The Recall Desk

Hazard

Contamination Risk recalls

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

What the numbers show

Total
996
Critical
2
Severe
113
Most recent
2026-09-09

Of the 996 contamination risk recalls we have scored against our rubric, 2 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 113 (11%) 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 contamination risk 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.

601–625 of 996

  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0930-2023·2023-01-18

    Medline CISION Sterile Surgical Blades Recalled for Sterile Packaging Breach Risk

    Medline Industries is recalling CISION Sterile Blades used in surgical procedures due to potential for the blade to puncture the sterile outer packaging, breaching sterility. No injuries reported.

    Product
    Medline CISION Sterile Blades. Labeled as follows with corresponding Item Number. a. STERILE BLADE NO. 10 CARBON STEEL, Item Number: CISION10CS; b. STERILE BLADE NO. 10 CARBON STEEL RIB, Item Number: CISION10CSR; c. STERILE BLADE NO. 11 CARBON STEEL, Item Number: CISION11
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0544-2023·2022-12-21

    Angioplasty Procedure Trays Recalled Due to Incomplete Bag Sealing

    Stradis Healthcare angioplasty procedure trays may have incompletely sealed outer bags, risking sterility compromise. Affected units should not be used pending further instructions.

    Product
    STRADIS HEALTHCARE, Angioplasty, Item No.682-1937,
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0517-2023·2022-12-21

    Henry Schein Universal Tray Recall for Incomplete Sealing

    Stradis Medical recalls 675 Henry Schein Universal Trays due to incomplete outer bag sealing that may compromise sterility. The defect affects surgical procedures nationwide and in Canada.

    Product
    HENRY SCHEIN, UNIVERSAL TRAY, Item No.570-2787
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0485-2023·2022-12-21

    Stradis Healthcare Surgical Pack Recall for Compromised Sterility

    Stradis Healthcare is recalling surgical kits because the outer bag may be incompletely sealed, potentially compromising the sterility of the product.

    Product
    STRADIS HEALTHCARE, Surg Pack, Item No.40450SMS, dental
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0515-2023·2022-12-21

    Medical and Surgical Procedure Trays Recalled Due to Incomplete Sealing

    Stradis Medical is recalling medical and surgical procedure kits with potentially incompletely sealed outer bags that may compromise sterility. Affected healthcare facilities should stop using these kits immediately.

    Product
    HENRY SCHEIN, OMFS, Item No.570-2779,
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0553-2023·2022-12-21

    STRADIS HEALTHCARE Surgical Procedure Trays Recalled for Incomplete Sterile Sealing

    STRADIS HEALTHCARE surgical procedure trays and kits are being recalled due to a manufacturing condition that may result in incomplete sealing of the outer bag, potentially compromising kit sterility.

    Product
    STRADIS HEALTHCARE, Femoral, Vasc, Item No.686-142,
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0554-2023·2022-12-21

    Angio Pack surgical trays recalled for incomplete sealing and sterility breach

    Stradis Healthcare is recalling Angio Pack surgical trays due to manufacturing defects that may leave the outer bag incompletely sealed, compromising product sterility. Affected units were distributed nationwide in the US and Canada.

    Product
    STRADIS HEALTHCARE, Angio Pack, Item No.686-199,
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0503-2023·2022-12-21

    Medical Trays Recalled for Potentially Compromised Sterility from Incomplete Sealing

    Stradis Medical is recalling 800 units of HENRY SCHEIN Vein Clinics 1 surgical trays because the outer bag may be incompletely sealed, potentially compromising sterility. No infections have been reported.

    Product
    HENRY SCHEIN, Vein Clinics 1, Item No.570-1426
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0486-2023·2022-12-21

    STRADIS HEALTHCARE Oral Surgery Trays Recalled for Potential Sterility Breach

    Stradis Medical is recalling STRADIS HEALTHCARE oral surgery trays because the outer bag may be incompletely sealed, risking sterility compromise. No illnesses have been reported.

    Product
    STRADIS HEALTHCARE, Surgical Pk, Item No.40510TWS, oral surgery tray
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0510-2023·2022-12-21

    Stradis Medical gynecological surgical kit recalled due to potential sterility breach

    Stradis Medical is recalling Henry Schein GYN Pack surgical kits with potentially incompletely sealed outer bags that may compromise sterility. The affected kits were distributed nationwide in the US and Canada.

    Product
    HENRY SCHEIN, GYN PACK, Item No.570-2625
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0497-2023·2022-12-21

    Dental Surgical Pack Recalled Due to Incomplete Sterile Seal

    Stradis Medical is recalling a dental surgical pack because the outer bag may be incompletely sealed, potentially compromising sterility. Affected units should not be used.

    Product
    Surgical room, DENTAL SURGICAL PACK, Item No.41236SDSP
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0519-2023·2022-12-21

    Henry Schein Pacemaker Surgical Kits Recalled for Sterility Concerns

    Surgical procedure kits supplied by Henry Schein may have incompletely sealed outer bags, potentially compromising sterility. Affected units should not be used.

    Product
    HENRY SCHEIN, PACEMAKER PACK IItem No.570-2793
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0499-2023·2022-12-21

    Stradis Healthcare Safety Pins Recalled for Potential Sterility Breach

    Stradis Healthcare is recalling 1-inch safety pins due to manufacturing defects that may result in incomplete sealing of outer bags, potentially compromising the sterility of medical and surgical procedure kits.

    Product
    STRADIS HEALTHCARE, SAFETY PINS, SMALL 1" Item No.515-001
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0535-2023·2022-12-21

    Stradis Healthcare Curved Tip Syringes Recalled Due to Incomplete Sterile Sealing

    Stradis Medical is recalling approximately 300 Curved Tip Syringes because manufacturing defects may result in incomplete sealing of the sterile kit, potentially compromising product sterility.

    Product
    STRADIS HEALTHCARE, CURVED TIP SYRINGE, Item No.60060GCTS,
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0484-2023·2022-12-21

    BASIC IMPLANT PACK Recalled for Incomplete Outer Bag Sealing

    Stradis Medical is recalling the BASIC IMPLANT PACK (Item 40310SBI) due to incomplete outer bag sealing that may compromise sterility. 80 units were distributed nationwide and in Canada.

    Product
    BASIC IMPLANT PACK, Item No. 40310SBI, oral surgery tray
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0526-2023·2022-12-21

    Surgical procedure kit recalled due to incompletely sealed outer bag

    A HENRY SCHEIN extremity pack surgical kit is being recalled because its outer bag may not be completely sealed, which could compromise the sterility of the kit. Affected units were distributed nationwide in the US and Canada.

    Product
    HENRY SCHEIN, EXTREMITY PACK, Item No.570-2946
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0483-2023·2022-12-21

    Surgical Procedure Kits Recalled by Stradis Healthcare for Sealing Defect

    Stradis Healthcare is recalling surgical procedure kits for perioral surgery due to a manufacturing defect that may result in incomplete outer bag sealing. This could compromise the sterility of the kits.

    Product
    STRADIS HEALTHCARE, Perio Surgery, Item No. 20177RPSS
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0508-2023·2022-12-21

    Surgical Procedure Trays Recalled for Potential Sterility Breach

    Stradis Medical recalls surgical procedure trays due to incomplete outer bag sealing that may compromise sterility. The affected products were distributed nationwide in the US and Canada.

    Product
    HENRY SCHEIN, Basin Set, Item No.570-1803
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0496-2023·2022-12-21

    Dental Procedure Trays Recalled for Incomplete Outer Bag Seal

    STRADIS HEALTHCARE dental procedure trays may have incompletely sealed outer bags that could compromise sterility. The recall affects units distributed nationwide in the US and Canada.

    Product
    STRADIS HEALTHCARE, Custom Pack, Item No.41213ATCP, dental
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0394-2023·2022-12-14

    Surgical Bipolar Forceps Recalled for Missing Safety Instructions

    Carefusion is recalling surgical bipolar forceps due to incomplete instructions for use. The missing information covers power supply interface and cleaning and maintenance procedures.

    Product
    Carefusion V. Mueller ADSON BIPOLAR FORCEPS 1.0MM TIP OVERALL LENGTH 4-3/4" (120MM), REF F-3010
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0219-2023·2022-11-23

    CareFusion Genesis sterilization containers fail aerosol challenge test requirements

    CareFusion Genesis reusable sterilization containers have not consistently passed aerosol challenge testing, which verifies their ability to properly sterilize medical instruments. Approximately 537 units were distributed internationally.

    Product
    CareFusion V.Mueller GENESIS LARGE, CONTAINER 28 X 11" (71.1 X 27.9CM) 6" (15.2CM) DEEP, PERFORATED STERRAD COMPATIBLE, REF CD5-61ST
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0213-2023·2022-11-23

    CareFusion Genesis Sterilization Containers Fail Validation Testing

    CareFusion GENESIS sterilization containers have failed aerosol challenge testing for STERRAD sterilization validation. The recall affects 451 units distributed in the US and 17 other countries.

    Product
    CareFusion V.Mueller GENESIS FULL-LENGTH CONTAINER 23 X12" (58.4 X 30.5CM) 5" (12.7CM) DEEP STERRAD COMPATIBLE, REF CD3-5ST
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0206-2023·2022-11-23

    CareFusion GENESIS Sterilization Containers Fail Aerosol Challenge Testing

    CareFusion GENESIS sterilization containers have not consistently met aerosol challenge testing requirements. Approximately 1,132 units distributed to healthcare facilities in the U.S. and internationally are affected.

    Product
    CareFusion V.Mueller GENESIS HALF-LENGTH CONTAINER 11X12" (27.9 X 30.5CM) 5" (12.7CM) DEEP STERRAD COMPATIBLE, REF CD1-5ST
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0212-2023·2022-11-23

    CareFusion Genesis Sterile Containers Recalled for Failed Sterilization Validation Testing

    CareFusion is recalling 308 units of Genesis sterilization containers that failed aerosol challenge testing required to ensure proper sterilization of surgical instruments. The containers were distributed in the US and multiple countries.

    Product
    CareFusion V.Mueller GENESIS FULL-LENGTH CONTAINER 23 X12" (58.4 X 30.5CM) 4" (10CM) DEEP STERRAD COMPATIBLE, REF CD3-4ST
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0035-2023·2022-11-09

    Lidocaine/Phenylephrine Injectable Solution Recalled for Sterility Defect

    Pharmacy Plus Inc.'s Lidocaine/Phenylephrine injectable solution is recalled due to manufacturing process deficiencies that cannot guarantee product sterility. The recall affects 389 syringes distributed in Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee.

    Product
    LIDOCAINE/PHENYLEPHRINE PF SYR 1%/1.5% Solution, 3 mL syringes, Rx only, Vital Care Compounder, 115 S. 40th Ave., Hattiesburg, MS 39402
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    4 states