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.

1301–1325 of 2060

HighFDA (Food)·F-1797-2015·2015-04-08
San Juan Salsa Recalls Six Varieties Due to Peanut Contamination
San Juan Salsa Co. is recalling six varieties of salsa because they may contain peanuts. The salsa was distributed within Washington.
Product
Mild Salsa, 14 oz; product is packaged in clear plastic tub with plastic lid, labeled in part, "***SAN JUAN SALSA CO.***MILD***Keep Refrigerated***NET WT. 14 oz (397 g)***SAN JUAN SALSA CO. 5919 195TH ST. NE #5, ARLINGTON, WA 98223***" UPC code: 7 18738 54632 4
Category
Food
Distribution
1 state
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1375-2015·2015-04-08
BD Biosciences Recalls CD123 PE Reagent Due to Antibody Contamination
BD Biosciences is recalling one lot of CD123 PE reagent because it contains a low amount of CD4 antibody, which may result in unexpected staining patterns.
Product
CD123 (9F5) PE Catalog number 649453 Analyte Specific Reagent
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
6 states
HighFDA (Food)·F-1430-2015·2015-03-25
Rill Foods Recalls Mount Mazama Lentil Chili Due to Peanut Contamination Risk
Rill Foods is recalling Mount Mazama Lentil Chili because the cumin used may contain peanut protein. Consumers should stop using the product.
Product
The product label reads in part "***Mount Mazama Lentil Chili***Rill Foods***NET WT. 15 OZ.***". The product is packaged in a clear flexible laminate bag and the spices in a separate bag within the bag. A card stock topper is attached to the top of the bag after filled. This
Category
Food
Distribution
9 states
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0393-2015·2015-03-04
Par Pharmaceutical Recalls Mafenide Acetate Topical Solution Due to Foreign Substances
Par Pharmaceutical Inc. is recalling Mafenide Acetate 5% Topical Solution packets due to the presence of oxidized steel, organic material, and shredded polypropylene.
Product
Mafenide Acetate, USP, For 5% Topical Solution, STERILE, Net Wt. 50 grams sterile powder per packet, Rx only, PAR Pharmaceuticals label --- Distributed by: Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc. Spring Valley, NY 10977 Made in India -- NDC 49884-902-52 (packets of 50 g) and NDC 4988
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1097-2015·2015-02-18
Teleflex Medical Recalls Aquapak 340 SW Humidifier Adaptors Due to Foreign Material
Teleflex Medical is recalling Aquapak 340 SW humidifier adaptors because packages may contain black particles. The recall affects 15,779,607 units distributed worldwide.
Product
AQUAPAK 340 SW, 340 ML W/404 ADAPTOR. Product Usage: The Humidifier Adaptor is an accessory which allows connection of sterile water or sterile saline to a humidifier circuit for the addition of water vapor to inhalation therapy gases. Only the 040 Humidifier adaptor packaged
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1107-2015·2015-02-18
Teleflex Medical Recalls 040 Humidifier Adaptors Due to Foreign Material
Teleflex Medical is recalling 040 Humidifier Adaptors because packages may contain black particles. The recall affects 15,779,607 units distributed worldwide.
Product
ADAPTOR, 040 HUM, INTL. Product Usage: The Humidifier Adaptor is an accessory which allows connection of sterile water or sterile saline to a humidifier circuit for the addition of water vapor to inhalation therapy gases. Only the 040 Humidifier adaptor packaged with the wate
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0382-2015·2015-02-11
Hospira Recalls Lidocaine Hydrochloride Injection Due to Particulate Matter
Hospira Inc. is recalling 120,900 vials of 1% Lidocaine Hydrochloride Injection because iron oxide particulates were found in the solution.
Product
LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE — LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE (LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE)
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereUSDA FSIS·022-2015·2015-01-28
Washington Beef Recalls Boneless Beef Trim Due To E. Coli O157:H7 Risk
Washington Beef, LLC is recalling 1,620 pounds of boneless beef trim product that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. The product was distributed to a grinding facility in Oregon and Washington.
Product
Washington Beef, LLC — Washington Firm Recalls Boneless Beef Trim Product Due To Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination
Category
Food
Distribution
2 states
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1000-2015·2015-01-28
BD Biosciences Recalls Contaminated CD8 PE In Vitro Diagnostic Reagent
BD Biosciences is recalling one lot of CD8 PE reagent contaminated with CD4 FITC, which may cause incorrect patient data.
Product
CD8 (Leu-2a) PE (In vitro diagnostic), Catalog number 340046. Hematology: Single color direct immunofluorescence reagent for enumerating percentages of mature human suppressor/cytotoxic (CD8+) lymphocytes in erythrocyte-lysed whole blood or peripheral blood mononuclear cell su
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1002-2015·2015-01-28
BD Biosciences Recalls Contaminated Anti-Lambda APC-H7 Antibody Lots
BD Biosciences is recalling two lots of Anti-Lambda APC-H7 antibody due to contamination with CD38 antibody. The product is used for in vitro flow cytometric immunophenotyping.
Product
Anti-Lambda APC-H7, Catalog Number 656157. Product Usage: Intended for in vitro flow cytometric immunophenotyping of hematologic disorders.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0975-2015·2015-01-21
Becton Dickinson Recalls CDC Anaerobe Agar Due to Listeria Contamination
Becton Dickinson is recalling CDC Anaerobe 5% Sheep Blood Agar due to low-level Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The affected non-sterile media were distributed worldwide.
Product
CDC Anaerobe 5% Sheep Blood Agar CDC Anaerobe 5% Sheep Blood Agar is an enriched, nonselective culture medium particularly useful or the isolation and cultivation of obligate anaerobes from clinical specimens. It supports the growth of a wide variety of obligately anaerobic, f
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0942-2015·2015-01-14
Centurion Chest Tube Tray Recalled Due to Human Hair Contamination
Centurion Medical Products is recalling 42 Chest Tube Tray kits because a single unit was found to contain human hair embedded in the stopper.
Product
Chest Tube Tray (Cardiovascular Surgical Instruments convenience kit)
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0324-2015·2014-12-31
Hospira Recalls Heparin Sodium Injection Due to Human Hair Particulate
Hospira is recalling 63,378 units of Heparin Sodium injection because human hair was found sealed inside the container's administration port.
Product
HEPARIN SODIUM — HEPARIN SODIUM (HEPARIN SODIUM)
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0303-2015·2014-12-24
Hospira Recalls Meropenem I.V. Vials Due to Defective Glass
Hospira Inc. is recalling Meropenem I.V. 1 g vials because thin glass walls may crack, leading to contamination and sterility issues.
Product
Meropenem I.V. 1 g is supplied in 30 mL injection vials, RX only. Manufactured by Hospira Healthcare India Pvt. Ltd Tamil Nadu, India for Hospira, Inc. 275 N. Field Drive, Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC 0409-3506-01
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
CriticalFDA (Devices)·Z-0311-2015·2014-12-10
Customed Minor Laparotomy Packs Recalled Due to Compromised Sterility
Customed, Inc. is recalling 625 Minor Laparotomy Packs because compromised sterility and manufacturing deficiencies may result in patient infection.
Product
Minor Laparotomy Pack, Catalog number 900-1735. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irrigate wounds, etc.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
3 states
CriticalFDA (Devices)·Z-0296-2015·2014-12-10
Customed Laparotomy Packs Recalled Due to Compromised Sterility and Contamination Risk
Customed, Inc. is recalling 892 Laparotomy Packs (Catalog 900-149) because compromised sterility and inadequate storage conditions may result in patient infection.
Product
Laparotomy Pack, Catalog number 900-149. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irrigate wounds, etc.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
3 states
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0298-2015·2014-12-10
Customed Cardiovascular Case Carts Recalled for Compromised Sterility
Customed, Inc. is recalling 48 Cirugia Cardiovascular Case Carts due to compromised sterility and manufacturing deficiencies that may result in patient infection.
Product
Cirugia Cardiovascular Case Cart, Catalog number 900-1500. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irrigate wounds, etc.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
3 states
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0271-2015·2014-12-10
Customed Arthroscopy Packs Recalled Due to Compromised Sterility
Customed, Inc. is recalling 180 Arthroscopy Packs (Catalog 900-1042) because manufacturing and storage deficiencies compromised sterility, posing a risk of patient infection.
Product
Arthroscopy Pack, Catalog number 900-1042. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irrigate wounds, etc.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
3 states
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0332-2015·2014-12-10
Customed Recalls Surgical Packs Due to Compromised Sterility and Contamination Risk
Customed, Inc. is recalling 880 surgical packs because compromised sterility and manufacturing deficiencies may lead to patient infection.
Product
Surgical Pack, catalog #900-2224 Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irrigate wounds, etc.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
3 states
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0302-2015·2014-12-10
Customed Retina Pack Recalled Due to Compromised Sterility
Customed, Inc. is recalling 84 Retina Packs because compromised sterility and inadequate storage conditions may result in patient infection.
Product
Retina Pack, Catalog number 900-1611. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irrigate wounds, etc.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
3 states
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0276-2015·2014-12-10
Customed Foley Catheter Kit Recalled for Compromised Sterility
Customed, Inc. is recalling 9,770 Foley Catheter Kits due to compromised sterility and manufacturing deficiencies that may result in patient infection.
Product
Foley Catheter Kit, Catalog number 900-1127. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irrigate wounds, etc.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
3 states
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0270-2015·2014-12-10
Customed OB Packs Recalled Due to Compromised Sterility and Contamination Risk
Customed, Inc. is recalling 224 OB Packs used for patient care procedures due to compromised sterility and inadequate storage conditions that may result in patient infection.
Product
OB Pack, Catalog number 900-1030. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irrigate wounds, etc.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
3 states
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0312-2015·2014-12-10
Customed Urology Pack Recalled for Compromised Sterility and Contamination Risk
Customed, Inc. is recalling 40 Urology Packs (Catalog 900-1738) due to compromised sterility and inadequate storage conditions that may result in patient infection.
Product
Urology Pack, Catalog number 900-1738. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irrigate wounds, etc.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
3 states
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0391-2015·2014-12-10
Customed Angiography Pack Recalled for Compromised Sterility and Contamination Risk
Customed, Inc. is recalling 210 Angiography Packs due to compromised sterility and manufacturing deficiencies that may lead to patient infection.
Product
Angiography Pack, Catalog number 900-610. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irrigate wounds, etc.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
3 states
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0379-2015·2014-12-10
Customed Cesarean Pack Recalled Due to Sterility and Contamination Risks
Customed, Inc. is recalling 260 Cesarean Packs (Catalog 900-410) due to compromised sterility and manufacturing deficiencies that may lead to patient infection.
Product
Cesarean Pack, Catalog number 900-410. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irrigate wounds, etc.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
3 states