Hazard

Cosmetic Defect recalls

59 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total: 59
Critical: 0
Severe: 0
Most recent: 2026-03-11

Of the 59 cosmetic defect recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 0 (0%) 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 cosmetic defect 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.

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26–50 of 59

ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0745-2018·2018-03-07
Steris Recalls Vis-U-All High Temperature Tubing Due to Ink Migration
Steris Corporation is recalling Vis-U-All High Temperature Tubing because purple ink on the exterior label may migrate during steam processing, causing cosmetic defects and potential ink transfer to medical devices.
Product
Vis-U-All High Temperature Tubing 6"x100'. One roll per box; 10 boxes per case 10 rolls/cs Product Usage: The Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Pouch is suitable for use by healthcare providers to enclose and seal medical devices to be sterilized by steam. The pouch is d
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0757-2018·2018-03-07
Steris Recalls Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Pouches Due to Ink Migration
Steris Corporation is recalling Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Pouches because purple ink on the exterior label may migrate during steam processing, causing cosmetic defects and potential ink transfer to medical devices.
Product
Vis-U-All High Temp 6"x10" Heat Seal Pouch 200 pouches per box; 5 boxes per case Product Usage: The Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Pouch is suitable for use by healthcare providers to enclose and seal medical devices to be sterilized by steam. The pouch is designed
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-0748-2018·2018-03-07
Steris Recalls Vis-U-All Heat Seal Pouches Due to Ink Migration
Steris is recalling Vis-U-All High Temp Heat Seal Pouches because purple ink may migrate onto the pouch exterior or the medical devices inside after steam processing.
Product
Vis-U-All High Temp 3"x8" Heat Seal Pouch 200 pouches per box; 5 boxes per case Product Usage: The Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Pouch is suitable for use by healthcare providers to enclose and seal medical devices to be sterilized by steam. The pouch is designed t
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-0750-2018·2018-03-07
Steris Recalls Vis-U-All Heat Seal Pouches Due to Ink Migration
Steris Corporation is recalling Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Pouches because purple ink on the exterior label may migrate during steam processing, causing cosmetic defects and potential ink transfer to medical devices.
Product
Vis-U-All High Temp 10"x15" Heat Seal Pouch 100 pouches per box; 5 boxes per case Product Usage: The Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Pouch is suitable for use by healthcare providers to enclose and seal medical devices to be sterilized by steam. The pouch is designed
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-0770-2018·2018-03-07
Steris Recalls Vis-U-All Pouches Due to Ink Migration Defects
Steris Corporation is recalling Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Pouches because purple ink on the exterior label may migrate during steam processing, causing cosmetic defects and potential ink transfer to medical devices.
Product
Vis-U-All High Temp 7.5"x13" Self Seal Pouch 200 pouches per box; 4 boxes per case Product Usage: The Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Pouch is suitable for use by healthcare providers to enclose and seal medical devices to be sterilized by steam. The pouch is designe
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-0763-2018·2018-03-07
Steris Recalls Vis-U-All Pouches Due to Ink Migration
Steris is recalling Vis-U-All High Temp Self Seal Pouches because purple ink on the exterior label may migrate during steam processing, causing cosmetic defects and ink transfer to devices.
Product
Vis-U-All High Temp 13"x18" Self Seal Pouch 100 pouches per box; 4 boxes per case Product Usage: The Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Pouch is suitable for use by healthcare providers to enclose and seal medical devices to be sterilized by steam. The pouch is designed
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-0755-2018·2018-03-07
Steris Recalls Vis-U-All Heat Seal Pouches Due to Ink Migration
Steris Corporation is recalling Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Pouches because purple ink on the exterior label may migrate during steam processing, causing cosmetic defects and potential ink transfer to devices.
Product
Vis-U-All High Temp 3.5"x22" Heat Seal Pouch 200 pouches per box; 5 boxes per case Product Usage: The Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Pouch is suitable for use by healthcare providers to enclose and seal medical devices to be sterilized by steam. The pouch is designe
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-0751-2018·2018-03-07
Steris Recalls Vis-U-All Heat Seal Pouches Due to Ink Migration
Steris Corporation is recalling Vis-U-All High Temp Heat Seal Pouches because purple ink on the exterior label may migrate during steam processing, causing cosmetic defects and ink transfer to devices.
Product
Vis-U-All High Temp 16"x16" Heat Seal Pouch 100 pouches per box; 5 boxes per case Product Usage: The Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Pouch is suitable for use by healthcare providers to enclose and seal medical devices to be sterilized by steam. The pouch is designed
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-0764-2018·2018-03-07
Steris Recalls Vis-U-All Sterilization Pouches Due to Ink Migration
Steris Corporation is recalling Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Pouches because purple ink on the exterior label may migrate during steam processing, causing cosmetic defects and potential ink transfer to medical devices.
Product
Vis-U-All High Temp 18"x22" Self Seal Pouch 100 pouches per box; 5 boxes per case Product Usage: The Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Pouch is suitable for use by healthcare providers to enclose and seal medical devices to be sterilized by steam. The pouch is designed
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-0762-2018·2018-03-07
Steris Recalls Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Pouches Due to Ink Migration
Steris Corporation is recalling Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Pouches because purple ink on the exterior label may migrate during steam processing, causing cosmetic defects and potential ink transfer to devices.
Product
Vis-U-All High Temp 16"x16" Self Seal Pouch 100 pouches per box; 6 boxes per case Product Usage: The Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Pouch is suitable for use by healthcare providers to enclose and seal medical devices to be sterilized by steam. The pouch is designed
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-0746-2018·2018-03-07
Steris Recalls Vis-U-All High Temperature Tubing Due to Ink Migration
Steris Corporation is recalling Vis-U-All High Temperature Tubing because purple ink on the exterior label may migrate during steam processing, causing cosmetic defects and potential ink transfer to medical devices.
Product
Vis-U-All High Temperature Tubing 9"x100'. One roll per box; 10 boxes per case 6 rolls/cs Product Usage: The Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Pouch is suitable for use by healthcare providers to enclose and seal medical devices to be sterilized by steam. The pouch is
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-0771-2018·2018-03-07
Steris Recalls Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Pouches Due to Ink Migration
Steris is recalling Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Pouches because purple ink on the exterior label may migrate during steam processing, causing cosmetic defects and potential ink transfer to medical devices.
Product
Vis-U-All High Temp 8"x16" Self Seal Pouch 200 pouches per box; 4 boxes per case Product Usage: The Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Pouch is suitable for use by healthcare providers to enclose and seal medical devices to be sterilized by steam. The pouch is designed
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-0768-2018·2018-03-07
Steris Recalls Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Pouches Due to Ink Migration
Steris Corporation is recalling Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Pouches because purple ink on the exterior label may migrate during steam processing, causing cosmetic defects and potential ink transfer to enclosed devices.
Product
Vis-U-All High Temp 5.5"x10" Self Seal Pouch 200 pouches per box; 4 boxes per case Product Usage: The Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Pouch is suitable for use by healthcare providers to enclose and seal medical devices to be sterilized by steam. The pouch is designe
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-0767-2018·2018-03-07
Steris Recalls Vis-U-All Pouches Due to Ink Migration Defects
Steris is recalling Vis-U-All High Temp Self Seal Pouches because purple ink may migrate onto the pouch exterior or the medical devices inside after steam processing.
Product
Vis-U-All High Temp 4"x11" Self Seal Pouch 200 pouches per box; 4 boxes per case Product Usage: The Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Pouch is suitable for use by healthcare providers to enclose and seal medical devices to be sterilized by steam. The pouch is designed
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-0754-2018·2018-03-07
Steris Recalls Vis-U-All Heat Seal Pouches Due to Ink Migration
Steris is recalling Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Pouches because purple ink on the exterior label may migrate during steam processing, causing cosmetic defects and potential ink transfer to medical devices.
Product
Vis-U-All High Temp 4.5"x11" Heat Seal Pouch 200 pouches per box; 5 boxes per case Product Usage: The Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Pouch is suitable for use by healthcare providers to enclose and seal medical devices to be sterilized by steam. The pouch is designe
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-0760-2018·2018-03-07
Steris Recalls Vis-U-All Heat Seal Pouches Due to Ink Migration
Steris Corporation is recalling Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Pouches because purple ink on the exterior label may migrate during steam processing, causing cosmetic defects and potential ink transfer to medical devices.
Product
Vis-U-All High Temp 8"x16" Heat Seal Pouch 100 pouches per box; 9 boxes per case Product Usage: The Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Pouch is suitable for use by healthcare providers to enclose and seal medical devices to be sterilized by steam. The pouch is designed
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-0753-2018·2018-03-07
Steris Recalls Vis-U-All Heat Seal Pouches Due to Ink Migration
Steris Corporation is recalling Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Pouches because purple ink on the exterior label may migrate during steam processing, causing cosmetic defects and potential ink transfer to medical devices.
Product
Vis-U-All High Temp 18"x22" Heat Seal Pouch 100 pouches per box; 5 boxes per case Product Usage: The Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Pouch is suitable for use by healthcare providers to enclose and seal medical devices to be sterilized by steam. The pouch is designed
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-0744-2018·2018-03-07
Steris Recalls Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Pouches Due to Ink Migration
Steris Corporation is recalling Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Pouches because purple ink on the exterior label may migrate during steam processing, causing cosmetic defects and potential ink transfer to medical devices.
Product
Vis-U-All High Temperature Tubing 4"x100'. One roll per box; 10 boxes per case 10 rolls/cs Product Usage: The Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Pouch is suitable for use by healthcare providers to enclose and seal medical devices to be sterilized by steam. The pouch is
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-0766-2018·2018-03-07
Steris Recalls Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Pouches Due to Ink Migration
Steris Corporation is recalling Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Pouches because purple ink on the exterior label may migrate during steam processing, causing cosmetic defects and potential ink transfer to medical devices.
Product
Vis-U-All High Temp 3.5"x22" Self Seal Pouch 200 pouches per box; 4 boxes per case Product Usage: The Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Pouch is suitable for use by healthcare providers to enclose and seal medical devices to be sterilized by steam. The pouch is designe
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-0758-2018·2018-03-07
Steris Recalls Vis-U-All Heat Seal Pouches Due to Ink Migration
Steris Corporation is recalling Vis-U-All High Temp Heat Seal Pouches because purple ink on the exterior label may migrate during steam processing, causing cosmetic defects and potential ink transfer to medical devices.
Product
Vis-U-All High Temp 7.5"x13.5" Heat Seal Pouch 200 pouches per box; 5 boxes per case Product Usage: The Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Pouch is suitable for use by healthcare providers to enclose and seal medical devices to be sterilized by steam. The pouch is designe
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-0747-2018·2018-03-07
Steris Recalls Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Pouches Due to Ink Migration
Steris is recalling Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Pouches because purple ink on the exterior label may migrate during steam processing, causing cosmetic defects and potential ink transfer to medical devices.
Product
Vis-U-All High Temperature Tubing 14"x100'. One roll per box; 10 boxes per case 6 rolls/cs Product Usage: The Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Pouch is suitable for use by healthcare providers to enclose and seal medical devices to be sterilized by steam. The pouch is
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-0756-2018·2018-03-07
Steris Recalls Vis-U-All Heat Seal Pouches Due to Ink Migration
Steris is recalling Vis-U-All High Temp Heat Seal Pouches because purple ink on the exterior label may migrate during steam processing, causing cosmetic defects and potential ink transfer to medical devices.
Product
Vis-U-All High Temp 5"x15" Heat Seal Pouch 200 pouches per box; 4 boxes per case Product Usage: The Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Pouch is suitable for use by healthcare providers to enclose and seal medical devices to be sterilized by steam. The pouch is designed
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-0749-2018·2018-03-07
Steris Recalls Vis-U-All Heat Seal Pouches Due to Ink Migration
Steris Corporation is recalling Vis-U-All High Temp Heat Seal Pouches because purple ink on the exterior label may migrate during steam processing, causing cosmetic defects and potential ink transfer to medical devices.
Product
Vis-U-All High Temp 4"x8" Heat Seal Pouch 200 pouches per box; 5 boxes per case Product Usage: The Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Pouch is suitable for use by healthcare providers to enclose and seal medical devices to be sterilized by steam. The pouch is designed t
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
LowFDA (Drugs)·D-0250-2018·2018-02-14
G & W Laboratories Recalls Ciclopirox Olamine Cream Due to Discoloration
G & W Laboratories is recalling 142,236 tubes of Ciclopirox Olamine Cream USP, 0.77%, due to yellow discoloration. The product is distributed nationwide and in Puerto Rico.
Product
CICLOPIROX OLAMINE — CICLOPIROX OLAMINE (CICLOPIROX OLAMINE)
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-0057-2017·2016-10-19
Circulatory Technology Recalls Better-Bladder Devices Due to Cosmetic Defects
Circulatory Technology Inc is recalling 958 units of Better-Bladder devices with 14-inch tubing due to twisted or wrinkled balloon components.
Product
The Better-Bladder With 14" ID tubing, ITEM BB14, STERILE, Measure pressure noninvasively in the extracorporeal circuit and provide compliance in the venous line between the patient and the pump.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide