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.

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476–500 of 2096

  • CriticalFDA (Devices)·Z-0886-2023·2023-01-25

    Cardiosave IABP may shut down unexpectedly due to blood contamination

    The Cardiosave Rescue Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump may shut down unexpectedly if blood enters the device through a compromised balloon catheter. Approximately 46 units have been distributed worldwide.

    Product
    Cardiosave Rescue Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), Model Numbers 0998-00-0800-75, 0998-00-0800-83, 0998-00-0800-85, 0998-UC-0800-75, 0998-UC-0800-83, 0998-UC-0800-85.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0135-2023·2023-01-25

    Betaxolol ophthalmic solution recalled for manufacturing process violations

    Akorn, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Betaxolol ophthalmic solution (6,273 bottles, lot 1A08A, exp. 12/31/2022) due to manufacturing deviations. Consumers should consult their healthcare provider.

    Product
    Betaxolol Ophthalmic Solution, USP 0.5%, (Betaxolol HCl 5.6 mg/mL), 5 mL per bottle, Sterile, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC: 17478-705-10
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Food)·F-0279-2023·2023-01-25

    Klosterman Baking Company onion buns and bread recalled for insanitary storage

    Klosterman Baking Company is recalling onion buns and bread distributed in Indiana, Ohio, and Tennessee for products held under insanitary conditions. Consumers should discard affected items.

    Product
    Breads: Onion product 3655 Clear Film Buns 20 69 g
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    3 states
  • HighFDA (Food)·F-0286-2023·2023-01-25

    Klosterman Wheat Bread Loaves Recalled for Insanitary Storage Conditions

    Klosterman Baking Company is recalling approximately 109,343 wheat bread loaves distributed in Indiana, Ohio, and Tennessee that were held under insanitary conditions, creating a potential contamination risk.

    Product
    Breads: Wheat product 1305 Klosterman Foodservice UPC # 0005172100452 Loaf 1 28 oz. Wheat product 1306 Clear Bag Loaf 1 32 oz. Wheat product 1310 Clear Bag Loaf 1 24 oz. Wheat product 1358 Klosterman Retail UPC # 0005172100714 Loaf 1 24 oz. Wheat product 1380 Pennington…
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    3 states
  • HighFDA (Food)·F-0280-2023·2023-01-25

    Klosterman Baking Company recalls potato flour buns due to insanitary holding conditions

    Klosterman Baking Company is recalling potato flour buns sold in Indiana, Ohio, and Tennessee due to products being held under insanitary conditions that could pose health risks.

    Product
    Breads: Potato flour product 3555 Clear Bag Buns 12 80 g Potato flour product 3561 Clear Film Buns 20 92 g Potato flour product 6057 Clear Bag Buns 24 34 g
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    3 states
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0159-2023·2023-01-25

    Rasagiline Tablets Recalled for Foreign Particle Contamination

    Ascend Laboratories is recalling Rasagiline Mesylate Tablets 1 mg due to black spots and metallic specks on tablets. The recall affects 12,192 bottles distributed to customers in 19 states and Puerto Rico.

    Product
    RASAGILINE — RASAGILINE (RASAGILINE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    20 states
  • ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0272-2023·2023-01-25

    Focaccia bread recalled due to storage in insanitary conditions

    Klosterman Baking Company recalled focaccia bread held under insanitary conditions. The recall affects approximately 109,343 units distributed in Indiana, Ohio, and Tennessee.

    Product
    Breads: Focaccia product 8518 Clear Bag Loaf 1 56 oz.
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    3 states
  • ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0266-2023·2023-01-25

    Klosterman ciabatta bread rolls recalled for insanitary holding conditions

    Klosterman Baking Company is recalling ciabatta bread rolls distributed to Indiana, Ohio, and Tennessee because they were held under insanitary conditions. Consumers should dispose of affected products.

    Product
    Breads: Ciabatta product 8000 Clear Bag Rolls 8 3.4 oz. Ciabatta product 8652 Clear Bag Rolls 6 5.5 oz.
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    3 states
  • ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0287-2023·2023-01-25

    White Breads and Buns Recalled for Insanitary Storage Conditions

    Klosterman Baking Company is recalling certain white bread and bun products due to storage under insanitary conditions. The recall affects products distributed in Indiana, Ohio, and Tennessee between December 12-16, 2022.

    Product
    Breads: White product 1003 Clear Bag Loaf 1 24 oz. White product 1005 Clear Bag Loaf 1 24 oz. White product 1015 Clear Bag Loaf 1 24 oz. White product 1020 Clear Bag Loaf 1 24 oz. White product 1040 Klosterman Foodservice UPC # 0005172100450 Loaf 1 32 oz. White product…
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    3 states
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0125-2023·2023-01-18

    Compounded Injectable Drug Recalled for Lack of Sterility Assurance

    Northern VA Compounders PLLC is recalling 1,200 vials of BiMix STD 001 injectable nationwide due to lack of assurance of sterility. The compounded drug cannot be verified as sterile.

    Product
    BiMix STD 001 (Papaverine HCl/Phentolamine Mesylate) 30mg/1mg/mL INJECTABLE, 2.5 mL Multiple-Dose vials, Rx Only, Compounded by: Akina Pharmacy, 23475 Rock Haven Way Suite 105, Sterling, VA 20166.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0116-2023·2023-01-18

    TriMix Injection Recalled Due to Lack of Sterility Assurance

    Northern VA Compounders is recalling TriMix Injection due to lack of sterility assurance. The compounded injectable medication may not meet required sterility standards.

    Product
    TriMix Injection (PGE1/Papaverine HCl/Phentolamine Mesylate) 100mcg/30mg/3mg/mL INJECTABLE, 2.5 mL Multiple-Dose vials, Rx Only, Compounded by: Akina Pharmacy, 23475 Rock Haven Way Suite 105, Sterling, VA 20166.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0123-2023·2023-01-18

    TriMix Plus 002 Injectable Medication Recalled for Sterility Concerns

    FDA is recalling TriMix Plus 002, a compounded injectable medication, due to lack of assurance of sterility. The affected lot may not meet required sterility standards.

    Product
    TriMix Plus 002 (PGE1/Papaverine HCl/Phentolamine Mesylante) 25mcg/30mg/2mg/mL INJECTABLE, packaged in 2.5 mL Multiple-Dose vials, Rx Only, Compounded by: Akina Pharmacy, 23475 Rock Haven Way Suite 105, Sterling, VA 20166.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0910-2023·2023-01-18

    Source Administration Set medical device recalled for contamination

    The FDA has recalled 2,840 units of the Source Administration Set, a medical device used for PET imaging, due to contamination with black specks on needles.

    Product
    Source Administration Set (SAS) used with the Medrad Intego PET Infusion System, Sterile Catalog number: INT CSS Affected material number: 86566621 Intended to deliver accurate doses of 18F Fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) or 18F Sodium Fluoride (NaF) radiopharmaceuticals and…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0120-2023·2023-01-18

    Compounded QuadMix injectable recalled for sterility assurance concerns

    Northern VA Compounders PLLC recalled QuadMix Injectable nationwide due to lack of assurance of sterility. Patients who received this compounded medication should contact their healthcare provider immediately.

    Product
    QuadMix Injectable (PGE1/Papaverine HCl/Phentolamine Mesylate/Atropine) 20mcg/20mg/2mg/0.2mg/mL INJECTABLE, 2.5 mL Multiple-Dose vials, Rx Only, Compounded by: Akina Pharmacy, 23475 Rock Haven Way Suite 105, Sterling, VA 20166.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0927-2023·2023-01-18

    DeRoyal surgical procedure pack recalled for sterile barrier defect

    DeRoyal is recalling certain surgical procedure packs containing Medtronic non-absorbable sutures due to a manufacturing error that may breach the sterile barrier protecting the surgical field.

    Product
    DeRoyal ORGAN RECOVERY PACK PGYBK, a) REF 89-9004.09 and b) 89-9004.10
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0772-2023·2023-01-04

    Pilling Wecksorb Cylindrical Sponges recalled due to compromised sterility

    TELEFLEX LLC recalled 1,000 units of Pilling Wecksorb Cylindrical Sponges (Lot 22B0395) because certain lots were not irradiated to eliminate pyronema, potentially compromising sterility. No illnesses have been reported.

    Product
    Pilling Wecksorb Cylindrical Sponges
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    4 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0765-2023·2022-12-28

    Medical Action Industries Littauer Scissors Recalled for Debris Contamination

    Medical Action Industries is recalling Littauer surgical scissors because the sterile instruments may contain debris that could compromise their safety during clinical use.

    Product
    Medical Action Industries Inc. Disposable Instrument Pack, Littauer Scissor, REF 56247, packaged 1/package, 20 packages/box, 12 boxes/case, sterile.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    8 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0723-2023·2022-12-28

    ConvaTec AQUACEL Foam Ag Adhesive wound dressing recalled for visual contamination

    ConvaTec is voluntarily recalling AQUACEL Foam Ag Adhesive wound dressings due to visual contamination (brown spots) found on several dressings. Approximately 5,300 units distributed nationwide are affected.

    Product
    ConvaTec AQUACEL Foam Ag Adhesive, wound dressing advesive
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0085-2023·2022-12-28

    Oxcarbazepine 600mg tablets recalled for foreign substance contamination

    Sun Pharmaceutical is recalling three lots of Oxcarbazepine 600mg tablets due to the presence of foreign substances. The affected medication was distributed nationwide.

    Product
    OXCARBAZEPINE — OXCARBAZEPINE (OXCARBAZEPINE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0495-2023·2022-12-21

    Dental surgical kits recalled due to incomplete outer bag sealing

    Stradis Healthcare is recalling dental surgical procedure kits due to manufacturing issues that may result in incompletely sealed outer bags, potentially compromising kit sterility.

    Product
    STRADIS HEALTHCARE, DENTAL CUSTOM PACK, Item No.41137TDS,
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0501-2023·2022-12-21

    Stradis Healthcare surgical procedure trays recalled for incomplete packaging seals

    Stradis Medical is recalling medical and surgical procedure trays with incomplete outer bag sealing, which may compromise sterility. The recall affects 150 units distributed nationwide in the US and Canada.

    Product
    STRADIS HEALTHCARE, PROBE COVER W/GEL PACK, Item No.525-071, general surgery tray
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0522-2023·2022-12-21

    Surgical Procedure Trays Recalled for Incomplete Sterile Barrier Sealing

    Stradis Medical recalls Henry Schein surgical procedure trays due to incomplete outer bag sealing that may compromise sterility. No injuries reported.

    Product
    HENRY SCHEIN, LOOP RECORDER PACK, Item No.570-2891
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0533-2023·2022-12-21

    Surgical procedure trays with incomplete outer bag seals recalled

    Stradis Healthcare is recalling Henry Schein labiaplasty procedure kits due to incomplete outer bag seals that could compromise sterility. The 42-unit recall affects products distributed nationwide in the US and Canada.

    Product
    HENRY SCHEIN, Labiaplasty PackItem No.570-3118,
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0541-2023·2022-12-21

    Surgical procedure kits recalled for incomplete seal and potential sterility breach

    Stradis Healthcare is recalling medical surgical procedure trays and kits with potentially incomplete outer bag seals that could compromise sterility. These products were distributed nationwide in the US and Canada.

    Product
    STRADIS HEALTHCARE, Vasc Vein, Item No.682-1583,
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide