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.

1976–2000 of 2060

  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-2015-2012·2012-08-29

    J&S Group Recalls Frozen Oysters Due to Insanitary Conditions

    J&S Group is recalling 779 cases of frozen oysters because they were prepared under insanitary conditions, posing a potential health risk.

    Product
    Frozen Oysters (IQF), Net Weight: 30 lbs (6/5lbs).
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    2 states
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1650-2012·2012-08-29

    CMS-8934 Custom Phlebectomy Tray Recalled Due to Sterility Assurance Concerns

    Custom Medical Specialties is recalling 20 sterile phlebectomy trays because they contain sodium chloride bags subject to a separate recall for leaking.

    Product
    CMS-8934 Custom Phlebectomy Tray, Sterile, contains Sodium chloride 0.9% 50 mL, Manufactured by: CMS, Custom Medical Specialties, Inc., 330 East Main St, PO Box 177, Pine level, NC 27568, the tray also contains other components not listed in this product description.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    3 states
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1447-2012·2012-08-22

    Franck's Lab Recalls Acetazolamide Injectable Due to Sterility Concerns

    Franck's Lab Inc. is recalling Acetazolamide injectable vials because FDA sampling found microorganisms in the clean room where they were prepared.

    Product
    ACETAZOLAMIDE, LYOPHILIZED 500MG INJECTABLE10 VIAL, 4 VIAL, 5 VIAL, 6 VIAL, 8 VIAL (5 DIFFERENT PRODUCTS)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1553-2012·2012-08-22

    Labetalol Hydrochloride Injectable Recalled for Sterility Assurance Issues

    Franck's Lab Inc. is recalling Labetalol Hydrochloride 5mg/mL injectable products due to microorganisms and fungal growth found in the clean room.

    Product
    LABETALOL HYDROCHLORIDE 5MG/ML INJECTABLE 100 ML 80 ML (2 DIFFERENT PRODUCTS)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1524-2012·2012-08-22

    Franck's Lab Recalls Forskolin/Phentolamine Injectable Due to Sterility Concerns

    Franck's Lab Inc. is recalling Forskolin/Phentolamine injectable units because FDA sampling found microorganisms and fungal growth in the clean room where the sterile drugs were prepared.

    Product
    FORSKOLIN/PHENTOLAMINE 200MCG / 2MG INJECTABLE 5 ML (1 PRODUCT)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-1931-2012·2012-08-15

    SJBW Corp Recalls Frozen Fermented Salted and Seasoned Oyster

    SJBW Corp is recalling 40 units of Frozen Fermented Salted and Seasoned Oyster due to insanitary conditions that may have caused contamination.

    Product
    Frozen Fermented Salted and Seasoned Oyster, 39.7 lbs, 2 packs/container.
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    4 states
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1429-2012·2012-08-08

    Eagle Pharmaceuticals Recalls Argatroban Injection Due to Visible Particulates

    Eagle Pharmaceuticals is recalling specific lots of Argatroban Injection after a hospital reported crystalline particulates and fibers in a vial.

    Product
    Argatroban Injection 50 mg per 50ml (1 mg per ml) For Intravenous Infusion Only, a) Single Use Vial (NDC 42367-203-07), b) 10 Single Use Vials(NDC 42367-203-84), Rx Only, Manufactured by: Cipla LTD, India, Manufactured for: Eagle Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2121-2012·2012-08-08

    Perkin Elmer Genetic Screening Processor Recalled for Shaker Unit Contamination

    Perkinelmer is recalling 78 Genetic Screening Processor units worldwide because shaker unit contamination causes decreased signal activity in neonatal screening assays.

    Product
    Perkin Elmer Genetic Screening Processor (GSP) Product Code: 2021-0010 Product Usage: The GSP instrument is a fully automated, high throughput batch analyzer for time- resolved and prompt fluorescence analysis of samples in microtitration plates. It is intended for in vitro
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-1796-2012·2012-08-01

    B & F, Inc. Recalls Frozen Oysters Due to Insanitary Conditions

    B & F, Inc. is recalling Z.Shell Sanggul and Z.Shell HS frozen oysters because they were prepared or held under insanitary conditions, posing a potential health risk.

    Product
    Frozen Oysters are packaged in 8 oz. 40 oz, and 3 lbs. The item numbers are 06413, 03777, FO/HS-OT8; 136300-20110430. The brand names are Z.Shell Sanggul and Z.Shell HS.
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    3 states
  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-1792-2012·2012-08-01

    Pacific American Fish Recalls Korean Oysters Due to Insanitary Conditions

    Pacific American Fish Company is recalling specific lots of Korean Oysters because they were prepared under insanitary conditions, posing a potential health risk.

    Product
    Oyster Meat Med IQF Farm, OYS101, 10/4lbs., Oyster Meat Large IQF Farm, OYS102, 10/4lbs., Oyster Meat Tiny 8oz IQF Farm, OYS105, 40/8oz.,
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-1793-2012·2012-08-01

    Pacific American Fish Recalls Korean Oysters Due to Insanitary Conditions

    Pacific American Fish Co Inc is recalling specific lots of Korean Oysters because they were prepared under insanitary conditions, posing a potential health risk.

    Product
    Oyster Half Shell Farm, OYS107, 144ps/cs, Oyster Half Shell small Farm, OYS114, 144ps/cs,
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1795-2012·2012-08-01

    Atlapac Trading Company Recalls California Girl Whole Boiled Oysters

    Atlapac Trading Company Inc is recalling 880 cases of California Girl Whole Boiled Oysters due to potential contamination from insanitary conditions.

    Product
    "California Girl" Whole Boiled Oysters, 24/8 oz cans.
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2018-2012·2012-07-25

    Kimberly-Clark Recalls MicroCool Surgical Gowns Due to Fabric Defects

    Kimberly-Clark is recalling specific lots of MicroCool surgical gowns because they pill, lint, or allow blood to pass through.

    Product
    MicroCool Breathable Impervious Gown with Secure Fit Surgical, (Large and X-Large), Made in Honduras. The Kimberly Clark Micro COOL Surgical Gowns are sterile single use surgical apparel intended to be worn by heathcare professionals to help protect the patient and the healthc
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-1719-2012·2012-07-11

    Seoul Trading Recalls Salted Fermented Oysters Due to Insanitary Conditions

    Seoul Trading Inc. is recalling two types of salted and fermented oysters distributed in Oregon and Washington because they were prepared under insanitary conditions.

    Product
    Na-Rae NR, Salted & Fermented Oyster, item no. MA1159, net wt. 44 lb per case. Cho-Rip-Dong Salted & Fermented Oyster, item no. MB3025, net wt. 7.4 oz per bag.
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    2 states
  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-1707-2012·2012-07-11

    FDA Recalls Carrot Juice Due to Potential Botulism Contamination

    Healthy Choice/Island Blends is recalling 118 gallons of carrot juice sold in California due to potential Clostridium botulinum contamination.

    Product
    Carrot juice. Labeling reads in part:"***LIQUID GOLD 24K CARROT JUICE***JUICE CONNECTION LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA 90058*** 7 62313 00130 0***INGREDIENTS: PASTEURIZED CARROT JUICE***".
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    0 states
  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-1718-2012·2012-07-11

    Seoul Trading Recalls Frozen Rice Cake and Mussel Product

    Seoul Trading Inc. is recalling Nol-Boo Global Frozen Rice Cake & Mussel due to potential contamination from insanitary conditions.

    Product
    Nol-Boo Global Frozen Rice Cake & Mussel, Item no. EN5011, package in a plastic bag, net wt. 1.21 lb.
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    2 states