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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.

Photo of Swiiss Cheese - One of the Types of Cheese Recalled

Cheese Recall Expands to More Brands Due to Pathogenic Organism

A recent cheese recall has been extended to include more brands and products, including cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese and jalapeno Jack cheese, due to...
Watt's Brothers Farms Recall

Trader Joe’s, Watts Brothers Added to Frozen Vegetables Recall

ConAgra Foods has recalled several frozen vegetable products from the Trader Joe's brand and Watts Brothers Farms brand (sold at Costco) because they may...
Family Care Eye Wash Recall

Recall Extends to Family Care Brand Eye Wash

United Exchange Corp issued a nationwide recall of Family Care Brand Eye Wash due to microbial contamination. Use of this product can lead to...

Baxter Recalls Select Lots of IV Solutions

Intravenous administration of a solution containing sterile particulate matter may lead to adverse health consequences and should not be used. The lots being recalled...
Millville Protein Bar Recall

Protein Bars Recalled Due to Listeria Risk

Two varieties of Millville protein bars, which are sold through Aldi stores, have been recalled due to a possible risk of Listeria. Schulze and Burch...

Sanofi Recalls Auvi-Q for Potential Inaccurate Dosage Delivery

Sanofi US is voluntarily recalling all Auvi-Q because the products have been found to potentially have inaccurate dosage delivery. The recall involves all Auvi-Q...
Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic Warning from FDA for Diabetics

Alert: Low Blood Sugar Warning for Certain Antibiotics, FDA Labeling Changes

FDA is strengthening the current warnings in the prescribing information that fluoroquinolone antibiotics may cause significant decreases in blood sugar (hypoglycemia) and certain mental health side effects.

Drug Recall: Ranitidine Tablets, 150 mg and 300 mg Recalled Nationwide

Glenmark Pharmaceutical Inc., USA (“Glenmark”) announced on 12/19 the voluntary recall of all unexpired lots of Ranitidine Tablets, 150 mg and 300 mg, to...
Sugar Free Ice Cream Recall

No-Sugar-Added Ice Cream Recall Due to Listeria

Working Cow Homemade Ice Cream, Inc. of St. Petersburg, FL is conducting a voluntary recall of No Sugar Added Vanilla and No Sugar Added...
Teva Recalls Actavis Tablets

Recall Expands to Another Hypertension and Heart Failure Drug – Actavis Tablets

TEVA Pharmaceuticals is recalling products that contain Valsartan and used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure) and for the treatment of heart failure.

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...

Urgent Medical Device Correction for HeartMate II from Thoratec

Thoratec has recently received reports of patients experiencing advisory alarms for expired System Controller backup batteries. Three patients were unable to connect their pump...
Green Bean Recall - Simplot, Sysco and More

Nationwide Frozen Green Bean Recall, Multiple Brands Including Blends

National Frozen Foods Corporation (NFFC) is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of Not-Ready-To Eat Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) green beans and IQF mixed vegetables...
Researchers Testing Beta Cells

Recovering Insulin-Producing Cells in Diabetics May Be Possible

A new discovery may lead to the recovery of insulin-producing beta cells in people with type 1 diabetes. A Yale-led research team identified how insulin-producing...
Recall of Blood Pressure and Heart Failure Medicines - Valsartan

Nationwide Recall of Blood Pressure and Heart Failure Medicines

Recall of several medicines containing valsartan, which includes hypertension and heart failure drugs such as Teva, Major, Actavis and more.
Scallop Recall Hepatitis A

Recall: Scallops Linked to Outbreak of Hepatitis A

The FDA reports that 206 people have been confirmed to have become ill with hepatitis A linked to scallops supplied by Sea Port Products...