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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.

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...

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...

Alert for Lifescan Meter Users: Certain Blood Glucose Test Strips Reporting False Results

GenStrip Blood Glucose Test Strips, which are advertised for use with the LifeScan OneTouch family of glucose meters, may report false results. Find out...
Maytag Blue Cheese Recall - Wedges

Nationwide Recall on Blue Cheese Expanded

The nationwide recall on Maytag Blue blue cheese products, which may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, has been expanded. Maytag Dairy Farms is expanding its...
Recall Blood Pressure and Heart Medicine

Recall Expands for Various Heart and Blood Pressure Medications Nationwide

Recent recall of drugs used for high blood pressure and heart failure has been expanded to include all lots, including Amlodipine, Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide.
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...

Spinach Recall Expands. Includes Wegmans, Cadia, Meijer, Target, Amy’s and more.

Due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination, a number of products from major stores and brands are involved in this spinach recall. This includes frozen...

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...
Dixie Diner’s Club brand Carb Not Beanit Butter - Recall Information

Granola and SoyNut Butter Recall Expands Due to E. Coli

A recent recall has been expanded to include more products, including the Carb Not and I.M. Healthy brands due to E. Coli contamination, which...
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Nationwide Recall on Sabra Hummus Products for Health Risk

Sabra Dipping Company has issued a recall of several of their hummus products because of Listeria monocytogenes, a health risk that can be especially...
Ajinomoto Windsor Recall

More Brands Added to Frozen Vegetable Recall in U.S., Canada & Mexico

Ajinomoto Windsor is recalling several products under various brand names due to the risk of Listeria related to the CRF frozen vegetable recall. This...
Kashi Granola Bar Recall

Kashi and Bear Naked Recall Granola Products

Kashi company voluntarily recalls Kashi granola bars and Bear Naked granola due to potential health risk related to sunflower seeds and Listeria monocytogenes. Kashi Company...

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...
Massive Beef Recall in US for Salmonella by JBS Tolleson

Massive Beef Recall Hits United States, Multiple Illnesses Reported

Massive Beef Recall in the US for Salmonella contamination announced by JBS Tolleson. Many illnesses in multiple states have been reported. View the full details, product list and labels.
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. ...
Organic Traditions Recall

Nationwide Recall of Flax Seed Products Due to Possible Health Risk

Nationwide recall of certain flax seed products due to the possibility of being contaminated with Salmonella. Products were sold under the Organic Traditions brand...