The Recall Desk

Hazard

Cross Contamination recalls

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

What the numbers show

Total
435
Critical
6
Severe
157
Most recent
2026-07-29

Of the 435 cross contamination recalls we have scored against our rubric, 6 (1%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 157 (36%) 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 cross 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.

226–250 of 435

  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0943-2017·2017-07-12

    Sandoz Recalls Amitriptyline Hydrochloride Tablets Due to Cross-Contamination

    Sandoz Incorporated is recalling specific lots of Amitriptyline Hydrochloride 25 mg tablets because they were cross-contaminated with Imipramine.

    Product
    AMITRIPTYLINE HYDROCHLORIDE — AMITRIPTYLINE HYDROCHLORIDE (AMITRIPTYLINE HYDROCHLORIDE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2223-2017·2017-06-14

    Roche Cobas Connection Module Recalled for Vibration and Contamination Risk

    Roche Diagnostics is recalling three Cobas connection modules in Washington due to a gap that may cause rack vibration, posing operator injury and sample cross-contamination risks.

    Product
    Cobas connection module (CCM) - OUTPUT UNIT The module CCM enables a unidirectional connection of the pre-analytical systems cobas p 612/ p 512 to analysis instruments from Roche Diagnostics, Hitachi or Sysmex by means of the Aloka transportation system
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    1 state
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0790-2017·2017-05-24

    Taro Recalls Fluocinonide Cream Due to Hydrocortisone Contamination

    Taro Pharmaceuticals is recalling specific lots of Fluocinonide Cream 0.05% due to cross-contamination with hydrocortisone-17-valerate.

    Product
    FLUOCINONIDE — FLUOCINONIDE (FLUOCINONIDE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0635-2017·2017-04-12

    Alvogen Recalls Adalat CC Tablets Due to Sorafenib Cross-Contamination

    Alvogen, Inc. is recalling Adalat CC (nifedipine) 90 mg extended-release tablets because residual sorafenib powder was found in the manufacturing equipment's inlet air duct.

    Product
    Adalat CC (nifedipine) Extended-Release Tablets, 90 mg, 100-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for Almatica Pharma Inc. Pine Brook, NJ 07058 USA, NDC 5242749601
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0631-2017·2017-04-12

    Alvogen Recalls Nifedipine Tablets Due to Sorafenib Cross-Contamination

    Alvogen Inc. is recalling Nifedipine Extended-Release Tablets, 90 mg, due to cross-contamination with sorafenib powder found in the inlet air duct.

    Product
    Nifedipine Extended-Release Tablets, 90 mg, 100-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for Alvogen Inc. Pine Brook, NJ 07058 USA, NDC 47781-370-01.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0628-2017·2017-04-12

    Adalat CC Tablets Recalled for Sorafenib Cross-Contamination

    Alvogen, Inc. is recalling Adalat CC (nifedipine) Extended Release Tablets 30 mg due to cross-contamination with sorafenib powder.

    Product
    Adalat CC (nifedipine) Extended Release Tablets 30 mg, 100-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured for Bayer Healthcare Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc. Whippany, NJ 07901 Manufactured in Germany, NDC 50419-701-05
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0632-2017·2017-04-12

    Alvogen Recalls Adalat CC Tablets Due to Sorafenib Cross-Contamination

    Alvogen, Inc. is recalling specific lots of Adalat CC (nifedipine) Extended-Release Tablets due to cross-contamination with sorafenib powder.

    Product
    Adalat CC (nifedipine) Extended-Release Tablets, 90 mg, 100-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for Almatica Pharma Inc. Pine Brook, NJ 07058 USA, NDC 50419-70305
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0629-2017·2017-04-12

    Adalat CC Tablets Recalled for Sorafenib Cross-Contamination

    Alvogen, Inc. is recalling Adalat CC (nifedipine) Extended Release Tablets due to cross-contamination with sorafenib powder found in the manufacturing facility.

    Product
    Adalat CC (nifedipine) Extended Release Tablets, 60 mg, 100- count bottles, Rx only Manufactured for Almatica, Almatica Pharma Inc. Pinebrook, NJ 07058 USA, NDC 50419-702-05
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0634-2017·2017-04-12

    Alvogen Recalls Adalat CC Tablets Due to Sorafenib Cross-Contamination

    Alvogen, Inc. is recalling Adalat CC (nifedipine) 60 mg extended-release tablets because residual sorafenib powder was found in the manufacturing facility's inlet air duct.

    Product
    Adalat CC (nifedipine) Extended-Release Tablets, 60 mg, 100-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for Almatica Pharma Inc. Pine Brook, NJ 07058 USA, NDC 5242749501
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0627-2017·2017-04-12

    Alvogen Recalls Nifedipine Extended-Release Tablets Due to Sorafenib Cross-Contamination

    Alvogen, Inc. is recalling Nifedipine Extended-Release Tablets, 30 mg, due to cross-contamination with sorafenib powder found in the manufacturing facility's inlet air duct.

    Product
    Nifedipine Extended-Release Tablets, 30 mg, 100-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for Alvogen Inc. Pine Brook, NJ 07058 USA, NDC 47781-368-01.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Drugs)·D-0630-2017·2017-04-12

    Alvogen Recalls Nifedipine Extended-Release Tablets Due to Cross-Contamination

    Alvogen, Inc. is recalling Nifedipine Extended-Release Tablets, 60 mg, due to cross-contamination with sorafenib powder found in the manufacturing facility's inlet air duct.

    Product
    Nifedipine Extended-Release Tablets, 60 mg, 100-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for Alvogen Inc. Pine Brook, NJ 07058 USA, NDC 47781-369-01.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Drugs)·D-0649-2017·2017-04-12

    Dr. Reddy's Recalls Rivastigmine Tartrate Capsules Due to Cross-Contamination

    Dr. Reddy's is recalling Rivastigmine Tartrate Capsules because testing detected a peak for Ranitidine, indicating cross-contamination with other products.

    Product
    RIVASTIGMINE TARTRATE — RIVASTIGMINE TARTRATE (RIVASTIGMINE TARTRATE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Drugs)·D-0633-2017·2017-04-12

    Alvogen Recalls Adalat CC Tablets Due to Sorafenib Cross-Contamination

    Alvogen is recalling specific lots of Adalat CC (nifedipine) extended-release tablets due to cross-contamination with sorafenib powder.

    Product
    Adalat CC (nifedipine) Extended-Release Tablets, 30 mg, 100-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for Almatica Pharma Inc. Pine Brook, NJ 07058 USA, NDC 5242749401
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1702-2017·2017-03-29

    MDS Foods Recalls Cheddar Cheese for Listeria Contamination Risk

    MDS Foods Inc is recalling various cheddar cheese products due to potential cross-contamination with Listeria monocytogenes detected in a state-collected sample.

    Product
    Cheddar Cheese packaged as: (a) AMISH CLASSICS Cheddar Mild Color, Item 28311, 10 lbs, No UPC (b) Deli Made EZ Cheddar Mild Stick, Item 28532, 4.5 lbs, no UPC (c) Deli Made EZ Cheddar Mild C St Pk .75oz Slice, Item 28545, 2 lbs, UPC 828653285458 (d) AMISH CLASSICS Deli Ma
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    15 states
  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-1705-2017·2017-03-29

    MDS Foods Recalls Mozzarella Cheese Due to Listeria Contamination

    MDS Foods Inc is recalling specific lots of Deli Made EZ Mozzarella St Pk .75oz Slice because a sample tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

    Product
    Mozzarella Cheese packaged as: (a) Deli Made EZ Mozzarella St Pk .75oz Slice, Item 11553, 1.5 lbs, UPC 828653105558
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    15 states
  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-1706-2017·2017-03-29

    MDS Foods Recalls Provolone Cheese Due to Listeria Contamination Risk

    MDS Foods Inc is recalling specific lots of Provolone Cheese because a sample tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. The recall covers products distributed across 16 states.

    Product
    Provolone Cheese packaged as: (a) Santino Deli Made EZ Provolone St Pck .75oz Slice, Item 58554, 1.5 lbs, UPC 828828653585541 (b) Deli Made EZ Provolone St Pck .5oz Slice, Item 58555, 1.5 lbs, UPC 828653585558 (c) Duck Deli Provolone Stk Pck .75oz Slice, Item 58747, 1.5 lbs
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    15 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0301-2017·2016-11-02

    Lumenis Recalls FemTouch Delivery System Due to Ineffective Cleaning Instructions

    Lumenis Limited is recalling 69 units of the FemTouch delivery system because the provided cleaning instructions may be ineffective for fully assembled devices, posing a risk of cross-contamination.

    Product
    FemTouch delivery system includes the FemTouch Kit (AC-1007415) and FemTouch" Tip (SPSA-20002590) Provide fractional treatments in gynecology.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2672-2016·2016-09-07

    Nakanishi Diamond Coated Tips Recalled for Missing Single-Use Labeling

    Nakanishi Inc. is recalling 30,719 diamond coated tips and burs because labeling failed to indicate they are single-use only, posing a cross-contamination risk.

    Product
    Diamond Coated Tips and Burs are accessories to the Ultrasonic Scaler (VARIOS 350 LUX, VARIOS 350, VARIOS 150 LUX, VARIOS 150). The intended use of the tips is based on the parent device. For the ultrasonic scalers and the sonic air scaler, the tips are used for various actions
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2674-2016·2016-09-07

    Nakanishi Diamond Coated Dental Tips Recalled for Missing Single-Use Labeling

    Nakanishi Inc. is recalling 4,284 diamond coated dental tips because the packaging failed to indicate they are single-use only, posing a risk of cross-contamination.

    Product
    Diamond Coated Tips and Burs are accessories to the air powered dental handpiece (S-MAX pico) The intended use of the tips is based on the parent device. For burs used with the dental handpieces, the intended use is general dental actions such as removing carious material, reduc
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2673-2016·2016-09-07

    Nakanishi Diamond Coated Tips Recalled for Missing Single-Use Labeling

    Nakanishi Inc. is recalling 2,574 diamond coated tips and burs because the labeling failed to indicate they are single-use only, posing a cross-contamination risk.

    Product
    Diamond Coated Tips and Burs are accessories to the air powered Bone drill (VARIOSURG with and without light) The intended use of the tips is based on the parent device. For the VarioSurg, in addition to the scaling functions, diamond coated tips are used for socket lift, sinus
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1076-2016·2016-04-20

    Heartland Bread Base Recalled for Azodicarbonamide and Allergen Labeling Issues

    Heartland Products Inc. is recalling ILL RIVER #14 Bread Base due to high levels of Azodicarbonamide and undeclared allergens. The product was distributed in Iowa and Illinois.

    Product
    ILL RIVER #14 Bread Base, 050102, packaged in 28-lb. poly-lined cardboard boxes, Distributed by T.S. Products, Inc.
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    2 states
  • ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1079-2016·2016-04-20

    Heartland Recalls Turano Knead Dough Base for ADA and Allergen Issues

    Heartland Products Inc. is recalling 480 boxes of Turano Knead Dough Base due to high levels of Azodicarbonamide and undeclared allergens.

    Product
    Turano Knead Dough Base, 70101, packaged in 42-lb. poly-lined cardboard boxes, Manufactured for Turano Baking Co., Bolingbrook, IL.
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    2 states
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0780-2016·2016-03-30

    Sagent Recalls Fluconazole Injection Due to Cross-Contamination with Metronidazole

    Sagent Pharmaceuticals is recalling specific lots of Fluconazole Injection due to cross-contamination with metronidazole. The affected product is distributed nationwide and in Puerto Rico.

    Product
    Fluconazole Injection, USP (in 0.9% Sodium Chloride), 200 mg per 100 ml, Single-Dose Container Bag, Rx only, Mfd. for SAGENT Pharmaceuticals, Schaumburg, IL 60195, NDC 25021-0113-82
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0567-2016·2016-01-20

    Freedom Pharmaceuticals Recalls Domperidone API Due to Penicillin Cross-Contamination

    Freedom Pharmaceuticals is recalling specific lots of Domperidone API for prescription compounding due to potential cross-contamination with penicillin.

    Product
    Domperidone BP, Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient for Prescription Compounding, packaged in a) 5 gm (NDC: 52372-0898-01), b) 25 gm (NDC: 52372-0898-02), c) 100 gm (NDC: 52372-0898-03), and d) 500 gm (NDC: 52372-0898-04), Cas No. 57808-66-9, Rx only, FREEDOM, 801 W. New Orleans St.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0013-2016·2015-10-21

    Sedalmex Pain Reliever Tablets Recalled for Potential Cephalosporin Contamination

    Midway Importing, Inc. is recalling Sedalmex pain reliever tablets due to potential cross-contamination with cephalosporin. Consumers should stop using the product and return it to the point of purchase.

    Product
    Sedalmex (Acetaminophen 500 mg with Caffeine 65 mg) Pain Reliever tablets, 20-count tablets in blisters per box, Manufactured in Mexico by: Merck, S.A. de C.V./, Imported & Distributed by Midway Importing, Inc., 1807 Brittmoore Rd, Houston, TX 77043, UPC: 1 88436 00017 4.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide