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.

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.

1276–1300 of 2060

  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1118-2015·2015-06-17

    Montana Compounding Pharmacy Recalls Alprostadil Injectable Due to Sterility Concerns

    Montana Compounding Pharmacy is recalling Alprostadil injectable vials due to lack of assurance of sterility and objectionable conditions observed during an FDA inspection.

    Product
    Alprostadil (PFE1), solution, 20 mcg/mL, injectable, 5 mL vial, Rx only, compounded by Montana Compounding Pharmacy, Missoula, MT
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    2 states
  • CriticalUSDA FSIS·085-2015·2015-06-03

    Tyson Recalls Ground Beef Due To Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination

    Tyson Fresh Meats is recalling approximately 16,000 pounds of ground beef products due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination. The products were shipped to one distribution location in New York.

    Product
    Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc. — Tyson Fresh Meats Recalls Beef Products Due To Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    1 state
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1103-2015·2015-06-03

    Advanced Physician Solutions Recalls Sodium Hyaluronate Syringes Due to Sterility Concerns

    Advanced Physician Solutions is recalling 416 prefilled syringes of Sodium Hyaluronate Injectable because the company cannot guarantee the product is sterile.

    Product
    SODIUM HYALURONATE (2ML PREFILLED SYRINGE) STERILE WATER 20MG/ML INJECTABLE, Advanced Compounding Pharmacy, 7225 Fulton Ave., North Hollywood, CA 91605
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereUSDA FSIS·080-2015·2015-05-18

    ZYK Enterprises Recalls Boneless Veal Trim for E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination

    ZYK Enterprises is recalling 2,522 pounds of boneless veal trim and whole muscle cuts due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination. The products were distributed to wholesale establishments in California, Massachusetts, and Washington.

    Product
    ZYK Enterprises, Inc. — ZYK Enterprises, Inc. Recalls Boneless Veal Trim Products Due to Possible Contamination with E. Coli O157:H7
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    3 states
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0976-2015·2015-05-13

    Hospira Recalls 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection Due to Human Hair

    Hospira Inc. is recalling 9,912 units of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 250 mL, because human hair was found floating in the IV solution.

    Product
    0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 250 mL, Rx only, VisIV Container, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-7983-25.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1576-2015·2015-05-13

    B. Braun Medical Recalls Pain Control Trays Due to Sterile Barrier Risk

    B. Braun Medical is recalling specific pain control trays because a potential hole in the outer tray may compromise the sterile barrier, posing a risk of contamination.

    Product
    CONTIPLEX Continuous Peripheral Nerve Block Tray, CONTIPLEX Stirn Continuous Nerve Block Tray, Custom Epidural and Anesthesia Tray, Custom Epidural Anesthesia Tray, Custom Kit, Custom Single Dose Epidural Anesthesia Tray, Custom Spinal Anesthesia Tray, Custom Spinal Epidural A
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1418-2015·2015-04-22

    Nobel Biocare Recalls Dental Implants Due to Packaging Material Contamination

    Nobel Biocare is recalling 73 dental implants because packaging material may leave a sticky substance on the implant surfaces and threads.

    Product
    Replace Select Tapered TiU WP 5.0x13mm, Article No. 29424. Nobel Biocare's Dental Implants are root-form endosseous implants intended to be surgically placed in the bone of the upper or lower jaw arches to provide support for prosthetic devices, such as an artificial tooth, in o
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1410-2015·2015-04-22

    Biomet 3i Recalls Discolored OSSEOTITE Tapered Dental Implants

    Biomet 3i is recalling 620 OSSEOTITE Tapered dental implants because contact with residual machine fluid caused discoloration.

    Product
    OSSEOTITE Tapered Certain Implant Rx Only; 3.25 x 18.5 - 15.0 mm. Dental Implants.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1431-2015·2015-04-22

    Nobel Biocare Recalls Dental Implants Due to Packaging Material Issue

    Nobel Biocare is recalling specific NobelReplace dental implants because packaging material may leave a sticky substance on the implant surfaces.

    Product
    NobelReplace CC RP 4.3x13mm, Article No. 36708.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1438-2015·2015-04-22

    NobelReplace Dental Implants Recalled Due to Packaging Material Contamination

    Nobel Biocare is recalling 5 units of NobelReplace dental implants because packaging material may leave a sticky substance on the implant surfaces.

    Product
    NobelReplace CC PMC RP 4.3x10mm, Article No. 37291.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1415-2015·2015-04-22

    Nobel Biocare Recalls Dental Implants Due to Packaging Material Issue

    Nobel Biocare is recalling 17 dental implant units because packaging material may leave a sticky substance on the implant surfaces.

    Product
    Replace Select Tapered TiU NP 3.5x13mm, Article No. 29402. Nobel Biocare's Dental Implants are root-form endosseous implants intended to be surgically placed in the bone of the upper or lower jaw arches to provide support for prosthetic devices, such as an artificial tooth, in o
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1967-2015·2015-04-22

    Cape Ann Seafood Exchange Recalls Haddock Due to Diesel Fuel Odor

    Cape Ann Seafood Exchange is recalling 12,924 pounds of whole gutted haddock in Massachusetts because the fish smelled like diesel fuel.

    Product
    Whole gutted haddock. Product was sold refrigerated in 100 pound fish totes.
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    1 state
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1428-2015·2015-04-22

    Nobel Biocare Recalls Dental Implants Due to Packaging Material Contamination

    Nobel Biocare is recalling 102 units of NobelReplace CC RP dental implants because packaging material may leave a sticky substance on the implant surfaces.

    Product
    NobelReplace CC RP 4.3x8mm, Article No. 36704.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1419-2015·2015-04-22

    Nobel Biocare Recalls Dental Implants Due to Packaging Material Defect

    Nobel Biocare is recalling 138 dental implant units because packaging material may leave a sticky substance on the implant surfaces.

    Product
    NOBELREPLACE Tapered Groovy RP 4.3x8mm, Article No. 32215. Nobel Biocare's Dental Implants are root-form endosseous implants intended to be surgically placed in the bone of the upper or lower jaw arches to provide support for prosthetic devices, such as an artificial tooth, in o
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1440-2015·2015-04-22

    Nobel Biocare Recalls Dental Implants Due to Packaging Material Contamination

    Nobel Biocare is recalling 38 units of NobelReplace CC PMC RP 5.0x13mm dental implants because packaging material may leave a sticky substance on the implant surfaces.

    Product
    NobelReplace CC PMC RP 5.0x13mm, Article No. 37298.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1417-2015·2015-04-22

    Nobel Biocare Recalls Dental Implants Due to Packaging Material Defect

    Nobel Biocare is recalling 357 dental implants because packaging material may leave a sticky substance on the implant surfaces.

    Product
    Replace Select Tapered TiU WP 5.0x10mm, Article No. 29423. Nobel Biocare's Dental Implants are root-form endosseous implants intended to be surgically placed in the bone of the upper or lower jaw arches to provide support for prosthetic devices, such as an artificial tooth, in o
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1382-2015·2015-04-15

    Intuitive Surgical Recalls da Vinci S Camera Drapes Due to Waxy Appearance

    Intuitive Surgical is recalling da Vinci S Camera Drapes because they may have a cloudy or waxy appearance that could transfer to patients or tear.

    Product
    da Vinci S Surgical System IS2000, Camera Drape, 20 Pack. Microtek Medical Equipment Drapes are to be used to cover a variety of surgical and non-surgical equipment in various settings throughout the clinical setting.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1380-2015·2015-04-15

    Intuitive Surgical Recalls da Vinci S Arm Drapes Due to Waxy Appearance

    Intuitive Surgical is recalling da Vinci S Surgical System arm drapes due to a cloudy, waxy appearance that may transfer to patients or cause tearing.

    Product
    da Vinci S Surgical System IS2000, Arm Drape, 20 Pack. Microtek Medical Equipment Drapes are to be used to cover a variety of surgical and non-surgical equipment in various settings throughout the clinical setting.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1392-2015·2015-04-15

    Intuitive Surgical Recalls da Vinci Si Disposable Accessory Kits

    Intuitive Surgical is recalling da Vinci Si Surgical System disposable accessory kits due to a cloudy or waxy appearance that may transfer to patients and a risk of tearing.

    Product
    da Vinci Si Surgical System IS3000, Disposable Accessory Kit, 3 ARM, 5 Pack. Microtek Medical Equipment Drapes are to be used to cover a variety of surgical and non-surgical equipment in various settings throughout the clinical setting.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1384-2015·2015-04-15

    Intuitive Surgical Recalls da Vinci S Monitor Drapes Due to Waxy Appearance

    Intuitive Surgical is recalling da Vinci S Vision-Cart Monitor Drapes because they may have a cloudy or waxy appearance that could transfer to patients or tear.

    Product
    da Vinci S Surgical System IS2000, Vision-Cart Monitor Drape, 20 Pack. Microtek Medical Equipment Drapes are to be used to cover a variety of surgical and non-surgical equipment in various settings throughout the clinical setting.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1381-2015·2015-04-15

    Intuitive Surgical Recalls da Vinci S Camera Arm Drapes

    Intuitive Surgical is recalling da Vinci S Camera Arm Drapes due to a cloudy or waxy appearance that may transfer to patients or cause the drape to tear.

    Product
    da Vinci S Surgical System IS2000, Camera Arm Drape, 20 Pack. Microtek Medical Equipment Drapes are to be used to cover a variety of surgical and non-surgical equipment in various settings throughout the clinical setting.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    1 state
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1383-2015·2015-04-15

    Intuitive Surgical Recalls da Vinci S Patient-Cart Monitor Drapes

    Intuitive Surgical is recalling da Vinci S Patient-Cart Monitor Drapes due to a cloudy or waxy appearance that may transfer to patients or cause the drape to tear.

    Product
    da Vinci S Surgical System IS2000, Patient-Cart Monitor Drape, 20 Pack. Microtek Medical Equipment Drapes are to be used to cover a variety of surgical and non-surgical equipment in various settings throughout the clinical setting.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    1 state
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1391-2015·2015-04-15

    Intuitive Surgical Recalls da Vinci Si Camera Arm Drapes

    Intuitive Surgical is recalling da Vinci Si Camera Arm Drapes due to a cloudy appearance and potential to tear or transfer waxy substance to patients.

    Product
    da Vinci Si Surgical System IS3000, Camera Arm Drape, 20 Pack. Microtek Medical Equipment Drapes are to be used to cover a variety of surgical and non-surgical equipment in various settings throughout the clinical setting.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    1 state
  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-1794-2015·2015-04-08

    Adkins Barbecue Spice Recalled Due to Recalled Cumin Ingredient

    American Spice & Seasoning, Inc. is recalling Adkins Barbecue Spice because it contains cumin from a recalled supplier.

    Product
    Adkins Barbecue Spice Net Wt. 25 lbs. UPC: 0-77139-21382-3
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    2 states