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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.

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...

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...
Coughing Liquid Recall

Nationwide Recall: Morphine Detected in Cough Syrup

People using this cough syrup will be ingesting morphine, which can lead to life-threatening respiratory depression and death. Pomona, CA, Master Herbs, Inc. is voluntarily...

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
Frozen Vegetable Recall

Frozen Vegetable Recall: Peas and Mixed Vegetables from Multiple Brands

Frozen peas and frozen mixed vegetables are being recalled by six brands, including Great Value from Walmart and Market Pantry from Target, due to...
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. ...
Frozen Broccoli Recall

Frozen Broccoli Recalled Due to Listeria Monocytogene Health Risk

Frozen broccoli that was distributed to 11 U.S. states is being recalled due to the possible risk from Listeria Monocytogenes. Alimentos Congelados, S.A. (Pinula) is...

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...
CLIF BAR and Quaker Recall

Granola Recall Expands to Clif Bar and Quaker

The current recall due to sunflower seeds supplied by SunOpta has expanded to include CLIF BAR and additional varieties of Quaker Granola Bars. Clif Bar...
Diamond Brand Recall

Nationwide Nut Recall by Diamond, Snyder’s-Lance

Snyder’s-Lance, Inc. is initiating a voluntary recall of Diamond of California® Macadamia Nuts, distributed in retail stores nationwide, due to possible Salmonella contamination. Salmonella is...
Trader Joe Hummus Recall

Trader Joe’s Recalls Hummus, a Party Dip Favorite

Trader Joe’s Hummus, a very popular holiday party food, has been recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes, which can be especially dangerous for people with...

Supplement Recall: Smart Lipo Recalled due to Undeclared Sibutramine, Desmethylsibutramine, and Phenolphthalein

122 lots of Smart Lipo are being recalling due to potentially life-threatening reactions which are especially dangerous to people with high blood pressure and...
Glucagen Recall

Recall: Novo Nordisk GlucaGen HypoKit for Hypoglycemia

Novo Nordisk Inc. issued a voluntary nationwide recall of GlucaGen HypoKit due to detached needles on the syringe in the kit. Novo Nordisk Inc. is...
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...
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.
Wonderful Pistachios Recalled due to Salmonella

Recall: Wonderful Pistachios Due to Possible Health Risk

Wonderful Pistachios is recalling certain lots, flavors and sizes of pistachios because there is a risk of contamination from Salmonella, which can cause more...