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.

1851–1875 of 2060

  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-626-2013·2013-07-10

    Baxter Recalls Heparin Sodium Injection Due to Sterility Concerns

    Baxter Healthcare is recalling specific lots of Heparin Sodium in Sodium Chloride Injection due to a manufacturing defect that may compromise sterility.

    Product
    HEPARIN SODIUM IN SODIUM CHLORIDE — HEPARIN SODIUM IN SODIUM CHLORIDE (HEPARIN SODIUM)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-628-2013·2013-07-10

    Baxter Recalls Sodium Chloride Injection Due to Sterility Concerns

    Baxter Healthcare is recalling specific lots of Sodium Chloride Injection due to a manufacturing defect that may compromise sterility.

    Product
    SODIUM CHLORIDE — SODIUM CHLORIDE (SODIUM CHLORIDE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1630-2013·2013-07-10

    Surgical Instrument Service And Savings Recalls 73 Medical Devices with Compromised Sterile Seals

    Surgical Instrument Service And Savings, Inc. is recalling 73 surgical instruments and accessories because their sterile seals may be compromised, allowing product to fall out of the pouch.

    Product
    - Average Medium Blade 9mm x 25mm x 0.38mm Ref. 2296-3-111 Lot 122590, 122447 - Cannulated Drill Bit, Quick Coupling, For 3.5 & 4mm Cannulated Screws, 1.35mm Cannulation 2.7mm x 160mm Ref. 310.67 Lot 122289 - Hall MicroChoice, Oscillating Blade, Fine, Flat, Stainless Steel
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-624-2013·2013-07-10

    Baxter Recalls Sodium Chloride Injection Due to Sterility Concerns

    Baxter Healthcare is recalling specific lots of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection due to a manufacturing defect that may compromise sterility.

    Product
    SODIUM CHLORIDE — SODIUM CHLORIDE (SODIUM CHLORIDE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-617-2013·2013-07-03

    Hospira Recalls 0.9% Sodium Chloride Irrigation Due to Sterility Concerns

    Hospira is voluntarily recalling 0.9% Sodium Chloride Irrigation bags due to possible leaking that compromises sterility.

    Product
    0.9% Sodium Chloride Irrigation, USP, 3000 mL, Rx Only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-7972-08
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1591-2013·2013-07-03

    Medtronic Recalls INFUSE Bone Graft Kits Due to Endotoxin Concerns

    Medtronic is recalling INFUSE Bone Graft kits because they contain a collagen sponge with possible elevated endotoxin levels.

    Product
    INFUSE(R) Bone Graft, LARGE KIT, REF 7510600, Medtronic Sofamore Danek USA, Inc., 1800 Pyramid Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38132 orthopaedic
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1565-2013·2013-07-03

    Baxter MiniCap with Povidone-Iodine Solution Recalled for Leaking Pouches

    Baxter Healthcare is recalling 629,280 units of MiniCap with Povidone-Iodine solution for dialysis due to leaking pouches. The recall is voluntary and nationwide.

    Product
    Baxter, MiniCap with Povidone-Iodine solution, 5C4466P, Baxter Healthcare Corporation. For dialysis. Intended to isolate the Easy-Lock connector of the solution transfer set.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1589-2013·2013-07-03

    Medtronic Recalls INFUSE Bone Graft Kits Due to Endotoxin Levels

    Medtronic is recalling INFUSE Bone Graft kits because they contain a collagen sponge with possible elevated endotoxin levels.

    Product
    INFUSE(R) Bone Graft, SMALL KIT, REF 7510200, Medtronic Sofamore Danek USA, Inc., 1800 Pyramid Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38132 orthopaedic
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Devices)·Z-1614-2013·2013-07-03

    Ortho-Clinical VITROS Potassium Slides Recalled for Unintentional Surfactant Addition

    Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS Potassium Slides because a surfactant was unintentionally added during manufacturing.

    Product
    VITROS Chemistry Products K+ (Potassium) Slides (Reagent), REF/Catalog Number 815 7596, Product Usage: For in vitro diagnostic use only. VITROS Chemistry Products K+ Slides quantitatively measure potassium (K+) concentration in serum, plasma, and urine using VITROS 250/350/9
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-1390-2013·2013-05-22

    Hong Chang Recalls Hokkai Oyster Meat Due to Insanitary Conditions

    Hong Chang Corporation is recalling Hokkai Large Size Oyster Meat because it was prepared under insanitary conditions that may have rendered it injurious to health.

    Product
    Hokkai Large Size Oyster Meat I.Q.F., 1 lb x 20, 3 lbs x 8, 1 lb x 30.
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1298-2013·2013-05-22

    Integra Recalls OraMem Absorbable Collagen Membrane Due to Pyrogen Levels

    Integra LifeSciences is recalling 812 boxes of OraMem Absorbable Collagen Membrane because process deviations may have resulted in higher levels of pyrogens than permitted.

    Product
    OraMem Absorbable Collagen Membrane OraMem¿ Absorbable Collagen Membrane is an absorbable, implantable material that is indicated for guided tissue regeneration procedures in periodontal defects to enhance regeneration of the periodontal apparatus.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1311-2013·2013-05-22

    Karl Storz Recalls Sterile Electrode Accessories Due to Packaging Damage

    Karl Storz is recalling 9,432 units of sterile electrode accessories because damaged packaging may allow airborne contamination.

    Product
    Electrode, Roller, Vaporization, 24FR (27050RK/6). Resectoscope accessories (ie. electrode, cutting loops and cold knives).
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Food)·F-1389-2013·2013-05-22

    Hong Chang Recalls Frozen Oyster Meat Due to Insanitary Conditions

    Hong Chang Corporation is recalling frozen Hokkai oyster meat because it was prepared under insanitary conditions, potentially rendering it injurious to health.

    Product
    Hokkai Medium/Large Size Oyster Meat I.Q.F., 4 lbs x 6.
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1299-2013·2013-05-22

    Integra Recalls BioMend Extend Membranes Due to Pyrogen Levels

    Integra LifeSciences is recalling BioMend Extend Absorbable Collagen Membranes because process deviations may have resulted in higher levels of pyrogens than permitted.

    Product
    BioMend¿ Extend" Absorbable Collagen Membrane BioMend¿ Extend" Absorbable Collagen Membrane is an absorbable, implantable material that is indicated for guided tissue regeneration procedures in periodontal defects to enhance regeneration of the periodontal apparatus.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1316-2013·2013-05-22

    Karl Storz Cutting Loops Recalled for Potential Sterile Packaging Damage

    Karl Storz is recalling specific cutting loops due to possible damage to sterile packaging, which may result in airborne contamination.

    Product
    Loop, Cutting, Angled 22FR (26055G/6). Resectoscope accessories (ie. electrode, cutting loops and cold knives).
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1310-2013·2013-05-22

    Karl Storz Recalls Sterile Electrode Accessories Due to Packaging Damage

    Karl Storz is recalling 9,432 sterile electrode accessories because damaged packaging may allow airborne contamination.

    Product
    Electrode, Barrel Bar, 24FR (27050NX/6). Resectoscope accessories (ie. electrode, cutting loops and cold knives).
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1312-2013·2013-05-22

    Karl Storz VaporCut Electrode Recalled for Packaging Damage

    Karl Storz is recalling 9,432 VaporCut electrodes due to possible sterile packaging damage that may allow airborne contamination.

    Product
    Electrode, VaporCut, 24FR (27050SG/6). Resectoscope accessories (ie. electrode, cutting loops and cold knives).
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1313-2013·2013-05-22

    Karl Storz Cutting Loops Recalled for Packaging Damage

    Karl Storz is recalling 9,432 cutting loops due to possible sterile packaging damage that may allow airborne contamination.

    Product
    Loop, Cutting, 24FR (26050G/6). Resectoscope accessories (ie. electrode, cutting loops and cold knives).
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1305-2013·2013-05-22

    Karl Storz Cutting Electrode Recall Due to Packaging Damage

    Karl Storz is recalling cutting electrodes because damaged sterile packaging may allow airborne contamination.

    Product
    Electrode, cutting, 24FR (27050G/6). Resectoscope accessories (ie. electrode, cutting loops and cold knives).
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1308-2013·2013-05-22

    Karl Storz Recalls Sterile Electrodes Due to Packaging Damage

    Karl Storz is recalling 9,432 sterile ball-end electrodes because damaged packaging may allow airborne contamination.

    Product
    Electrode, Coag, Ball End, 24FR (27050N/6). Resectoscope accessories (ie. electrode, cutting loops and cold knives).
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1306-2013·2013-05-22

    Karl Storz Cutting Electrode Recall Due to Packaging Damage

    Karl Storz is recalling 9,432 cutting electrodes due to possible sterile packaging damage that may allow airborne contamination.

    Product
    Electrode, cutting, 24FR (27050G-.30/6). Resectoscope accessories (ie. electrode, cutting loops and cold knives).
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1309-2013·2013-05-22

    Karl Storz Recalls Roller Ball Electrodes Due to Packaging Damage

    Karl Storz is recalling 9,432 Roller Ball Electrodes because damaged sterile packaging may allow airborne contamination.

    Product
    Electrode, Roller Ball, 24FR (27050NK/6). Resectoscope accessories (ie. electrode, cutting loops and cold knives).
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1314-2013·2013-05-22

    Karl Storz Recalls Cold Straight Knives Due to Packaging Damage

    Karl Storz is recalling 9,432 units of cold straight knives because damaged sterile packaging may allow airborne contamination.

    Product
    Knife, Cold, Straight (27068K/6). Resectoscope accessories (ie. electrode, cutting loops and cold knives).
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1315-2013·2013-05-22

    Karl Storz Cutting Electrodes Recalled for Packaging Damage

    Karl Storz is recalling 9,432 cutting electrodes due to possible damage to sterile packaging that may allow airborne contamination.

    Product
    Electrode, Cutting, 24FR, 0.30MM (27040G-.30/6). Resectoscope accessories (ie. electrode, cutting loops and cold knives).
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide