The Recall Desk

Hazard

Chemical Contamination recalls

415 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total
415
Critical
15
Severe
92
Most recent
2026-09-09

Of the 415 chemical contamination recalls we have scored against our rubric, 15 (4%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 92 (22%) are Severe.

About this hazard tag

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1–25 of 415

  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-3094-2026·2026-09-09

    Cardinal Health Recalls Presource Packs with Potential Lubricant Contamination

    Cardinal Health is recalling Presource Packs containing CliniClean Pericare Wipes due to potential lubricant contamination that may cause localized skin effects.

    Product
    Presource Packs Containing CliniClean Pericare Wipes within BD Urinary Catheter Trays: 1) KIT,GYN LAPAROSCOPY DH , Catalog Number: PBOCGLN17
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-3099-2026·2026-09-09

    Cardinal Health Recalls Urinary Catheter Trays with Contaminated Wipes

    Cardinal Health is recalling 60 units of urinary catheter trays containing CliniClean Pericare Wipes that may be contaminated with manufacturing lubricant.

    Product
    Presource Packs Containing CliniClean Pericare Wipes within BD Urinary Catheter Trays: 1) KIT,MAXILLOFACIAL PRESBYTERIAN, Catalog Number: PWV2MF01D
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-3100-2026·2026-09-09

    Cardinal Health Recalls Urinary Catheter Trays with Potentially Contaminated Wipes

    Cardinal Health is recalling 61 units of urinary catheter trays containing CliniClean Pericare Wipes that may be contaminated with a manufacturing lubricant.

    Product
    Presource Packs Containing CliniClean Pericare Wipes within BD Urinary Catheter Trays: 1) KIT, ENT HARVEST , Catalog Number: PEVMETBJX; 2) KIT, ENT HARVEST , Catalog Number: PEVMETB37
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-3104-2026·2026-09-09

    Cardinal Health Recalls Surgical Kits with Potentially Contaminated Wipes

    Cardinal Health is recalling 645 surgical kits containing CliniClean Pericare Wipes that may be contaminated with a manufacturing lubricant.

    Product
    Presource Packs Containing CliniClean Pericare Wipes within BD Urinary Catheter Trays: 1) KIT, ASLMC CRANIOTOMY , Catalog Number: PNCGCNAUM; 2) KIT, ORP MAJOR SPINE , Catalog Number: PNHDFSVCI; 3) KIT,ORP NEURO TRAUMA , Catalog Number: PNHDOTVCQ;
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-3095-2026·2026-09-09

    Cardinal Health Recalls Presource Packs with Potentially Contaminated Wipes

    Cardinal Health 200, LLC is recalling 846 Presource Packs containing CliniClean Pericare Wipes that may be contaminated with a manufacturing lubricant, posing a risk of localized skin irritation.

    Product
    Presource Packs Containing CliniClean Pericare Wipes within BD Urinary Catheter Trays: 1) KIT, GYN ROBOTIC GSAM , Catalog Number: PBCCGRSGD; 2) KIT, GYN ROBOT ACCESSORY , Catalog Number: PB35GYBJC; 3) KIT, PRIMARY RESECTION , Catalog Number: PGVMOTBB19;
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-3097-2026·2026-09-09

    Cardinal Health Recalls Urinary Catheter Trays with Contaminated Wipes

    Cardinal Health is recalling 115 units of urinary catheter trays containing CliniClean Pericare Wipes that may be contaminated with manufacturing lubricant.

    Product
    Presource Packs Containing CliniClean Pericare Wipes within BD Urinary Catheter Trays: 1) KIT,ROBOTICS DH , Catalog Number: PGOCRDNHD; 2) KIT, EAS ROBOTIC , Catalog Number: PG36RPEAB; 3) KIT, VIDEO THORACOSCOPY CMC , Catalog Number: PVCGVTACF
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-3096-2026·2026-09-09

    Cardinal Health Recalls Urinary Catheter Trays with Contaminated Wipes

    Cardinal Health is recalling 19 units of urinary catheter trays containing CliniClean Pericare Wipes that may be contaminated with a manufacturing lubricant.

    Product
    Presource Packs Containing CliniClean Pericare Wipes within BD Urinary Catheter Trays: 1) KIT, LUNG TX CIRCULATOR , Catalog Number: OVC3507231
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-3098-2026·2026-09-09

    Cardinal Health Recalls Urinary Catheter Trays with Potentially Contaminated Wipes

    Cardinal Health is recalling 2,448 urinary catheter trays containing CliniClean Pericare Wipes that may be contaminated with a manufacturing lubricant, posing a risk of localized skin irritation.

    Product
    Presource Packs Containing CliniClean Pericare Wipes within BD Urinary Catheter Trays: 1) KIT, GVI OPEN HEART A B , Catalog Number: PCVNCG540; 2) KIT, GVI OPEN HEART A B , Catalog Number: PCVNCG542; 3) KIT, GVI OPEN HEART A B , Catalog Number: PCVNCG55I;
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-3105-2026·2026-09-09

    Cardinal Health Recalls Urinary Catheter Trays with Contaminated Wipes

    Cardinal Health is recalling 44 units of urinary catheter trays containing CliniClean Pericare Wipes that may be contaminated with a manufacturing lubricant.

    Product
    Presource Packs Containing CliniClean Pericare Wipes within BD Urinary Catheter Trays: 1) KIT, CHONY ORTHO MAJOR SPINE , Catalog Number: POV2SCCPP; 2) KIT,ORTHOPLASTIC MICROVASCULAR, Catalog Number: PWVMFFABLI
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-3102-2026·2026-09-09

    Cardinal Health Recalls Urinary Catheter Trays with Contaminated Wipes

    Cardinal Health is recalling specific urinary catheter trays containing CliniClean Pericare Wipes that may be contaminated with a manufacturing lubricant.

    Product
    Presource Packs Containing CliniClean Pericare Wipes within BD Urinary Catheter Trays: 1) KIT, ROBOTIC HYST , Catalog Number: PB41RHRM3; 2) KIT, ROBOTIC HYST , Catalog Number: PB41RHRM4; 3) KIT, C SECTION , Catalog Number: PLVMCS22G;
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-3101-2026·2026-09-09

    Cardinal Health Recalls Presource Packs with Potentially Contaminated Wipes

    Cardinal Health 200, LLC is recalling 1,398 Presource Packs containing CliniClean Pericare Wipes that may be contaminated with a manufacturing lubricant.

    Product
    Presource Packs Containing CliniClean Pericare Wipes within BD Urinary Catheter Trays: 1) KIT, BLO ROBOTIC GYN , Catalog Number: PBCGRGB28; 2) KIT , GYN MAJOR BARNES JEWIS, Catalog Number: PBVMLP22G; 3) KIT, GYN OPERATIVE LAPAROSCOPY, Catalog Number: PBVM0722D;
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-3103-2026·2026-09-09

    Cardinal Health Recalls Urinary Catheter Trays with Potentially Contaminated Wipes

    Cardinal Health is recalling 175 units of Presource Packs containing CliniClean Pericare Wipes due to potential lubricant contamination that may cause localized skin effects.

    Product
    Presource Packs Containing CliniClean Pericare Wipes within BD Urinary Catheter Trays: 1) PBCGLVBLI, Catalog Number: KIT, BLO LAVH ; 2) PB15HYFCY, Catalog Number: KIT, UMMC AB HYST II 170032 ; 3) SMA4FTLSCA, Catalog Number: TLH PACK
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0796-2026·2026-08-26

    American Regent Recalls Acetylcysteine Solution Due to Particulate Matter

    American Regent, Inc. is recalling specific lots of Acetylcysteine Solution, USP, 10% due to the presence of particulate matter, including hair, glass, and paraformaldehyde.

    Product
    ACETYLCYSTEINE — ACETYLCYSTEINE (ACETYLCYSTEINE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0595-2026·2026-06-17

    Gas-X Extra Strength softgels contaminated with propylene glycol machine coolant

    Gas-X Extra Strength simethicone 125 mg softgels are being recalled because of contamination with a diluted propylene glycol-based coolant leaked from a machine during packaging.

    Product
    Gas-X Extra Strength, SIMETHICONE 125 mg/ANTIGAS, packaged in a) 120 SoftGels (UPC 3 00674 35041 9, b) 72 SoftGels (UPC 3 00439 00572 1), Distributed by: Haleon, Warren, NJ 07059.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Food)·H-0943-2026·2026-06-17

    Dragonfly Thai ginger powder may be contaminated with lead

    Dragonfly Thai Ginger Powder, 4.37 oz, packed for U.S. Trading Company, is being recalled over potential contamination with lead. 1,800 units are affected.

    Product
    DRAGONFLY Thai Ginger Powder Net Weight: 4.37 oz (125 g) PRODUCT OF THAILAND Packed for: U.S. Trading Company Hayward, CA 94545-1130 UPC: 721557533567
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    25 states
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0523-2026·2026-05-13

    Naproxen Oral Suspension Recalled for Lead and Lithium Contamination

    Acella Pharmaceuticals is recalling Naproxen oral suspension due to the presence of lead and lithium above specification levels. The recall affects 6,336 bottles distributed nationwide.

    Product
    NAPROXEN — NAPROXEN (NAPROXEN)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0455-2026·2026-04-22

    SLMD benzoyl peroxide acne lotion recalled over benzene contamination

    SLMD Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Lotion, 2.5% benzoyl peroxide, is being recalled because of chemical contamination from the presence of benzene. 2,500 bottles are affected.

    Product
    SLMD Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Lotion, Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%, a) 0.7 fl. oz - 21 mL and b) 1.5 fl. oz. - 44mL bottles, SANDRA LEE MD., Distributed by Skin PS Brands, Culver City, CA 90232.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0453-2026·2026-04-22

    HydroPeptide Clear Alliance benzoyl peroxide serum recalled over benzene contamination

    HydroPeptide Clear Alliance Serum, a 2.5% benzoyl peroxide product, is being recalled because of chemical contamination from the presence of benzene. 9,850 bottles are affected.

    Product
    HydroPeptide CLEAR ALLIANCE SERUM, 2.5% BENZOYL PEROXIDE, a)1 FL OZ/30ml; b) 2 FL OZ/60ml spray bottle; DIST BY HYDROPEPTIDE LLC, ISSAQUAH, WA 98027
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0454-2026·2026-04-22

    SLMD benzoyl peroxide spot treatment recalled over benzene contamination

    SLMD BP Acne Spot Treatment, 10% benzoyl peroxide, is being recalled because of chemical contamination from the presence of benzene. 2,269 bottles are affected.

    Product
    SLMD BP Acne Spot Treatment, 10% Benzoyl Peroxide, 0.5 fl. oz - 15 mL bottles, Sandra Lee MD, Distributed by Skin PS Brands, Culver City, CA90232.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0452-2026·2026-04-22

    FarmHouse Fresh benzoyl peroxide night lotion recalled over benzene contamination

    FarmHouse Fresh Midnight Clearing Night Lotion, a 2.5% benzoyl peroxide acne treatment, is being recalled because of chemical contamination from the presence of benzene.

    Product
    FHF Farmhouse Fresh, Midnight Clearing, NIGHT LOTION, 2.5% BENZOYL PEROXIDE ACNE TREATMENT, OTC a) 0.5 fl. oz./15ml; and b)1 fl. oz./30ml tubes; Made in the USA for FarmHouse Fresh, 8797 CR 858 McKinney, Texas
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Food)·H-0307-2026·2025-12-24

    School juice recalled after contamination with peracetic acid cleaning solution

    Hollandia Dairy is recalling 22,700 half-pint units of 100% Appleberry Juice contaminated with the cleaning solution peracetic acid. The product went to schools in southern California.

    Product
    Hollandia Dairy, Inc. 100% Appleberry Juice; Half Pint (236mL). UPC: 0 27495 03679 6
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    0 states
  • ModerateFDA (Food)·H-0305-2026·2025-12-17

    Fat free milk recalled because it may contain food-grade cleaning agents

    Prairie Farms Dairy is recalling 3,752 gallons of Prairie Farms Fat Free Milk because the product may contain food-grade cleaning agents.

    Product
    Prairie Farms Fat Free Milk, 1 Gallon (3.78L) plastic jug, UPC 7273023117
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    2 states
  • ModerateFDA (Food)·H-0365-2026·2025-12-10

    Green beans recalled over potential chemical contamination in a single lot

    Triple B Corporation is recalling 137 cases of Coke Farm 25 lb green beans over potential chemical contamination. The FDA has classified the action as Class III.

    Product
    COKE FARM Beans, Green 25 lb. Product of USA Coke Farm San Juan Bautista, CA 95045
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    4 states
  • HighFDA (Food)·H-0208-2026·2025-12-03

    Cinnamon powder recalled after lead measured at 2.92 milligrams per kilogram

    Homeneeds is recalling 7 cases of DEVI brand Cinnamon Powder after an FDA sample of the ground cinnamon was found to contain 2.92 mg/kg of lead.

    Product
    DEVI brand Cinnamon Powder (Dalchini Powder), net wt.: 3.5 oz (100 g), packaged in flexible plastic bag. UPC 6 09595 11904 5. Imported and Distributed by Homeneeds Inc. Bellevue, WA 98007; Product of India
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Food)·H-0203-2026·2025-11-26

    Cinnamon powder recalled over elevated levels of lead in the spice

    Haitai is recalling 69 cases of Cinnamon Powder in 8 oz containers because of elevated levels of lead.

    Product
    Cinnamon Powder; 8oz clear plastic container. Distributed by Haitai Inc. UPC: 0 20914 81415 9
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    0 states