Pet food and pet product recalls
1082 federal recalls on file. Federal recalls for dog and cat food, treats, chews, supplements, and pet products. Sourced from the FDA and USDA and translated into plain English.
- 2013-09-18FDA-DeviceSiemens Healthcare Diagnostics, IncClass IIADVIA Centaur Folate (100 Tests), SMN 10310308, Cat No. 06367974 In vitro diagnostic use in the quantitative determination of folate in serum or red blood cells.
Calibration failures and/or significant negative shifts in quality control (QC) and patient results.
- 2013-08-29CPSCBuild-A-Bear Workshop Inc., of St. Louis, Mo.Build-A-Bear Recalls Stuffed Animal Toy Due to Choking Hazard
The stuffed animal's eye can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2013-08-21FDA-DrugWest-Ward Pharmaceutical Corp.Class IIBelladonna Alkaloids with Phenobarbital Tablets, 1000 count (NDC 0143-1140-10) and 5000 count (NDC 0143-1140-51) PET bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp., Eatontown, N.J., 07724.
Presence of Foreign Substance: black specks comprised of degraded organic material found on tablets
- 2013-08-21FDA-DrugPallimed SolutionsClass IIBuprenorphine HCl Veterinary Injection, compounded by Pallimed Solutions Pharmacy, Woburn, MA
Lack of Assurance of Sterility; FDA inspectional findings resulted in concerns associated with quality control procedures that impacted sterility assurance
- 2013-08-20CPSCApple Park LLC, of San FranciscoApple Park Recalls Children’s Loungewear Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
The loungewear garments fail to meet children's sleepwear federal flammability standards which require sleepwear, including loungewear, to be either snug-fitting or flame resistant, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.
- 2013-08-15CPSCIKEA North America Services LLC, of Conshohocken, Pa.IKEA Recalls Junior Beds Due to Laceration Hazard
The metal rod connecting the guard rail to the bed frame can break in use, posing a laceration hazard.
- 2013-08-14FDA-DeviceStryker Instruments Div. of Stryker CorporationClass IISonopet Ultrasonic Aspirator Console 5450-852-000 (Console 230V) Product Usage: The Sonopet Console is indicated for use in surgical procedures where fragmentation, emulsification, and aspiration of soft and hard tissue is desirable, including neurosurgery, gastrointestinal and affiliated organ surgery, urological surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, general surgery, orthopedic surgery, gynecological surgery, thoracic surgery, laparoscopic surgery, and thoracoscopic surgery.
A supplied component exhibiting corrosion was built into the power supply boards of the Sonopet Consoles listed above. The issue is limited to 2 lots of the supplied component. The presence of the corrosion on the relay of the power supply board can potentially lead to a conduction defect which could cause the irrigation pump to stop working. The purpose of the irrigation pump is to supply sali
- 2013-08-14FDA-DeviceStryker Instruments Div. of Stryker CorporationClass IISonopet Ultrasonic Aspirator Console 5450-851-000(Console 100V) Product Usage: The Sonopet Console is indicated for use in surgical procedures where fragmentation, emulsification, and aspiration of soft and hard tissue is desirable, including neurosurgery, gastrointestinal and affiliated organ surgery, urological surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, general surgery, orthopedic surgery, gynecological surgery, thoracic surgery, laparoscopic surgery, and thoracoscopic surgery.
A supplied component exhibiting corrosion was built into the power supply boards of the Sonopet Consoles listed above. The issue is limited to 2 lots of the supplied component. The presence of the corrosion on the relay of the power supply board can potentially lead to a conduction defect which could cause the irrigation pump to stop working. The purpose of the irrigation pump is to supply sali
- 2013-08-14FDA-DeviceStryker Instruments Div. of Stryker CorporationClass IISonopet Ultrasonic Aspirator Console (Console 110V with Pedal & Pole) Product Usage: The Sonopet Console is indicated for use in surgical procedures where fragmentation, emulsification, and aspiration of soft and hard tissue is desirable, including neurosurgery, gastrointestinal and affiliated organ surgery, urological surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, general surgery, orthopedic surgery, gynecological surgery, thoracic surgery, laparoscopic surgery, and thoracoscopic surgery.
A supplied component exhibiting corrosion was built into the power supply boards of the Sonopet Consoles listed above. The issue is limited to 2 lots of the supplied component. The presence of the corrosion on the relay of the power supply board can potentially lead to a conduction defect which could cause the irrigation pump to stop working. The purpose of the irrigation pump is to supply sali
- 2013-08-07FDA-DeviceBecton Dickinson & Co.Class IIBD Affirm VPIII Microbial Identification Tests, packaged in kits, 120 test\kit, Catalog # 446257 and 24 test\kit, Catalog # 446252; kits are labeled in part ***Becton, Dickinson and Company, 7 Loveton Circle Sparks, MD 21152 USA, 800-638-8663, www.bd.com/ds*** The Affirm VPIII Microbial Identification Test is a DNA probe test intended for use in the detection and identification of Candida species,
In vitro diagnostic test kit may exhibit invalid internal negative control results.
- 2013-07-24FDA-DevicePaa Laboratories IncClass IIVarious types of Fetal Bovine Serum Bovine sourced Animal Sera for in-vitro diagnostic device and as a growth promoting nutrient in cell culture systems.
Current product labeling band data sheets state that FBS Pharma Grade and FBS/FBS Native are pure Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS). These products may contain added adult Bovine Serum Albumin (BSA)of United States origin, water, and/or cell growth promoting additives. All other FBS products, as listed below, including FBS Gold and FBS Standard, described as specialty sera', may contain adult BSA of Un
- 2013-07-10FDA-DeviceSurgical Instrument Service And Savings, Inc.Class II- Abrader Bur, Round (Aqua) 4.0mm Ref. 7205324 Lot 123270 - AcromioBlaster Burr (Brick Red) 5.5mm Ref. 7205669 Lot 122590, 122454, 122465, 122434, 122665 - AcromioBlaster Burr (Sage Green) 4.0mm Ref. 7205668 Lot 122590, 123270 - Acromionizer Bur, Barrel, (Mauve) 4.0mm Ref. 7205326 Lot 122609 - BoneCutter Blade, Full Radius, Series 3000 (Orange/Black) 5.5mm Ref. 7206010 Lot 122609 - CoolCut Bone Cutter (Blue/Orange) 3.8mm Ref. AR-8380BC Lot 122631 arthoscope - CoolCut Bone Cu
The seal which maintains a sterile barrier for reprocessed medical devices became compromised to the point where product may fall out of the pouch.
- 2013-07-03FDA-FoodBIMBO Bakeries USAClass IIHot Dog Buns 8 Count Earthgrains Baking companies, Inc. Horsham, PA 19044
Due to the possible presence of metal fragments caused by a faulty manufacturing part at a North Carolina bakery
- 2013-06-26FDA-DeviceGE Healthcare, LLCClass IIGE Healthcare, PET VCAR. PET VCAR application software is affected if installed on any of the following versions of the Advantage Workstation and AW Server: Advantage Workstation 4.6, Volume Share 5 enhanced vxtl.11.3, vxtl.11.3 ext1, or vxtl.11.3 ext2 AW Server 2.0, Volume Share 5 enhanced vxtl.11.3, vxtl.11.3 ext1, or vxtl.11.3 ext2 PET VCAR (Volume Computer Assisted Reading) is a PET/CT software package which can be used by the clinician to assist in diagnosis, staging, treatment pl
GE Healthcare has recently become aware of a potential safety issue with respect to the automated PERCIST response criteria calculation applied in the PET VCAR application on Advantage Workstation or AW Server.
- 2013-06-19FDA-DeviceUtah Medical Products, IncClass IIDeltran Disposable Pressure Transducer Kit (DPT Kit) Extracorporeal disposable pressure transducer and tubing set with integral stopcock and flush device, Product Usage: Deltran is a disposable pressure transducer that provides consistent and accurate readings during invasive blood pressure monitoring of humans and animals.
Utah Medical Products, Inc. is recalling certain Deltran Disposable Pressure Transducer Kits due to complaints related to packaging integrity of the sterile packaged devices.
- 2013-06-05FDA-DeviceRAYSEARCH LABORATORIES ABClass IIRayStation Therapy Treatment Planning System, Model Numbers 2.0, 2.5, and 3.0; CLASSIFICATION NAME: System, Planning, Radiation Therapy Treatment. RayStation is a software system designed for treatment planning and analysis of radiation therapy.
Under some circumstances, imported CT, MR and PET images are offset from their true positions by one pixel in one or two directions. Users must be aware of this information to avoid incorrect dose calculations during treatment planning.
- 2013-05-22FDA-DeviceDePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.Class IIIDePuy LifeLiner Stick & Cut Resistant Gloves Rt, Lg Part No. 5200-68-000 The gloves are designed to resist sticks and cuts and are not cut or puncture proof. These gloves are not required by any surgical technique.
LifeLiner Stick and Cut Resistant Gloves are being recalled because cases and individual glove packages were mispackaged, with right handed, large sized glove packaging containing left handed, large sized gloves.
- 2013-04-16CPSCSmall World Toys Enterprises, of Torrance, Calif.Small World Toys Recalls Spin-A-Mals Farm and Safari Puzzles Due to Choking Hazard
Small pegs on the puzzle boards can loosen and separate from the boards, posing a choking hazard to children.
- 2013-04-09CPSCHome Depot U.S.A. Inc., of Atlanta, Ga.Home Depot Recalls CE Tech Riser Cable Due to Fire Hazard
The riser cable does not meet fire resistance standards for riser cable, posing a fire hazard.
- 2013-03-20FDA-FoodWILDCAT CREEK POPCORNClass IWildcat Creek Farms Country Style Butter Flavored Popcorn Salt, 4.5oz glass shaker, UPC 7 28123 91010 4 & 40 oz pete container, UPC 7 28123 91009 8. 4633 Rd. 94, Payne, OH 45880
Possible undeclared allergens. Milk, eggs, yellow #5, yellow #6 and red 40.
- 2013-03-06FDA-DeviceCellestis IncClass IIVacuette Cellestis 1 ml QuantiFERON¿ TB ANTIGEN (HA) High Altitude: Shake 10x; REF 454413. HE0396. greiner bio-one; 13x75 50pcs.,1200 pcs in total. Product Usage: QuantiFERON¿-TB Gold (QFT) is an in vitro diagnostic test using a peptide cocktail simulation ESAT-6, CFP-10 and TB7.7 (p4) proteins to stimulate cells in heparinized whole blood.
Cellestis is recalling QuantiFERON¿¿ - TB Gold TB Blood Collection Tubes and HA TB Blood Collection Tubes due to potential contamination.
- 2013-03-06FDA-DeviceCellestis IncClass IIVACUETTE Cellestis 1 ml QuantiFERON¿ - TB ANTIGEN; Shake 10x; REF 454074; HE0105; 13X75 50 pcs.,1200 pcs. in total; Product Usage: QuantiFERON¿-TB Gold (QFT) is an in vitro diagnostic test using a peptide cocktail simulation ESAT-6, CFP-10 and TB7.7 (p4) proteins to stimulate cells in heparinized whole blood.
Cellestis is recalling QuantiFERON¿¿ - TB Gold TB Blood Collection Tubes and HA TB Blood Collection Tubes due to potential contamination.
- 2013-03-06FDA-FoodProductos 2001 Inc.Class II"***Productos 2001**Plantillas para Pastelillos-Empanadillas-Tacos-Cheese Dog y Otros (dough rounds for tacos and turnovers)***18 units***Keep refrigerated***NET WT. 28 oz***"
Undeclared allergens: FD&C Yellow #5, Yellow# 6, Red #40.
- 2013-02-20FDA-DeviceNAImco Inc dba Richmar IncClass IIFoam electrodes with Silver-Carbon construction: P/N 202-9271, Cat No. 400-898, 2" x 2" Electrode, Foam, AG, All Serial Numbers distributed between 11/01/2009 and 01/31/2010 P/N 202-9281, Cat No. 202-9281, 2" Round Electrode, Foam, AG, All Serial Numbers distributed between 11/01/2009 and 01/31/2010 P/N 202-9251, Cat No. 400-893, 3" Round Electrode, Foam AG, All Serial Numbers distributed between 11/01/2009 and 01/31/2010 P/N 202-9291, Cat No. 400-892, 3&a
Electrode Socket Terminal pulling away from the electrode lead wire when the electrical stim lead wire was removed.
- 2013-02-20FDA-DeviceNAImco Inc dba Richmar IncClass IIFoam Electrodes with Carbon construction: P/N 201-1261, Cat Nos.: 201-126, 203-678, and 400-856, 1.5" x 3.5" Electrode, Foam, All Serial Numbers distributed between 11/01/2009 and 01/31/2010 P/N 201-1271, Cat Nos.: 201-127, 202-093, 203-483, 203-565, 203-673, and 400-873, 2" x 2" Electrode, Foam, All Serial Numbers distributed between 11/01/2009 and 01/31/2010 P/N 201-1281, Cat Nos.: 201-128, 202-277, 203-675, and 400-873, 2" Round Electrode, Foam,
Electrode Socket Terminal pulling away from the electrode lead wire when the electrical stim lead wire was removed.
- 2013-02-20FDA-DeviceNAImco Inc dba Richmar IncClass IICloth electrodes with Silver-Carbon construction: P/N 202-9231, Cat No. 400-899, 2" x 2" Electrode, Cloth, AG, All Serial Numbers distributed between 11/01/2009 and 01/31/2010 P/N 202-9241, Cat No. 400-895, 2" Round Electrode, Cloth, AG, All Serial Numbers distributed between 11/01/2009 and 01/31/2010 P/N 202-9381, Cat No. 400-889, 2" x 3.5" Electrode, Cloth AG, All Serial Numbers distributed between 11/01/2009 and 01/31/2010 P/N 202-9501, Cat No.
Electrode Socket Terminal pulling away from the electrode lead wire when the electrical stim lead wire was removed.
- 2013-02-20FDA-DeviceNAImco Inc dba Richmar IncClass IICloth electrodes with Carbon construction: P/N 201-1231, Cat Nos.: 201-123, 202-454, 203-118, 203-342, 203-454, 203-493, 203-672, 400-877, and 400-877-BJC, 2" x 2" Electrode, Cloth, All Serial Numbers distributed between 11/01/2009 and 01/31/2010 P/N 201-1241, Cat Nos.: 201-124, 202-455, 203-340, 203-674, and 400-872, 2" Round Electrode, Cloth, All Serial Numbers distributed between 11/01/2009 and 01/31/2010 P/N 201-1251, Cat Nos.: 201-138, 202-276, 202-456, 203
Electrode Socket Terminal pulling away from the electrode lead wire when the electrical stim lead wire was removed.
- 2013-02-13CPSCPurr-Fection by MJC, Inc., of Tualatin, Ore.Purr-Fection Stuffed Animals with Flashlights Recalled by MJC Due to Laceration Hazard, Sold Exclusively at Cabela's
LED flashlight wires can protrude through the stuffed toy, posing a laceration hazard.
- 2013-02-06FDA-DeviceOrtho-Clinical DiagnosticsClass IIOrtho Clinical Diagnostics VITROS¿ Chemistry Products Vapor Adsorption Cartridge REF/CAT No. 680 0100. VITROS¿ Vapor Adsorption Cartridges are used to remove vapor contaminants that may potentially interfere with Signal Reagent used with MicroWell Assays on the VITROS¿ 3600, VITROS¿ 5600, and VITROS¿ ECi/ECiQ Systems.
Some VITROS¿ Chemistry Products Vapor Adsorption Cartridge CAT No. 6800100 cartons incorrectly contain a Particulate Cartridge Part No. J19612. In some instances, the Particulate Cartridge has been inadvertently installed on the VITROS¿ System instead of the intended VITROS¿ Vapor Adsorption Cartridge which may bias results.
- 2012-12-26FDA-DeviceDePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.Class IIPinnacle Cancellous Screw Packaging: Product is housed within a polyurethane protector; this is placed inside an uncoated Tyvek/PET peel pouch and sealed. This package is placed into a paperboard carton, labeled and shrink-wrapped. PINNACLE¿ CANCELLOUS Bone Screws are ancillary fixation devices used in total hip arthroplasties. These screws are used to secure PINNACLE ACETABULAR Shell implants to the acetabulum via screw holes designed in the shell. Intended Use: This product is indicated
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. is issuing a voluntary recall of ten lots of the Pinnacle¿ Cancellous Screw due to an incorrect description on the label. The label description reads Pinnacle Cannulated Screw and should read Pinnacle Cancellous Screw.
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