Toyota / Lexus are warning drivers about the potential for drivers-side floor mats to cause the accelerator (gas pedel) to stick. This recall affects 3.8 million vehicles.
Urgent Recalls
Sitagliptin – Januvia and Janumet – Type Two Diabetes Drugs and Acute Pancreatitis
Based on the temporal relationship of initiating sitagliptin or sitagliptin/metformin and development of acute pancreatitis in the reviewed cases, FDA believes there may be an association between these events and the Type Two Diabetes drugs.
Eddie Bauer Play Yards with Rocking Bassinets Recalled Due to Suffocation Hazard
THE TILTED SLEEPING SURFACE CAN CAUSE AN INFANT TO ROLL TO THE CORNER OR SIDE OF BASSINET AND BECOME WEDGED IN THE CORNER OR PRESSED AGAINST THE SIDE OR BOTTOM OF THE BASSINET.
Recalled Terumo Tenderflow Pediatric Arterial Cannulae
Terumo has already received five reports in which there was difficulty removing the “introducer” from the Tenderflow cannula. The cannula must be removed and replaced if an introducer can not be removed properly. This process may lead to aortic damage, blood loss and even death.
Infant Death From Convertible Cribs by Playkids USA
CPSC IS AWARE OF THE DEATH OF A 5-MONTH-OLD CHILD ON AUGUST 31, 2008 IN BROOKLYN, N.Y. THE CHILD BECAME ENTRAPPED BETWEEN THE MATTRESS AND THE DROP SIDE RAIL OF THE CONVERTIBLE CRIB AND SUFFOCATED.
Urgent Medtronic Neuromodulation INDURA IP Product Recall
FDA has issued a Class I Recall on Medtronic Neuromodulation INDURA IP intrathecal catheters, sutureless pump connector revision kits and intrathecal catheter pump segment revision kits.
LifePak CR AED Recall – Recalled External Defibrillators
A Class 1 Recall has been announced by the FDA for LifePak CR Plus Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) made by Physio Control. The shock button on this AED is covered and not visible, thus leaving responsders unable to follow the instructions and administer the shock.
Nebraska Beef Recalls 1.2 Millions Pounds of Beef for Possible E. Coli Contamination
Nebraska Beef, Ltd., an Omaha, Neb., establishment is recalling approximately 1.2 million pounds of primal cuts, subprimal cuts and boxed beef that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.
Urgent Digitek Digoxin Recall
NOTE: There have been recalls of other digoxin brands since this massive Digitek recall in the spring of 2008. As of May 13th, 2009 the most recent has been a recall on Caraco brand digoxin. A class I recall is … Continued
Chanitx and Suicide
More reports of erratic behavior and suicide have been associated with the use of Chantix, a drug that was designed to help people stop smoking and was approved by the Food and Drug Administration just under two years ago. In … Continued
143 Million Pounds of Beef Recalled by USDA in Largest Beef Recall in History
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) today ordered the recall of 143 million pounds of frozen beef – the largest beef recall in US history. The recalled beef cam from a Chino, California slaughterhouse called the Westland Hallmark Meat … Continued
Evenflo Announces Recall/Revision of Discovery Infant Car Seat
On February 1, Evenflo announced a voluntary recall/revision of its Discovery infant car seats, Models 390, 391, 534, and 552. Recent laboratory tests conducted by Evenflo and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) showed that the seats could become … Continued
Heparin Syringes Recalled
A nationwide recall has been announced on Pre-filled Heparin Lock Flush Solution USP (5 mL in 12 mL syringes) with Lot #070926H. The Heparin IV flush syringes have been found to be contaminated with Serratia marcescens, a bacterium that is … Continued
Mattel Announces Toy Recall
On November 6, 2007, Mattel Inc. recalled over 172,000 Fisher-Price kitchen toys because several children have choked and gagged on small, detachable parts. Mattel has received approximately 50 reports of small parts separating from these toys, which feature a sink, … Continued
Huge Ground Beef Recall: Over a Million Pounds of Beef Recalled
The most recent ground beef recall for E. coli contamination involves 1,084,384 lbs. (over One MILLION pounds!) of ground beef products from Cargill Meat Solutions Corp., of Wyalusing, PA.
List of Recalled Toys for Lead Poisoning Hazards – Childrens Toy Recalls from China
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Hamburger Patties Infected With E coli
Topps Meat Company of New Jersey has recalled about 331,582 pounds of frozen ground beef products because they may be contaminated with a virulent strain of E. coli called 0157:H7. Read More About This Beef Recall Here List of Beef … Continued
Third Graco Crib Recall In As Many Years
Update: Looking for Stork Craft Recalled Cribs? – Click Here – Search: Click here to search for all recent crib recalls! Today (Friday Sept. 21, 2007) the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall of One-million Simplicity and Graco cribs … Continued
Dole Salad Mix Recall
Almost one year after the spinach fiasco, new fears about E. coli-contaminated salad prompt at least ten US States and Canadian provinces to recall Dole’s hearts Delight salad mix. A bag of Dole’s salad mix tested positive for E. coli … Continued
884 Pounds of Ground Beef Recalled Due to Possible E. coli Contamination
Fairbank Farms of Ashville, N.Y., has recalled about 884 pounds of ground beef products because they might be contaminated with E. coli bacteria. Fairbank Farms is a DBA of Fairbank Reconstruction Corp., who discovered the contamination danger during their routine … Continued