Recalls

The FDA is requesting an immediate recall on over-the-counter ranitidine.

Contigo has reissued its recall of 5.7 million children’s water bottles due to the replacement lid provided in the first recall presenting a choking hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said.

Ford is recalling over 240,000 SUVs and cars worldwide because a suspension part can fracture and increase the risk of a crash.

Officials said the buckles on the carriers can break, causing baby to possibly fall out.

The problem could affect as many as 12.3 million vehicles in the U.S. made by six companies. It's possible that as many as eight people were killed when air bags didn't inflate. U.S. safety regulators are investigating.

Toyota says the air bag control computer may not be properly protected and that can lead to incomplete air bag deployment or failure to inflate in a crash.

Baby Trend, a company that manufactures baby and child products, has issued a recall of four models of its black Tango Mini Strollers.

The recall involves certain Toyota and Lexus vehicles over a fuel pump issue that could cause affected vehicles to stall.

Takata is recalling 10 million more front air bag inflators sold to 14 different automakers because they can explode with too much force and hurl shrapnel.

Mercedes is recalling 750,000 cars because the sunroofs could rip off while driving.

One lot of Mirtazapine tablets, used to treat major depressive disorder, was recalled due to a label error on its declared strength. 

Editor’s Note: There was no new expansion of the recall in December 2019, as a previous version of this story suggested. The original expansion of the recall was in January 2019, and the first recall was in November 2018. All six lots affected by the recall have expired, with the latest expiration date being in December 2019. Consumers who previously purchased any of the six lots recalled (listed here) are still welcome to request a refund from Tris Pharma, Inc. The company said there is no deadline to do this, emphasizing that none of the six lots should be consumed due to expiration dates. Tris Pharma, Inc. also said Thursday that none of the six lots were on the shelves since last January’s expansion of the recall. All ibuprofen drops on the market and shelves now are safe and within the recommended dose, the company said.

The affected product, called El Monterey Signature Burrito Egg, Sausage & Cheese, was shipped to retail locations nationwide.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and public health and regulatory officials in several states are investigating a multi-state outbreak of E. coli infections that have been linked to Fresh Express Sunflower Crisp chopped salad kit, and the CDC is urging anyone who may have purchased one of the salad kits to throw it away.

An official from the Food and Drug Administration issued a statement announcing that impurities were found in a diabetes drug outside of the United States.

White Castle has issued a recall for select frozen products sold at select retailers over concerns that they may be contaminated with listeria.

Takata has discovered a new problem with its air bags that has led to at least one death.

Fuji Food Products, Inc. has announced a recall of its ready-to-eat sushi.

T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods continue to sell at least 19 items that were recalled as far back as 2014 and customers need to be aware, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced.