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500 recalls were announced in December 2020.
Of the 500 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 3% are Critical, 26% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
GSK Consumer Healthcare is recalling five Excedrin brands because some bottles have holes in the bottom, posing a risk of poisoning to children.
Market of Choice Inc. is recalling Sour Cherry Baked Brie because the scale label failed to list almond as an ingredient.
General Motors is recalling multiple 2020-2021 vehicles due to incorrect bolts used to secure seat belts. Improperly fastened seat belts may fail to properly restrain occupants in a crash.
Maquet Cardiovascular is recalling the HLS Set Advanced because of breaches in the product's sterility barrier. The device is used with the CARDIOHELP system for cardiac and pulmonary support.
Biomet is recalling specific lots of OSS Polyethylene Tibial Bushings because a breach in the sterile seal could lead to loss of sterility.
Becton Dickinson is recalling BD PrecisionGlide needles because blood was found on the cannulas, posing a potential infection risk if not noticed by clinicians.
Biomet, Inc. is recalling 7,428 units of the M/H Modular Stem (Item 13-104756) because a breach in the sterile seal could lead to loss of sterility.
Zimmer Biomet is updating instructions for Polaris and Cypher spinal screws to warn against using them with direct current stimulation due to construct failure risks.
Roche is recalling Tina-quant C-Reactive Protein Gen.3 reagents due to cross-contamination causing invalid calibrations and low quality control recovery.
Taro Pharmaceuticals is recalling Kroger Athlete's Foot Cream because an unknown degradation impurity was detected slightly above the specification limit.
Boston Scientific is replacing 90 EKOS Control System 4.0 units in Latin America and the EU to prevent internal RF board failures at lower temperatures.
Zydus Pharmaceuticals is recalling 22,848 cartons of Lansoprazole 30 mg tablets nationwide because they failed to meet dissolution specifications.
Out of the Kitchen, LLC is recalling specific bottles of Chef Mitch Maier's Black Garlic Sauce because they may develop mold before the expiration date.
Hikma Pharmaceuticals is recalling 1.3 million vials of Sodium Chloride Injection USP 0.9% because pH test results were out of specification.
Taro Pharmaceuticals is recalling specific lots of Clotrimazole Cream USP 1% because an unknown degradation impurity was detected slightly above the specification limit.
Taro Pharmaceuticals is recalling Rite Aid Clotrimazole Cream because an unknown degradation impurity was detected slightly above the specification limit.
AvKARE Inc. is recalling 38,715 bottles of Sildenafil 100 mg tablets because they were inadvertently packaged with trazodone at a third-party facility.
Taro Pharmaceuticals is recalling Equate Athlete's Foot cream because an unknown impurity was detected above specification limits.
Taro Pharmaceuticals is recalling TopCare Clotrimazole Cream because an unknown degradation impurity was detected slightly above the specification limit.
Medline Industries is recalling RevMedX Trauma Dressings because of package seal integrity issues. The recall affects 15,780 units distributed in the US and several international countries.
Simex Logistics SA de CV is recalling Lavar 70 Gel Hand Sanitizer because it is a subpotent drug. The product was distributed in California, Georgia, Nevada, and Texas.
Fusion Health and Vitality LLC is recalling Pharmorigins Core dietary supplements due to the unapproved use of a food additive and unapproved marketing statements.
Taro Pharmaceuticals is recalling Best Choice Clotrimazole Cream USP 1% because an unknown degradation impurity was detected slightly above the specification limit.
Out of the Kitchen, LLC is recalling specific bottles of Chef Mitch Maier's Black Garlic Ketchup because they may develop mold before the expiration date.
Taro Pharmaceuticals is recalling Kroger Clotrimazole Cream 1% because an unknown degradation impurity was detected slightly above the specification limit.
Out of the Kitchen, LLC is recalling specific bottles of Chef Mitch Maier's Black Garlic BBQ Sauce because they may develop mold before the expiration date.
Dreyers Grand Ice Cream is recalling Outshine Fruit & Cream Bars due to complaints of foreign material in the ice cream bars.
Simex Logistics SA de CV is recalling 19,008 bottles of Health & Hand Gel Hand Sanitizer because the product is subpotent.
Galt Medical Corporation is recalling 9,920 Centeze Centesis Catheters because a manufacturing issue resulted in incorrect tip geometry, specifically a thicker wall and more obtuse tip angle.
Simex Logistics SA de CV is recalling +Protec Hands Antibacterial Gel because it is subpotent. The product was distributed in California, Georgia, Nevada, and Texas.
Simex Logistics SA de CV is voluntarily recalling UVT World Gel Hand Sanitizer because it is a subpotent drug. The product was distributed in California, Georgia, Nevada, and Texas.
Helena Laboratories is recalling K-ACT Actalyke Clotting Test Tubes due to complaints of cracked or split caps.
Taro Pharmaceuticals is recalling HEB Clotrimazole Cream 1% because an unknown degradation impurity was detected slightly above the specification limit.
Taro Pharmaceuticals is recalling specific lots of Kaiser Permanente Clotrimazole Cream USP 1% because an unknown degradation impurity was detected slightly above the specification limit.
Medtronic is recalling 12 Percept PC Implantable Neurostimulators because a software anomaly in the A620 Patient Programmer prevents connection to the device.
Biogen is recalling 5,307 bottles of Vumerity capsules because they failed dissolution testing. The medication may not release the drug as intended.
SCA Pharmaceuticals is recalling specific lots of Fentanyl injection for IV or IM use because stability testing showed low potency.
General Motors is recalling 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles because a front left brake caliper may fracture, potentially reducing brake performance and increasing crash risk.
Escape Trailer is recalling 2020 RV trailers because a stove component may cause a gas leak, increasing the risk of fire.
Bombardier Recreational Products is recalling 2021 Can-Am Outlander and Renegade ATVs because a rear wheel can separate, causing a crash hazard.
Daimler Vans USA is recalling 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vans because rear brake calipers may leak fluid, allowing air into the hydraulic brake system.
Thor Motor Coach is recalling 2018-2019 Hurricane and Windsport motorhomes because overhead cabinets may detach and fall on occupants.
General Motors is recalling specific Buick and Chevrolet vehicles because excessive corrosion protection on rear toe links may cause them to fracture, increasing crash risk.
SVI Trucks is recalling 2020 Fire Rescue Trucks because the instrument cluster display may lock up, potentially delaying emergency efforts and increasing injury risk.
DTNA recalls certain 2021-2022 commercial trucks with potentially loose or missing brake caliper tie bar fasteners, which could affect brake function and increase crash risk.
Bendix is recalling specific brake light pressure switches that may leak air, causing electrical contacts to jam and brake lights to malfunction.
Daimler Trucks recalls 278 model year 2022 Thomas Built SAF-T-Liner C2 school buses due to improper brake tie bar installation. The defect could increase crash risk.
Volvo Bus is recalling 2015-2020 9700 buses because a transmission hub may fail, potentially disabling the vehicle and forcing passengers to transfer on the roadside.
Perfect Pasta Inc. is recalling frozen meat and poultry products produced without federal inspection. No adverse reactions have been reported.
Nestlé Prepared Foods is recalling Lean Cuisine Baked Chicken meal products that may contain pieces of hard white plastic. No illnesses have been reported.
USDA FSIS issued a public health alert for raw frozen chicken wings from China labeled with a false USDA mark. No recall was requested as the product is no longer in commerce.
Forest River is recalling certain 2021 Puma travel trailers because the outdoor cooktop may be stowed with the propane hose still attached and burner on, increasing fire risk. Forest River will install a bracket to prevent the drawer from being closed while the propane line is attached.
Certain 2021 Keystone Cougar recreational trailers with Solar Prep wiring may have improper electrical connections that increase fire risk. Owners should contact Keystone for free inspection and remounting of the wiring.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2019-2020 AMG GT53 and GT63 vehicles because wheel-hub caps may detach while driving, creating a road hazard.
Jaguar Land Rover is recalling 2020 Range Rover Evoque vehicles because replacement second-row seat belts may not function properly in a crash.
Otis Elevator Company is recalling private residence elevators due to a risk of children becoming trapped between doors, which can cause serious injury or death.
Ford is recalling 2019-2020 Transit Connect and 2020 EcoSport vehicles because air bag modules may lack first-stage booster propellant, preventing proper deployment in a crash.
Jayco is recalling 2015-2020 Seneca Class C motorhomes because leveling system brackets may fail, causing hydraulic components to contact the ground and increasing crash risk.
General Motors is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and other vehicles because front-row center seat belt brackets may not be properly secured to the seat frame, potentially preventing proper restraint in a crash.
Honda is recalling 2018-2020 Africa Twin motorcycles because contaminants in the fuel tank may clog the filter, causing engine stalls that increase crash risk.
Honda is recalling certain 2020-2021 Insight, 2020 CR-V Hybrid, and 2020 Accord Hybrid vehicles due to a DC-DC converter fault that may prevent battery recharging, potentially causing loss of drive power and increasing crash risk. Owners can receive a free software update.
General Motors is recalling 2021 Cadillac Escalade vehicles because the front passenger seat belt and airbag status lights may be invisible in daytime, increasing crash injury risk.
Navistar is recalling 2021-2022 IC Bus CE school buses because weather seal defects may cause stop sign failures, increasing crash risk.
Ford is recalling certain 2021 E-350 and E-450 vehicles due to mispositioned engine cover insulation that may cause excessive heat and burns to occupants.
Ford is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles because right-hand motor mount fasteners may have been incorrectly tightened and could loosen, potentially causing the axle to disconnect from the engine and loss of power.
Land Rover is recalling 2020 Range Rover Evoque vehicles because the front seat material may burn too quickly in a fire, increasing injury risk.
USDA FSIS issued a public health alert for Country Meats HOT BBQ Flavor Smoked Pork Snack Sticks due to misbranding and an undeclared milk allergen.
Kanan Enterprises Inc. is recalling On the Go Sweet & Salty Trail Mix because packages contain almonds but do not list them on the label.
Hy-Vee is recalling Short Cuts Grill Ready Veggie Mix because an ingredient tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
Hy-Vee is recalling Short Cuts Pot Roast Mix because an ingredient tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. Consumers should discard the product.
Fresenius Kabi is recalling 13,525 bottles of Dexmedetomidine HCl Injection due to cross-contamination with trace amounts of lidocaine.
Veg Pro International Inc. is recalling Fresh Attitude Baby Spinach due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed across several Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic states.
LG Energy Solution Michigan is recalling about 1,815 RESU 10H home batteries because they can overheat and cause fires. Consumers should contact the company for a free replacement.
Shilpa Medicare Limited is voluntarily recalling 35,931 vials of Azacitidine for Injection due to Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) deviations.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 28 electric school buses where the parking brake may release unexpectedly, increasing crash risk.
Shilpa Medicare Limited is voluntarily recalling 2,064 vials of Busulfan Injection due to CGMP deviations. The recall is nationwide and the lot expired in December 2020.
Shilpa Medicare Limited is recalling 2,008 vials of Docetaxel Injection USP due to Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) deviations.
Asiaticon, SA de CV is recalling 111,500 units of Protz Antibacterial Hand Sanitizer distributed in Texas due to a lack of Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMPs).
Hong Thai Foods Corp is recalling Golden Boy Custard Muffins Original due to undeclared milk and Uranine-Acid Yellow 73.
Shilpa Medicare Limited is recalling 4,166 bottles of Imatinib Mesylate 400 mg tablets nationwide due to Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) deviations.
Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 2020 Audi Q3 vehicles because the brake pedal plate can bend or detach, increasing crash risk.
Volkswagen is recalling 2012-2014 Beetle and Beetle Convertible vehicles because the driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation.
Whole Foods Market is recalling Popcorn Chicken Shaker with Sweet Chili due to undeclared shrimp allergen.
Prairie Farms is recalling 355 gallons of chocolate milk sold in the Chicago area due to undeclared egg.
Shilpa Medicare Limited is recalling 6,560 vials of Azacitidine for Injection due to Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) deviations. The recall is voluntary and nationwide.
K2M, Inc. is recalling 197 units of the Everest MI XT Tab Removal Tool because the threaded interface may crack, causing Loctite to leak from the handle.
Prairie Farms is recalling 1% Lowfat Chocolate Milk due to undeclared egg. The product was sold in the Chicago area.
Hong Thai Foods Corp is recalling Golden Boy brand Custard muffin Pandan 7.76 ounce packages because they contain undeclared milk.
BRP is recalling Can-Am Off-Road screw jacks because they can collapse, posing a crush hazard that could cause severe injury or death.
Cycling Sports Group is recalling about 1,270 Cannondale Canvas NEO e-bicycles because the front fender can detach and stop the wheel, posing a fall hazard.
Medtronic is recalling 71,030 Evolut PRO System units worldwide due to a potential for transcatheter aortic valve leaflet damage during post-implant balloon dilatation.
Shimadzu Medical Systems is recalling 22 MH-200S X-Ray systems because a software issue could cause the ceiling arm to move unexpectedly, posing a risk of collision or harm to patients and operators.
Philips is recalling 16 IntelliVue X2 Multi Measurement Servers because speaker failures may prevent audible alarms, potentially delaying patient treatment.
Philips is recalling two IntelliVue MP2 patient monitors because speaker failures may prevent audible alarms, potentially delaying patient treatment.
TissueTech, Inc. is recalling 75 units of PROKERA Slim non-sterile biologic corneal bandages due to potential exposure to microbial contamination.
Medtronic is recalling 19,961 Evolut PRO+ Transcatheter Aortic Valve systems due to a potential for leaflet damage during post-implant balloon dilatation.
Shimadzu Medical Systems is recalling 115 Mobile X-Ray Systems because the adjustable handle may have improper bolts, posing a risk of harm to individuals around the device.
The Kroger Co is recalling HomeChef meal kits because a pretzel breading ingredient was suspect for Listeria species, though the result was not confirmed.
Victoria Gourmet is recalling 1,080 jars of Victoria Taylor Sicilian Seasoning sold in Canada because the product contains undeclared sesame.
Avanos Medical is recalling 710 units of CORFLO NG/NI Pediatric Neonatal Feeding Tubes because the male AIV adaptor may detach from the Y-connector.
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