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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.
Edenbridge Pharmaceuticals recalled opium tincture nationwide because the morphine concentration fell below labeled potency. The voluntary recall affected 4,548 bottles.
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals is recalling Bisoprolol Fumarate and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets due to failed impurities and degradation specifications. The recall affects 480 bottles distributed nationwide.
Abbott is recalling 34 NT2000iX radiofrequency generators that were serviced using an out-of-tolerance calibration tool, which may have provided inaccurate measurement results for capacitance failures.
Hillrom Progressa+ hospital beds (499 units) are being recalled due to potential static electricity buildup that could cause mild shock to operators during transport. The affected units were distributed nationwide.
Coapt LLC is recalling 109 ControlSeal Electrodes due to risk of minor burns or blistering if exposed to direct sunlight or warm temperatures exceeding 12 hours, or if the battery is damaged.
Medtronic is recalling a small number of LEAD 3387S-40 deep brain stimulation devices due to discrepancies in the Use By Date printed on the outer package versus the individual product label.
Quest Medical is recalling 17,700 Q2 Multiport Extension Sets distributed in the US and Canada. The nature of the defect is not detailed in available source documentation.
Vasoview 6 Pro endoscopic vessel harvesting systems were packaged in incorrect outer boxes displaying artwork for a different device (Vasoview Hemopro 2). The inner labels and product documentation are correct.
Smiths Medical recalls a pediatric tracheostomy tube because the outer box shows an incorrect expiration date (3/17/2021) while the actual product has the correct date (3/17/2026). The discrepancy could cause confusion about product validity.
Safecor Health recalls Strong Iodine Solution nationwide due to Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) deviations. The prescription product was distributed in multiple lots across the U.S.
Cardinal Health is recalling 1,097,048 Monoject 35 mL syringes due to demonstrated compatibility and recognition issues with infusion pumps. The affected units were distributed nationwide.
Kroger brand collard greens packaged in 16oz bags are being recalled due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should not consume the affected product.
Eagle Produce LLC is recalling whole cantaloupe (Kandy brand) in multiple count cartons due to possible Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed to 20 states and Washington D.C.
B. Braun's Infusomat Large Volume Pump battery pack may sound a false occlusion alarm, causing the device to stop pumping. This interruption of high-risk medications can lead to hemodynamic instability and serious medical consequences.
Cardinal Health recalls approximately 3.1 million Monoject 1 mL Tuberculin Syringes due to demonstrated compatibility and recognition issues with syringe infusion pumps. Nationwide distribution affected.
ResMed recalls Astral ventilators due to a battery fault that can cause sudden power loss. The backup alarm system may fail to alert users due to supercapacitor degradation.
Cardinal Health is recalling Monoject 6 mL Luer-Lock syringes (approximately 3.9 million units) nationwide due to demonstrated recognition and compatibility issues with syringe infusion pumps.
Orgain is recalling its Organic Protein & 50 Superfoods Protein Powder with Probiotic (chocolate flavor) due to undeclared sesame allergen. Consumers with sesame allergies are at risk of allergic reaction.
Cardinal Health is recalling 4.9 million Monoject 20 mL Luer-Lock syringes due to compatibility and recognition issues with infusion pumps. Affected lot numbers from 2022 and 2023 were distributed nationwide.
The Infusomat Large Volume Pump may incorrectly sound an occlusion alarm and stop delivering high-risk medications, potentially causing serious complications.
Cardinal Health recalls 3 million Monoject 12 mL Luer-Lock syringes due to demonstrated compatibility issues with syringe infusion pumps that may affect medication delivery.
Cardinal Health is recalling 457,200 Monoject 60 mL Luer-Lock tip syringes due to demonstrated compatibility issues with certain infusion pump systems. The affected syringes may fail to function correctly with these pumps.
The FDA has recalled ION Sinus Spray due to microbial contamination of the non-sterile product. All lots are affected regardless of expiration date.
GE Healthcare Centricity Universal Viewer software versions 6.0 SP0-SP7.1 may combine radiological images from different patients into a single study, potentially affecting patient care and diagnosis.
Universal Meditech Inc. is recalling multiple diagnostic test products distributed without FDA authorization or documented quality system compliance. The company is unable to provide manufacturing or post-market surveillance documentation.