May 2021 recalls

517 recalls were announced in May 2021.

What the numbers show

Critical: 40
Severe: 132
High: 234
Moderate: 95
Low: 16

Of the 517 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 8% are Critical, 26% are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

501–517 of 517

LowFDA (Drugs)·D-0339-2021·2021-05-05
Teligent Pharma Recalls Betamethasone Dipropionate Ointment Due to Impurity Failures
Teligent Pharma is recalling 79,416 tubes of Betamethasone Dipropionate Ointment USP, 0.05% (Augmented) because the product failed impurity specifications.
Product
Betamethasone Dipropionate Ointment USP, 0.05% (Augmented), packaged in 50 grams tubes, Manufactured by: Teligent Pharma, Inc. Buena, New Jersey 08310, NDC 52565-019-51
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-1492-2021·2021-05-05
Boston Scientific Recalls EXALT Controllers Due to Suboptimal Brightness Settings
Boston Scientific is recalling three EXALT Controllers because they may have been programmed with suboptimal brightness settings, resulting in darker than desired images.
Product
EXALT Controller - Product Usage: intended for use with a Boston Scientific endoscope for endoscopic diagnosis, treatment, and video observation. UPN: M00542430
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-1502-2021·2021-05-05
Medela AXS Universal Aspiration Tubing Recalled for Incorrect Expiration Date
Medela is recalling AXS Universal Aspiration Tubing because the label displays an incorrect expiration date of 2023-07-24 instead of 2021-07-24.
Product
Stryker Medela REF 077.0193 AXS Universal Aspiration Tubing (01)07612367053921 - Product Usage: AXS Universal Aspiration Tubing is used with the Dominant Flex Surgical Suction Pump.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
LowFDA (Drugs)·D-0357-2021·2021-05-05
Genentech Recalls Evrysdi Oral Solution Due to Defective Bottle Adapters
Genentech is recalling 2,627 bottles of Evrysdi (risdiplam) for oral solution because some have incorrect press-in-bottle-adapters that do not fit co-packed syringes.
Product
Evrysdi (risdiplam) for oral solution, 60 mg/80mL (0.75mg/mL), 80 mL total volume after constitution, Rx only, Distributed by: Genentech, Inc. NDC:50242-175-05
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
LowFDA (Drugs)·D-0338-2021·2021-05-05
Teligent Pharma Recalls Betamethasone Dipropionate Ointment Due to Impurity Failure
Teligent Pharma is recalling Betamethasone Dipropionate Ointment 0.05% because it failed impurity specifications for a known degradation product.
Product
Betamethasone Dipropionate Ointment USP, 0.05% (Augmented), packaged in 15 grams tubes, Manufactured by: Teligent Pharma, Inc. Buena, New Jersey 08310, NDC 52565-019-15
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
LowFDA (Drugs)·D-0340-2021·2021-05-05
Teligent Pharma Recalls Betamethasone Dipropionate Ointment Due to Impurity
Teligent Pharma is recalling Betamethasone Dipropionate Ointment 0.05% due to failed impurity specifications. The product is distributed nationwide in 15-gram tubes.
Product
Betamethasone Dipropionate Ointment USP, 0.05% (Augmented), packaged in 15 grams tubes, Manufactured by: Teligent Pharma, Inc. Buena, New Jersey 08310, Distributed by: McKesson Corporation dba Sky Packaging 4971 Southbridge Blvd., Suite 101 Memphis, TN 38141, NDC 63739-996-15
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereNHTSA·21V313000·2021-05-04
Blue Bird Recalls 2018-2022 All American Buses for Fuel Leak Risk
Blue Bird is recalling 2018-2022 All American buses because a fuel rail leak could cause a fire. Owners should contact dealers for free repairs.
Product
BLUE BIRD — BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN TRANSIT BUS, ALL AMERICAN
Category
Vehicle
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereUSDA FSIS·017-2021·2021-05-04
Bellisio Recalls Spaghetti with Meat Sauce for Undeclared Soy Allergen
Bellisio Foods is recalling approximately 3,927 pounds of Michelina's Spaghetti with Meat Sauce due to misbranding and an undeclared soy allergen.
Product
Bellisio Foods, Inc. — Bellisio Foods, Inc. Recalls Beef Pasta Products Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen
Category
Food
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereNHTSA·21V315000·2021-05-04
Ducati Recalls Motorcycles Due to Rear Brake System Air Ingress
Ducati is recalling specific 2016-2020 models because air may enter the rear brake system, reducing braking effectiveness and increasing crash risk.
Product
DUCATI — DUCATI SUPERSPORT, XDIAVEL, MONSTER 1200, MONSTER 797
Category
Vehicle
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereNHTSA·21V309000·2021-05-04
2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Braking System Defect Increases Crash Risk
Chrysler is recalling the 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio due to a defect in the anti-lock braking system. Hard braking can cause the ABS hydraulic control unit rotor shaft to separate, reducing braking performance and increasing crash risk.
Product
ALFA ROMEO — ALFA ROMEO STELVIO, GIULIA
Category
Vehicle
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighNHTSA·21V311000·2021-05-04
Arcimoto Electric Vehicles Recalled: Inverter Software Error Causes Battery Shutdown Risk
Arcimoto is recalling 2019-2021 FUV, 2020 Deliverator, 2020-2021 Roadster, and 2021 Rapid Responder vehicles due to a software error that may cause unexpected battery shutdown, increasing crash risk. Owners should contact Arcimoto or NHTSA for remedy details.
Product
ARCIMOTO — ARCIMOTO FUV, DELIVERATOR, RAPID RESPONDER, ROADSTER
Category
Vehicle
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighNHTSA·21V312000·2021-05-04
Blue Bird Recalls 2018-2022 All American Buses Due to Fuel Leak Risk
Blue Bird is recalling 2018-2022 All American buses because a fuel rail leak could cause a fire. Owners should contact customer service for updates.
Product
BLUE BIRD — BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN, ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS
Category
Vehicle
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighNHTSA·21V314000·2021-05-04
Arcimoto Motorcycles Recalled for Defective Seat Belt Retractors
Arcimoto is recalling certain 2019-2021 motorcycles because the seat belt retractor spool sleeve may crack, preventing the belt from retracting. This increases the risk of injury. Owners should contact Arcimoto for free replacement.
Product
ARCIMOTO — ARCIMOTO FUV, DELIVERATOR, RAPID RESPONDER
Category
Vehicle
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighNHTSA·21V310000·2021-05-04
2021 Jeep Cherokee Transmission Oil Cooler Hose May Leak and Cause Fire
Chrysler is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Cherokee vehicles because the transmission oil cooler hose may have been incorrectly cured, allowing transmission fluid to leak and increasing the risk of fire. Dealers will inspect and replace the hose for free.
Product
JEEP — JEEP CHEROKEE
Category
Vehicle
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereNHTSA·21V307000·2021-05-03
Arcimoto Electric Motorcycles Recalled for Steering Angle Sensor Failure
Arcimoto is recalling multiple 2019-2021 motorcycle models due to faulty steering angle sensors that may cause oversteer and increase crash risk. The company will update firmware and replace the idler arm at no cost.
Product
ARCIMOTO — ARCIMOTO FUV, DELIVERATOR, RAPID RESPONDER, ROADSTER
Category
Vehicle
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereNHTSA·21V308000·2021-05-03
2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Fuel Pipe Connection Defect Recall
Hyundai is recalling 2021 Santa Fe vehicles with 2.5-litre Turbo engines due to improperly tightened fuel pipe connections that may leak fuel and increase fire risk. The affected vehicles have already been repaired at dealerships at no cost to owners.
Product
HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI SANTA FE
Category
Vehicle
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighUSDA FSIS·016-2021·2021-05-01
Hempstead Foodservice Recalls Pork Chops for Undeclared Soy Allergen
Hempstead Foodservice is recalling pork chops because they contain undeclared hydrolyzed soy protein, a known allergen.
Product
Hempstead Foodservice Inc. — Hempstead Foodservice Recalls Pork Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
Category
Food
Distribution
1 state

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