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391 recalls were announced in April 2022.
Of the 391 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 2% are Critical, 17% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Hyundai is recalling 2019-2021 Nexo vehicles because hydrogen gas detection sensors may fail to detect leaks, increasing the risk of fire.
Ford is recalling 2022 F-150 vehicles because short steering column wiring may separate, potentially preventing the column from moving correctly in a crash.
SI Tech is recalling approximately 1,670 Shell Diving Inflation Valves with International Nipples used in diving dry suits. The internal valve part can malfunction during use, causing loss of inflation and thermal protection, which poses a risk of hypothermia.
MerchSource is recalling about 46,200 FAO Schwarz Toy Wood Play Smart Robot Buddies and Sensory Boards because small parts can come loose, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Chrysler is recalling 114 2022 Jeep Compass vehicles because the front seat head restraints were not properly welded, creating an increased risk of injury during a crash. Dealers will replace both head restraints at no cost.
Ford is recalling 2019 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 trucks because a poor electrical connection may cause the rearview camera to display a blank or distorted image, increasing crash risk.
The front-row driver and passenger head restraint cushions in certain 2022 Lincoln Aviators may detach from their assemblies when adjusted fully forward, increasing crash injury risk.
Dollar Tree is recalling about 1,025,000 Crafter's Square hot glue guns sold nationwide that can malfunction when plugged in, posing fire and burn hazards. Seven electrical malfunctions have been reported, including four fires and one skin irritation.
MTD Products is recalling about 6,200 Craftsman 30" Mini and Troy-Bilt TB30 riding lawn mowers because they can fail to stop completely and continue moving at about one mile per hour when the brake pedal is fully pressed.
Telebrands is recalling four Hempväna pain relief products containing lidocaine because their packaging does not meet child-resistant requirements under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act, posing a poisoning risk to young children.
T Fresh Company is recalling Yes! Enoki Mushrooms due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination detected in samples. The product was distributed to California, Georgia, and Texas.
Fruit Fresh Up, Inc. is recalling Fresh Harvest Small fruit platters with raspberry dip due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall affects products distributed in NY, MA, and PA.
Fruit Fresh Up, Inc. is recalling Eden Valley Bulk Fruit Salad which may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall affects 39,232 units distributed in New York, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania.
Fruit Fresh Up, Inc. is recalling Doodlebugs Tidbits Mix (cantaloupe, honeydew, pineapple, watermelon) distributed in New York, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Tops Dill Dip Bulk is being recalled due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Consumers should stop using the product and dispose of it safely.
Adamis Pharmaceuticals is recalling SYMJEPI epinephrine injections due to potential needle clogging that may prevent medication delivery. The FDA has classified this as a Class I recall affecting nationwide distribution.
Fruit Fresh Up, Inc. recalls MapleVale 18# Wet Salad Bucket due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Affected products were distributed in New York, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania.
Melon trio and combo products from Fruit Fresh Up may contain Listeria monocytogenes. Products distributed in NY, MA, and PA with best-by dates from March 5–23, 2022 are affected.
Fruit Fresh Up, Inc. recalls honeydew products that may contain Listeria monocytogenes. Affected products with best-by dates 03/05/2022–03/23/2022 were distributed in NY, MA, and PA.
New England Wheels is recalling 2021-2022 Frontrunner buses because a faulty module may cause a fire. Owners should contact the manufacturer for a free repair.
Fruit Fresh Up, Inc. recalled watermelon products from multiple retailers due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall affects 39,232 units distributed in NY, MA, and PA with best-by dates of March 5–23, 2022.
Top Quality Produce Enoki Mushrooms are recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination detected by California Department of Public Health. The recall affects 1108 cases distributed across six states.
Adamis Pharmaceuticals is recalling 2,500 cartons of SYMJEPI (epinephrine injection) nationwide due to a defective delivery system that may clog the needle and prevent medication dispensing.
NTN Bearing Corporation is recalling specific driveshafts because internal components may not have been heat-treated properly. This defect could lead to driveshaft failure and a sudden loss of drive power.
Lexus is recalling 2022 NX250, NX350, NX350h, and NX450h+ vehicles because missing spot-welds may cause the front shock absorber to separate, increasing crash risk.
Fruit Fresh Up, Inc. is recalling Fruit Fresh Up Raspberry Dip (7oz) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Affected units distributed in NY, MA, and PA should not be consumed.
Fruit Fresh Up is recalling multiple pineapple products sold under various store brands due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Affected products were distributed in New York, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania with best-by dates from March 5 to March 23, 2022.
Fruit Fresh Up, Inc. is recalling six cantaloupe products distributed in NY, MA, and PA (39,232 units) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Products have best-by dates between March 5 and March 26, 2022.
Bread Alone, Inc. is recalling Fruit & Nut Sourdough bread because it contains undeclared sulfites. The affected product includes all loaves with expiration dates through March 28, 2022, distributed in New York, Massachusetts, and Connecticut.
Fruit Fresh Up, Inc. is recalling Fresh Harvest Small veggie platters with ranch that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Affected products were distributed in New York, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania.
GH Foods GA is recalling 1,421 units of Asian Style Noodle Salad because an ingredient may contain clear plastic objects. The product was distributed in Georgia and South Carolina.
Tetracaine 1% Injectable is being recalled due to sterility assurance failures caused by manufacturing deviations that may compromise product sterility.
BMW is recalling 2022-2023 iX vehicles due to incorrect software in the air bag control unit. The malfunction indicator light may not illuminate if the air bag system has a problem, increasing crash injury risk.
Bendix is recalling brake light switches that may bind, causing lights to stay on or fail to illuminate, increasing crash risk.
Pfizer is recalling quinapril HCl/hydrochlorothiazide tablets due to manufacturing defects that allowed N-nitroso impurities to exceed acceptable daily intake limits. Patients taking affected lots should contact their pharmacy.
Mylan Pharmaceuticals recalls one lot of Travoprost ophthalmic solution due to subpotency and impurity issues found during stability testing. Patients should consult their pharmacist or physician if they have medication from this lot.
Merck is recalling 3,600 cartons of Janumet (sitagliptin/metformin HCl) tablets nationwide due to the presence of stainless steel particulates in the tablets.
Pfizer is recalling 53 bottles of Accuretic blood pressure tablets nationwide due to manufacturing impurities that exceed FDA acceptable daily intake limits. The affected lot is FG5379, expiring August 2024.
Pfizer is recalling Accuretic (quinapril HCl/hydrochlorothiazide) tablets nationwide due to unacceptable levels of N-nitroso chemical impurities from manufacturing deviations. The affected lot includes 160 bottles.
Maquet Cardiovascular is recalling the Ultima Activator II Reusable Drive Mechanism due to potential corrosion on pins, which could cause allergic reactions, metal toxicity, and other delayed health effects.
DeRoyal Industries is recalling 780 Ultra/Mammo Tray kits with antiseptic swabs due to uncertain validation of manufacturing test methods. Kits are used for patient skin preparation before surgery or injection.
GE Healthcare is recalling 55 SIGNA Excite 3T MRI systems due to potential for images to be flipped left to right, which could affect diagnostic accuracy. The affected systems were distributed worldwide.
GE Healthcare's 1.5T and 3.0T SIGNA Excite HD MRI systems may display medical images flipped left to right, potentially affecting diagnostic accuracy. The recall involves 76 units distributed worldwide.
Philips Healthcare is recalling the StentBoost Live R2.0 application due to a software configuration error. The imaging system fails to stop image acquisition automatically, continuing indefinitely while the pedal is pressed instead of stopping after 40 images.
Philips is recalling adult Smart PADS cartridges for HeartStart HS1 defibrillators due to potential gel separation from the pad backing. Affected pads may have reduced gel contact, potentially affecting device performance.
Stradis Medical is recalling Surgicare Neuro Pack neurological kits because the outer bag may be perforated or torn, potentially compromising product sterility. 176 units were distributed in Indiana, Texas, and Pennsylvania.
Volkswagen is recalling 2021-2022 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles because some fuel injectors lack filters, potentially causing fuel leaks and increasing fire risk. Dealers will replace affected injectors at no cost.
Ventana Medical Systems has recalled 9,214 BenchMark ULTRA and DISCOVERY ULTRA instruments due to potential fluid leak that could cause electrical short circuit, smoke, and fire.
Stradis Medical is recalling Anterior Hip Pack surgical kits due to perforated or torn outer bags that may compromise sterility. No illnesses have been reported.
Philips is recalling 331,712 infant and child defibrillator pads worldwide due to potential gel separation from the pad backing. The gel may fold onto itself or separate nearly completely, leaving reduced surface coverage on the pad.
GE Healthcare has recalled 653 SIGNA MRI systems worldwide due to a potential defect that could flip medical images left to right. This could affect diagnostic accuracy in patient care.
Draeger Medical is recalling Babylog VN500 ventilators for neonatal and pediatric patients due to cybersecurity vulnerabilities. The devices are not equipped against potential cyber threats.
DRG International recalls its C-Peptide ELISA kit (Catalog # EIA-1293) after the standards were found to have optical density below the required threshold. The defect may cause invalid test runs and delayed patient results.
Medline Industries is recalling 7,800 Excelsior Medical 10mL Sterile Field Saline Flush syringes due to sterility failure of the exterior syringe surface, which may prevent the product from being safely used on a sterile field.
Abbott Molecular recalled Alinity m HBV Application Specification Files due to potential for incorrect high quantitation results on negative samples, which could affect test accuracy for hepatitis B virus detection.
Brius Technologies is recalling 13 customized metal orthodontic appliances that were sold and distributed prior to completing the required design control process and documentation.
Stradis Medical is recalling Lum Lam Custom Pack Anesthesia Kits because the outer bag may be perforated or torn, potentially compromising the kit's sterility. Two lot numbers are affected.
DeRoyal Industries is recalling 1,360 DEXMED ACCESS CENTER TRAY kits with Prevantics antiseptic swabs due to uncertain validation of manufacturing test methods. The affected kits were distributed in Florida, New Jersey, and Tennessee.
Siemens is recalling seven Symbia Intevo SPECT/CT imaging systems due to a quality defect in the bolts that secure the CT balancing weights, which could create a safety issue.
Powerade Zero Grape 20oz bottles in 24-variety packs are recalled because they contain undeclared sugar. The product is marketed as zero-sugar, making this labeling error significant for consumers managing sugar intake.
Pfizer is recalling Accuretic blood pressure tablets due to manufacturing deviations that resulted in N-nitroso chemical impurities exceeding safe intake limits. Patients should contact their pharmacist or physician.
Taylor Farms Southwest is recalling Thai Noodle Salad Kits (108 oz bags) due to potential contamination with plexiglass pieces supplied by an ingredient vendor. Consumers should not consume the affected product.
Caesar dressing in 1.5 oz pouches manufactured by Sauer Brands Inc is being recalled due to undeclared soy. The product was distributed to institutional foodservice accounts in 14 states and poses a risk to people with soy allergies.
Sandoz is recalling Orphenadrine Citrate Extended-Release Tablets due to nitrosamine impurity levels exceeding acceptable daily limits. Affected patients should consult their healthcare provider.
Vitae Enim Vitae Scientific is recalling Phenobarbital Sodium Injection nationally due to deviations from manufacturing practices that compromise sterility assurance on this injectable drug.
Pfizer is recalling 195 bottles of Accuretic blood pressure tablets nationwide due to N-nitroso impurities exceeding acceptable daily intake limits. No illnesses have been reported.
Vitae Enim Vitae Scientific, Inc. is recalling Phenobarbital Sodium Injection nationwide due to deviations from Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP) that raise concerns about product sterility.
Pfizer is recalling 1,104 bottles of quinapril/hydrochlorothiazide tablets due to nitrosamine impurities above acceptable limits. The affected lot (DP3414) was distributed nationwide.
Keystone RV is recalling 2022 Crossroads Zinger travel trailers because the furnace vent extension may not have been installed. A missing vent can allow carbon monoxide to enter the living area.
Vitae Enim Vitae Scientific, Inc. is recalling papaverine hydrochloride injection nationwide due to manufacturing deviations that compromise sterility assurance in this intravenous drug product.
Pfizer is recalling Accuretic (quinapril/hydrochlorothiazide) tablets nationwide due to N-nitroso impurities exceeding acceptable daily intake limits. The impurity resulted from a manufacturing deviation.
Shimadzu SonialVision safire X-ray systems may emit radiation exceeding federal limits during some fluoroscopic procedures. The manufacturer is addressing installation criteria to prevent potential dose violations.
Stradis Medical is recalling 348 units of its Total Joint Pack Surgical Kit due to risk of outer bag tears or perforations that could compromise kit sterility. The recall affects units distributed in Indiana, Texas, and Pennsylvania.
SyncVision cardiac imaging systems may display incorrect measurements during same-session procedures if workflow steps are performed out of order, potentially affecting patient treatment.
Abbott Molecular is recalling the Alinity m HBV AMP Kit due to potential for falsely high results on negative samples. The kits are used for Hepatitis B virus testing in the US and internationally.
GE Healthcare Revolution Apex and Revolution CT systems display accumulated radiation doses inaccurately high in certain situations. No injuries have been reported.
WHPM Inc. is recalling approximately 535,755 First SIGN SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Tests distributed in California, Florida, Louisiana, Massachusetts, and Texas. The tests were sold without FDA Emergency Use Authorization or clearance.
Hologic is recalling 2,061 Panther Fusion GBS Assay Cartridges because samples at or near the limit of detection may produce false negative results, risking missed diagnosis of group B streptococcus infection.
Draeger Medical is recalling Evita V500 ventilators due to cybersecurity vulnerabilities that could potentially compromise device functionality. Affected units require software remediation.
DeRoyal Industries is recalling 400 DeRoyal ST Neonatal Dressing Change Kits due to uncertain validation of manufacturing test methods. The recall affects kits distributed to healthcare facilities in Florida, New Jersey, and Tennessee.
Stradis Medical is recalling 76 units of Total Knee Surgical Kits with potentially perforated or torn outer bags that may compromise sterility. Distribution occurred in Indiana, Texas, and Pennsylvania.
Abbott is recalling 402 kits of ARCHITECT STAT myoglobin calibrator that failed stability testing and may produce out-of-specification calibration results. The affected calibrators could impact the accuracy of myoglobin measurements used in clinical diagnostics.
Maquet Medical Systems is recalling certain Cardiohelp-i Transport Guard units due to a potential loose cylindrical pin that may jam the locking mechanism. This could prevent the device from opening or cause complete disassembly, potentially delaying critical cardiac support.
GE Healthcare Revolution CT scanners display inaccurate radiation dose values in certain situations. This could affect clinical dosing decisions during patient scans.
Remote Diagnostic Technologies recalls Tempus LS defibrillators not approved for US distribution. Two units were distributed in Illinois and Kansas.
Shimadzu FLUOROspeed X1 fluoroscopy systems may deliver radiation doses exceeding federal regulatory limits in specific fluoroscopic operating modes due to inadequate installation adjustment criteria.
Nissan is recalling 2020 Sentra vehicles with LED headlights because the right-hand headlight may be misaligned, potentially reducing visibility and increasing crash risk.
Certain Toyota and Lexus vehicles may have a software defect preventing the Electronic Stability Control system from re-engaging after being manually disabled. Dealers will update the software free of charge.
Philips Allura and Azurion X-ray systems running StentBoost Live R2.0 may display images from previous scans or other patients due to a software defect. 338 units are affected and globally distributed.
Forest River is recalling certain 2021–2023 recreational vehicles because quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may crack and leak, creating a fire risk in the presence of an ignition source.
Shimadzu Medical Systems recalls 176 SonialVision G4 X-ray systems that may emit radiation doses exceeding federal standards in some fluoroscopic mode cases. No injuries have been reported.
GE Healthcare is recalling 10 Signa 1.5T TwinSpeed MRI systems worldwide due to a potential defect where magnetic resonance images may be flipped left to right.
Garden Highway Southwest recalled 141 units of Asian Style Noodle Salad in Texas due to potential plastic contamination. No illnesses have been reported.
SA3, LLC is recalling Silatrix Oral Gel Polymerized Sucralfate Gel due to failed microbial testing. Consumers should not use the product and contact their healthcare provider or SA3, LLC.
Pfizer is recalling quinapril and hydrochlorothiazide tablets (20 mg/25 mg) nationwide due to elevated chemical impurities exceeding acceptable daily intake limits. No illnesses have been reported.
Brius Technologies is recalling Brius Patient Specific Brackets that were sold before the company completed the required design control process and regulatory documentation.
Macleods Pharma USA Inc is recalling Risedronate Sodium 5 mg tablets (Lot BRD2001A, expiration 5/2022) due to failed content uniformity specifications. The recall affects 4,872 bottles distributed nationwide.
Advanced Accelerator Applications recalls approximately 14,089 NETSPOT kits distributed nationwide due to subpotency detected during stability studies. The affected lots contain insufficient active ingredient concentration.
Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals is recalling Methylprednisolone Tablets USP 4mg because they contain less active ingredient than labeled. Lot 21 P0322 was distributed nationwide and in Puerto Rico.
The Natural Dentist Healthy Breath Antiseptic Rinse (Cool Mint) is being recalled due to a label mix-up. The back label incorrectly states the active ingredient as Peppermint Oil and Sage Oil and displays the wrong UPC code.
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