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449 recalls were announced in April 2021.
Of the 449 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 6% are Critical, 27% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Fresh Thyme Taco Dip (10oz) is recalled due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed to 46 retail locations in 8 states.
BakeryWorks LLC is recalling UnTortillas Grain Free tortillas because they may contain undeclared egg. The recall affects 471 cases distributed in Chicago, IL.
Alcon is recalling 249,853 custom ophthalmic surgical procedure packs because mold was found on gowns included in the packages.
J & J Distributing Company is recalling Tastebuds Taco Platters due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed to retail locations in eight states.
EPIX Therapeutics is recalling 100 units of DiamondTemp Unidirectional Small Curve Ablation Catheters because packaging and instructions list incorrect catheter sizes, posing a risk of blood clots or air emboli.
Diasorin Inc. is recalling LIAISON 1-84 PTH Assay kits because the system may produce falsely elevated parathyroid hormone results.
J & J Distributing Company is recalling 371 units of Tastebuds Taco Dip due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed to 46 retail locations in eight states.
Nuvasive Specialized Orthopedics Inc is recalling 40 PRECICE Plate units worldwide due to complaints of adverse events potentially related to biological safety.
EPIX Therapeutics is recalling 15 DiamondTemp Bidirectional Small Curve Ablation Catheters because the packaging and instructions for use list incorrect catheter sizes.
AMPI is recalling 621 bags of Buttermilk Powder, formula 219, due to the potential presence of foreign material (metal). The product was distributed in Wisconsin.
Biocare Medical is recalling 72 IntelliPath FLX instruments due to a software defect that may cause random movement and buffer dispensing errors.
J & J Distributing Company is recalling Taco Platters sold at Kwik Trip locations due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Hollister Incorporated is recalling Vertical Drain Tube Attachment Devices (VTAD) because the tube holder can separate from the securing barrier, risking tube migration or loss.
EPIX Therapeutics is recalling 19 DiamondTemp Unidirectional Ablation Catheters because packaging and instructions list incorrect sizes, posing a risk of blood clots or air emboli.
J & J Distributing Company is recalling Tastebuds Layered Fiesta Taco Dip due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed to 46 retail locations in eight states.
J & J Distributing Company is recalling Haug Fresh Taco Tray products due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
EPIX Therapeutics is recalling 13 DiamondTemp Unidirectional Ablation Catheters because packaging and instructions list incorrect sizes, posing a risk of blood clots or air emboli.
Ferring Pharmaceuticals is recalling 1,569 ZOMA-Jet 10 Demonstration Kits because the injector pen may break apart and disintegrate into pieces.
DePuy Orthopaedics is recalling specific lots of the LCS COMPLETE P.F.C. SIGMA RP Mobile Bearing Total Knee System because of potential damaged packaging.
Oscor, Inc. is recalling 500 units of the AngioDynamics SafeSheath ULTRALITE 10F due to a potential open seal on the sterile product.
Stryker is recalling 102 units of Harmonic ACE +7 Shears because they were distributed without receiving regulatory clearance.
LumiraDx is recalling 2,186 coronavirus antigen test strips because two lots failed quality control testing and produced false positives.
DePuy Orthopaedics is recalling 355 units of the ATTUNE Rotating Platform Total Knee System due to potential damaged packaging. The affected tibial bases are used in cemented total knee arthroplasty.
Grace Kennedy Foods USA LLC is recalling La Fe Brand Frozen Peppers and Onions 16 oz bags due to the presence of plastic.
DePuy Orthopaedics is recalling ATTUNE and MBT tibial base components used in knee replacements due to potential damaged packaging.
Philips is recalling SureSigns VM4, VM6, and VM8 patient monitors in China because they fail to meet Chinese standards for heart rate accuracy in pediatric mode.
Cardinal Health Inc. is voluntarily recalling 48 boxes of Tremfya (guselkumab) Injection due to temperature abuse. The affected product was distributed to Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee.
Arthrex, Inc. is recalling 9 units of 5.0 mm cannulated drill bits because the color indicator on the shaft is the incorrect color.
Daimler Vans USA is recalling 2019-2020 Sprinter vans because hydraulic power steering hoses may detach, causing fluid leaks and loss of steering assist.
Arcimoto is recalling 2019-2021 FUV, 2020-2021 Deliverator and Roadster, and 2021 Rapid Responder motorcycles. A firmware defect in the inverter may cause the vehicle's battery to shutdown without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Keystone is recalling 2021 Passport 282QB trailers because the spare tire blocks the left taillight, increasing crash risk. Dealers will relocate the spare free of charge.
Stargate is recalling 2018-2019 Dump Trailers because steering arm bolts may shear under heavy load, increasing crash risk.
Altec is recalling 2017-2018 aerial devices because rotation bearing fasteners may crack and break, potentially causing the pedestal and turntable to separate.
Daimler Vans USA is recalling 2019-2020 Sprinter vans because the instrument cluster display may be too bright, potentially hindering driver vision.
Forest River is recalling certain 2021 Flagstaff and Rockwood fifth wheels due to pin box defects. The pin box may be under-rated for the vehicle's gross weight rating, increasing crash risk.
Daimler Vans USA is recalling one 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter because its VIN numbers do not match, potentially preventing owners from receiving safety recall notices.
INFINITI is recalling 2021 Q50 and Q60 vehicles for an Engine Control Module software defect that may cause engine stall and increase crash risk. Dealers will reprogram the ECM software free of charge.
USDA FSIS issued a public health alert for raw ground chorizo sausage due to possible contamination with hard crystalline material. No illnesses have been reported.
Rong Shing Trading Inc. is recalling approximately 3,365 pounds of Chinese-style hot pot base containing beef tallow imported from China, a country ineligible to export beef to the U.S.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling specific 2017-2018 models because a steering shaft defect could cause loss of control. Dealers will inspect and replace the shaft free of charge.
BATTOP is recalling about 5,000 foldable infant bath seats sold on Amazon.com because they can tip over, posing a drowning risk to babies.
doTERRA is recalling 1.3 million bottles of Deep Blue, PastTense, and Deep Blue Touch essential oils because the packaging is not child-resistant, posing a poisoning risk.
Mack trucks (2018-2022) with electronic stability control may drift out of their lane at certain speeds, increasing crash risk. Dealers will reprogram the control units free of charge.
2021 Mercedes-Benz vehicles are being recalled due to a faulty seat position switch that may prevent airbags and seatbelt force limiters from activating during a crash. MBUSA will replace the switches free of charge.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain 2021 GLB35 AMG and 2020–2021 GLB250 vehicles because the side spoilers on the tailgate might not have been installed correctly, allowing them to detach and create a road hazard.
Certain 2021 International RH and LT vehicles have a defective spring brake chamber that may allow the parking brake to malfunction, increasing crash risk. Navistar will replace the defective brake chambers at no cost.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2020-2021 GLB 250 vehicles because front wheel arch covers may detach, creating a road hazard.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2021 E350, E450, and AMG E63 vehicles because the parking control unit may fail to display the rearview camera or detect objects, increasing crash risk.
Navistar recalls 2021 International trucks for defective air brake check valves that may cause unintended brake application and increase crash risk. The SC-3 valve's retainer is not properly seated.
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