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Current diabetes related recalls and alerts, including recalls on diabetic drugs, devices, blood glucose meters, medical equipment, food, test strips, supplements and more.

Hydrochlorothiazide Tablet Recall

Nationwide Recall of Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets Used for Hypertension and Edema

Unichem is recalling 25mg Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets after a report that a Clopidogrel tablet was found in a bottle of the product. It can be...
Good Earth Egg Recall

Eggs Recalled in Midwest Due to Salmonella Contamination

Shell eggs sold in Midwest states are being recalled due to possible health risk. Recall extends beyond retail to also include wholesale, institutions and...
Gold Medal Flour Recalled

Flour Recall Expands, New Illnesses Reported due to E. coli

General Mills has expanded their flour recall due to E. coli after new illnesses have been reported. The recall includes multiple brand names and...

Sabra Hummus Recalls Select Lots Due to Possible Listeria

If you purchased Sabra brand hummus recently, then make sure you check the label. 30,000 cases are being recalled due to possible Listeria contamination....

FDA Warning: SGLT2 Inhibitors for Diabetes May Lead to a Serious Condition

The FDA is warning people about a new class of diabetes drugs that could result in ketoacidosis and may require hospitalization. The U.S. Food and...
Photo of Senior - Seniors Over-Prescribed High Risk Meds

Seniors Over-Prescribed High Risk Meds, Causing Injuries

Recent study finds that high risk medications are often prescribed at higher than recommended daily doses for seniors, resulting in more injuries from falls. ...
Alcohol Prep Pad Recall

Pharmacist Choice Alcohol Pads Recalled Due to Sterility and Quality Issues

Pharmacist Choice Alcohol Prep Pads have been recalled due to the lack of sterility assurance and other quality issues which could result in adverse events such as infections.
Cheese Recalled due to E. coli

Cheese Recall in 13 States Due to E. coli Risk

Cheese recalled in 13 states due to possible contamination with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC), a bacteria that can cause serious illness in humans. In...

Alert: Certain Type 2 Diabetes Drugs May Cause Disabling Joint Pain

The FDA is warning Type 2 Diabetics that their medication may cause them severe, disabling joint pain. Several popular diabetes drugs contain sitagliptin, saxagliptin,...

Barber Foods Recalls Stuffed Chicken Products Due To Possible Salmonella

Add Barber Foods to the list of brands recalling frozen, raw stuffed chicken products that may be contaminated with Salmonella  Enteritidis. Approximately 1,707,494 pounds...

LifeScan Announces Voluntary Recall of All OneTouch Verio IQ Blood Glucose Meters

At extremely high blood glucose levels (1024 mg/dL and above), the OneTouch Verio IQ Meter will not provide a warning and will shut off
Aldi Frozen Sweet Peas recall

Aldi’s Season’s Choice Frozen Sweet Peas Recalled

If you are an Aldi's shopper, then you might want to check your freezer to see if you are affected by a recall of...

FDA Warns About Type 2 Diabetes Drug Canagliflozin Side Effects

FDA has strengthened it's warning for the type 2 diabetes medicine Canagliflozin, which is sold under the names Invokana and Invokamet, by adding new...

Recall of Colistimethate for Injection USP and Rifampin for Injection USP

Eatontown, NJ, Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Heritage) today announced the voluntary nationwide recall of ten (10) lots of Colistimethate for Injection, USP, 150 mg Single-Dose...
Meijer Deli Photo - Cheese Recall

Nationwide Cheese Recall by Meijer Due to Listeria Risk

  Meijer announced a recall of its Meijer Brand Colby Cheese and Colby Jack Cheese sold exclusively through its deli counters due to a potential...

Yogurt Spread Recall Hits 9 States Due to Listeria

Due to potential risk of Listeriosis, several gourmet yogurt spreads are being recalled in several states. Certain people, such as those with diabetes, are...