Kentucky recalls

Zimmer, Inc. is recalling a surgical guide used during shoulder implant procedures. Five reports have identified that the plastic guide can catch and break during the reaming step of surgery, potentially affecting the procedure.

The plastic guide in Zimmer's Off-Axis Comprehensive Shoulder System reamer tool can catch during the reaming procedure, causing it to break. The FDA received five complaints about this issue. No injuries have been reported.

Zimmer has recalled a plastic reamer guide used during shoulder surgery due to reports of the guide catching and breaking during the reaming procedure. Five complaints have been received. No injuries have been reported.

Zimmer has recalled a plastic reamer guide used in shoulder surgery because the plastic can catch and break during the reaming procedure. Five complaints have been received describing this issue. No injuries have been reported.

PFM Medical's Multi-Snare Set catheters (5 mm and 10 mm models) failed to meet biocompatibility safety standards. If used, the device material could cause localized inflammation and tissue irritation when in contact with blood vessels.

Ventec Life Systems' VOCSN+Pro respiratory ventilator may have a damaged backup battery that powers the alarm system. If primary power is lost and the backup battery is depleted or absent, the backup alarm may not sound to alert caregivers of the power loss.

TMJ Solutions Inc. has recalled one custom temporomandibular joint implant (model CHG020) that may contain incorrect patient-specific components. The mismatch caused a poor fit, resulting in a right-sided open bite for the affected patient.

Certain Philips Avalon FM 30 fetal monitors have an incorrect speaker connector assembly that can allow device cables to be pulled out of the housing. This defect may cause the speaker to stop working intermittently or permanently, which could affect audio output during monitoring.

Certain Philips Avalon FM20 Fetal Monitors have a speaker connector that was assembled incorrectly. This defect can cause cables to pull out of the device housing, which may result in loss of speaker output—either intermittently or permanently. This affects audio alerts that are critical to clinical monitoring.

Certain Da Vinci surgical systems were distributed with a defective E-brake retainer pin. If the structural column fails, this pin can prevent the E-brake from engaging, potentially causing uncontrolled motion of the robotic arm. The pin may also loosen or back out, restricting arm movement or causing uncontrolled motion that could injure patient tissue.

Medline Convenience Kits containing anesthetic medications (Lidocaine and Bupivacaine injections) were recalled due to quality issues found during an FDA inspection of the supplier. The affected kits are used in medical procedures including central line placement and open heart surgery.

Medline Convenience Kits containing Arrow Kits and Sets with Lidocaine and Bupivacaine anesthetic injections were recalled due to quality issues found during an FDA inspection of the supplier. The kits are used for central and arterial line procedures in medical settings. A total of 233 units were distributed nationwide.

Medline Convenience Kits used in cardiac surgery contain anesthetic medications (Lidocaine and Bupivacaine) that were recalled by their supplier due to quality concerns found during an FDA inspection. About 6,775 affected kits have been distributed to hospitals and surgical centers.

Medline Convenience Kits used in cardiovascular anesthesia room setups contain anesthesia injectables (Lidocaine and Bupivacaine) that were recalled due to quality problems found during an FDA inspection of the supplier. The affected kits are used in hospital operating rooms.

Undeclared allergens: Milk and Soy

George J Howe Company is recalling 25-pound bags of sunflower seeds because they contain cashew, a tree nut allergen that is not listed on the label. People with cashew allergies could have a serious reaction if they consume this product.

George J Howe Company's 5# sunflower seed products contain cashew, a tree nut allergen that is not listed on the label. People with cashew or tree nut allergies could have a serious allergic reaction if they consume this product.

George J Howe Company is recalling 5-pound bags of sunflower seeds because they contain cashew, a tree nut allergen that is not declared on the label. People with cashew allergies could have a serious allergic reaction if they eat this product.

George J Howe Company recalled its 8/9.5 oz Tub Nut sunflower seed products because they contain cashew, a tree nut allergen that is not listed on the label. People with cashew or tree nut allergies could have a serious allergic reaction if they eat this product.

George J Howe Company is recalling 6/11oz No Salt Sunflower Seeds because they contain cashew, a tree nut allergen that is not declared on the label. People with cashew allergies who eat this product could have a serious allergic reaction.

George J Howe Company's 6/11oz Sunflower Seeds Salted contain cashew, a tree nut allergen that is not listed on the label. People with tree nut allergies who eat this product could have a serious allergic reaction.

Utz Quality Foods is recalling 2.0 oz bags of Dirty Sour Cream and Onion Potato Chips because they may contain Salmonella. The affected bags were distributed across 32 states. No illnesses have been reported so far.

Utz Quality Foods is recalling 1.5 oz and 8 oz bags of Zapp's Big Cheezy Potato Chips because they may contain Salmonella, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. The affected bags were distributed across 33 states. No illnesses have been reported so far.

Utz Quality Foods is recalling 2.0 oz bags of Dirty Maui Onion Chips because they may contain Salmonella, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. The affected products were distributed across 33 states.

Utz Quality Foods is recalling 1.5oz and 2oz bags of Dirty Brand Salt and Vinegar Potato Chips because they may contain Salmonella. The affected products were distributed across 33 states. No illnesses have been reported to date.

Utz Quality Foods is recalling Zapp's Brand Bayou Blackened Ranch Potato Chips in 2.5 oz and 8 oz bags because they may contain Salmonella. The affected products were distributed across 32 states. No illnesses have been reported.

Utz Quality Foods is recalling 1.5oz bags of Zapp's Bayou Blackened Ranch Kettle Chips because they may contain Salmonella, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. The affected bags were distributed across 33 states.

Spring & Mulberry Blood Orange Date-Sweetened Chocolate bars may be contaminated with Salmonella. The affected product is sold individually and in multi-packs on Amazon, as well as in wholesale cases. Three specific lot codes and use-by dates are involved.

Spring & Mulberry Coffee Date-Sweetened Chocolate bars may be contaminated with Salmonella. The affected product is sold individually and in multi-packs on Amazon, as well as through wholesale distribution. The recall includes specific lot numbers with use-by dates ranging from February to June 2027.

Spring & Mulberry Sea Salt Date-Sweetened Chocolate bars may be contaminated with Salmonella. The affected product is a 2.1 oz bar sold individually or in multi-packs, with specific batch/lot numbers 026013 and 026014, use-by date 07/31/2027, and UPC 850055470071.