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The FDA regulates food, drugs, biologics, medical devices, and tobacco. We aggregate Class I, II, and III enforcement actions across its three recall streams.
The FDA is the single biggest source of US product recalls by volume. Its enforcement workload splits into three streams — Foods (everything from infant formula to leafy greens to nutritional supplements), Drugs (prescription medicines, over-the-counter products, and active pharmaceutical ingredients), and Medical Devices (everything from implants to home blood-pressure monitors). The Recall Desk ingests all three from the openFDA enforcement endpoint every six hours.
FDA classifies every recall as Class I, II, or III. Class I means there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death — these are the recalls you should treat as urgent. Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible harm. Class III means the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences but still violates FDA rules. We map these classifications into our 1–5 severity score using the rubric on the methodology page.
Medical-device recalls are the highest-volume stream by far — software-update letters, calibration corrections, and IFU updates all show up in enforcement reports alongside genuine hazard recalls. We try to surface the severe ones first, but when in doubt, click through to the FDA notice itself for the clinical detail.
Herold Salads, Inc. is recalling Cleveland's Own - Original Potato Salad due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The affected product was distributed in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Michigan.
Nutritious Delicious Foods is recalling assorted 2 oz pies distributed in California for undeclared egg, milk, and wheat allergens.
Herold Salads, Inc. is recalling Corky's & Lenny's potato salad packaged in 30-pound containers due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Affected products were distributed to Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Michigan.
Herold Salads, Inc. is recalling Herold's Macaroni Salad in 1lb to 10lb tubs due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Affected products were distributed in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Michigan.
Fresh Express and Publix spinach products are being recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination confirmed by the Florida Department of Agriculture. The products were distributed to seven southeastern states.
Herold Salads, Inc. is recalling Amish Wedding Rotini Garden Medley due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Michigan.
Procter & Gamble is recalling Secret Dry Spray Antiperspirant due to benzene contamination in specific lot numbers. The FDA has classified this as a Class I recall.
Herold Salads, Inc. is recalling Amish wedding Macaroni Salad due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Affected products were distributed in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Michigan.
Percussionaire Corporation recalled 195 Distal Phasitron devices after finding the breathing circuit reservoir bag may be assembled at the wrong attachment point, potentially affecting therapy delivery.
NBRBDR Inc. is recalling cheese pies distributed in California due to undeclared allergens: egg, milk, and wheat. Consumers with allergies to these ingredients should not consume the product.
Xcision Medical Systems recalled 4 GammaPod Treatment Planning Systems due to a software error that allows incorrect radiation structures from previous CT scans to be imported and selected, potentially affecting treatment planning accuracy.
Getinge Usa Sales Inc is recalling Maquet Hanaulux HLX2000 OR Light Systems because the light fixture may fall from its mounting in the operating room. Nearly 237,000 units are affected.
TreeHouse Foods is recalling Full Circle 32oz Organic Chai Tea Latte (Lot 98E03223) due to potential microbial contamination. The product was distributed across the U.S., and consumers should not consume it.
Johnson & Johnson is recalling TECNIS Toric II intraocular lenses distributed in Japan. The cylinder axis marks do not meet product specifications and could affect vision correction.
Getinge USA is recalling Maquet G8 and G8E operating room light systems that may fall during use. Approximately 236,793 units have been distributed nationwide and globally.
Getinge USA Sales Inc is recalling Maquet Equipment OR Light Systems due to a potential risk that the light systems could fall in the operating room. Approximately 236,793 units have been distributed.
Good Neighbor Pharmacy brand Magnesium Citrate laxative is being recalled due to Acetobacter nitrogenifigens bacterial contamination. The FDA recommends consumers stop using the product.
Cook Medical is recalling MINC+ Benchtop Incubators that may lose temperature control when exposed to static electricity on the lid, potentially causing embryo damage that could require additional medical procedures.
Getinge Usa Sales Inc is recalling Maquet PowerLEDII OR light systems due to a potential for the light to fall in the operating room. No injuries have been reported.
Getinge USA is recalling Maquet Orchide OR Light Systems due to a potential for light fixtures to fall in the operating room. No injuries have been reported.
Olympus Corporation recalled 236 fiber cleaver units distributed non-sterile but labeled as reusable and autoclavable. Without validated sterilization instructions, use on sterile fiber poses contamination risk.
Secret Dry Spray antiperspirant is being recalled due to CGMP violations at the manufacturing facility where other lots were found contaminated with benzene. No illnesses have been reported.
Procter & Gamble is recalling Old Spice Pure Sport 2021 Gift Sets due to benzene contamination at the manufacturing facility. No illnesses have been reported.
Ventura Foods is recalling Deli Carolina Style Mustard BBQ Sauce for undeclared fish (anchovy) allergen. If you have a fish allergy, do not consume this product.
Globus Medical is recalling the ExcelsiusGPS Flat Panel Fluoroscopy Fixture Kit due to a calibration error that may cause inaccurate navigation and device misplacement during surgery. Nine units are distributed across select US states and internationally.