The Recall Desk

Hazard

Distribution Error recalls

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

What the numbers show

Total
8
Critical
0
Severe
1
Most recent
2026-07-08

Of the 8 distribution error recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 1 (13%) 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 distribution error 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.

1–8 of 8

  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0652-2026·2026-07-08

    ChloraPrep One-Step Applicators Recalled for Lack of Sterile Assurance

    CareFusion 213, LLC is recalling ChloraPrep One-Step applicators because unsterilized units intended for further processing were distributed to customers outside the intended distribution channel, creating a lack of assurance of sterility.

    Product
    CHLORAPREP ONE-STEP — CHLORAPREP ONE-STEP (CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE AND ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Food)·H-0640-2025·2025-10-08

    Frozen raw shrimp recalled after product on FDA nitrofuran hold shipped

    Five cases of frozen raw easy peel shrimp are being recalled after product that was on FDA hold for high levels of nitrofuran was inadvertently distributed.

    Product
    Frozen Raw Easy Peel shrimp, IQF, 2-lb bag, 10 bags/case; Generic Brown cardboard box UPC: 021130123223
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    1 state
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2337-2025·2025-08-27

    Strep A test kits recalled after shipment to unlicensed purchasing customers

    Clearview Strep A Exact II Dipstick Respiratory Kits are recalled because a classification error in the inventory system sent devices to customers without the required license to buy them. 5 kits are affected.

    Product
    Clearview Strep A Exact II Dipstick Respiratory Kit, CLIA Waived. Catalog Number: 4581225020
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2410-2021·2021-09-08

    COVID-19/Flu Rapid Test Distributed to Non-Certified Laboratories

    COVID-19/Flu rapid diagnostic test was distributed to laboratories not certified under federal clinical standards. The 563,290-unit recall affects nationwide distribution; products were authorized only for CLIA-certified laboratories.

    Product
    Status COVID-19/Flu Rapid Immunoassay for Direct Detection and Differential Diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2, Influenzas Type A, and Type B Antigens Simultaneous qualitative detection and differentiation of nucleocapsid antigen from SARS-CoV-2, influenza A and influenza B directly from
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0498-2019·2018-12-05

    Stryker Recalls Reprocessed Xcel Bladeless Trocars Due to Distribution Error

    Stryker Sustainability Solutions is recalling 4,848 reprocessed Xcel Bladeless Trocars (H12LP) because they were distributed to facilities after a previous recall was executed.

    Product
    Reprocessed Xcel Bladeless Trocar (H12LP) Model # H12LP Reprocessed Endoscopic Trocars12x100mm - Product Usage: Physical Product Description: The Reprocessed Blunt Tip Trocar consists of a radiolucent cannula and obturator sized 12mm in diameter (refer to Figure 1). The Reprocess
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1534-2018·2018-05-02

    Ethicon Recalls Evicel Fibrin Sealant Accessory Tips Due to Distribution Error

    Ethicon is recalling Evicel Accessory Device 45 cm Flexible Tips because products labeled for foreign distribution may have been distributed in the US.

    Product
    Evicel Accessory Device - 45 cm Flexible Tip (SET OF 3), Product Code EVT45. Accessory Tips for use only with EVICEL Fibrin Sealant (Human) Application Device.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    27 states
  • LowFDA (Devices)·Z-0116-2016·2015-10-21

    Concentric Medical Recalls One Distal Access Catheter for Distribution Error

    Concentric Medical Inc is recalling one Distal Access Catheter that was intended for distribution in Korea but was found at a US location in Kentucky.

    Product
    Distal Access Catheters - 044 - 115 cm: Finished Good Number 90960-001 / REF 90960. Cardiology: The Distal Access Catheter is indicated for use in facilitating the insertion and guidance of an occlusion catheter, infusion catheter, or other appropriate microcatheter into a se
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    1 state
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0401-2014·2013-12-04

    Synthes 4.5mm Condylar Plate Recalled for Restricted Sales Release

    Synthes USA is recalling a specific lot of 4.5mm condylar plates that were inadvertently released to a sales consultant restricted for sale.

    Product
    Synthes 4.5MM TI VA-LCP CRVD Condylar Plate/6H/159MM/RT-STER Synthes 4.5MM TI VA-LCP CRVD Condylar Plate/6H/159MM/RT-STER is used for buttressing multi fragmentary diatal femur fractures including: supra-condylar, intra-articular and extra articular condylar fractures, periprost
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    1 state