The Recall Desk

Hazard

Contamination recalls

2,060 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total
2,060
Critical
83
Severe
615
Most recent
2026-09-09

Of the 2,060 contamination recalls we have scored against our rubric, 83 (4%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 615 (30%) 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.

801–825 of 2060

  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0568-2020·2019-12-11

    QuVa Pharma Recalls Fentanyl and Bupivacaine Infusion Due to Glass Particulates

    QuVa Pharma is recalling specific lots of a fentanyl and bupivacaine infusion due to the presence of glass particulates.

    Product
    fentaNYL 800 mcg/200 mL (4 mcg/mL) BUPivacaine HCl 0.1667% 333.4 mg/200 mL (1.667 mg/mL) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 200 mL in 250 mL CADD Preservative Free, Rx, QuVA Pharma 1075 West Park One Drive, Suite 100 Sugar Land, TX 77478 NDC 70092-1436-76
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0571-2020·2019-12-11

    QuVa Pharma Recalls Fentanyl Infusions Due to Glass Particulate Matter

    QuVa Pharma is recalling specific lots of fentanyl infusion solutions due to the potential presence of glass particulate matter.

    Product
    fentaNYL 1000 mcg/100 mL (10 mcg/mL) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 100 mL CADD Preservative Free, Rx, QuVA Pharma 1075 West Park One Drive, Suite 100 Sugar Land, TX 77478 NDC 70092-1250-75
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0570-2020·2019-12-11

    QuVa Pharma Recalls Fentanyl PCA Vials Due to Glass Particulate Matter

    QuVa Pharma is recalling specific lots of fentanyl PCA vials due to the potential presence of glass particulate matter.

    Product
    fentaNYL 1500 mcg/30 mL (50 mcg/mL) 30 mL PCA Vial Preservative Free, Rx, QuVA Pharma 1075 West Park One Drive, Suite 100 Sugar Land, TX 77478 NDC 70092-1180-79
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0561-2020·2019-12-11

    QuVa Pharma Recalls Fentanyl and Ropivacaine Bags Due to Glass Particulates

    QuVa Pharma is recalling specific lots of fentanyl and ropivacaine injection bags due to the presence of glass particulates.

    Product
    fentaNYL 200 mcg/100 mL (2 mcg/mL) ROPivacaine HCl 0.2% 200 mg/100 mL (2 mg/mL) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride , 100 mL bag, Preservative Free, Rx, QuVA Pharma 1075 West Park One Drive, Suite 100 Sugar Land, TX 77478 NDC 70092-1108-36
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0555-2020·2019-12-11

    QuVa Pharma Recalls Fentanyl Infusions Due to Glass Particulate Matter

    QuVa Pharma is recalling fentanyl 10 mcg/mL infusion bags nationwide due to the potential presence of glass particulate matter.

    Product
    fentaNYL 1000 mcg/100 mL (10 mcg/mL) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Preservative Free, Rx, QuVA Pharma 1075 West Park One Drive, Suite 100 Sugar Land, TX 77478 NDC 70092-1092-36
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0217-2020·2019-11-13

    Red Mountain Compounding Recalls S-Edetate Calcium Injection Due to Sterility Concerns

    Red Mountain Compounding Pharmacy is recalling S-Edetate Calcium 300mg/mL injection vials because the FDA identified a lack of assurance of sterility.

    Product
    S-EDETATE CALCIUM 300MG/ML INJ SOLN, packaged in a) 50ml and b) 100ML glass vial, Rx Only, Red Mountain Compounding RX.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0273-2020·2019-11-13

    Thermo Fisher Recalls Cardinal Health Specimen Containers Due to Plastic Shavings

    Thermo Fisher Scientific is recalling Cardinal Health specimen containers that may contain plastic shavings on threaded surfaces.

    Product
    Cardinal Health Brand 120mL/53mm sterile, individual peel pouch specimen container with orange cap (100/pk) Catalog number: CHB13905
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0107-2020·2019-10-16

    Centurion Medical UVC Tray Recall Due to Fluid Droplet Risk

    Centurion Medical Products is recalling UVC Trays containing BD MaxZeroNeedleess Connectors due to a risk of fluid droplets separating from the connector surface.

    Product
    UVC TRAY UVT875
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0103-2020·2019-10-16

    Centurion IV Securement Kit Recall Due to Fluid Droplet Risk

    Centurion Medical Products is recalling IV Securement Kits containing a recalled BD connector due to the potential for fluid droplets to separate from the sealed surface.

    Product
    IV SECUREMENT KIT IVS3405
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0102-2020·2019-10-16

    Centurion IV Start Kits Recalled Due to Fluid Droplet Risk

    Centurion Medical Products is recalling IV Start Kits containing a recalled BD connector due to potential fluid droplet separation.

    Product
    IV START KIT IV8440
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0091-2020·2019-10-16

    Centurion Medical CVC Bundle Recall Due to Fluid Droplet Risk

    Centurion Medical Products is recalling CVC bundles containing a recalled BD connector due to potential fluid droplet separation.

    Product
    CVC BUNDLE, 20CM, 3L, PI ECVC5120
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0136-2020·2019-10-16

    Pfizer Recalls LMD in Dextrose Bags Due to Sterility Concerns

    Pfizer is recalling 17,832 bags of LMD in Dextrose Injection due to a potential leak that compromises sterility.

    Product
    LMD IN DEXTROSE — LMD IN DEXTROSE (DEXTRAN 40)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0082-2020·2019-10-16

    Centurion Medical Recalls Neonatal Cap Change Kits Due to Fluid Droplet Risk

    Centurion Medical Products Corporation is recalling Neonatal Cap Change Kits because the included BD MaxZeroNeedleess Connector may release fluid droplets after disconnection.

    Product
    Neonatal Cap Change Kit DT20315
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0002-2020·2019-10-09

    Metrix Secure EVA Dual Chamber Container Recall for Leaking

    The Metrix Company is recalling 4,284 Secure EVA dual chamber containers due to a potential for leaking. The affected bags are used for intravenous admixtures.

    Product
    SECURE EVA - DUAL CHAMBER CONTAINER With Screw Connectors, 3000mL, (legless) REF 66630 - Product Usage: For use in an intravenous admixture program. The empty container will be filled with parenteral admixtures under normal pharmacy conditions, e.g. laminar flow hood. The use of
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0030-2020·2019-10-09

    Baxter Integrated APD Set Recalled for Potential Cassette Leaks

    Baxter Healthcare is recalling L5C4531 X1 Integrated APD Sets because cassettes may leak, risking sterile fluid path contamination and peritonitis.

    Product
    L5C4531 X1 Integrated APD Set with Cassette 3-Prong Sterile, nonpyrogenic fluid path. Sterilized by ethylene oxide.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    13 states
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0100-2020·2019-10-09

    Sermorelin and GHRP-2 Lyophilized Vials Recalled Due to Sterility Concerns

    KRS Global Biotechnology is recalling 120 vials of Sermorelin and GHRP-2 because the company cannot assure the products are sterile.

    Product
    Sermorelin, 3 mg / GHRP-2, 3 mg / Vial, For SC Use-Lyophilized, Rx Only, KRS Global Biotechnology 791 Park of Commerce Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33487. NDC 3321674092
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1859-2019·2019-09-25

    Superior Pain & Itch Relief Lidocaine Gel Recalled for Contamination

    Ridge Properties, LLC is recalling Superior Pain & Itch Relief (lidocaine) Liquid Gel, 4%, because the product was found to be contaminated and above specification for lidocaine assay.

    Product
    Superior Pain & Itch Relief (lidocaine) Liquid Gel, 4%, packaged in a) 1 Oz (NDC 69804-073-14), b) 2 Oz (NDC 69804-073-15), and c) 4 Oz (NDC 69804-073-16) bottles, OTC, Manufactured, packed & distributed by Pain Relief Naturally, Salem, OR 97301.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1858-2019·2019-09-25

    Superior Pain & Itch Relief Cream Recalled for Lidocaine Contamination

    Ridge Properties, LLC is recalling Superior Pain & Itch Relief Cream because the product was found to be contaminated and above specification for lidocaine assay.

    Product
    Superior Pain & Itch Relief (lidocaine) Cream, 4%, packaged in a) 1 OZ (NDC 69804-070-05), b) 2 OZ (NDC 69804-070-02), and c) 4 OZ (NDC 69804-070-03) jars, OTC, Manufactured, packed & distributed by Pain Relief Naturally, Salem, OR 97301.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1860-2019·2019-09-25

    Soothing Sore Relief Lidocaine Cream Recalled for High Potency

    Ridge Properties, LLC is recalling Soothing Sore Relief (lidocaine) Cream, 4%, because the product was found to be contaminated and above specification for lidocaine assay.

    Product
    Soothing Sore Relief (lidocaine) Cream, 4%, packaged in a) 1 OZ (NDC 69804-074-05), b) 2 OZ (NDC 69804-074-02), and c) 4 OZ (NDC 69804-074-03) jars, OTC, Manufactured, packed & distributed by Pain Relief Naturally, Salem, OR 97301.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1861-2019·2019-09-25

    FDA Recalls Soothing Sore Relief Lidocaine Gel Due to Contamination

    Ridge Properties, LLC is recalling Soothing Sore Relief (lidocaine) Liquid Gel, 4%, because the product was found to be contaminated and above specification for lidocaine assay.

    Product
    Soothing Sore Relief (lidocaine) Liquid Gel, 4%, packaged in a) 1 Oz (NDC 69804-077-14), b) 2 Oz (NDC 69804-077-15), and c) 4 Oz (NDC 69804-077-16) bottles, OTC, Manufactured, packed & distributed by Pain Relief Naturally, Salem, OR 97301.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide