The Recall Desk

Hazard

Chemical Exposure recalls

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

What the numbers show

Total
145
Critical
0
Severe
27
Most recent
2026-08-12

Of the 145 chemical exposure recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 27 (19%) are Severe.

About this hazard tag

Hazard tags are short, machine-readable labels we attach to every recall to make cross-cutting queries possible — “all chemical exposure 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.

1–25 of 145

  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2881-2026·2026-08-12

    Siemens Tricyclic Antidepressant Calibrator/Controls Recall Lot U2

    Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics is recalling Lot U2 of its Syva Emit Tox Serum Tricyclic Antidepressant Calibrator/Controls due to an out-of-specification sodium azide concentration. The recall affects 494 units in the US and 114 units overseas, distributed nationwide and internationally.

    Product
    Syva Emit tox Serum Tricyclic Antidepressant Calibrator/Controls SMN 10445390 Catalog No. 7C219UL
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0884-2026·2025-12-10

    DNA sequencing reagent kits recalled over flow cell gasket leaks

    Illumina is recalling 11,916 NextSeq 550Dx reagent kits because flow cell gaskets have a quality issue that may cause leaks during runs, including possible toxic substance exposure to the user.

    Product
    Reagent Kits/ containing flow cells, components of NextSeq 550Dx Instrument: NextSeq 550Dx High Output Reagent Kit v2.5 (75 cycles) IVD, REF: 20028870/NextSeq 550Dx HO FC Cart v2.5, 75 Cycles, REF: 20031098; NextSeq 550Dx High Output Reagent Kit v2.5 (300 cycles) IVD, REF: 2002
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0375-2025·2024-11-27

    Baxter peritoneal dialysis transfer set recalled for PCB exposure risk

    Baxter MiniCap Extended Life PD Transfer Sets (Part 5C4482S) are being recalled due to potential exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). The FDA Class I recall affects 151,020 units distributed worldwide.

    Product
    Baxter MiniCap Extended Life PD Transfer Set with Twist Clamp, Part Number 5C4482S; use in Peritoneal Dialysis
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0373-2025·2024-11-27

    Peritoneal Dialysis Transfer Set Recalled for PCB Contamination Risk

    Baxter Healthcare recalls peritoneal dialysis transfer sets (Part Number 5C4482) due to potential contamination with polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). The recall affects 2.7 million units distributed worldwide.

    Product
    Baxter MiniCap Extended Life PD Transfer Set with Twist Clamp, Part Number 5C4482; use in Peritoneal Dialysis
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0379-2025·2024-11-27

    Baxter MiniCap Dialysis Transfer Sets Recalled for PCB Exposure Risk

    Baxter is recalling MiniCap Extended Life PD Transfer Sets used in peritoneal dialysis due to potential exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). About 62,394 units distributed worldwide may be affected.

    Product
    Baxter MiniCap Extended Life PD Transfer Set with Twist Clamp, Part Number R5C4483; use in Peritoneal Dialysis
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0374-2025·2024-11-27

    Baxter MiniCap Peritoneal Dialysis Transfer Set Recalled for Chemical Exposure Risk

    Baxter is recalling MiniCap Extended Life PD Transfer Sets due to potential exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls found in similar devices.

    Product
    Baxter MiniCap Extended Life PD Transfer Set with Twist Clamp, Part Number 5C4482EJ; use in Peritoneal Dialysis
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0376-2025·2024-11-27

    Baxter MiniCap PD Transfer Set Recalled for Potential PCB Exposure

    Baxter is recalling MiniCap Extended Life PD Transfer Sets due to potential exposure to non-dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls.

    Product
    Baxter MiniCap Extended Life PD Transfer Set with Twist Clamp, Part Number 5C4483; use in Peritoneal Dialysis
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0381-2025·2024-11-27

    Baxter MiniCap PD Transfer Set Recalled for Potential Chemical Exposure Risk

    Baxter is recalling MiniCap Extended Life PD Transfer Sets due to potential exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls.

    Product
    Baxter MiniCap Extended Life PD Transfer Set with Twist Clamp, Part Number T5C4482; use in Peritoneal Dialysis
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0380-2025·2024-11-27

    Baxter MiniCap Peritoneal Dialysis Transfer Set Recalled for Chemical Exposure Risk

    Baxter is recalling MiniCap Extended Life PD Transfer Sets due to potential exposure to non-dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls.

    Product
    Baxter MiniCap Extended Life PD Transfer Set with Twist Clamp, Part Number R5C4484; use in Peritoneal Dialysis
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0327-2025·2024-11-20

    Baxter AK 98 Dialysis Machine Recalled for Potential Chemical Exposure

    Baxter is recalling AK 98 Dialysis Machines due to potential exposure to polychlorinated biphenyl acids and polychlorinated biphenyls.

    Product
    Baxter AK 98 Dialysis Machine, Hemodialysis Delivery System, Product Code 955607. As of February 2025, the firm name is Vantive.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1546-2024·2024-09-11

    Beckman Coulter DxI 9000 Analyzer Recalled for Leaking Wash Buffer Tank

    Beckman Coulter is recalling 17 DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzers due to cracks in the Internal Wash Buffer Tank that can cause leaking, potentially delaying test results and exposing users to chemical and physical hazards.

    Product
    DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer, REF C11137, vitro diagnostic device used for the quantitative, semi-quantitative, or qualitative determination of various analyte concentrations found in human body fluids.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2311-2024·2024-07-17

    Hand Pack Procedure Kit recalled for excess ethylene oxide residuals

    American Contract Systems Inc is recalling the HAND PACK-Procedure Kit (catalog WEHD16C) due to ethylene oxide and ethylene chlorohydrin residuals exceeding safety limits.

    Product
    HAND PACK-Procedure Kit Catalog Number: WEHD16C
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2298-2024·2024-07-17

    Knee Arthroscopy Kit Recalled for Excessive Sterilant Chemical Residue

    American Contract Systems Inc is recalling 270 units of a knee arthroscopy surgical kit because sterilization chemical residues exceed safe limits for permanent device contact.

    Product
    KNEE ARTHROSCOPY PACK-Procedure Kit Catalog Number: SFAR60A
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2297-2024·2024-07-17

    Total Knee Procedure Kit Recalled for Excess Ethylene Oxide Residue

    American Contract Systems Inc is recalling a knee surgery procedure kit (24 units, Lot 939241) due to ethylene oxide sterilization residues in the cast padding exceeding safety exposure limits for permanent-implant devices.

    Product
    TOTAL KNEE - 297835 -Procedure Kit Catalog Number: RGTK10L
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2306-2024·2024-07-17

    Surgical Procedure Kit Recalled for Ethylene Oxide Residual Contamination

    American Contract Systems Inc is recalling the ACL PACK Surgical Procedure Kit due to elevated ethylene oxide and ethylene chlorohydrin residuals that exceed regulatory limits for permanent-contact medical devices.

    Product
    ACL PACK - 206039-Procedure Kit Catalog Number: UDAC66AA
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2283-2024·2024-07-17

    Orthopedic knee procedure tray recalled for sterilization residue levels

    American Contract Systems Inc is recalling 84 units of the ARTHRO KNEE BEACHES PACK BHS procedure tray because residual sterilization chemicals exceeded permissible exposure limits. The affected units were distributed nationwide.

    Product
    ARTHRO KNEE BEACHES PACK BHS- Procedure tray Catalog Number: BPKB46B
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2286-2024·2024-07-17

    Procedure Tray Recalled Due to Excess Sterilization Residue

    American Contract Systems Inc is recalling HAND WRIST FOREARM-LF Procedure trays due to ethylene oxide sterilization residues exceeding safe limits for permanent exposure devices.

    Product
    HAND WRIST FOREARM-LF Procedure tray Catalog Number: CCHD17B
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2522-2023·2023-09-13

    Olympus Distal Attachment Recalled for Phthalate Exceeding Permissible Levels

    Aomori Olympus Co., Ltd. recalls 1,048 Olympus Distal Attachment units used in EMR kits due to di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) exceeding permissible exposure limits per ISO 10993-17: 2002. Devices were distributed nationwide.

    Product
    Olympus Distal Attachment (in Olympus Disposable EMR Kit)- Designed to be attached to the distal end of the endoscope. Disposable EMR Kit: K-001, K-002, K-003, K-004, K-011, K-012
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2523-2023·2023-09-13

    Reusable Endoscopy Distal Attachments Recalled for Excessive DEHP Levels

    Aomori Olympus recalls 1,252 reusable distal attachment devices with DEHP chemical levels exceeding safe exposure limits per medical device standards. Devices distributed nationwide in the United States.

    Product
    Reusable distal attachments Models: MH-462, MH-463, MH-464, MH-465, MH-466, MH-483, MH-587, MH-588(US), MH-589, MH-590, MH-591, MH-592, MH-593, MH-594, MH-595, MH-596, MH-597, MH-598, MAJ-289, MAJ-290, MAJ-291, MAJ-292, MAJ-293, MAJ-294, MAJ-295, MAJ-296, MAJ-297, MAJ-663, MAJ-
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·23036·2022-11-03

    Clarks Women's Navy Canvas Shoes Recalled for Chemical Hazard

    Clarks Americas is recalling three styles of women's navy canvas shoes sold from February to October 2022 because prolonged contact with the shoe material can expose wearers to toxic chemicals benzidine and/or dimethoxybenzidine.

    Product
    Breeze Ave, Breeze Shore and Breeze Step women's shoes in navy colors
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1656-2022·2022-09-14

    Philips BiPAP V30 Auto Respirators Recalled for VOC Off-Gassing Risk

    Philips Respironics recalls 295 BiPAP V30 Auto respiratory devices due to motor assemblies with nonconforming plastic. These assemblies off-gas volatile organic compounds (VOCs) during device operation.

    Product
    Philips BiPAP V30 Auto, Rx Only. To provide noninvasive ventilation support for patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSA) and respiratory insufficiency.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    42 states
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1655-2022·2022-09-14

    Philips BiPAP A40 Respiratory Devices Recalled for Motor Assembly Off-Gassing

    Philips is recalling BiPAP A40 respiratory support devices because motor assemblies were manufactured with nonconforming plastic that off-gases volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Approximately 1,414 units have been distributed domestically and internationally.

    Product
    Philips BiPAP A40, Rx Only. To provide noninvasive ventilation support for patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSA) and respiratory insufficiency.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    42 states