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.

1701–1725 of 2060

  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1554-2014·2014-08-27

    Healix Recalls Fentanyl Syringes Due to Sterility Concerns

    Healix Infusion Therapy is recalling 220 fentanyl prefilled syringes because the supplier recalled the drug due to loose or missing vial crimps, raising sterility concerns.

    Product
    fentaNYL 2750 mcg/55 mL (50 mcg/mL) in prefilled syringe, COMPOUNDED DRUG, For Institutional or Office Use Only--Not for Resale Federal Law Prohibits Dispensing without Prescription Healix Infusion Therapy, Inc. (866) 298-4826 1075 West Park One Drive, Suite 200, Sugar Land
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    2 states
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1542-2014·2014-08-27

    Baxter Recalls ProSol Amino Acid Injection Due to Particulate Matter

    Baxter Healthcare is recalling 6,204 bags of ProSol Amino Acid Injection because a retention sample contained particulate matter. The product was distributed nationwide.

    Product
    PROSOL — PROSOL (VALINE, LYSINE, HISTIDINE, ISOLEUCINE, LEUCINE, PHENYLALANINE, THREONINE, METHIONINE, TRYPTOPHAN, ALANINE, GLYCINE, ARGININE, PROLINE, GLUTAMIC ACID, SERINE, ASPARTIC ACID AND TYROSINE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2265-2014·2014-08-27

    Synthes 3.0 MM TI Cannulated Screw Set Recalled for Cytotoxicity Risk

    Synthes, Inc. is recalling 3.0 MM TI Cannulated Screw Instrument and Implant Sets that were exposed to flood water and reprocessed. Testing indicated the components may be cytotoxic.

    Product
    Synthes 3.0 MM TI Cannulated Screw Instrument and Implant Set
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    2 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2125-2014·2014-08-06

    DeRoyal Cardiac Hypothermia Tray Recalled Due to Contaminated Irrigation Sets

    DeRoyal is recalling Cardiac Hypothermia Trays because they contained irrigation sets previously recalled by Hospira.

    Product
    DeRoyal Cardiac Hypothermia Tray, REF 50-9422.07, 1 Per Pack, Distributed by: DeRoyal Industries, Inc.; Made in Guatemala
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    6 states
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1457-2014·2014-07-30

    Trinity Care Solutions Recalls Cefepime Sterile Compounds Due to Sterility Concerns

    Trinity Care Solutions is recalling 24 units of Cefepime 2 gm/100 mL D5W in Florida due to quality control concerns regarding sterility assurance.

    Product
    Cefepime 2 gm/100 mL D5W, Trinity Care Solutions, 202-C SW 17th Street, Ocala, FL 34471-5138, For Parenteral Use Only, Rx # 28288, Discard After 02/4/14; Rx # 29176, Discard After 05/21/14; Rx # 28829, Discard After 05/17/14
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    1 state
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1459-2014·2014-07-30

    Trinity Care Solutions Recalls Compounded Cubicin Due to Sterility Concerns

    Trinity Care Solutions is recalling 7 units of compounded Cubicin in Florida due to quality control concerns regarding sterility assurance identified during an FDA inspection.

    Product
    Cubicin 486 mg/100 mL 0.9%NS, Trinity Care Solutions, 202-C SW 17th Street, Ocala, FL 34471-5138, For Parenteral Use Only, RX # 29038, Discard After 05/20/2014
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    1 state
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1455-2014·2014-07-30

    Trinity Care Solutions Recalls Pfizerpen Due to Sterility Concerns

    Trinity Care Solutions is recalling 7 units of Pfizerpen (penicillin G) compounded in Florida due to quality control concerns regarding sterility assurance.

    Product
    Pfizerpen (penicillin G) 24 MU/300 mL 0.9%NS, Trinity Care Solutions, 202-C SW 17th Street, Ocala, FL 34471-5138, For Parenteral Use Only, Rx # 29183, Discard After 05/21/14
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2098-2014·2014-07-30

    Terumo Recalls Sarns Soft-arc Aortic Cannula Due to Loose Fiber Particulate

    Terumo CVS is recalling 20 units of Sarns Soft-arc Aortic Cannulas because in-process inspections found loose fiber particulate exceeding specifications.

    Product
    Sarns Soft-arc Aortic Cannula 8.0mm curved tip, suture flange, 3/8" flare Product Usage: The Aortic Cannula is indicated for use in perfusion of the ascending aorta during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery. These devices are indicated for up to 6 hours of use.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2094-2014·2014-07-30

    Terumo Recalls Sarns D4 Aortic Arch Cannulae Due to Particulate

    Terumo CVS is recalling Sarns D4 Aortic Arch Cannulae because in-process inspections found loose fiber particulate exceeding specifications.

    Product
    Sarns D4 Aortic Arch Cannulae 6.0mm, 7mm & 8mm angled and straight tip with or without side holes and/or luer Product Usage: The Sarns Aortic Cannula is indicated for use in perfusion of the ascending aorta during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery. These devices are indicated fo
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2096-2014·2014-07-30

    Terumo Recalls Sarns Venous Return Cannulae Due to Loose Fiber Particulate

    Terumo CVS is recalling Sarns Malleable Dual-stage Venous Return Cannulae because in-process inspections found loose fiber particulate exceeding specifications.

    Product
    Sarns Malleable Dual-stage Venous Return Cannulae 28/38, 32/40 & 34/46 Fr with 1/2" connector with or without Xcoating Product Usage: The Venous Return Cannula is indicated for venous drainage during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery for dual cannulation of the superior and infe
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-2084-2014·2014-07-16

    Sunrise Meats Recalls Hot Smoked Coho Salmon Due to Botulism Risk

    Sunrise Meats is voluntarily recalling hot smoked Coho salmon because inadequate salt levels may allow Clostridium botulinum growth.

    Product
    Hot smoked Coho salmon; Gold foiled, vacuum packaged units, approximately ¿ pounds each. Adhesive label affixed to front or back of package. Label reads in part, "**Smoked Coho INGREDIENTS, SALMON CURED WITH WATER, DEXTROSE, FLAVORING, SODIUM NITRITE. PROCESSED BY SUNRISE MEATS**
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    1 state
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1425-2014·2014-07-16

    Hospira Recalls Heparin Sodium Bags Due to Sterility Concerns

    Hospira is recalling 142,152 bags of Heparin Sodium in 5% Dextrose Injection due to a confirmed report of fluid leaking from the primary container, which compromises sterility.

    Product
    HEPARIN SODIUM AND DEXTROSE — HEPARIN SODIUM AND DEXTROSE (HEPARIN SODIUM)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2034-2014·2014-07-16

    Zimmer Hip Joint Prosthesis Recalled for Black Residue in Sterile Pouches

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 852 units of M/L Taper Reduced Neck hip joint prostheses because black residue was observed in the sterile pouches.

    Product
    Zimmer M/L Taper Reduced Neck Standard & Extended Offset, HIP JOINT PROSTHESIS, Sizes:4, 5, 6, 7.5, 9, 10, 11 & 12.5. The femoral stem component of a modular system that consists of an acetabular component, femoral head, femoral stem, and the instrumentation necessary fo
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2035-2014·2014-07-16

    Zimmer M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis Recalled Due to Black Residue

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling M/L Taper Hip Prostheses with Kinectiv Technology because black residue was observed in the sterile pouches.

    Product
    Zimmer M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis with Kinectiv Technology, HIP JOINT PROSTHESIS¿, Sizes:4, 5, 6, 7.5, 9, 10, 11 & 12.5. The femoral stem component of a modular system that consists of an acetabular component, femoral head, femoral stem, and the instrumentation necessary fo
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2033-2014·2014-07-16

    Zimmer M/L Taper Hip Stem Recall Due to Black Residue

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling M/L Taper Hip Stems because black residue was observed in the sterile pouches. The recall covers 1,487 units distributed worldwide.

    Product
    Zimmer M/L Taper Hip Stem Standard & Extended Offset, HIP JOINT PROSTHESIS, Sizes: 5.0, 7.5, 9.0, 10.0, 11.0, 12.5, 13.5, 15.0, 11.25, 17.25, 20.0 & 22.5. The femoral stem component of a modular system that consists of an acetabular component, femoral head, femoral stem, and
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1413-2014·2014-07-09

    Baxter Recalls Brevibloc Injection Due to Particulate Matter

    Baxter Healthcare is recalling Brevibloc (esmolol hydrochloride) injection due to complaints of discolored solution and subvisible iron oxide particles.

    Product
    BREVIBLOC — BREVIBLOC (ESMOLOL HYDROCHLORIDE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1927-2014·2014-07-02

    Siemens Healthcare Recalls ADVIA Acid/Base Reagent Kits Due to Metal Contamination

    Siemens Healthcare is recalling ADVIA Acid/Base Reagent 1 and 2 Kits because trace metal contamination caused the acid bottles to swell.

    Product
    Siemens Healthcare ADVIA Acid/Base Reagent 1 and 2 Kit containing ADVIA Centaur Acid Reagent bottles, lot number: 454778 Kit Catalog Number: 112219 SMN: 10310026 Intended Use: In vitro diagnostic use. Acid Regent is a component of the ADVIA Centaur and ADVIA Centaur XP instr
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-1361-2014·2014-06-18

    Greenstone Recalls Venlafaxine Capsules Due to Foreign Capsule Contamination

    Greenstone LLC is recalling 16,018 bottles of Venlafaxine HCl Extended-Release Capsules because a foreign capsule was found in a bottle from the same packaging campaign.

    Product
    Venlafaxine HCl Extended-Release Capsules, 150 mg, 90-count Unit of Use bottles, Rx only, Distributed by: Greenstone LLC, Peapack, NJ 07977, NDC 59762-0182-2, UPC 3 59762-0182-2 9.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1723-2014·2014-06-11

    Medtronic Ascenda Intrathecal Catheter Recalled for Endotoxin Contamination

    Medtronic is recalling Model 8780 Ascenda Intrathecal Catheters because they may contain endotoxin levels exceeding USP limits.

    Product
    Medtronic Model 8780 Ascenda Intrathecal Catheter. The implantable Medtronic Model 8780 Ascenda Intrathecal Catheter is part of an infusion system that stores and delivers parenteral drugs to the intrathecal space. The implanted infusion system components consist of a Medtroni
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1639-2014·2014-05-28

    Fresenius Recalls Naturalyte Liquid Bicarbonate Concentrate Due to Contamination

    Fresenius Medical Care is recalling Naturalyte Liquid Bicarbonate Concentrate bottles due to potential contamination. The product is used in hemodialysis machines.

    Product
    Naturalyte Liquid Bicarbonate Concentrate, 6.4 Liter Bottle Part Number: 08-4000-LB The concentrate is formulated to be used with a three steam hemodialysis machine which is calibrated for acid and bicarbonate concentrates
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1612-2014·2014-05-21

    Medline Mucus Specimen Traps Recalled for Potential Sterility Issues

    Medline Industries is recalling 1,610 mucus specimen traps because they may not be sterile, which could contaminate patient specimens.

    Product
    Mucus Specimen Trap 40 cc, Specimen Trap 40 cc with additional transport cap; Product number DYND44140 (pack of 50), Product number DYND44140H (individual). Mucus Specimen Trap 80 cc, Specimen Trap 80 cc w/ additional transport cap; Product number DYND44180 (pack of 50). Us
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1554-2014·2014-05-14

    Bausch & Lomb Recalls Biotrue Multi-Purpose Contact Lens Solution

    Bausch & Lomb is recalling Biotrue Multi-Purpose Contact Lens Solution due to out-of-specification results for a disinfectant.

    Product
    Bausch & Lomb, Biotrue, Multi-purpose contact lens solution, 10 fl.oz., Sterile.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-1269-2014·2014-05-07

    B. Braun Recalls Cefazolin Sodium Injectable Due to Particulate Matter

    B. Braun Medical Inc. is recalling Cefazolin Sodium injectable products because visible particulate matter was found in reserve sample units.

    Product
    CEFAZOLIN SODIUM — CEFAZOLIN SODIUM (CEFAZOLIN SODIUM)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1266-2014·2014-05-07

    B. Braun Recalls Ceftriaxone Injection Due to Particulate Matter

    B. Braun Medical Inc. is recalling Ceftriaxone for Injection and Dextrose Injection due to visible particulate matter found in reserve sample units.

    Product
    Ceftriaxone for Injection and Dextrose Injection, 1 g in Duplex, 50 mL Container, Catalog Number 3153-11, For IV Use Only, Single Dose, Sterile, Rx Only, B Braun Medical Inc., Irvine CA 92614-5895
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide