Hazard
31 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
Of the 31 container defect recalls we have scored against our rubric, 1 (3%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 8 (26%) 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 container defect 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.
FDC Limited recalls Timolol Maleate eye drops (362,544 bottles) nationwide due to a manufacturing defect: a yellow spike from the cap lodged in the nozzle, posing a risk of eye injury.
A PEG-3350 oral solution is being recalled nationwide due to defective pouches that may not be properly sealed, risking product leakage. The recall affects 13,200 cartons with lot number S300542.
Organon LLC has voluntarily recalled 2,886 units of Asmanex inhalation powder nationwide due to defective containers.
FDC Limited is recalling Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% distributed in New Jersey due to defective bottle caps with yellow spikes that can lodge in the nozzle, posing a risk of eye injury.
B. Braun Medical is recalling 22,752 bags of Potassium Chloride for Injection Concentrate nationwide due to pinholes in container bags that compromise sterility assurance. Affected lots are J2S007 (expires 12/31/2024) and J3A115 (expires 01/31/2025).
Contract Pharmaceuticals Limited Canada is recalling 45,875 bottles of Clindamycin Phosphate Topical Solution USP 1% due to defective containers that leak slowly. The product was distributed nationwide in the U.S. and Puerto Rico.
Contract Pharmaceuticals Limited Canada is recalling Clindamycin Phosphate Topical Solution 1% due to defective containers with slow leakage. Lot 119874 (expires 06/30/2025) distributed nationwide in the U.S. and Puerto Rico is affected.
Cipla USA is recalling 278,538 albuterol sulfate inhalers nationwide with specific lot numbers due to defective valve gaskets that cause empty inhalers or medication leakage. Check your lot number and contact your healthcare provider if affected.
Exela Pharma Sciences is recalling 489,600 vials of sodium bicarbonate injection nationwide due to defective vials that break and release glass fragments when pressurized during preparation.
Nationwide recall of 8.4% sodium bicarbonate injection vials due to container defects causing vial breakage and glass fragments when pressurized during preparation.
Exela Pharma Sciences is recalling 2,123,040 vials of Sodium Bicarbonate 8.4% Injection due to container defects causing vial breakage and glass release when pressurized during product preparation.
Cipla is recalling Difluprednate ophthalmic emulsion nationwide due to defective container closures that compromise sterility assurance. Patients using the affected lot should discontinue use and contact their healthcare provider.
Cipla is recalling 8,136 bottles of Difluprednate ophthalmic emulsion nationwide due to defective container caps that can break and expose the medication tip, compromising sterility.
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals is recalling Mometasone Furoate Topical Solution USP 0.1% due to defective containers. Approximately 98,307 packs were distributed nationwide.
Akorn, Inc. is recalling 44,400 bottles of Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray nationwide due to a defective container that prevents proper dispensing. Patients should contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist.
Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is recalling Diclofenac Sodium Topical Solution 1.5% in 150 mL bottles due to container defects that cause leaking. The affected lot was distributed to physician offices in Connecticut, Florida, and Kansas.
Edge Pharma is recalling 5,850 syringes of Betadine ophthalmic solution because a defective container may compromise sterility. The product is distributed nationwide.
Hikma Pharmaceuticals is recalling 82,426 vials of Irinotecan Hydrochloride Injection due to a crimp defect in the flip-cap.
Hikma Pharmaceuticals is recalling 17,998 vials of Irinotecan Hydrochloride Injection due to a crimp defect in the flip-cap.
Dr. Reddy's is recalling Phytonadione Injectable Emulsion ampules because they may break or shatter when opened.
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories is recalling 5,755 vials of Docetaxel Injection due to seal and cap defects that may compromise sterility.
Johnson & Johnson is recalling Neutrogena Elevated 4-Holiday Trays due to defective containers that leak propellant and product.
Dr. Reddy's is recalling 1,051 vials of Docetaxel Injection USP due to defects in the vial seals that may allow the stopper to detach.
Hospira is recalling 6,193,416 bags of Lactated Ringer's Injection because potential punctures may compromise sterility and cause leaks.
Hospira is recalling 275,448 bags of Lactated Ringer's and 5% Dextrose Injection due to potential punctures that may compromise sterility and cause leaks.