Category: recall

300,000 Starbucks Frappuccino Bottles Recalled Over ‘Foreign Objects’

A nationwide recall was issued for Starbucks Frappuccino Vanilla drinks nationwide due to the bottles possibly containing glass, according to an announcement from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). An FDA enforcement report, initially issued on Jan. 28, stated that the chilled coffee drink are sold nationwide and have best by dates of March…


Over 300,000 Starbucks Frappuccino Bottles Recalled Due to Possible Glass Inside Them

A nationwide recall was issued for Starbucks Frappuccino Vanilla drinks nationwide due to the bottles possibly containing glass. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) notice (pdf), issued on Jan. 28, stated that the chilled coffee drink are sold nationwide and have best by dates of March 8, May 29, June 4, and June 10. The…


FDA Announces Recall of Blood Pressure Medication After Failed Lab Test

A blood pressure medication that is produced by Sun Pharmaceuticals is being voluntarily recalled, according to an “enforcement report” issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this week. Sun Pharmaceuticals is voluntarily recalling diltiazem hydrochloride in a 360-milligram dosage form across the United States, the FDA report said. Diltiazem hydrochloride is used to treat…


Tesla Recalls 362,000 US Vehicles Over Full Self-Driving Software

WASHINGTON—Tesla Inc. said it would recall 362,000 U.S. vehicles to update its Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta software after U.S. regulators said on Thursday the driver assistance system did not adequately adhere to traffic safety laws and could cause crashes. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the Tesla software allows a vehicle to “exceed speed…


Park Outside: Stellantis Recalls Ram Trucks Due to Fire Risk

DETROIT—Stellantis is telling the owners of nearly 341,000 Ram diesel trucks to park them outdoors because an electrical connector can overheat and cause a fire. The company said Wednesday it’s recalling the trucks to replace the connectors after getting reports of six potentially related fires. In one case, the owner reported that a fire started…


Nissan Recall: Air Bag Can Knock Steering Wheel Emblem Loose

DETROIT—Nissan is recalling more than 463,000 older vehicles because the emblem on the steering wheel can come loose when the air bag is deployed and injure drivers. The recall mainly in North America covers certain Frontier small pickups, Titan large pickups and Xterra, Pathfinder, and Armada SUVs from 2008 through 2011. Also included are Quest…


FDA Announces Recall of Tens of Thousands of Unapproved COVID Test Kits

A recall was issued for more than 56,000 COVID-19 rapid tests last week because they were not distributed with the proper clearance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), according to an announcement posted on its website. Some 56,000 Skippack Medical Lab SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Rapid Test Kits are being recalled by its maker, Universal Meditech Inc., because…


Fabuloso Recall: Federal Agency Announces Recall of 4.9 Million Bottles of Cleaners Over Bacteria

Nearly 5 million bottles of Fabuloso multipurpose cleaner were recalled on Wednesday because the products may contain harmful bacteria, manufacturer Colgate-Palmolive announced in a notice on the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission website. The notice stipulated that about 4.9 million bottles of the cleaner can contain species of Pseudomonas bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Pseudomonas fluorescens….


Banana Boat Sunscreen Recall Expanded Over Cancer-Causing Chemical

Edgewell Personal Care Co. has expanded the nationwide voluntary recall of its Banana Boat sunscreens because some samples were found to have unexpected levels of benzene, a cancer-causing chemical. In a recall notice issued on Jan. 30, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that the company’s recall now includes four batches of the…


Ford Recalls Nearly 383,000 SUVs to Fix Backup Camera Problem

DETROIT—Ford is recalling nearly 383,000 SUVs in the U.S. because the touch screens may not display a camera image when backing up. The recall covers certain 2020 to 2023 Ford Explorers and Lincoln Aviators, and some 2020 to 2022 Lincoln Corsairs. All are equipped with 360-degree cameras. Ford says in government documents posted Friday that…