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.
- 2012-12-26FDA-DeviceGE Healthcare, LLCClass IIAdvantage Workstation Volume Share 2 (versionAW4.4_04) with Volume Viewer 3 and 3.1 (version7.0 to version7.5 and version 8.1) and only when or more of these applications is installed: " VesselIQ Xpress or AVA Xpress " CardIQ Xpress Pro or Plus " CardEP " CardIQ Fusion PET or SPECT Advantage Workstations Volume Share (v.AW4.3) and AW4.2 (version4.2-05 and above) provided with Volume Viewer 2(version6.0 to version6.11) and only when one or both of these applications is installed: " CardIQ X
GE Healthcare has became aware of two issues with the Advantage Workstation. 1) A possible mismatch between the label of the tracked vessel and the underlying image associated with the cardio- vascular applications of the Advantage workstation that may impact patient safety. 2) A refresh problem of the stenosis / aneurysm measurement tools associated with the cardio-vascular applications of
- 2012-12-26FDA-DeviceBunnell, Inc.Class IPatient Circuit used with the Life Pulse High Frequency Ventilator. The Patient Circuit is a required disposable component of the Life Pulse High Frequency Ventilator. Model #(s): Individual Patient Circuit - catalog # 902 Patient Circuit Kit - catalog # 937: contains 2 circuits and 2 x 2.5 & 2 x 3.5 LifePort Adapters. Labeling states manufactured by: Bunnell Incorporated 436 Lawndale Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah 84115. Used for ventilating critically ill infants with pulmonary interstiti
Customer complaints received indicate the heater wire insulation can melt, causing a short which creates sparking and smoke, in the circuit close to the humidifier cartridge. Bunnell is recalling all lots of circuits distributed between March 12, 2012 and November 30, 2012.
- 2012-12-20CPSCSassy, Inc., of Kentwood, Mich.Sassy and Carter's-branded Hug N’ Tug Baby Toys Recalled Due to Choking Hazard
The beads inside the clear plastic sphere at the center of the toys can be released and pose a choking hazard to young children.
- 2012-12-19CPSCArctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.Arctic Cat Recalls Bearcat Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard
The fuel tank can leak, posing a fire hazard.
- 2012-11-15CPSCKawasaki Motors Corp. USA of Grand Rapids, Mich.Kawasaki Motors Recalls Lawn Mower Engines Due to Fire Hazard
The fuel filter can leak, posing a fire hazard.
- 2012-11-01CPSCExcel Industries Inc., of Hesston, Kan.Excel Industries Recalls Hustler and BigDog Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard
The fuel tank vent valve fitting can fail to seal and cause a fuel leak, posing a fire hazard.
- 2012-10-03FDA-DevicePhilips Medical Systems (Cleveland) IncClass IIComputed Tomography X-Ray Systems, (Brilliance 6, Brilliance 16, MX8000 Dual v. Exp, GEMINI Dual), Philips Healthcare Systems, Cleveland, OH. The Brilliance 6, 16 and MX8000 Dual v. Exp are Computed Tomography X-Ray Systems that are intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data taken at different angles and planes. These devices may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient, and equipment supports, components and acce
A bolt which attaches the oil accumulator within the gantry may fail, resulting in the oil accumulator detaching from the tube housing assembly within the gantry.
- 2012-09-26FDA-DeviceDePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.Class IIS-Rom¿ Total Hip System Poly Liner Packaging: The insert is placed into an inner foil pouch and vacuum sealed; a ring is placed into a Tyvek/PET pouch and sealed; the foil pouch and Tyvek/PET pouch are placed into a nylon outer pouch and sealed. This is then placed into a folding carton, labeled, and shrink-wrapped. Description: Total Hip System Poly Dial¿ Liner is part of the S-ROM¿ Total Hip System. The Liner is fitted inside the acetabular shell; and is the bearing surface for the He
Orthopaedics, Inc. (DePuy) is issuing a voluntary recall of four lots of the S-ROM" liner because the Carton label has an Incorrect Color Code Series Designation. We have received one complaint regarding this issue.
- 2012-09-19FDA-FoodAtlas Operations, Inc.Class IIMeal Replacement product is labeled in part: "***The Perfect Shake***All of the Best***None of the Rest***foru***Dietary supplement***Net wt. 20 oz (1 lb 4 oz) (564 g)***A well balanced blend of old-world plant nutrition.***What's in The Perfect Shake supplement? All of the best, and none of the rest, in amounts that are the right balance for you.***More than just the best ingredients, The perfect Shake supplement is made from the optimal ratio of the right ingredients, scientifically designed
Atlas Operations, Inc is recalling Meal Replacement foru Dietary Supplement, Lot R2-981-12, Exp. Date: 7/14 for possible microbial contamination.
- 2012-09-05FDA-DeviceMetrex Research, LLC.Class IICaviCide, Part Numbers: 13-1025, 13-1000, 13-1024, MC-1000. Alternate brands: EnviroCide, part number: 13-3325. Private labeled products of Cavicide: Backscratchers Cavicide, part number: 13-4800. MaxiSpray Plus, part numbers: 13-7400 and 13-7405. pdCARE Surface Disinfectant, part numbers: 13-7525 and 13-7500. Z3 Surface Disinfectant, part number: 13-7900. CaviCide is a multi-purpose disinfectant/decontaminant cleaner for use on hard, non-porous inanimate surfaces. CaviCide is
Metrex Research is recalling Cavicide containing the Spring Fresh Fragrance because the affected lot of product containing this fragance has caused an increase in reported health reactions in some individuals such as headache, nausea, and respiratory discomfort.
- 2012-08-29FDA-DevicePhilips Medical Systems (Cleveland) IncClass IIPositron Emission Tomography (PET) and X-ray Computed Tomography, GEMINI TF 16 PET/CT, GEMINI GXL 16 PET/CT, GEMINI TF Big Bore PET/CT, Philips Medical Systems, Cleveland, OH. The device is a diagnostic imaging system for fixed or mobile installations that combines Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and X-ray Computed Tomography (CT) systems. The CT subsystem produces cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data. The PET subsystem produces images
Philips became aware of an issue relating to a UPS battery cabinet that appeared to have burned a hole through the casing on one of the batteries. Supplier of the UPS, Chloride/Emerson, determined the batteries, housed within the UPS battery cabinet, entered thermal runaway causing the battery to overheat.
- 2012-08-29CPSCCooper Lighting LLC, of Peachtree City, Ga.Cooper Lighting Recalls Shower Light Trim and Glass Lens Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards1
The shower light's trim and glass lens can fall from the ceiling fixture, posing an impact and laceration hazard to consumers.
- 2012-08-22FDA-DeviceGE Healthcare, LLCClass IIGE Healthcare Advantage Workstations, Advantage Worksation version 4.2 and 4.3 with Volume Viewer 2 (version 6.4-6.8) provided with Advance Vessel Analysis (AVA) and Advantage Workstation 4.4 with Volume Viewer 2 (version 6.8 or before) or Volume Viewer 3 (version 7.2 -7.3) provided with Advanced Vessel Analysis (AVA), Model 2378698-2 Product Usage: Advantage Workstation version 4.2: The Advantage Workstation 4.2 is a review station, which allows easy selection, review, processing, filming a
GE Healthcare is informing you of incorrect measurements when using the Aorta analysis protocol or customized protocols. Until a new software version is installed they are asking you not to use the aorta analysis protocol or the customized protocols for an aneurysm. A second issue was also discovered internally. When loading PET data into the Volume Viewer, if slices are missing in a PET serie
- 2012-08-16CPSCFuzhou Senhor Leisure Products Co., Ltd., of ChinaHeated Mats for Pets Recalled by World Class Due to Fire and Electrical Shock Hazards to Consumers; Sold Exclusively at Amazon.com
The heated mats have poor wiring and construction, posing a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers.
- 2012-08-14CPSCToysmith of Sumner, Wash.Toysmith Recalls Animal Snap Bracelets Due to Laceration Hazard
The metal snap band can wear through the fabric covering resulting in exposing sharp edges and posing a laceration hazard.
- 2012-08-08FDA-DeviceSmiths Medical ASD, Inc.Class ISmiths Medical, Medfusion¿ Syringe Infusion Pump, Model 4000, Software Version V1.0 & V1.1, Reorder Numbers 4000-0100-50, 4000-0100-95, 4000-0101-50, 4000-0101-51, and 4000-0101-78. Designed for use in care areas for the administration of fluids requiring precisely controlled infusion rates.
Smiths Medical has identified a software anomaly in the Medfusion 4000 Syringe Infusion Pump that causes a device history log corruption and triggers a Watchdog Fail-Safe alarm. When the device exhibits this failure mode, visual and audible alarms will sound and the device ceases operation.
- 2012-08-01FDA-DeviceStryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.Class IITibial Punch Tower Assembly. Non-Sterile. CAT NO. 8000-1089. Howmedica Osteonics Corp., 59 Route 17, Allendale, NJ 07401. During primary Scorpio TKA procedures, the Scorpio Tibial Punch Tower (8000-1089) is used in conjunction with Scorpio Tibial Keel Punches (3760-0305/-0709/-1113 and 3761-0305/-0709/-1113) and Tibial Templates (3750-0003/-0005/-0007/-0009/-0013) to prepare the tibia for baseplate implantation. Per the surgical protocol for Duracon and Scorpio Total Knee Systems with X
Stryker Orthopaedics received a report indicating that a Tibial Keel Punch could not be inserted into the slot of the Tibial Punch Tower. The slot that guides the stem of the keel punch into the channel of the tower was later determined to be undersized.
- 2012-08-01FDA-DeviceLeica Microsystems, Inc.Class IILeica M525 F50 Surgical Microscope; Article No. 10338422; Leica Microsystems (Schweiz) Ag, 201 Max Schmidheiny Strasse, Heerbrugg, Switzerland Product Usage: The intended use of this device is for improving visibility of objects through magnification and illumination. It can be applied for observation and documentation and for human and veterinary medical treatment.
Leica Microsystems evaluated data showing that a malfunction resulting in an illumination reduction can be observed when Leica M525 F50 surgical microscope is used in combination with a remote control connected to a remote video adapter or motorized dual video adapter.
- 2012-07-18FDA-DeviceGE Healthcare, LLCClass IIGE Advantage CT/PET Fusion for Advantage Windows Workstation with Volume View CT Colonography/Navigator 2 software. (Version 4.0, 4.1,or 4.2) The Advantage CT/PET Fusion clinical application provides easy comparison of three dimensional (3D) anatomical images from Computed Tomography (CT) and functional images from Positron Emission Tomography (PET).
GE Healthcare has become aware of a potential safety issue due to incorrect alignment of fused CT and PET images associated with the CT/PET fusion capabilities of your Volume Viewer and CT/PET Fusion application. Volume Viewer allows two studies (one PET and one CT) that are registered in the same spatial domain to be viewed simultaneously in fused mode. The two images should be aligned to th
- 2012-07-04FDA-DevicePolymer Technology Systems, Inc.Class IIPTS Panels Creatinine test strips. PTS Panels Creatinine Test Strips are intended to measure creatinine in whole blood. Creatinine measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of renal (kidney) diseases and in the monitoring of renal dialysis. This system is intended for the professional use for accurately and reproducibly measuring creatinine in human whole blood obtained from a finger stick sample
During a routine product investigation, a creatinine sample with a value less than 1.0 mg/dl was tested on a version 2.60 CardioCek PA meter and the meter provided a result of 0.08mg/dl, which is not the reportable measuring range for the CardioChek PA meter for the creatinine assay.
- 2012-06-27CPSCBig Cat Human Powered Vehicles LLC, of Winter Garden, Fla.Big Cat Human Powered Vehicles Recalls Bicycle Due to Crash Hazard
The bicycle frame can crack, which can cause the rider to lose control and crash.
- 2012-05-30CPSCCrary Industries Inc. of West Fargo, N.D.ECHO Bear Cat Recalls Hydraulic Log Splitters Due to Impact Hazard
The end cap of the log splitter's hydraulic cylinder can break away from the body of the log splitter, posing an impact hazard to the user or bystander.
- 2012-03-13CPSCMega Profit Trading Ltd., of ChinaGuidecraft Recalls Children's Play Theaters Due to Tip-over Hazard
The recalled children's toys can unexpectedly tip over during play, posing an entrapment hazard to young children.
- 2012-01-31CPSCArctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash Hazard
The lower steering tie-rod attachment can loosen and cause loss of steering control, posing a crash hazard.
- 2011-12-23CPSCBuild-A-Bear Workshop Inc., of St. Louis, Mo.Build-A-Bear Recalls Colorful Hearts Teddy Bears Due to Choking Hazard
The teddy bear's eyes could loosen and fall out, posing a choking hazard to children.
- 2011-12-15CPSCArctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash Hazard
The headlamp fuse can fail, disorienting the operator during periods of limited visibility and posing a crash hazard.
- 2011-12-13CPSCWinning Key (WK) Manufacturing, of ChinaToys Distribution Inc. Recalls Rattles Due to Choking Hazard
The recalled rattles can break into small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children and violating the federal safety requirements for rattles. In addition, the size of the handle on some of the rattles is small enough to enter an infant's mouth, lodge in the throat and cause a choking hazard or lead to bruises and lacerations.
- 2011-12-01CPSCNygala Corp., of Teterboro, N.J.Halloween Projection Flashlights Recalled by Nygala Corp. Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The flashlights can overheat, blister and melt, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
- 2011-11-16CPSCBCNY International Inc., of Hicksville, N.Y.Children's Animal Slippers Recalled Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Family Dollar Stores
The animal's eyes can detach from the slippers, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2011-11-10CPSCArctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.Arctic Cat Recalls ATVs due to Crash Hazard
The ATV's steering tie-rod can bend, causing loss of control which poses a crash hazard.
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