Hazard
441 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
Of the 441 bacterial contamination recalls we have scored against our rubric, 19 (4%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 172 (39%) are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Hazard tags are short, machine-readable labels we attach to every recall to make cross-cutting queries possible — “all bacterial contamination recalls regardless of agency”, “all listeria recalls in California”, “all airbag recalls in 2025”. The tags are extracted from each recall’s source text during the LLM rewrite step and validated against a fixed schema.
A recall can carry multiple tags — a Listeria recall might also be tagged ready-to-eat and undeclared-allergen. Use the full-text search if you want to combine hazard tags with brand or category filters.
HoneyCombs Industries is recalling 133 units of Formula KB droppers because the powdered golden seal ingredient contained coliform bacteria levels above the specified limit.
Fresenius Medical Care is recalling Naturalyte Liquid Bicarbonate Concentrate due to potential bacterial contamination. The recall covers 2,264,028 units distributed nationwide.
Fresenius Medical Care is recalling NaturaLyte Liquid Bicarbonate Concentrate due to bacterial contamination. The product is used in hemodialysis machines.
Roche Diagnostics is recalling 103 Cobas b 221 analyzers because bacterial contamination causes inaccurate glucose and lactate readings.
Intertrade Imports Inc. is recalling I Color Complete contact lenses because FDA testing found bacteria and the product is not sterile.
Intertrade Imports Inc. is recalling I Color Complete color contact lenses because FDA testing found Bacillus Cereus and Bacillus Lentus. The lenses are also unapproved medical devices.
Gyrus Acmi is recalling Falope-Ring Band Applicator Kits due to sterile packaging compromises that could lead to bacterial contamination and patient infection.
Michael Foods, Inc. is recalling 40,966 cases of shell eggs under six different brand labels due to contamination with Pseudomonas fluorescens.
Unique Pharmaceutical, Ltd is recalling one lot of N-Acetyl Cysteine 20% vials because testing revealed the presence of Herbaspirillum huttiense bacteria.
Sage Products Inc. is recalling Comfort Shield Barrier Cream Cloths because packages tested positive for bacterial contamination.
Abrams Royal Pharmacy is recalling 74 units of Mineral IV Injection found to contain Sphingomonas paucimobilis, indicating non-sterility.
BioDerm, Inc. is voluntarily recalling skin-prep wipes used with external male catheters due to potential bacterial contamination.
BioDerm, Inc. is voluntarily recalling skin-prep wipes used with external male catheters due to potential bacterial contamination.
BioDerm, Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific skin wipes used in male incontinence devices due to potential bacterial contamination from a contract manufacturer.
Mangiacotti is recalling Ginger Lime Hand Sanitizer Spray due to elevated counts of Serratia liquefaciens bacteria.
Mangiacotti is recalling Clementine Hand Sanitizer Spray due to elevated counts of Serratia liquefaciens bacteria.
Mangiacotti is recalling Ocean Hand Sanitizer Spray due to elevated counts of Serratia liquefaciens bacteria. Consumers should stop using the product.
Mangiacotti is recalling Pomegranate Hand Sanitizer Spray due to elevated counts of Serratia liquefaciens bacteria.
Mangiacotti is recalling Lavender Hand Sanitizer Spray due to elevated counts of Serratia liquefaciens bacteria. Consumers should stop using the product.
Mangiacotti is recalling Lemon Verbena Hand Sanitizer Spray due to elevated counts of Serratia liquefaciens bacteria.
Brookfield Prescription Center Inc. is recalling one lot of Glycopyrrolate solution for injection due to Bacillus thuringiensis contamination.
Nutra Balance Products is recalling Thickened Water Nectar Thick due to FDA findings of mold. A related product also tested positive for bacteria.
Nephron Pharmaceuticals is recalling Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution because routine testing found bacterial growth exceeding allowable limits.
Leiter's Pharmacy is recalling 728 vials of Lidocaine/Phenylephrine PF 1%/1.5% injectible solution because sterility cannot be assured after failed test results were incorrectly reported as passing.
Leiter's Pharmacy is recalling 265 vials of compounded Bevacizumab (Avastin) because a testing lab reported failed sterility results as passing, making the product's sterility unassured.