Alerts and Recalls

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

OmniPod Safety Notice

Safety Alert: OmniPod Needle Mechanism Failure

A problem has been found in certain lots of OmniPod distributed in the U.S. and internationally. This failure may cause elevated blood glucose (hyperglycemia)...
Steel Cut Oats Recall

Recall: Steel Cut Oats Sold in 16 States Due to Salmonella

Homestat Farm is recalling packages of steel cut oats that it distributed to 16 states because it may be contaminated with salmonella. See product...

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...

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...

Nationwide Recall of Acetaminophen Tablets

This recall affects Acetaminophen tablets sold nationwide between July and September, 2015. If the tablets are taken at the maximum labeled dose, or with...

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...

Recall: Medistat RX Recalls Sterile Drug Products

All non-expired drug products produced for sterile use and distributed nationwide by Medistat RX are being recalled due to possible contamination, which put patients...

Recall: Fat Boy Brand and Unlabeled Cucumbers Due to Salmonella

More cucumbers are being recalled because they may be contaminated with Salmonella, this time in 8 states. This is even more of a concern...

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,...

Cucumber Recall Due to Salmonella Hits 27 States

At least 285 people in 27 states have become ill from cucumbers due to Salmonella contamination. Andrew and Williamson Fresh Produce (“A&W”) of San...

Alaris Syringe Pump Recall: Alarm Error May Cause Interruption of Therapy

An error in the Alaris Syringe Pump model number 8110 triggers a visual and audible alarm and causes the pump to stop supplying the...

Frozen Corn Recalled from Multiple Brands Due to Listeria

Frozen corn sold in 14 states under various brand names has been recalled due to a possible health risk from Listeria monocytogenes. Bonduelle USA Inc....

OmniPod Recall: Insulet Recalls OmniPod Insulin Management System

Recall of the OmniPod (Pod) Insulin Management System. Patients may not receive the expected insulin dose, or have insulin delivery interupted, which can cause...

Hartley Medical Recalls Prolotherapy with Phenol Used for Neurolysis

Hartley Medical is voluntarily recalling three lots of Prolotherapy with Phenol, Injectable to the hospital/user level due to non-sterility concerns. Parenteral administration of non-sterile injection...

Recall: Soybean Sprouts & Mung Bean Sprouts from Good Seed Inc.

Good Seed Inc. of Springfield, VA is voluntarily recalling all packages of soybean sprouts and mung bean sprouts because they have the potential to...