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423 recalls were announced in September 2023.
Of the 423 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 1% are Critical, 15% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc is recalling Magnifuse Bone Graft products due to incorrect size labeling on 55 pouches. Units with specific serial numbers were distributed in nine U.S. states.
Landauer nanoDot B radiation dosimeters may have measurement inaccuracies outside the specified +/-5.5% range, potentially compromising radiation exposure monitoring. 16,820 units worldwide are affected.
Landauer is recalling 427 nanoDot radiation monitoring dosimeters that may provide inaccurate radiation exposure readings. Some units may fall outside the specified ±5.5% accuracy range due to a manufacturing issue.
Landauer recalled nanoDot C radiation dosimeters due to potential accuracy errors in the optical stimulated luminescence material. Affected units may provide dosimetry readings outside the specified tolerance range of +/-5.5%.
Landauer is recalling Calibrate nanoDot D2DNS radiation dosimeters because they may give inaccurate readings. Some units may read outside the acceptable accuracy range.
Landauer is recalling QC nanoDot radiation dosimeters worldwide due to potential inaccuracy in radiation dose measurements. Some units may read outside the specified ±5.5% accuracy range.
Landauer is recalling nanoDot D2DNS radiation dosimeters due to potential measurement inaccuracy. Some units may read outside the specified +/-5.5% accuracy range.
Landauer is recalling nanoDot radiation dosimeters due to a potential manufacturing defect in the optical measurement material. Some units may fall outside the specified ±5.5% accuracy range.
Landauer is recalling nanoDot D2DXN radiation dosimeters worldwide due to potential measurement inaccuracy. Some units may read outside the specified +/-5.5% accuracy range.
One lot of Remel Todd Hewitt Broth culture medium may fail to recover Group B Streptococci during testing or use with patient samples, potentially resulting in missed diagnoses.
Landauer recalls nanoDot D2DNN radiation dosimeters worldwide due to potential accuracy degradation that may cause incorrect exposure readings.
Landauer recalled 5,760 nanoDot D2DNN radiation dosimeter units worldwide due to potential inaccuracy in radiation measurement. Some units may read outside the specified +/-5.5% accuracy range due to a defect in the optical stimulated luminescence material.
Landauer is recalling NanoDots radiation monitoring dosimeters worldwide due to potential accuracy defects. Some units may fall outside the specified +/-5.5% accuracy range.
Advance Medical Designs is recalling procedural kits containing ultrasonic transmission gel because the product labeling does not accurately indicate appropriate use. The recall affects 460 units distributed to the US, Canada, UK, Panama, and Netherlands.
Microbiologics Inc is recalling one lot of KWIK-STIK ANA QC sets missing one of three bacterial strains required for microbiological testing.
Twin Cities Co-Op Partners is recalling 720 containers of La Reyna Salsa Roja due to temperature storage violations. The product was shipped to customers without proper quarantine after being stored outside required refrigeration specifications.
Advance Medical Designs is recalling 117,875 procedural kits containing ultrasonic transmission gel due to mislabeling of use instructions. The recall affects kits distributed to the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Panama, and Netherlands.
Twin Cities Co-Op Partners is recalling 720 containers of La Reyna Queso Dip due to temperature control violations during shipment. The product was not quarantined after being received out of specification.
Advance Medical Designs is recalling 50-GEL20 ultrasound gel (13,750 units, lot 21043C2328) due to mislabeling with inappropriate use instructions. The product was distributed in the US, Canada, UK, Panama, and the Netherlands.
Baxter Healthcare is recalling the Welch Allyn Connex Spot Monitor due to improper placement of copper tape on the back of the liquid-crystal display. The device was distributed in California.
Landauer is recalling nanoDot D2DNS radiation monitoring dosimeters due to a potential defect in the OSL material. Affected devices may provide radiation exposure readings outside the specified +/-5.5% accuracy range.
Landauer is recalling QC (Cs-137) nanoDot D2DNS radiation dosimeters worldwide because some units may operate outside the specified accuracy range. The recall affects 10,741 units with all batch numbers.
Keystone Industries is recalling 240 units of Henry Schein Hard Line Chairside Reline kits because the outer box is labeled as Soft Line, though the contents and instructions are correctly labeled.
Twin Cities Co-Op Partners Inc. is recalling La Reyna Salsa Verde after the product was stored and shipped without maintaining proper temperature specifications.
Keystone Industries recalls Copaliner Cavity Varnish after discovering bottles of Copaliner Solvent were accidentally packaged in boxes labeled as varnish. The error affected 337 units distributed worldwide.
Twin Cities Co-Op Partners Inc. is recalling La Reyna Diablo Salsa because the product was received and shipped at improper temperatures. Refrigerated foods improperly stored may develop harmful bacteria.
Advance Medical Designs is recalling ASG-001 ultrasound gel due to mislabeling of use instructions. The product was distributed in the US, Canada, UK, Panama, and Netherlands.
Landauer is recalling 211,815 nanoDot D2DNS radiation dosimeters worldwide. Some units may be outside the specified ±5.5% accuracy range due to a defect in the optical material, potentially resulting in inaccurate radiation exposure measurements.
Twin Cities Co-Op Partners is recalling 720 containers of La Reyna Gluten Free Guacamole distributed to IA, MI, MN, and WI because the product was shipped at improper temperatures without quarantine.
Hyundam Industrial is recalling fuel pumps where the impeller may deform, causing pump failure and loss of drive power, which increases the risk of a crash.
Chrysler is recalling certain 2023 Dodge Durango Pursuit vehicles because the shifter may slip out of gear while driving, causing sudden loss of drive power and increasing crash risk.
Certain 2022-2023 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles with manual transmission have a defective gear position sensor that may prevent the rearview camera from displaying and the reverse lights from illuminating, creating a visibility and safety hazard.
Chrysler is recalling specific Mopar Gear Position Sensors and Transmission Assemblies because they may cause rearview camera and reverse light failures, increasing crash risk.
USDA FSIS issued a public health alert for specific Hormel SPAM Classic cans due to possible under-processing. Consumers should not eat the product.
American Foods Group is recalling approximately 58,281 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O103. The products were shipped to distributors in Georgia, Michigan, and Ohio.
Winnebago is recalling multiple 2020-2022 motorhome models due to an incorrect hitch label that can lead to vehicle overloading. Dealers will install the correct label at no cost.
Kia is recalling 2019 Sorento vehicles because water may leak into the rearview camera, preventing the image from displaying and increasing crash risk.
Forest River is recalling certain 2024 Palomino truck campers due to an unnecessary charge line connected to the lithium battery that may cause overcharging and fire risk. Dealers will disconnect the line and install bell caps free of charge.
Buffalo Games and Target are recalling Chuckle & Roar Ultimate Water Beads Activity Kits because ingested water beads expand and can cause choking and intestinal obstruction in children. One infant death and one serious injury requiring surgery have been reported.
Altec is recalling 2004-2023 Digger Derricks because an incorrect valve may cause the winch to lower uncontrollably, risking injury.
Gillig is recalling 223 Low Floor transit buses from 2022-2023 because improperly tightened driveshaft fasteners could allow the driveshaft to detach, increasing crash risk.
Generac is recalling about 64,000 portable generators because the fuel tank can fail to vent properly, causing excess pressure and fuel expulsion that poses fire and burn hazards. Generac has received 27 incident reports, including three with severe burn injuries.
TJX is recalling about 11,000 foldable bistro set chairs sold at Marshalls, T.J. Maxx, HomeGoods, and Homesense stores because the wooden frame can break or collapse when someone sits in it, causing falls. The firm has received seven reports of frame failure, including four involving minor injuries.
STIHL Incorporated is recalling about 2,800 MSA 300 battery-powered chain saws because the braking system can take longer to brake than expected, creating a laceration hazard. Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact an authorized dealer for a free replacement of the brake drum and brake band.
Best Buy is recalling approximately 1,490 Insignia and Yardbird fire tables with lava rocks because the lava rocks can split and eject, posing burn and impact injury hazards. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fire tables.
American Honda is recalling about 391,800 lawnmowers and pressure washer engines because improperly manufactured camshafts can cause the starter rope to suddenly retract when pulled, posing an injury hazard. The company has received 2,197 reports of incidents, including seven minor injuries.
Kia is recalling 2018-2021 Stinger vehicles due to a fuel control valve defect that can cause loss of drive power and increased crash risk. Dealers will update engine software and replace the fuel pump as needed.
Marlex Pharmaceuticals recalls Digoxin Tablets nationwide due to a labeling error where bottles are mislabeled with incorrect dosages. Bottles labeled as 0.125mg contain 0.25mg and vice versa.
Philips recalls Azurion imaging systems because the foot switch pedal may stick in the active position, causing unintended radiation emission. Facilities should stop using the systems and contact Philips for guidance.
Cooperstown Cheese Company recalled 12 cheese varieties distributed in New York due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should not consume affected products.
Paragon Vision Sciences is recalling 83,542 ISee Ortho-K lenses because the manufactured product lacks FDA approval coverage. This is a Class II recall.
Nestle USA is recalling Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough due to potential wood fragments. The recall affects 147,816 packages distributed across multiple U.S. states.
Philips Allura Xper X-ray imaging systems are being recalled because the foot switch pedal may become stuck in the active position, potentially causing unintended radiation emission. The recall affects 5,432 systems distributed nationwide.
USDA FSIS issued a public health alert for Kirkland Signature Chicken Tortilla Soup labeled as gluten-free but containing gluten. No illnesses have been reported.
Toyota is recalling 2023 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles with spray-on bed liners due to an incorrect load carrying capacity label. The label overstates capacity, risking vehicle overload and crashes.
Certain 2021-2023 Thomas Built school buses may lose critical driving functions due to automatic electrical switch failure. Dealers will remove the faulty switch at no cost.
Capsaicin Cream 0.025% cartons labeled as pain relief cream may contain Sodium Fluoride 1.1% prescription dental toothpaste instead. Consumers should verify product contents before use.
Philips MultiDiagnost-Eleva imaging systems may emit unintended radiation if the foot pedal gets stuck in the active position. The FDA is alerting healthcare facilities to this potential equipment malfunction.
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis implants where the outer package labeling and product etch do not match the actual implant size. This mislabeling could lead to implantation of the wrong-sized prosthesis.
Philips 3D9-3v Transducer units may separate at the chassis bonding, risking electric shock and tissue damage if safety systems fail. Affected units distributed worldwide.
Marlex Pharmaceuticals is recalling Digoxin Tablets because bottles labeled as 0.125mg contain 0.25mg strength, and vice versa. Approximately 94 100-count bottles distributed nationwide are affected.
Aomori Olympus Co., Ltd. recalls 1,048 Olympus Distal Attachment units used in EMR kits due to di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) exceeding permissible exposure limits per ISO 10993-17: 2002. Devices were distributed nationwide.
Cook Vandergrift is recalling approximately 15,951 Cook Lead Clipper devices due to potential sterility compromise from packaging seal breaches. The surgical tool is used for cardiac lead retrieval procedures.
PARAGON VISION SCIENCES is recalling 18,820 Fargo Ortho-K contact lenses because they were manufactured without required FDA approval. Patients should contact their eye care provider.
Aomori Olympus recalls 1,252 reusable distal attachment devices with DEHP chemical levels exceeding safe exposure limits per medical device standards. Devices distributed nationwide in the United States.
Aesculap trocars manufactured with shafts too long obstruct the visual field when used with neuroendoscopes in brain surgery. Affected units distributed in nine states should not be used.
ZVU Functional GI Software labeled as revision 3.3.0 is incorrectly labeled; it actually contains revision 3.2.0. The mislabeling affects 20 units distributed from May to July 2023.
Esperion is recalling Nexlizet (bempedoic acid and ezetimibe) tablets nationwide due to failed dissolution specifications identified during stability testing. Approximately 45,240 bottles are affected.
Ruby Mountain Spring Water 3 and 5 gallon jugs are recalled due to positive coliform findings. Consumers should not drink the water.
PBM Nutritionals recalls Parent's Choice and Tippy Toes Sensitivity Premium Infant Formula due to inadvertent market release of product that had been rejected. Affected batches were distributed across multiple states.
Milrinone Lactate Injection is recalled due to failed impurity and degradation specifications. The affected lot should not be used.
Ascend Laboratories is recalling Fosfomycin Tromethamine antibiotic granules nationwide due to organic impurities exceeding acceptable levels in stability testing. No illnesses have been reported.
AvKARE is recalling Sodium Fluoride 1.1% prescription dental toothpaste because cartons are labeled as Capsaicin Cream 0.025%, though the tubes are correctly labeled. Approximately 35,184 tubes have been distributed to 19 consignees.
Spartan Fire is recalling 660 emergency vehicles because a parking brake defect may allow the vehicle to move unintentionally.
Kentucky Trailer is recalling 2019-2023 XL-12 trailers because a refrigeration unit clutch may overheat and break, posing a fire risk.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 12,118 2023 GLC 300 vehicles because the front tow eye may detach during towing, increasing crash risk.
Hyundai is recalling certain 2021-2022 Genesis G80, GV80, and GV70 vehicles due to potential fuel pump failures that may cause loss of drive power and increase crash risk. Dealers will replace the fuel pump free of charge.
Custom Made Meals, LLC is recalling approximately 1,345 pounds of bacon-wrapped chicken products because they contain undeclared milk, a known allergen.
Ford is recalling 2020-2022 Lincoln Aviators and Ford Explorers with 3.0L plug-in hybrid engines. A high-voltage battery manufacturing defect may cause battery failure, loss of drive power, and fire risk.
Ford is recalling 2025 E-350 trucks and related models due to a transmission park pawl casting defect that may not fully engage, potentially causing vehicle rollaway.
Winnebago is recalling 2017-2024 Travato motorhomes because the retractable awning may extend unintentionally while driving, creating a potential distraction and road hazard.
Nissan is recalling certain 2019-2021 Altima and 2020-2021 Sentra vehicles because the rearview camera harness can become damaged, preventing the camera display from working. This reduces rear visibility and increases the risk of crashes when backing.
Empacadora Frape, USA LLC is recalling approximately 20,455 pounds of frozen pork chicharron and carnitas that were imported without the required reinspection.
Chrysler is recalling 2023-2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale and Dodge Hornet plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Improperly tightened battery and high voltage connector cables can overheat and cause fires while parked or driving.
Midwest Fire is recalling 2022-2023 All-Poly Series Tanker-Pumper fire trucks due to a software error that may cause a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
ARGO USA Inc. is recalling about 500 ARGO Xplorer ATVs due to incorrectly installed check valves and vent hoses that can cause fuel overflow and pose a fire hazard. The firm has received two reports of fuel overflow incidents, including one fire, with no injuries reported.
Lectric eBikes is recalling about 45,000 disc brake calipers on certain e-bicycle models because the brakes can fail, causing loss of control and crashes. The firm has received four reports of lost braking power, including two injuries.
Pirelli is recalling about 14,500 P ZERO Race TLR bicycle tires because the tire bead can unseat from the rim, causing rapid air loss and loss of control. Consumers should stop using the tires and contact Pirelli for a free replacement or refund.
Engineered Controls International is recalling RegO 302 Series Compact Regulators used with propane tanks because they could leak gas, creating a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
BMW is recalling certain 2023 BMW XM and 2024 BMW X5, X6, X7, and Alpina XB7 vehicles because the front passenger knee air bag may not deploy as intended, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Emporia Energy Corp. is recalling about 80,000 smart plugs sold online from July 2022 through May 2023 because they are not adequately grounded and can pose an electric shock hazard.
Whirlpool has recalled about 2,500 ADC brand 30 lb. capacity stacked commercial clothes dryers because they can overheat and ignite clothes, creating a fire hazard. The company has received two reports of fuel overflow incidents, including one fire, with no injuries reported.
The FDA is recalling Vegetal Vigra 200mg capsules nationwide because they contain sildenafil, an active ingredient in FDA-approved medications. The product was marketed without FDA approval.
The Cardiosave Hybrid Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump console fails to charge if not fully inserted into the hospital cart. Users unaware of this requirement may attempt to use a non-charged device during critical cardiac care.
Olympus Corporation recalls 6,426 units of the EVIS EXERA III Duodenovideoscope (Model TJF-Q190V) due to recent reports of patient infections. The device was distributed nationwide in the United States.
Ducati is recalling 2018-2020 XDiavel and XDiavel S motorcycles because a side stand bracket may fail, causing the stand to open while riding and shutting down the engine.
Datascope Corp. is recalling approximately 9,175 Cardiosave Rescue IABPs because unexpected gas-loss and gas-gain alarms may occur during therapy due to patient movement, blood in the circuit, and hardware issues.
Datascope Corp. is recalling Cardiosave Rescue Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps due to system overheating alarms that can cause loss of pumping function and device shutdown.
Datascope is recalling Cardiosave Hybrid intra-aortic balloon pumps due to reported temperature alarms that can cause loss of pumping function or unexpected standby mode. Users have reported these system failures in critical cardiac support devices.
Datascope Corp. is recalling 9,175 units of Cardiosave Rescue IABP devices because batteries will not charge if the console is not fully inserted into the hospital cart. Users were often unaware of this insertion requirement.
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