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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.
Greco Sidari is recalling Resers Red Skin Potato Salad because it was stored at improper temperatures that could allow pathogen growth. The product was distributed in Ohio, New York, and Pennsylvania.
Becton Dickinson is recalling BD BBL Sensi Disc antibiotic susceptibility test discs due to potential accuracy and quality control failures that may lead to incorrect antibiotic selection and delayed diagnosis.
Beckman Coulter is recalling 19,125 Access Ultrasensitive Insulin reagent packs due to an incorrect unit conversion factor in the assay protocol file. The error could produce inaccurate insulin test results.
BioFire Diagnostics is recalling the FilmArray Pneumonia Panel diagnostic test kit due to the potential for false positive results. The recall affects 274,290 units distributed worldwide.
Mastro Capocollo cured meat was not held at proper temperatures, potentially allowing pathogen growth. The recall affects 1,375 cases distributed in Ohio, New York, and Pennsylvania.
Resers Potato Salad Regular is being recalled due to improper temperature storage during distribution, which could potentially support pathogen growth. Affected cases were distributed to Ohio, New York, and Pennsylvania from November 2023 to January 2024.
Greco Sidari is recalling fresh bocconcini mozzarella cheese distributed across three states because it was not held at appropriate temperatures. Improper storage could lead to spoilage and potentially support pathogen growth.
Becton Dickinson is recalling BD BBL Sensi Disc Ceftaroline test discs due to potential accuracy and quality control failures in antibiotic susceptibility testing. Incorrect test results may delay diagnosis and lead to inappropriate antibiotic selection.
Angiodynamics is recalling PulseSpray Infusion System devices due to a manufacturing defect in the rotating adaptor O-ring that may compromise seal integrity and cause medication to leak during infusion.
Philips is recalling Ingenia 1.5T patient transportation trolleys with magnetic wheels that could be attracted to MRI magnetic fields. These wheels pose a potential hazard in MRI-equipped facilities when the trolley operates near the magnetic field.
BD BBL Sensi Disc Piperacillin/Tazobactam antibiotic susceptibility testing discs are recalled due to potential quality control and accuracy failures. These failures may cause delayed or inaccurate test results, affecting patient diagnosis and antibiotic treatment selection.
The FDA is recalling Lansoprazole Delayed-Release Capsules USP 15 mg due to manufacturing defects including inadequate sealing, capsule damage, and missing product codes. Affected lot 411987 was distributed nationwide.
Becton Dickinson is recalling BD BBL Sensi Disc Minocycline test discs due to potential accuracy and quality control failures that may cause delayed test results, missed diagnoses, or inappropriate antibiotic selection.
Wegmans Food Markets recalls 9 oz 10-pack Assorted Mini Danish pastries (UPC 7789050815) because the product contains undeclared soy lecithin, which poses a risk to consumers with soy allergies.
Greco Sidari is recalling Resers potato salad due to improper holding temperature during distribution, risking spoilage and pathogen growth. Affected: 1375 cases in Ohio, New York, and Pennsylvania from November 26 to January 5, 2024.
RotaFlow Centrifugal Pumps have potential seal defects that could compromise sterile barriers, risking infection in cardiac bypass patients. FDA recommends device identification and contact with manufacturer for remediation.
CooperSurgical is recalling Carter-Thomason CloseSure System XL surgical kits due to incorrect component descriptions on packaging. The affected batch includes 127 boxes (381 total kits) with lot number 326728.
Becton Dickinson is recalling BD BBL Sensi Disc Cefpodoxime testing discs due to potential accuracy failures in antibiotic susceptibility testing. The defect may cause inaccurate results, delayed diagnosis, or inappropriate antibiotic selection.
Becton Dickinson recalled BD BBL Sensi Disc Augmentin testing discs due to potential accuracy and quality control failures in antibiotic susceptibility testing. Failures may lead to delayed diagnosis or inappropriate antibiotic selection.
Steris Corporation is recalling Dual Articulating Headrests that may fail to lock in position during patient procedures, potentially causing patient injury. Affected units were manufactured between August and October 2023.
Becton Dickinson & Co. is recalling BD BBL Sensi Disc Tetracycline 30µg laboratory test kits due to potential accuracy and quality control failures in antibiotic susceptibility testing that could lead to delayed diagnosis or inappropriate antibiotic selection.
Locatelli Crema Di Locatelli cheese was recalled because it was not held at appropriate temperatures. Improper holding temperatures could affect food safety by supporting spoilage and pathogen growth.
Olympus MAJ-2318 water filters may be assembled incorrectly, allowing unfiltered tap water to contaminate reprocessed endoscopes and expose patients to infection risk.
The Flow-c Anesthesia System model 6887700 has a cybersecurity vulnerability allowing potential denial of service, tampering, or remote code execution via remote login. Fourteen units were distributed in the United States.
BD BBL Sensi Disc Cefotaxime susceptibility testing discs may produce inaccurate results for H. influenzae, potentially leading to delayed diagnosis and inappropriate antibiotic selection. The FDA has recalled 2,363,168 units distributed domestically and internationally.