Safety Recalls

12/06/2024

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11/26/2024

Listeria Outbreak Sparks Recall of 70,000+ Pounds of Chicken, Pork and Beef.

Common symptoms of listeriosis include fever, headache, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and other gastrointestinal issues. If you are experiencing any of these signs after consuming one of the recalled products, talk to your healthcare provider.

There are 11 illnesses connected to a nationwide recall on over 20 different ready-to-eat meat products. Here’s what you need to know.

11/21/2024

167,000 pounds (83.5 tons) of ground beef recalled nationwide for E. coli.

Wolverine Packing Co. of Detroit, MI, is recalling approximately 167,277 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7,

11/08/2024

I'm creating an AI assistant that can answer any and all questions about safety recalls in the US.

It's not there yet, but will be in a week or so. I asked it for an update over the last 48hrs. Here's the response:

Here are the recent consumer safety news stories, public warnings, and recall alerts published in the last 48 hours:

# # # Recall Alerts

1. **Getinge Recalls Vaporizer Sevoflurane Maquet Filling**
- **Date:** November 7, 2024
- **Issue:** Risk of patient and healthcare professional exposure to toxic chemical hydrogen fluoride.
- **More Info:** [Getinge Recall Notice](https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/getinge-recalls-vaporizer-sevoflurane-maquet-filling-risk-patient-and-health-care-professional-exposure)

2. **Medtronic Recalls Certain McGrath MAC Video Laryngoscopes**
- **Date:** November 7, 2024
- **Issue:** Increased risk for battery overheat and explosion.
- **More Info:** [Medtronic Recall Notice](https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/medtronic-removes-certain-mcgrath-mac-video-laryngoscopes-updates-use-instructions)

3. **InfuTronix, LLC Recalls Nimbus and Nimbus II Infusion Pump Systems**
- **Date:** November 6, 2024
- **Issue:** Device failures that may cause severe injury and death.
- **More Info:** [InfuTronix Recall Notice](https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/infutronix-llc-recalls-nimbus-and-nimbus-ii-infusion-pump-systems)

# # # News Stories

- **Professional Exposure to Toxic Chemical Hydrogen Fluoride**
- **Date:** November 7, 2024
- **Summary:** There is an ongoing concern about the professional exposure risks associated with hydrogen fluoride, especially in medical settings.

# # # Public Warning Notices

- **Warning on Potential Risks of Overheating in Medical Devices**
- **Date:** November 7, 2024
- **Summary:** The FDA has issued warnings regarding specific medical devices that may pose risks due to overheating, emphasizing the importance of monitoring device performance.

Please let me know if you need any additional information or assistance! 😊

10/25/2024

Listeria outbreak update:
11 chicken products from major groceries. Do not eat.

A pre-cooked meat producer which announced a recall last week is expanding its recall of ready-to-eat poultry products sold at grocery stores, including Walmart, Trader Joe's and Aldi

10/25/2024

HONDA RECALL: 720k vehicles recalled due to Fire Risk.
2023-2024 Accord
2023-2024 Accord Hybrid
2025 Civic
2025 Civic Hybrid
2023-2025 CR-V Hybrid

https://wcrz.com/vehicle-recall-honda-fire-risk/

05/17/2023

RECALL Alert: 220,000 Jeep Charokees - 2014 - 2016
"power liftgates on the recalled SUVs can catch fire even when the engines are off"

https://buff.ly/42FE5lH

05/17/2023

Curious about recalled medications? The FDA publishes a list of voluntary recalls in which public notification has been issued. The list is also searchable.

https://buff.ly/3W7cYh7

05/16/2023

Baby formula that had been recalled sent out to stores in 8 states. The recalled formula was accidentally sent to eight states including:

Alabama
Georgia
Indiana
Kentucky
Ohio
Tennessee
Virginia
West Virginia

https://buff.ly/42YHMmp

05/15/2023

35K Volkswagens recalled; door may open unexpectedly:

Water can seep into the door handle and onto a circuit board, according to the NHTSA.

05/12/2023

Urgent Recall: Cordis issues Class I recall of angiographic catheters that could leave metal pieces in arteries

The FDA determined this week that Cordis’ recent recall of several versions of its Super Torque angiographic catheters meet the criteria of a Class I recall, a label reserved for those the agency believes carry the highest risk of serious injury or death.

The FDA