Hazard
993 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
Of the 993 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 112 (11%) 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 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.
Medline procedural kits containing circumcision trays are being recalled due to plastic syringes affected by an FDA Safety Alert. The syringes have identified leaks and breakage that may pose risks to patient health.
Microtek Medical Inc. is recalling Bottle Decanter REF 2004S units due to pin holes and tears found in the sterile barrier packaging during testing. Compromised packaging could allow contamination of the medical device.
Microtek Medical Inc. is recalling Bag Decanter II medical devices due to pinholes and tears identified in the sterile packaging film during quality testing, which could compromise product sterility.
ROi CPS LLC is recalling 78 Regard Kits containing Microtek decanters due to pin holes and tears in sterile packaging that cannot be identified visually. Defective packaging could compromise the sterile barrier.
Microtek Medical Inc. recalls Vial Decanter units (REF 2006S) due to pin holes and tears in the sterile packaging film discovered during testing. Compromised sterile barriers could allow microbial contamination.
Microtek Medical Inc. recalls C-Flow Bag Decanters (10,366 cases) due to pin holes and tears in sterile barrier packaging discovered during quality testing. The defects could allow bacterial contamination.
Empower Pharmacy is recalling Estradiol Cypionate Injection due to lack of assurance of sterility. The recall affects 2,797 units distributed nationwide within the United States.
Steris Corporation recalls certain automated endoscope reprocessor hookups due to incorrect instructions in product documentation. Improper hookup connection could prevent proper endoscope disinfection, risking patient infection.
Cafe Caramel Delight, a non-alcoholic cocktail mixer, is being recalled because it was produced in an unlicensed, uninspected facility with potential under-processing concerns.
Urban River Spirits is recalling Tropical Lime & Coconut non-alcoholic mixer because it was manufactured in an unlicensed facility with potential under-processing. No illnesses have been reported.
Ethicon is recalling SURGICEL FIBRILLAR hemostatic pads due to torn foil pouches that compromise the sterile barrier, traced to a specific packaging machine defect.
Canadian Hospital Specialties is recalling HIGH FLOW INSUFFLATION TUBING with incomplete seals that may result in non-sterile product. The defect affects 6,300 units and poses patient safety concerns.
Ethicon Sarl is recalling SURGICEL FIBRILLAR product due to torn foil pouches that compromised the sterile barrier. Approximately 39,010 units distributed in the US, India, and Japan are affected.
Fresenius is recalling DELFLEX dialysis solution due to tube weld failures causing slow leaks that are difficult to detect. 183 cases affected nationwide.
Medline is recalling over 7,600 Open Heart surgical convenience kits nationwide due to weak seals on the Pure Pouch component. The seals may fail and compromise the sterility of the surgical instruments inside.
Medline is recalling Neuro IR surgical convenience kits due to weak seals in the Pure Pouch component that may compromise sterility. The recall affects 12,588 kits distributed nationwide.
Medline surgical convenience kits containing Pure Pouch components with weak seals may fail to maintain sterility, potentially compromising the safety of contained medical instruments. Affected kits were distributed nationwide across 23 states.
Medline is recalling approximately 12,588 sterile surgical kits used for childbirth procedures because weak seals on Pure Pouch components may fail and compromise sterility.
Imprimis is recalling Klarity-C, a cyclosporine eye medication, because the company cannot assure the product meets sterility standards. Approximately 136,005 units were distributed nationwide.
Genentech is recalling Cathflo Activase injection vials in two lots due to deformed stoppers found during manufacturing that compromise sterility assurance.
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories recalls Zoledronic Acid Injection 5mg/100mL due to lack of sterility assurance and leaking vials. Lot #G3000010 with 13,880 vials was distributed nationwide.
Ethicon recalls SURGIFOAM Absorbable Gelatin Powder Kit (Product Code 1979) due to open seals on applicator tips in three lots. The recall affects 5,184 units distributed nationwide.
Medline non-sterile syringes (Model 91876) are being recalled because certain lot codes contain sizes and configurations that exceed the range cleared by the FDA. No injuries or illnesses have been reported.
Medtronic is recalling 1760 tourniquet kits due to potential for unsealed sterile packing. These surgical devices may have compromised sterilization barriers.
Medtronic is recalling aortic root cannulae and cardioplegia needles used in cardiac surgery due to potential unsealed sterile packaging. Approximately 2,622 units were distributed worldwide.