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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 Amish Wedding Potato Salad due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The affected products were distributed in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Michigan.
Pfizer Inc. is recalling Atropine Sulfate Injection due to glass particulate matter contamination in lot GY2496. This FDA Class I recall affects 24,400 cartons distributed nationwide in the USA and Puerto Rico.
Percussionaire Corporation is recalling High Frequency Transport Phasitron Breathing Circuit Kits due to assembly errors that can affect pressure output. The defect could impact respiratory support to patients using this device.
Herold Salads, Inc. is recalling Dutch Valley Potato Salad products due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Affected products were distributed in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Michigan.
Herold Salads, Inc. is recalling Lemon Spring Rotini packaged in 1lb, 2lb, and 5lb containers due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The affected products were distributed in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Michigan.
NBRBDR Inc. is recalling its 5-ounce Spinach Feta Pie because it contains undeclared allergens: egg, milk, and wheat. Consumers with allergies to these ingredients should not consume the product.
Herold Salads, Inc. is recalling Cleveland's Own Shell Macaroni Salad due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The affected products were distributed in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Michigan.
The FDA has recalled Secret Dry Spray Antiperspirant due to benzene contamination in certain lots. Affected products were distributed nationwide in the USA, Puerto Rico, Canada, and internationally.
Dutch Valley Macaroni Salad sold in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Michigan may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled products include 1lb, 2lb, 5lb, and 10lb tubs distributed by Herold Salads, Inc.
Nutritious Delicious Foods is recalling spanakopita pastries sold in California because they contain undeclared eggs, milk, and soy allergens. Consumers with allergies to these ingredients should not consume the product.
Fresh Express 2-pound bags of lettuce distributed across seven southern states have been recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination confirmed by the Florida Department of Agriculture.
Old Spice PURE SPORT Anti-Perspirant Spray is recalled for benzene contamination in certain lot numbers. The product was distributed nationwide and internationally.
NBRBDR Inc. is recalling spinach pie products with best-by dates from November 17 to December 15, 2023, due to undeclared allergens: egg, milk, and wheat. Products were distributed in California.
Herold Salads, Inc. is recalling its Southern Macaroni Salad sold in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Michigan due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Affected products carry expiration dates from December 4, 2023 through January 15, 2024.
Herold's Original Potato Salad has been recalled due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled product was distributed in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Michigan.
Americaine benzocaine 20% topical anesthetic spray is being recalled nationwide due to benzene chemical contamination. The recall affects 34,704 cans with lot number 1A16420 and expiration date 01/31/2025.
The FDA is recalling Secret Dry Spray antiperspirant (Lot #12001458SF) due to benzene contamination. Consumers should stop using the product immediately.
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.
Herold Salads is recalling Southern Potato Salad in multiple sizes sold in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Michigan due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should not consume affected products.
Mead Johnson is recalling Enfamil Nutramigen Hypoallergenic Infant Formula Powder due to potential Cronobacter sakazakii contamination. Approximately 1.4 million cans with specific UPC codes (300871239418 or 300871239456) and January 1, 2025 use-by date are affected.
Old Spice Sweat Defense Ultimate Captain anti-perspirant spray is being recalled due to benzene contamination. The FDA Class I recall affects products distributed nationwide and internationally.
CF Dallas LLC is recalling fresh-cut fruit products because they were made from cantaloupe potentially contaminated with Salmonella. The 27,998 units affected were distributed to retailers in ten states.
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.
Procter & Gamble is recalling Secret OUTLAST Dry Spray antiperspirant (3.8 oz) due to potential benzene contamination at the manufacturing facility. All lots expiring through September 2023 are affected.
Getinge is recalling Maquet Volista OR light systems that may fall during use in operating rooms. Approximately 236,793 units are affected nationwide and globally.