Hazard
278 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
Of the 278 foreign matter recalls we have scored against our rubric, 4 (1%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 120 (43%) are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Hazard tags are short, machine-readable labels we attach to every recall to make cross-cutting queries possible — “all foreign matter 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.
Fontanini Foods is recalling raw, frozen pork sausage links that may contain clear, hard plastic. The products were distributed to food service establishments in four states.
Spectra Medical Devices is recalling Sodium Chloride Injection ampules because manufacturing issues may have compromised sterility, posing a risk of infection or inflammation to patients.
Fresenius Kabi is recalling lidocaine injection vials after hair was found in the product. The recall affects 181,225 vials distributed nationwide.
Bionpharma Inc. is recalling Divalproex Sodium Delayed-Release Tablets, 500 mg, because some bottles may contain foreign tablets or capsules.
MMB of Louisiana Pasteurized Donor Human Milk, 3 oz, is being recalled over potential physical contamination after a dark spot was noticed on the bottom of a container. 32 bottles affected.
Llorens Pharmaceuticals International Division, Inc. is recalling Vitamin B-Complex, Vitamin C & Folic Acid Dietary Supplement due to the presence of black particulate matter.
Davol, Inc. is recalling Avitene Ultrafoam Microfibrillar Collagen Hemostat (Catalog Number 1050030) because the product may contain foreign matter, confirmed to be inspect fragments.
Ajinomoto Foods North America is expanding a recall for frozen fried rice, ramen, and shu mai products due to possible glass contamination. No injuries have been reported.
Rosina Food Products is recalling approximately 9,462 pounds of frozen Bremer meatballs due to possible metal contamination. The products were distributed to Aldi locations nationwide.
Ajinomoto Foods North America is recalling frozen chicken fried rice products due to possible glass contamination. No injuries have been reported.
Olympia Provisions is recalling approximately 1,930 pounds of ready-to-eat holiday kielbasa sausages that may contain metal. The recall covers products sold in California, Oregon, and Washington, as well as nationwide online sales.
E.A. Sween Company is recalling approximately 127,887 pounds of pulled pork sandwiches that may contain pieces of plastic. The products were distributed nationwide.
Hormel Foods is recalling about 4.8 million pounds of frozen ready-to-eat chicken products that may contain metal pieces.
ConvaTec is recalling 80,980 DuoDERM Extra Thin dressings from one lot because the wound dressing may have foreign matter on the product.
Carefree Surgical Specialties Kittner Roll Gauze + Tail, catalog 15506/25 lot 1607, is recalled for biological foreign matter that could compromise sterility and for incorrect gauze counts. 65 units are affected.
Carefree Surgical Specialties Robotic/Laparoscopy Kittner Rolls Gauze, catalog 15505/25 lot 1645, is recalled for biological foreign matter that could compromise sterility and for incorrect gauze counts. 500 units are affected.
Ada Valley Meat Company is recalling approximately 1,065 pounds of fully cooked frozen ground beef due to possible metal contamination. The products were distributed to five states.
Kayem Foods is recalling ready-to-eat chicken sausage products nationwide due to possible contamination with pieces of plastic.
Hormel Foods is recalling approximately 256,185 pounds of Dinty Moore Beef Stew due to possible wood contamination. No injuries have been reported.
Nipro Renal Solutions USA is recalling MedicaLyte Liquid Bicarbonate Concentrate (models BC+201 and BC+100) due to the potential presence of visible foreign matter in the product.
Johnsonville is recalling approximately 22,672 pounds of cheddar bratwurst sold in ten states due to possible hard plastic contamination. No injuries have been reported.
Idaho Smokehouse Partners is recalling approximately 29,541 pounds of Chomps Original Beef Stick Mild products due to possible metal contamination. Consumers are advised not to consume the affected items.
DJ's Boudain is recalling approximately 17,720 pounds of boudain sausage links found to contain pieces of a pen. The recall covers products distributed in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas.
Bestway Sandwiches Inc. is recalling frozen chicken and cheese taquitos due to possible metal contamination. One consumer reported a dental injury.
USDA FSIS issued a public health alert for frozen raw ground beef from Stockyards Packing Co. due to possible hard plastic and metal contamination.