Hazard

Chemical Contamination recalls

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

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101–125 of 136

ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0243-2023·2023-01-18
Peak Harvest Bacon Avocado Ranch Salad Kit Recalled for Chemical Contamination
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc is recalling Peak Harvest by Lidl Bacon Avocado Ranch Chopped Salad Kits due to incorrect chemical use in the washing process. Foam detergent was used instead of the proper washing chemical.
Product
Peak Harvest by Lidl Bacon Avocado Ranch Chopped Salad Kit Green cabbage, green leaf lettuce, kale, red cabbage, carrots, green onion, shredded cheddar cheese, corn, bacon with avocado ranch dressing Thoroughly Washed Perishable/Keep Refrigerated NET WT 11.3 OZ (320g) Salad & Top
Category
Food
Distribution
12 states
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0230-2023·2023-01-18
Dole Very Veggie Salad Mix Recalled for Incorrect Wash Chemical
Dole Very Veggie salad mix is being recalled because foam detergent (an incorrect chemical) was used in vegetable wash systems, causing excessive foaming. The recall affects 6,451 cases distributed to twelve US states.
Product
Dole Very Veggie Green Leaf Lettuce, Iceberg Lettuce, Carrots, Red Cabbage, Pea Pods, Radishes Preservative Free Thoroughly Washed Perishable/Keep Refrigerated NET WT 10 OZ (283 g) UPC 7143001008
Category
Food
Distribution
12 states
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0237-2023·2023-01-18
Dole Chopped Kit Salad Recalled Due to Chemical Contamination
Dole Fresh Vegetables is recalling Dole Chopped Kit Buffalo Ranch salads because foam detergent was incorrectly added to the wash system during production. No illnesses have been reported.
Product
Dole Chopped Kit Buffalo Ranch Green Cabbage, Green Leaf Lettuce, Kale, Carrots, Red Cabbage, Green Onions, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Fried Onions, Buffalo Ranch Dressing Thoroughly Washed Perishable/Keep Refrigerated Salad & Toppings NET WT: 9.6 OZ (272 g) Dressing NET: 2.4 FL OZ (7
Category
Food
Distribution
12 states
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0245-2023·2023-01-18
Salad kit recall due to incorrect chemical used in wash systems
Dole Fresh Vegetables is recalling Marketside Southwest Chopped Salad Kit and Little Salad Bar Blend products due to incorrect foam detergent being added to vegetable wash systems.
Product
Marketside Southwest Chopped Salad Kit Green Cabbage, Green Leaf Lettuce, Kale, Red Cabbage, Carrots, Green Onions, Tortilla Strips, Cheddar Cheese and Chipotle Dressing Perishable/Keep Refrigerated Salad & Toppings NET WT 10.3 OZ (293g) Dressing 3 FL OZ (89mL) UPC 681131305129
Category
Food
Distribution
12 states
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0235-2023·2023-01-18
Dole Salad Blends recalled due to chemical contamination in wash systems
Dole salad blends may contain foam detergent residue due to an error in wash systems. Affected packages bear codes N33011A or N33011B.
Product
Salad Blends American Style iceberg lettuce, green leaf lettuce, carrots, red cabbage, and radishes Packaged By Dole Exclusively Thoroughly Washed Ready To Eat Perishable Keep Refrigerated NET WT 12 OZ (340g) UPC 68826721153 Also under Peak Harvest by Lidl NET WT 12 OZ (340g)
Category
Food
Distribution
12 states
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0239-2023·2023-01-18
Salad Kit Recalled for Chemical Contamination in Wash System
Dole Fresh Vegetables is recalling Marketside Chopped Salad Kit because incorrect foam detergent was added to the wash system during processing. The recall affects 6,451 cases distributed to 12 U.S. states.
Product
Chopped Salad Kit Marketside Bacon Ranch Crunch Green Cabbage, Green Leaf Lettuce, Carrots, Kale, Red Cabbage, Green Onions, Taco Seasoned Shredded Cheese, Bacon and Tortilla Strips with Jalapeno Ranch Dressing Perishable Keep Refrigerated Salad & Toppings NET WT 9.8 OZ (277g) D
Category
Food
Distribution
12 states
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0092-2023·2023-01-04
Hand Sanitizer Recalled for Excess Chemical Impurities in Manufacturing
NCH Life Sciences LLC is recalling hand sanitizer products containing excess acetal and acetaldehyde impurities due to manufacturing deviations. The recall affects 2.5 and 55-gallon bottles distributed nationwide in the US and Canada.
Product
Alcohol Antiseptic 80% Topical Solution Hand Sanitizer, Non-Sterile Solution, packaged as a a) 2.5 gallon bottle (9,464 ml), NDC 55533-524-02, and b) 55 gallon bottle (208,198 ml), NDC 55533-524-03, Manufactured for: Multi-Mist Products A Division of NCH Corporation 1618 Northgat
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-0066-2023·2022-11-23
Hand Sanitizer Recalled for Methanol Contamination — FDA Class I
Adam's Polishes ALCOHOL BASED HAND SANITIZER (multiple sizes) is recalled nationwide because FDA analysis found methanol contamination. This Class I recall poses a serious chemical health risk.
Product
Adam's Polishes ALCOHOL BASED HAND SANITIZER, isopropyl alcohol 75% v/v, packaged in a) 4 fl. oz (118) spray bottle, NDC 74943-125-04; b) 8 fl. oz (237 mL) spray bottle, NDC 74943-125-08; c) 1 PINT / 16 fl. oz (475 ml.) spray bottle, NDC 74943-125-16; and d) 1 GALLON / 128 fl. oz
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0002-2023·2022-10-12
Antica Farmacista Hand Sanitizer Ocean Citron Recalled for Benzene Contamination
Antigua Farmacista Hand Sanitizer Ocean Citron (473 mL bottles) is being recalled because the product was found to contain benzene. The affected lot was distributed in Florida and Washington only.
Product
Antica Farmacista Hand Sanitizer Ocean Citron (ethyl alcohol, denatured 65%) packaged in 473 mL/16 fl. oz. bottles, Dist. By Antica Farmacista Seattle, WA 98122 UPC 8 47005 00450 9
Category
Drug
Distribution
2 states
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0212-2024·2022-09-21
Banana Boat Clear Sunscreen Spray recalled for benzene contamination
Edgewell Personal Care Brands is recalling Banana Boat hair & scalp defense Clear Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 due to benzene contamination. The affected product was distributed nationwide in the United States.
Product
Banana Boat hair & scalp defense, Clear Sunscreen Spray SPF 30, Avobenzone 2.0%, Homosalate 6.0%, Octocrylene 6.0%, packaged in Net Wt 6 oz. aluminum spray can, Distributed by: Edgewell Personal Care Brands, LLC, Shelton, CT 06484, UPC 0 79656 04041 8
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Food)·F-1735-2022·2022-09-21
Capri Sun juice drink recalled for accidental cleaning solution contamination
Capri Sun Wild Cherry juice drinks are being recalled because cleaning solution inadvertently entered the production line. The affected product has a best-by date of June 25, 2023.
Product
Capri Sun, Wild Cherry, Flavored Juice Drink Blend in 6floz. foil pouch. Sold in carton containing 10 pouches. Carton UPC 087684001004. Four cartons per wholesale case.
Category
Food
Distribution
8 states
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1244-2022·2022-07-27
OTC Hydrogen Peroxide Solution Recalled for Isopropyl Alcohol Contamination
Vi-Jon's hydrogen peroxide topical solution has been recalled due to cross-contamination with low levels of isopropyl alcohol. Multiple brands are affected nationwide in the USA and Canada.
Product
HYDROGEN PEROXIDE — HYDROGEN PEROXIDE (HYDROGEN PEROXIDE)
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0973-2022·2022-06-08
Losartan Potassium Tablets Recalled for Elevated AZIDO Impurity Levels
Strides Pharma Inc. is recalling Losartan Potassium 50 mg tablets distributed nationwide due to AZIDO impurity levels exceeding acceptable FDA manufacturing standards.
Product
LOSARTAN POTASSIUM — LOSARTAN POTASSIUM (LOSARTAN POTASSIUM)
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1082-2022·2022-06-01
Tereos Wheat Gluten Recalled Due to 2-Chloroethanol Traces
Able Sales Company is recalling Tereos Wheat Gluten containing traces of 2-chloroethanol. The affected product was distributed in Puerto Rico.
Product
Tereos Wheat Gluten, Net Weight 50 lbs, Distributed by Meelunie, Produced in France
Category
Food
Distribution
1 state
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0859-2022·2022-05-18
Hand Sanitizer Product Recalled Due to Acetaldehyde Contamination
Kill 'Dat Sanitizing Products Hand Sanitizer (1 gallon, Batch 39) recalled because acetaldehyde levels exceed manufacturer specifications. Product distributed in Louisiana.
Product
Kill 'Dat Sanitizing Products Hand Sanitizer, 1 gallon (128 fl. oz.) 80% Alcohol, OTC, Manufactured by: Lula Holdings LLC, 15532 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA, NDC 77348-001-02.
Category
Drug
Distribution
1 state
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0877-2022·2022-05-11
The Mandalorian Hand Sanitizer Recalled Nationwide for Benzene Contamination
The Mandalorian Hand Sanitizer has been recalled nationwide due to FDA-detected benzene contamination. The recall affects 346,320 bottles with lot number 20E21.
Product
The Mandalorian Hand Sanitizer, ethyl alcohol 68%, 2.11 oz./60 mL bottles, Best Brands Consumer Products, Inc., c/o Best Brands Sales Company LLC, New York, NY NDC 74530-012-02
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0876-2022·2022-05-11
Hand Sanitizer Product Recalled for Methanol Chemical Contamination
Mickey Mouse Hand Sanitizer (ethyl alcohol 68%, 2.11 oz. bottles) is being recalled nationwide by Best Brands Consumer Products, Inc. due to methanol contamination in Lot #20D21 (expiration 06/30/2022).
Product
Mickey Mouse Hand Sanitizer, ethyl alcohol 68%, 2.11 oz./to mL bottle, Best Brands Consumer Products, Inc., c/o Best Brands Sales Company LLC, New York, NY NDC 74530-013-02
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0786-2022·2022-05-04
Hand Sanitizer Recalled Due to Chemical Contamination Above Specification
Torco Race Fuels hand sanitizer is being recalled because FDA analysis found acetaldehyde and acetal above specification limits. The product was distributed in the USA.
Product
TORCO RACING FUELS HAND SANITIZER, Alcohol Antiseptic 80% Topical Solution, Hand Sanitizer Non-Sterile Solution, FDA Approved, 76590-8347-1, 3780 mL, 3.78 Liters (1 Gallon). Torco Race Fuels 2527 W. Dallas Ave. Apache Junction, AZ, 85120
Category
Drug
Distribution
0 states
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0715-2022·2022-03-30
Rock Town Distillery Hand Sanitizer Recall Due to Chemical Contamination
Rock Town Distillery is recalling hand sanitizer products distributed in Arkansas due to FDA findings of acetal and acetaldehyde above specification limits resulting from manufacturing deviations.
Product
ROCK TOWN - DISTILLERY - HAND SANITIZER, Alcohol Antiseptic 70%, Topical Solution packaged in a) 375 mL (12.7 fl. oz.), NDC 74492-0002-1; b) 3785 mL/1 gallon NDC 74492-0002-2; c) 236 mL/8 oz. NDC 74492-0002-3; d) 473 mL/16 oz. NDC 74492-0002-4; Made in USA Rock Town Distillery,
Category
Drug
Distribution
0 states
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0251-2022·2021-11-24
Tinactin Tolnaftate Liquid Spray Recalled for Benzene Contamination
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals is recalling Tinactin (Tolnaftate 1%) liquid spray due to the presence of benzene chemical contamination. The product was distributed nationwide through retail channels.
Product
TINACTIN — TINACTIN (TOLNAFTATE)
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0252-2022·2021-11-24
Tinactin Tolnaftate Jock Itch Powder Spray Recall Due to Benzene Contamination
Bayer Healthcare is recalling Tinactin Tolnaftate 1% Jock Itch Powder Spray due to the presence of benzene contamination. The product was distributed nationwide in the US, Puerto Rico, Canada, and Mexico.
Product
Tinactin (Tolnaftate 1%) JOCK ITCH POWDER SPRAY NET WT133g (4.6 oz) can, Dist by: Bayer Healthcare LLC, Whippany, NJ 07981, Product of Finland 20066104 UPC 3 11017 41007 3, NDC 11523-0072-5
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0250-2022·2021-11-24
Tinactin Tolnaftate Deodorant Powder Spray Recalled for Benzene Contamination
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals is recalling Tinactin (Tolnaftate 1%) Deodorant Powder Spray due to the presence of benzene chemical contamination. The recall affects 738,432 cans distributed nationwide and internationally.
Product
TINACTIN — TINACTIN (TOLNAFTATE)
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0253-2022·2021-11-24
Tinactin Tolnaftate Powder Spray Recalled Due to Benzene Contamination
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals is recalling Tinactin (Tolnaftate 1%) Powder Spray because some cans contain benzene contamination. Consumers should stop using affected lots and consult a healthcare provider.
Product
Tinactin (Tolnaftate 1%) POWDER SPRAY NET WT 133g (4.6 oz) can, labeled as (a) Product of Ireland 86940418; (b)Product of Finland 20006106; Dist by: Bayer Healthcare LLC, Whippany, NJ 07981, Product of Finland, UPC 3 11017 41009 7, NDC 11523-0777-2.
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0246-2022·2021-11-24
Lotrimin AF Deodorant Powder Spray Recalled for Benzene Contamination
Bayer Healthcare is recalling Lotrimin AF Deodorant Powder Spray (Miconazole nitrate 2%) nationwide due to the presence of benzene contamination. The recall affects approximately 2.8 million cans distributed across the US, Puerto Rico, Canada, and Mexico.
Product
LOTRIMIN AF (Miconazole nitrate 2%) Deodorant Powder Spray, NET WT 133g (4.6 OZ) can, Dist by: Bayer Healthcare LLC, Whippany, NJ 07981, Product of Spain, NDC 11523-1272-2 UPC 3 11017 41023 3
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0248-2022·2021-11-24
Lotrimin AF Powder Spray Recalled for Benzene Contamination
Bayer Healthcare is recalling Lotrimin AF miconazole nitrate 2% powder spray due to the presence of benzene chemical contamination. The recall affects approximately 3.8 million cans distributed nationwide.
Product
LOTRIMIN AF, (Miconazole nitrate 2%), Powder Spray, NET WT 133g (4.6 OZ) can, Dist by: Bayer Healthcare LLC, Whippany, NJ 07981, Product of Spain, NDC 11523-0544-2 UPC 3 11017 41025 7
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide