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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...
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...

Urgent Recall of Nova Max Blood Glucose Test Strips

The FDA is working with Nova Diabetes Care to recall 21 lots of glucose test strips marketed under the brand names Nova Max Blood Glucose Test Strips and Nova Max Plus Glucose Meter Kits. The test strips under recall may report a false, abnormally high blood glucose result.
4C Cheese Label - 4C and Cento Recall Grated Cheese

Nationwide Cheese Recall Due to Salmonella Includes 4C, Cento

4C foods has issued a national recall on several styles of grated cheese, which is also sold under the Cento brand, due to the...

Recall of Certain Older Heartware Clinical Trial Controllers

Framingham, Mass. — HeartWare International, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTWR), is issuing a voluntary Urgent Medical Device Recall in the United States related to older HeartWare®...
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.
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...
CSPI Warns About Sucralose Cancer Risk

CSPI Downgrades Sucralose from “Caution” to “Avoid”

The Center for Science in the Public Interest has downgraded it's safety rating of the artificial sweetener sucralose for the second time in 3...

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...
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...

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,...
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...
Dexcom G5 Mobile Receiver

Dexcom Press Release to Supplement Previous Recall Notification

Dexcom supplemented its previous customer notification to remind its patients to periodically test the audible alarms and alerts on certain receivers manufactured by Dexcom...
American Gourmet Pistachio Recall

Pistachio Recall by American Gourmet Due to Salmonella Risk

American Gourmet of Vista, CA is recalling American Gourmet Roasted/Salted Pistachios because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. American Gourmet was informed by its Pistachio...
Photo of Hunt's Chili Kits Recalled due to Salmonella

Hunt’s Announces Nationwide Recall Due to Salmonella Risk

Conagra Brands has recalled Hunt's Chili Kits due to the potential presence of salmonella in the spice packets. Conagra Brands, Inc., announced today it is...
BRILINTA Recall

Nationwide Brilanta Recall by Astrazeneca Due to Acute Renal Failure Risk

Astrazeneca is recalling limited lots of of BRILINTA because bottles contain the wrong medication, which can lead to advere renal effects. Voluntary recall limited to...