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

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1801–1825 of 2060

  • HighFDA (Food)·F-0375-2014·2013-12-04

    Plum Organics Baby Food Recalled for Post-Process Contamination

    Plum Inc is recalling Kale, Apple & Greek Yogurt baby food pouches due to a manufacturing defect causing post-process contamination.

    Product
    Plum Organics Kale, Apple & Greek Yogurt Organics Baby Food- 3.5 oz. Pouch Flexible pouch with Resealable spout. Packaged for individual sale in 6 count cartons and in 4 count packages. Best By dates ranging from 08/05/14 to 12/08/14 and the letters AT. DISTRIBUTED BY:
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0366-2014·2013-12-04

    Plum Organics Baby Food Recalled for Manufacturing Defect

    Plum Inc. is recalling Plum Organics Pumpkin & Banana Organic Baby Food due to a manufacturing defect that led to post-process contamination.

    Product
    Plum Organics Pumpkin & Banana Organic Baby Food, 3.5 oz. pouch.. Flexible pouch with Resealable spout. Packaged for individual sale in 6 count cartons and in 4 count packages. Best By dates ranging from 08/05/14 to 12/08/14 and the letters AT. DISTRIBUTED BY: NEST CO
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0368-2014·2013-12-04

    Plum Organics Apple & Carrot Baby Food Recalled for Contamination

    Plum Inc is recalling Apple & Carrot Organic Baby Food due to a manufacturing defect that led to post-process contamination.

    Product
    Plum Organics Apple & Carrot Organic Baby Food, 4.0 oz. pouch.. Flexible pouch with Resealable spout. Packaged for individual sale in 6 count cartons and in 4 count packages. Best By dates ranging from 08/05/14 to 12/08/14 and the letters AT. DISTRIBUTED BY: NEST CO
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0355-2014·2013-11-27

    Restoration Robotics Recalls Sterile Disposable Kits Due to Pin Discoloration

    Restoration Robotics is recalling sterile disposable kits used in hair restoration because skin tensioner pins have discoloration from insufficient cleaning.

    Product
    Sterile Disposable Kit ( Contains Skin Tensioner ASY-25067; Three Mark Needle Assembly ASY-25094; Nose Cone Assembly ASY-25098; Dissection 4 mm PRT-25117, follicle Trap PRT 23999): Product Usage: Skin Tensioner is applied to patients scalp during follicular harvesting dur
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0331-2014·2013-11-27

    ConMed Altrus Thermal Tissue Fusion Handpieces Recalled for Particulate Matter

    ConMed is recalling 65 Altrus Thermal Tissue Fusion handpieces exposed to excessive particulate matter during manufacture, which could cause minor local infections.

    Product
    ALTRUS¿ THERMAL TISSUE FUSION, Tissue Fusion Handpiece, 5 mm O.D., 16 cm Shaft, REF 60-9520-001, STERILE -- CONMED CORPORATION 525 FRENCH RD, UTICA, NY 13502 --- The ConMed Altrus¿ Thermal Tissue Fusion System is comprised of a dedicated energy source and disposable handpiece us
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0356-2014·2013-11-27

    Restoration Robotics Recalls ARTAS Hair Restoration Kits Due to Pin Residue

    Restoration Robotics is recalling ARTAS hair restoration kits because skin tensioner pins contain iron and chlorine residue from insufficient cleaning.

    Product
    ARTAS Disposable and Reuseable Kit ( Contains Skin Tensioner FP-45384; Inner Needle with Vacuum Tube FP-45385; dissection Punch 4.0mm FP 23304; Saline Nose Cone FP-45387; Follicle Trap FP 23306; Non-Sterile Disposable kit FP 23267 and Molded Parts, Reusable Kit FP 45538 Rx):
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0332-2014·2013-11-27

    ConMed Recalls Altrus Thermal Tissue Fusion Handpieces Due to Particulate Matter

    ConMed is recalling 147 Altrus Thermal Tissue Fusion handpieces because they were exposed to higher-than-acceptable particulate matter during manufacture.

    Product
    ALTRUS¿ THERMAL TISSUE FUSION, Tissue Fusion Handpiece, 5 mm O.D., 36 cm Shaft, REF 60-9522-001, STERILE -- CONMED CORPORATION 525 FRENCH RD, UTICA, NY 13502 --- The ConMed Altrus¿ Thermal Tissue Fusion System is comprised of a dedicated energy source and disposable handpiece us
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0354-2014·2013-11-27

    Restoration Robotics Recalls ARTAS Disposable Kits Due to Pin Discoloration

    Restoration Robotics is recalling ARTAS Disposable Kits because skin tensioner pins have discoloration from insufficient cleaning during manufacturing.

    Product
    ARTAS Disposable Kit ( Contains Skin Tensioner FP-45384; Inner Needle with Vacuum Tube FP-45385; Dissection Punch 4.0mm FP-23304; Saline Nose Cone FP-45387; Follicle Trap - FP-23306 and Non-sterile Disposable Clinical Kit FP -23267): and ARTAS Disposable Kits, 18 Gauge Epsilon
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0353-2014·2013-11-27

    Restoration Robotics Recalls Epsilon Skin Tensioner Due to Pin Discoloration

    Restoration Robotics is recalling Epsilon Skin Tensioner devices because stainless steel pins may have discoloration from insufficient cleaning during passivation.

    Product
    Epsilon Skin Tensioner:Rx, Sterile Sterilized using Gamma. Turns Red if sterilized using Gamma; Product Usage: Skin Tensioner is applied to patients scalp during follicular harvesting during hair restoration procedure. Product applies tension to scalp to facilitate follicul
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-0166-2014·2013-11-20

    Beachbody Optimize Enzymes Capsules Recalled for Chloramphenicol Contamination

    CGNP is recalling Beachbody Optimize Enzymes Capsules because the raw material used contains chloramphenicol. The recall covers 500 bottles distributed in California.

    Product
    Beachbody Optimize Enzymes Capusles, 126 CT, 8 oz. Container size: JAR 8OZ WHITE 70MM NECK POLYPROPYLENE 126 capsules per bottle. Product labeling reads in part:" BEACHBODY ULTIMATE OPTIMIZE Promotes healthy metabolism and eff
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Food)·F-0150-2014·2013-11-20

    Empirical Labs Recalls Tri-Mins Dietary Supplements Due to Chloramphenicol

    Empirical Labs is recalling specific lots of Tri-Mins Daily Foundation dietary supplements because they may be contaminated with chloramphenicol.

    Product
    Dynamite Specialty Products Tri-Mins Daily Foundation, calcium, magnesium, potassium dietary supplement; 240 Capsules; Manufactured for Dynamite Marketing, Inc, Meridian, ID 83642.
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    3 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0195-2014·2013-11-20

    Terumo Recalls Sarns Soft-Flow Aortic Cannulas Due to Particulate

    Terumo is recalling 30 units of Sarns Soft-Flow Aortic Cannulas because loose fiber particulate was found during inspection.

    Product
    Sarns" Soft-Flow¿ Aortic Cannula without Suture Flange, straight tip, wire-reinforced with luer port, aortic cannula, 8.0 mm (24 Fr) OD with 3/8" connector, 14" (36 cm) long. Indicated for use in perfusion of the ascending aorta during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    9 states
  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-0113-2014·2013-11-13

    J M Smucker Recalls White Lily Corn Meal Due to Aflatoxin

    J M Smucker is recalling White Lily Corn Meal Self-Rising because aflatoxin levels exceeded FDA specifications in independent testing.

    Product
    White Lily Corn Meal Self-Rising, White, Enriched NET WT 5 lb (2.26kg) Paper Bag Mfg Code 3193 511 BEST IF USED BY: 12-Mar-14 Product labeled in part, INGREDIENTS: ENRICHED WHITE CORN MEAL, WHEAT FLOUR AND DEGERMINATED WHITE CORN MEAL***BAKING POWDER***SALT***CONTAINS: WHEAT ING
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    33 states
  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-0111-2014·2013-11-13

    J M Smucker Recalls Cornmeal Products Due to Aflatoxin Levels

    J M Smucker is recalling specific lots of Martha White and White Lily cornmeal because aflatoxin levels exceeded FDA specifications.

    Product
    Martha White Buttermilk Cornmeal Self-Rising, White, Enriched NET WT 5 LB (2.26kg) Paper Bag Mfg Code 3152 511 BEST IF USED BY: 1-Feb-14; White Lily Buttermilk Cornmeal Self-Rising, White, Enriched NET WT 32 OZ (2 lb) 907g Paper Bag Mfg Code 3157 511 BEST IF USED BY: 6-Feb-14; M
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    33 states
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0160-2014·2013-11-13

    Smiths Medical Recalls Portex Spinal Trays with Visual Particulate in Ampules

    Smiths Medical ASD, Inc. is recalling Portex Spinal Anaesthesia Trays because visual particulate was found in the glass ampules of 5% Lidocaine HCL and 7.5% Dextrose Injection.

    Product
    Portex¿ Spinal Tray with Drugs 25g Whitacre; 15597-20 The Regional Anesthesia family of products is comprised of sterile (unless otherwise indicated in the product scope), single-use devices designed to perform epidural, spinal, combined epidural/spinal, nerve block, lumbar pu
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0143-2014·2013-11-13

    Baxter Recalls Dual Luer Lock Caps Due to Loose Particulate Matter

    Baxter Healthcare is recalling specific lots of Dual Luer Lock Caps because loose particulate matter was found in the packaging, posing a risk of embolic events.

    Product
    Dual Luer Lock Cap The device is intended for use as a cap for male or female Luer ports on medical devices such as manifolds, stopcocks or sets.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0175-2014·2013-11-13

    Mesa Laboratories Recalls pH 7.0 Buffer Solution Due to Mold Growth

    Mesa Laboratories is recalling specific lots of pH 7.0 Buffer Solution bottles because of mold growth. The product is used to calibrate pH meters in hemodialysis settings.

    Product
    pH 7.0 Buffer Solution Pint and Quart Bottles, Part Number 02.0030 for Pints and 02.0031 for Quarts. Packaged in Plastic Bottles. Can be sold individually or in cartons with 6 bottles per box (for quart bottles only). Used in the hemodialysis setting to calibrate pH meters.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0163-2014·2013-11-13

    Smiths Medical Recalls Portex Spinal Trays Due to Visual Particulates

    Smiths Medical is recalling Portex Spinal Anaesthesia Trays because visual particulates were found in the included Lidocaine and Dextrose ampules.

    Product
    Portex¿ Saddleblock Tray with Drugs 22g Quincke (Without Introducer); 4792-20 The Regional Anesthesia family of products is comprised of sterile (unless otherwise indicated in the product scope), single-use devices designed to perform epidural, spinal, combined epidural/spina
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0164-2014·2013-11-13

    Smiths Medical Recalls Portex Spinal Trays with Particulate Contamination

    Smiths Medical is recalling Portex Spinal Anaesthesia Trays because visual particulate was found in the included Lidocaine and Dextrose ampules.

    Product
    Portex¿ Saddleblock Tray with Drugs  25g Quincke; 4795-20 The Regional Anesthesia family of products is comprised of sterile (unless otherwise indicated in the product scope), single-use devices designed to perform epidural, spinal, combined epidural/spinal, nerve block, lumb
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0157-2014·2013-11-13

    Portex Spinal Trays Recalled Due to Visual Particulate in Lidocaine Ampules

    Smiths Medical ASD is recalling 73 Portex Spinal Trays because visual particulate was found in the included Lidocaine HCL ampules.

    Product
    Portex¿ Spinal Tray with Drugs 22g/25g Quincke; 15249-21 The Regional Anesthesia family of products is comprised of sterile (unless otherwise indicated in the product scope), single-use devices designed to perform epidural, spinal, combined epidural/spinal, nerve block, lumba
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0148-2014·2013-11-13

    Fresenius Liberty Cycler Recalled for Fluid Leak and Contamination Risk

    Fresenius Medical Care is recalling Liberty Cyclers because fluid leaks may contaminate dialysate, potentially causing peritonitis.

    Product
    Fresenius Liberty¿ Cycler Part Number: RTLR180111 Product Usage: The Liberty cycler is a portable device designed to perform acute and chronic peritoneal dialysis.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0158-2014·2013-11-13

    Smiths Medical Recalls Portex Spinal Trays with Particulate Contamination

    Smiths Medical ASD, Inc. is recalling Portex Spinal Trays because visual particulate was found in the included Lidocaine and Dextrose ampules.

    Product
    Portex¿ Spinal Tray with Drugs 25g Whitacre; 15545C-21 The Regional Anesthesia family of products is comprised of sterile (unless otherwise indicated in the product scope), single-use devices designed to perform epidural, spinal, combined epidural/spinal, nerve block, lumbar p
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide