The Recall Desk

Hazard

Contamination recalls

2,096 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total
2,096
Critical
84
Severe
838
Most recent
2026-10-21

Of the 2,096 contamination recalls we have scored against our rubric, 84 (4%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 838 (40%) are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

About this hazard tag

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

426–450 of 2096

  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-0097-2024·2023-03-22

    Fresh Cut Cantaloupe and Berries Recalled for Listeria Contamination Risk

    Fresh Ideation Food Group is recalling Quick & Fresh Fresh Cut Cantaloupe & Berries due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The affected 7-ounce product was distributed across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast between January 24-30, 2023.

    Product
    Quick & Fresh, Fresh Cut Canteloupe & Berries, Net . Wt. 7 Oz. Single Serving, Keep refrigerated
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    11 states
  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-0579-2023·2023-03-22

    Fresh Creative Cuisine Yogurt Parfait Recalled for Listeria Contamination Risk

    Fresh Creative Cuisine recalled 84 units of Vanilla Low Fat Yogurt Parfait (9 oz) sold January 24–30, 2023, due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Affected product was distributed to MD, PA, DE, NY, DC, NJ, NC, CT, SC, VA, MA.

    Product
    Fresh Creative Cuisine, Vanilla Low Fat Yogurt, Fruit & Granola Parfait, Net . Wt. 9 Oz. Single Serving, Keep refrigerated
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    11 states
  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-0459-2023·2023-03-22

    Bistro To Go Cheese & Fruit Plate Recalled for Listeria Contamination Risk

    Fresh Ideation Food Group is recalling Bistro To Go Gourmet Cheese & Fruit Plate products sold January 24-30, 2023, due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

    Product
    Bistro To Go, Gourmet Cheese & Fruit Plate, Net Wt. 6 Oz. Single Serving, Keep refrigerated
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    11 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1240-2023·2023-03-22

    BD Ultra-Fine Insulin Syringe 0.5mL Recalled for Nonsterility Risk

    Becton Dickinson is recalling approximately 1.1 million BD Ultra-Fine Insulin Syringes due to nonsterility concerns. The affected syringes may expose patients to pathogenic microorganisms and risk of local infection.

    Product
    BD Ultra-Fine Insulin Syringe 0.5mL, 8mm, 31G-Insulin Syringes are designed for administering insulin in the treatment of diabetes mellitus. Catalog Number: 326713
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1209-2023·2023-03-15

    COVID-19 Diagnostic Test Kits May Leak, Causing Invalid Results

    DiaSorin Molecular's Simplexa COVID-19 Direct test kits may leak, potentially causing contamination and invalid test results. The FDA has issued a Class II recall affecting approximately 90,142 units distributed nationwide.

    Product
    Simplexa COVID-19 Direct, REF: MOL4150; including Reaction Mix, REF: MOL4150; with previous assay definition v2
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1210-2023·2023-03-15

    Simplexa Flu A/B & RSV Diagnostic Kits Recalled for Leaking Components

    DiaSorin is recalling 4,142 Simplexa Flu A/B & RSV Direct Gen II diagnostic kits due to leaking Direct amplification Discs that may cause contamination, cross-contamination, invalid test results, and system error codes.

    Product
    Simplexa Flu A/B & RSV Direct Gen II, REF: MOL2655; including Reaction Mix REF: MOL2656; with previous assay definition v5.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0362-2023·2023-03-08

    Phenylephrine injection recalled due to lack of sterility assurance

    Nephron Sterile Compounding Center is recalling Phenylephrine HCl injection nationwide due to lack of assurance of sterility. Lot PS2008A with expiration 03/07/2023 is affected.

    Product
    Phenylephrine HCl in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 50 mg/250 mL (200 mcg/mL), 250 mL Single-Dose Container bottle, packaged in 15 x 1 IV Bottles per carton, Rx Only, Nephron 503B Outsourcing Facility, 4500 12th St. Extension, West Columbia, SC 29172, NDC 69374-321-25.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0361-2023·2023-03-08

    Phenylephrine HCl Injection Recalled for Sterility Assurance Deficiency

    Nephron is recalling 24,870 Phenylephrine HCl Injection vials nationwide due to lack of sterility assurance. No illnesses have been reported.

    Product
    Phenylephrine HCl Injection, USP, 0.8 mg/10 mL (80 mcg/mL), 10 mL Single-Dose Vial, packaged in 30 x 10 mL Single-Dose Vials per carton, 12 x 30 Vials Carton per case, Rx Only, Nephron 503B Outsourcing Facility, 4500 12th St. Extension, West Columbia, SC 29172, NDC 69374-301-10.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0347-2023·2023-03-01

    Sodium Chloride Injection Recalled for Incomplete Seal and Potential Leakage

    B. Braun Medical is recalling 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection due to possible incomplete container seals that may leak. The recall involves 483,229 bags distributed nationwide.

    Product
    SODIUM CHLORIDE — SODIUM CHLORIDE (SODIUM CHLORIDE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0321-2023·2023-02-22

    FDA Recalls TPN Nutrition Bags Due to Sterility Assurance Failure

    Sentara Infusion Services recalls 24 bags of TPN (Total Parenteral Nutrition) distributed nationwide due to lack of sterility assurance. The recall affects prescription intravenous nutrition products.

    Product
    TPN (a) 95GM/AA, 385/DEX, 50GM/LIP 1800ML, (b)TPN AA:100GM DEX:250GM LIP:50GM 2400ML, (c) TPN: AA 80GM ; DEX 320GM ; LIP 50GM IN 2300 ml, Rx only, use with Curlin pump, Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste 300, Chesapeake, VA 23320
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0267-2023·2023-02-22

    Injectable Vitamin B Vials Recalled for Particulate Matter Contamination

    McGuff Compounding Pharmacy recalls 255 vials of thiamine and riboflavin injection nationwide due to foreign substances found in some vials.

    Product
    Thiamine Hydrochloride 3000 mg/30 mL (100mg/mL), Riboflavin 30 mg/30 mL (1mg/mL) Injection, FOR INTRAMUSCULAR OR SLOW INTRAVENOUS USE, 30 mL Sterile Multiple Use Vial, Rx Only, Compounded for a licensed professional or patient use by: McGuff Compounding Pharmacy Services, Inc…
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0315-2023·2023-02-22

    Piperacillin/Tazobactam Injectable Antibiotic Recalled Due to Lack of Sterility Assurance

    Sentara Infusion Services is recalling Piperacillin/Tazobactam antibiotic injections due to lack of sterility assurance. The 78-unit recall affects patients nationwide.

    Product
    PIPERACILLIN / TAZOBACTAM (a) 4.5GM IN NS 100 ML, (b)18GM IN NS 267M, (c) 27GM IN NS 400ML, (d) 3.375 GM IN NS 50ML, (e) 36 GM IN NS 533 ML, antibiotic, Rx only, use with a Curlin or home pump or no pump, Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste 300…
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0272-2023·2023-02-22

    FDA Recalls 0.9% Sodium Chloride Solution for Lack of Sterility Assurance

    Sentara Infusion Services is recalling 114 bags of 0.9% Sodium Chloride intravenous solution due to lack of sterility assurance. The product was distributed nationwide with Beyond Use dates of December 24–31, 2022.

    Product
    0.9% Sodium Chloride, used as a diluent or hydration, packaged volume of (a)1000ML (b)2000ML (c) 720ML, used with Curlin pump, no pump or gravity. Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste 300, Chesapeake, VA 23320
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0314-2023·2023-02-22

    Penicillin Intravenous Antibiotic Recalled Over Lack of Sterility Assurance

    Sentara Infusion Services is recalling eight bags of intravenous penicillin antibiotic due to lack of sterility assurance. The product was dispensed to patients nationwide.

    Product
    PENICILLIN (a) 40MU IN D5W 400ML(CONTINUOUS), (b) 40U IN D5W 400ML(CONTINUOUS), (c) 48MU IN D5W 480ML, antibiotic, Rx Only, use with a Curlin pump, Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste 300, Chesapeake, VA 23320
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0289-2023·2023-02-22

    Diphenhydramine 18mg Injectable Recalled for Lack of Sterility Assurance

    Sentara Infusion Services is recalling Diphenhydramine 18mg syringes distributed nationwide due to lack of sterility assurance. The 15-bag recall affects injectable antihistamine products that may pose an infection risk if used.

    Product
    Diphenhydramine 18mg in 3.6ML NS SYRINGE, antihistamine, Rx Only, Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste 300, Chesapeake, VA 23320,
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0301-2023·2023-02-22

    Levaquin 750MG Injectable Recalled Due to Lack of Sterility Assurance

    Sentara Infusion Services is recalling 14 bags of Levaquin 750MG injectable antibiotic dispensed nationwide due to lack of sterility assurance. The product was distributed to patients for home infusion pump use.

    Product
    Levaquin 750MG IN D5W 150ML, antibiotic, Rx Only, use with home pump, Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste 300, Chesapeake, VA 23320,
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0292-2023·2023-02-22

    Ethanol 70% Syringes Recalled Due to Lack of Sterility Assurance

    Sentara Infusion Services is recalling 17 units of ETHANOL 70% 0.5ML syringes distributed nationwide due to lack of sterility assurance. The syringes may not meet required sterility standards for safe injection.

    Product
    ETHANOL 70% 0.5ML SYRINGE, Cathcare, Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste 300, Chesapeake, VA 23320
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0274-2023·2023-02-22

    Ampicillin Injectable Solution Recalled Due to Lack of Sterility Assurance

    Sentara Infusion Services is recalling Ampicillin 12GM in NS 600M injectable solution due to lack of sterility assurance. The affected product was dispensed nationwide; patients should contact their healthcare provider.

    Product
    AMPICILLIN 12GM IN NS 600M, used with a Curlin pump, Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste 300, Chesapeake, VA 23320,
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1110-2023·2023-02-22

    Surgical angio port kits recalled for compromised sterile barrier

    Medline is recalling 30 units of surgical angio port kits due to a perforated outer bag that prevents the external packaging from being sterile, creating a contamination risk during surgical use.

    Product
    Surgical convenience kits labeled as: MEDLINE ANGIO PORT KIT W/HIGH GRADE IN, Reorder Number DYNDC2691
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0305-2023·2023-02-22

    Methylprednisolone steroid injections recalled for lack of sterility assurance

    Sentara Infusion Services is recalling 27 syringes of Methylprednisolone steroid due to lack of sterility assurance. The product was distributed nationwide to patients with a beyond-use date of December 29-31, 2022.

    Product
    Methylprednisolone 12MG IN NS 1.2ML SYRINGE, steroid, Rx Only, Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste 300, Chesapeake, VA 23320
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0266-2023·2023-02-22

    Injectable drug vials recalled for particulate matter contamination

    McGuff Compounding Pharmacy Services is recalling Thiamine Hydrochloride and Riboflavin injection vials due to presence of foreign substances in some units.

    Product
    Thiamine Hydrochloride 200 mg/2mL (100mg/mL), Riboflavin 2 mg/2mL (1mg/mL) Injection, FOR INTRAMUSCULAR OR SLOW INTRAVENOUS USE, 2 mL Sterile Single Use Vial, Preservative-Free, Rx Only, Compounded for a licensed professional or patient use by: McGuff Compounding Pharmacy…
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0317-2023·2023-02-22

    Tobramycin 660mg Injectable Antibiotic Recalled for Lack of Sterility Assurance

    Sentara Infusion Services is recalling Tobramycin 660mg injectable antibiotic used for home infusion therapy due to lack of sterility assurance. Two bags were dispensed to patients nationwide.

    Product
    TOBRAMYCIN 660MG IN NS 66ML, antibiotic, Rx Only, use with homepump, Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste 300, Chesapeake, VA 23320,
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0280-2023·2023-02-22

    Cefepime injectable antibiotic bags recalled due to sterility concerns

    Sentara Infusion Services is recalling 71 bags of Cefepime injectable antibiotic due to lack of sterility assurance. Patients who received affected doses should consult their healthcare provider.

    Product
    CEFEPIME, (a) 2GM IN NS 100ML (b)8GM IN NS 400ML (c) 12GM IN NS 600ML, used with a Curlin or Home pump, Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste 300, Chesapeake, VA 23320
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1066-2023·2023-02-15

    Medline Sterile Procedural Trays Recalled Over Blade Puncture Risk

    Medline recalls sterile procedural trays because sterile blades may puncture the outer foil packaging, compromising device sterility. The 314-case recall affects hospitals in the US, Canada, Japan, Mexico, Panama, Turks & Caicos, and UAE.

    Product
    Sterile Procedural Trays, labeled as the following: a. CARDIAC CATH PACK-LF; b. ANGIOGRAPHY-NS-LF; c. EP BASIC SET UP PACK; d. IMPLANT PACK-LF; e. PORT PACEMAKER INSERTION PACK; f. OPEN HEART PACK; g. LAP BASIN TRAY; h. ANGIO ACCESS; i. ANGIO
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1089-2023·2023-02-15

    Sterile surgical trays recalled due to packaging puncture risk

    MEDLINE INDUSTRIES is recalling six models of sterile surgical trays due to a potential for blades within the kits to puncture the sterile packaging. Affected trays were distributed worldwide.

    Product
    Sterile Procedural Trays, labeled as the following: a. GYN LAPAROTOMY HARPER PACK-LF b. OB GYN LAP PACK-LF c. VAGINAL HYSTERECTOMY PACK d. DELTA PACK e. MAJOR VAGINAL-LF f. GYN LAPAROSCOPY II
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide