knee Punch Handles because the retaining pin may fall out, potentially leaving debris in the joint space.
Tampa Bay Fisheries is recalling Taco Seasoned Salmon products due to undeclared soy. The recall affects 75 cases distributed in San Antonio, Texas.
Ra Medical Systems is recalling 54 DABRA RA-308 Excimer Laser units because a taller wheel mounting may cause the device to fall over, potentially injuring users or patients.
Advanced Spice & Trading, Inc. is recalling 7,400 pounds of Ground Cinnamon 2% (CASSIA) in 50-pound bags due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed in Texas.
Medline Industries is recalling 60 non-sterile Left Heart Kits sold to accounts without sterilization capabilities. The kits were distributed nationwide.
Toyota is recalling 2020 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles because incorrect seat trim covers may prevent side airbags from deploying properly, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Medline Industries is recalling 16 non-sterile Left Heart Kits sold to facilities without sterilization capabilities. The kits were intended to be sterilized prior to use.
LuMaZu, LLC dba Nettle Meadow is recalling 16 units of Truffle Fromage Frais because pasteurization temperatures were not recorded for two lots due to a recorder malfunction.
Ultradent Products, Inc. is recalling PermaFlo Flowable Composite due to a potential manufacturing issue causing cross-contamination and non-homogeneity.
Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc is recalling 281 units of the Conquest PTA Balloon Dilation Catheter because some units contain a 5mm balloon instead of the labeled 6mm size.
LuMaZu, LLC dba Nettle Meadow is recalling Fig Honey Fromage Frais because pasteurization temperatures were not recorded for two lots due to a recorder malfunction.
Calvin Scott & Company is recalling specific lots of Diethylpropion 75 mg tablets because they were repackaged without supporting stability studies.
Calvin Scott & Company is recalling specific lots of Phentermine 30 mg capsules because they were repackaged without supporting stability studies.
Biomet 3i is recalling 4 units of BellaTek abutments because the hex was misaligned by 30 degrees, preventing correct placement in patients.
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics is recalling Dimension LOCI High Sensitivity Troponin I reagent cartridges due to positive bias in test results.
Skytron is recalling 11 VGA to Fiber Converter units for the SkyVision Linx 300 system due to faceplate failures that cause video signal loss on secondary displays.
Brainlab AG is recalling Ultrasound Navigation Software 1.0 and related integration software because the system does not support modifying the probe's image width.
Calvin Scott & Company is recalling specific lots of Diethylpropion 25 mg tablets because they were repackaged without supporting stability studies.
Biomet 3i is recalling BellaTek Titanium Abutments because the hex was misaligned by 30 degrees during manufacturing, preventing correct placement in patients.
Biomet 3i is recalling 9 units of BellaTek Encode Definitive Abutments because the hex was misaligned by 30 degrees during manufacturing, preventing correct placement.
Biomet 3i is recalling 35 units of BellaTek Titanium Abutments because the hex was misaligned by 30 degrees during manufacturing, preventing correct placement.
Hormel Foods is recalling Skippy Super Chunk Peanut Butter because aflatoxin levels were slightly above the actionable limit.
LuMaZu, LLC dba Nettle Meadow is recalling two cases of Habanero Peach Fromage Frais because pasteurization temperatures were not recorded due to a recorder malfunction.
LuMaZu, LLC dba Nettle Meadow is recalling 5 oz. Apple Cider Fromage Frais because pasteurization temperatures were not recorded for two lots due to a recorder malfunction.
Biomet 3i is recalling 10 units of BellaTek Titanium Abutments because the hex was misaligned by 30 degrees during manufacturing, preventing correct placement.
LuMaZu, LLC dba Nettle Meadow is recalling artisan cheese because pasteurization temperatures were not recorded for two lots due to a recorder malfunction.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 31 Dual Mobility Vivacit-E bearings because the outer package label indicates a different size than the implant inside.
VistaPharm is recalling Nystatin Oral Suspension because one lot failed impurity specifications. The affected product was distributed nationwide.
Devicor Medical Products Inc is recalling 49 Neoprobe GDS Control Units distributed to China because the installed software version does not match the approved version.
Pharmaceutical Associates Inc. is recalling Citalopram Oral Solution due to high impurity levels found during stability testing.
Hyundai is recalling 2019-2020 Kona Electric vehicles because the lithium-ion battery may short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Diode Dynamics is recalling specific SL1 LED headlamp bulbs that exceed brightness standards and may cause glare to oncoming drivers, increasing crash risk.
Shyft Group is recalling 2020 Utilimaster Walk-In vans because the throttle pedal may get trapped by the floor tread plate, increasing crash risk.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2020 GLE and GLS models because a faulty electrical ground connection may cause power steering, wiper, or headlight malfunctions.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling two 2020 GLE 350 vehicles because the driveshaft locking ring may not be installed correctly, potentially causing a loss of power transfer and vehicle stall.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2020 GLB 250 vehicles because the window air bag may not be mounted correctly, increasing injury risk in a crash.
USDA FSIS issued a public health alert for Taylor Farms ready-to-eat spaghetti squash bowls produced in October 2020 due to possible glass contamination.
The Toro Company is recalling 2017-2020 model 22618 and 22618HD Log Splitters because tow pole mounting plates could bend, causing bolts to break and increasing crash risk.
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