The Recall Desk

Hazard

Chemical Contamination recalls

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

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51–75 of 134

  • ModerateFDA (Food)·H-0224-2025·2025-07-16

    Bicolor sweet corn recalled over possible reach truck fluid contamination

    Florida bicolor sweet corn and eastern bi-color tray pack corn are being recalled because they may be contaminated with fluid from a reach truck. 213 cases in total.

    Product
    1. FLORIDA BICOLOR SWT CORN 2. EASTERN BI-COLOR TRAY PACK
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    5 states
  • ModerateFDA (Food)·H-0234-2025·2025-07-16

    Organic red and green cabbage recalled over reach truck fluid contamination

    Organic red and green cabbage is being recalled because it may be contaminated with fluid from a reach truck. The action covers 213 cases in total.

    Product
    1. WLD HRVST OG2 RED CABBAGE 2. USA/MX OG2 RED CABBAGE 3. USA ORGC GRN CABBAGE 4. WLD HRVST OG2 GREEN CABBAGE
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    5 states
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0419-2025·2025-05-21

    La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo Acne Treatment Recalled for Benzene

    L'Oreal USA is voluntarily recalling all lots of La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo Dual Action Acne Treatment due to detected trace levels of benzene in a specific lot.

    Product
    La Roche-Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique Effaclar Duo Dual Action Acne Treatment, 5.5% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Medication, a) UPC 3606000508804, 20 mL (0.7 fl. oz.) Tube per Carton, b) 883140500759, 40 mL (1.35 fl. oz.) Tube per Carton, La Roche-Posay LLC, 10 Hudson Yards, New Yor
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0360-2025·2025-04-16

    Proactiv Skin Smoothing Exfoliator recalled for benzene contamination

    Alchemee, LLC is recalling Proactiv Skin Smoothing Exfoliator (Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%) due to the presence of benzene, a known chemical contaminant.

    Product
    Proactiv Skin Smoothing Exfoliator (Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%), Packaged as a) 6 fl. oz. (177.4 mL), UPC 7 35786 01528 2; b) 0.33 OZ (9.45g), UPC 8 42944 10223 1; Distributed by Alchemee, LLC, Santa Monica, CA 90401,
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0359-2025·2025-04-16

    Proactiv Emergency Blemish Relief recalled for benzene contamination

    Alchemee LLC is recalling Proactiv Emergency Blemish Relief (Benzoyl Peroxide 5%) due to the presence of benzene, a chemical contaminant. The recall affects approximately 38,237 bottles distributed nationwide.

    Product
    Proactiv Emergency Blemish Relief (Benzoyl Peroxide 5%), 0.33 oz. (9.45 g), Distributed by Alchemee LLC, Santa Monica, CA 90401, Made in the USA, UPC 7 35786 01921 1, UPC 8 42944 10223 1, and also packaged as a twin pack UPC 8 42944 10241 5,
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0284-2025·2025-03-26

    CVS Health Concealing Acne Treatment Cream Recalled for Benzene Contamination

    Fruit Of The Earth, Inc. is recalling CVS Health Concealing Acne Treatment Cream due to the presence of benzene, a chemical contaminant. The affected product was distributed nationwide.

    Product
    CVS Health Concealing Acne Treatment Cream, CVS, 10% benzoyl peroxide, 1 oz (28 g), Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0276-2025·2025-03-19

    Kids by babyganics mineral sunscreen recalled for chemical contamination

    Kids by babyganics SPF 50 mineral sunscreen spray is being recalled due to chemical contamination. Consumers using affected batches should stop use immediately.

    Product
    Kids by babyganics SPF 50 mineral sunscreen totally tropical (titanium dioxide 3/5%, zinc oxide 7.25%), packaged in 3 OZ spray bottles, Dist. by KAS Direct LLC, 1525 Howe St. Racine, WI 53403, UPC 813277019923 and UPC 813277019916
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0273-2025·2025-03-19

    Acne treatment gel recalled for benzene contamination nationwide

    Zapzyt Acne Treatment Gel (10% benzoyl peroxide) distributed nationwide is being recalled due to contamination with benzene. Consumers should stop using affected lots immediately.

    Product
    ZAPZYT ACNE TREATMENT GEL — ZAPZYT ACNE TREATMENT GEL (BENZOYL PEROXIDE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0274-2025·2025-03-19

    Walgreens Acne Control Cleanser recalled for benzene contamination

    Walgreens Acne Control Cleanser with 10% benzoyl peroxide is being recalled nationwide due to benzene contamination. The affected lot (23-09328, exp. 09/2025) was distributed across the U.S.

    Product
    Walgreens, Acne Control Cleanser, 10% Benzoyl Peroxide/Acne Treatment, NET WT 5 OZ (142g) Distributed by: Walgreen CO, 200 Wilmont RD, Deerfield, IL, Made in Canada. UPC#: 1 9560203602 8
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0275-2025·2025-03-19

    Kids by Babyganics SPF 50 Sunscreen Recalled for Chemical Contamination

    Kids by babyganics SPF 50 sunscreen is being recalled due to chemical contamination. Approximately 449,502 units distributed nationwide in the U.S. and Canada are affected in this FDA Class II recall.

    Product
    Kids by babyganics SPF 50 totally tropical (titanium dioxide 3/5%, zinc oxide 7.25%) packaged in a) 6 OZ (170 g) spray bottles UPC 813277019954 and UPC 813277019800; and b) Twinpack UPC 813277019930; Dist. by KAS Direct LLC, 1525 Howe St. Racine, WI 53403.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Devices)·Z-0382-2025·2024-11-27

    Baxter Peritoneal Dialysis Transfer Sets Recalled for Chemical Exposure

    Baxter Healthcare Corporation is recalling 1,240 units of MiniCap Extended Life PD Transfer Sets (Part Number T5C4484) due to potential exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls and related compounds when used in peritoneal dialysis treatments.

    Product
    Baxter MiniCap Extended Life PD Transfer Set with Twist Clamp EX Short, Part Number T5C4484; use in Peritoneal Dialysis
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-1524-2024·2024-08-07

    Diamond Shruumz Infused Cones Recalled for Toxic Levels of Muscimol

    Diamond Shruumz Infused Cones Mint Chocolate Chip are recalled due to toxic levels of muscimol. The product was distributed nationwide.

    Product
    Diamond Shruumz Infused Cones Mint Chocolate Chip UPC 810133320049
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    51 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2300-2024·2024-07-17

    Hand Draping Surgical Kit Recalled for Ethylene Oxide Residue

    American Contract Systems Inc is recalling the Hand Draping SJH-Procedure Kit because residual levels of ethylene oxide and ethylene chlorohydrin exceeded safe limits for permanent-contact medical devices.

    Product
    HAND DRAPING SJH-Procedure Kit Catalog Number: SJHD67F
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2312-2024·2024-07-17

    Knee Arthroscopy Kit Recalled for Elevated Sterilization Chemical Residues

    American Contract Systems Inc is recalling 60 units of the KNEE ARTHROSCOPY PACK-Procedure Kit nationwide due to ethylene oxide and ethylene chlorohydrin residuals in the cast padding component exceeding established safety limits.

    Product
    KNEE ARTHROSCOPY PACK-Procedure Kit Catalog Number: WEKA15B
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2275-2024·2024-07-17

    Knee Procedure Tray Recalled for Excess Sterilization Gas Residue

    American Contract Systems is recalling TOTAL KNEE procedure trays because sterilization gas residuals on the cast padding component exceed regulatory safety limits. No injuries have been reported.

    Product
    TOTAL KNEE - 302497- Procedure tray Catalog Number: ANTK12AF
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0482-2024·2024-05-15

    Duloxetine prescription capsules recalled for N-nitroso impurity exceeding FDA limits

    Breckenridge Pharmaceutical recalls Duloxetine 30mg delayed-release capsules nationwide due to N-nitroso-duloxetine impurity exceeding FDA-recommended interim limits. The impurity was identified as a CGMP manufacturing deviation.

    Product
    DULOXETINE — DULOXETINE (DULOXETINE HYDROCHLORIDE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-0459-2024·2024-05-01

    FDA Recalls Alcoholada Gel Pain Reliever Over Methanol Contamination

    Alcoholada Gel pain reliever is being recalled because the ethanol ingredient contains methanol contamination. The FDA classified this as a Class I recall affecting 9,625 bottles distributed nationwide.

    Product
    Alcoholada Gel, Pain Relieving Gel, 0.5% Lidocaine Hydrochloride, packaged in (a) 8.5 fl oz (251 mL) plastic bottle UPC 0 82252 03120 9 (b) 2.2 fl oz (65 mL) plastic bottle, UPC 0 82252 34030 1 , Manufactured in Aruba by Aruba Aloe Balm Inc., Pitastraat 115, Aruba, Dutch Caribbe
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0460-2024·2024-05-01

    FDA Recalls Aruba Aloe Hand Sanitizer for Methanol Contamination

    FDA is recalling 5,299 bottles of Aruba Aloe Hand Sanitizer Gel nationwide due to methanol contamination in the ethanol ingredient. Consumers should stop using the product immediately.

    Product
    Aruba Aloe Hand Sanitizer Gel, 80% Alcohol, 12 fl oz (355 mL) plastic bottle, Manufactured in Aruba by Aruba Aloe Balm Inc., Pitastraat 115, Aruba, Dutch Caribbean. UPC 0 82252 03300 5
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0346-2024·2024-02-28

    TING Athlete's Foot Spray Recalled Due to Benzene Contamination

    Insight Pharmaceuticals is recalling TING 1% Tolnaftate Athlete's Foot Spray due to benzene contamination. The recall affects approximately 59,644 cans distributed nationwide.

    Product
    TING 1% Tolnaftate Athlete's Foot Spray Antifungal Spray Liquid, NET WT 4.5 oz. (128 g) cans, Distributed by: Insight Pharmaceuticals LLC, a Prestige Consumer Healthcare company, Tarrytown, NY 10591 UPC 3 63736 81961 3
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0243-2024·2024-01-24

    Secret Dry Spray Antiperspirant recalled due to benzene contamination

    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.

    Product
    Secret, Dry Spray, (Aluminum chlorohydrate 23.5%), Antiperspirant, Waterlily, Topical Spray Can, Net Wt 3.8 oz (107 g), Dist. by: Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati, OH 45202. NDC: 69423-381-10; UPC 0 37000 72372 1; 12/pack UPC 0 37000 72991 4
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0240-2024·2024-01-24

    Old Spice Sweat Defense Spray Recalled for Benzene Contamination Nationwide

    Old Spice Sweat Defense Pure Sport Plus anti-perspirant spray is being recalled nationwide due to benzene contamination in specific lot numbers. Consumers should discontinue use of affected products immediately.

    Product
    Old Spice, SWEAT DEFENSE PURE SPORT PLUS, Dry Spray, (Aluminum Chlorohydrate 23.5%), Anti-Perspirant, Topical spray can, Net WT 3.8 oz (107 g) cans, Distr. by: Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati, OH 45202. NDC: 69423-387-10, UPC 0 37000 72974 7
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide