The Recall Desk

Hazard

Foreign Matter recalls

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

What the numbers show

Total
277
Critical
4
Severe
115
Most recent
2026-08-19

Of the 277 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 115 (42%) 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 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.

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51–75 of 277

  • SevereUSDA FSIS·026-2022·2022-08-14

    Home Run Inn Recalls Frozen Meat Pizza Due to Metal Contamination

    Home Run Inn Frozen Foods is recalling approximately 13,099 pounds of frozen meat pizza that may contain metal. No injuries have been reported.

    Product
    Woodridge 31 Copacking Company LLC — Home Run Inn Frozen Foods Recalls Frozen Meat Pizza due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    1 state
  • CriticalUSDA FSIS·017-2022·2022-05-20

    Smithfield Recalls Ready-to-Eat Bacon Toppings Due to Metal Contamination

    Smithfield is recalling approximately 185,610 pounds of ready-to-eat bacon toppings that may contain metal. The recall covers products shipped nationwide between February and March 2022.

    Product
    Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp. — Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp. Recalls A Ready-To-Eat Bacon Topping Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereUSDA FSIS·016-2022·2022-05-18

    USDA Recalls Ready-to-Eat Pork Sausage Due to Metal Contamination

    America New York Ri Wang Food Group is recalling ready-to-eat pork sausage products nationwide due to possible metal contamination.

    Product
    America New York Ri Wang Food Group Co., Ltd. — America New York Ri Wang Food Group Co., Ltd Recalls Ready to Eat Pork Sausage Products due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1019-2022·2022-05-11

    Baxter Flo-Thru Intraluminal Shunt Recall for Potential Foreign Matter

    Baxter Healthcare is recalling Flo-Thru Intraluminal Shunts due to potential foreign matter contamination. The recall involves 300 devices distributed in the U.S. and internationally.

    Product
    Flo-Thru Intraluminal Shunt. Used in coronary artery or peripheral vascular procedures. Used to shunt blood at the anastomosis to provide a temporary blood-free operative field for suturing while allowing blood to flow distal to the anastomosis.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    7 states
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0578-2022·2022-02-23

    Chlorthalidone Tablets Recalled for Foreign Matter Contamination

    Sun Pharmaceutical is recalling Chlorthalidone Tablets USP 25 mg (Lot #P0602, expiration 03/2023) due to stainless steel microscopic wear particles, punch lubricant oil, and silicone particles from the dust cup found in the product.

    Product
    CHLORTHALIDONE — CHLORTHALIDONE (CHLORTHALIDONE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0336-2022·2021-12-29

    Sprite 12 oz. Cans Recalled for Potential Foreign Matter

    Coca Cola Consolidated LLC is recalling Sprite 12 oz. aluminum cans distributed to Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee due to potential foreign matter in containers.

    Product
    Sprite; 12 oz. aluminum can; 12-pack fridge pack/case
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    3 states
  • ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0335-2022·2021-12-29

    Coca-Cola Cola 12-Pack Recalled for Potential Foreign Matter

    COCA COLA Consolidated LLC is recalling Coca-Cola cola in 12 oz. aluminum cans (12-pack fridge packs) distributed to Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee due to the potential presence of foreign matter in containers.

    Product
    Coca-Cola cola; 12 oz. aluminum can; 12-pack fridge pack/case
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    3 states
  • HighUSDA FSIS·PHA-12182021-01·2021-12-18

    Swiss Meat Hawaiian Summer Sausage Alerted for Metal Contamination

    USDA FSIS issued a public health alert for Swiss Meat Hawaiian-style summer sausage due to possible metal contamination. Consumers are urged not to consume the product.

    Product
    Swiss Processing Plant Inc. — FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Summer Sausage Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    1 state
  • ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0235-2022·2021-12-08

    Tastykake Chocolate Creme Filled Cupcakes Recalled for Metal Fragments

    Flowers Foods is recalling Tastykake Chocolate Creme Filled Cupcakes due to the potential presence of small metal fragments in an ingredient. The affected product has an "Enjoy By" date of December 14 or December 18.

    Product
    Tastykake Chocolate Creme Filled Cupcakes 14.25oz, UPC 0 25600 00223 0
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    37 states
  • HighFDA (Food)·F-0150-2022·2021-11-17

    Country Oven Yellow/Caramel Cake Recalled for Metal Fragment Risk

    The Kroger Co. is recalling Country Oven Yellow/Caramel Cake Single Slices due to possible metal fragments in the starch used during manufacturing. The affected products were distributed across 29 states.

    Product
    Country Oven Yellow/Caramel Cake Single Slices, double layer cakes ( 48oz )
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    29 states
  • SevereUSDA FSIS·044-2021·2021-11-15

    Shamrock Foods Recalls Raw Ground Beef Patties Due to Plastic Contamination

    Shamrock Foods is recalling approximately 6,876 pounds of raw ground beef patties because they may contain pieces of hard, white plastic.

    Product
    Shamrock Foods Company — Shamrock Foods Company DBA Gold Canyon Meat Company Recalls Raw Ground Beef Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    1 state
  • SevereUSDA FSIS·043-2021·2021-11-10

    Innovative Solutions Recalls Chicken Patties Due to Possible Bone Contamination

    Innovative Solutions, Inc. is recalling raw chicken patty products that may contain pieces of bone. No illnesses have been reported.

    Product
    Innovative Solutions, Inc — Innovative Solutions, Inc. Recalls Chicken Patty Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereUSDA FSIS·038-2021·2021-10-13

    Butterball Recalls Ground Turkey Products Due to Possible Blue Plastic Contamination

    Butterball is recalling approximately 14,107 pounds of ground turkey products that may contain blue plastic. The recall covers specific 2.5-lb and 3-lb trays sold nationwide.

    Product
    Butterball, LLC — Butterball, LLC Recalls Ground Turkey Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereUSDA FSIS·033-2021·2021-09-25

    Ajinomoto Recalls Raw Frozen Chicken Potstickers Due to Plastic Contamination

    Ajinomoto Foods North America is recalling raw, frozen chicken and vegetable potstickers that may contain clear flexible and hard plastic.

    Product
    Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc Recalls Raw, Frozen Chicken and Vegetable Potsticker Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0787-2021·2021-09-08

    Clopidogrel Tablets Recalled for Foreign Matter Contamination

    Macleods Pharma USA is recalling Clopidogrel 75 mg tablets due to the presence of foreign matter in the product. The affected lot was distributed nationwide.

    Product
    CLOPIDOGREL — CLOPIDOGREL (CLOPIDOGREL)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereUSDA FSIS·029-2021·2021-08-24

    Willow Tree Poultry Farm Recalls Chicken Salads and Dips Due to Plastic Contamination

    Willow Tree Poultry Farm is recalling approximately 52,022 pounds of chicken salads and dips that may contain hard white plastic. The products were distributed to nine northeastern states.

    Product
    WILLOW TREE POULTRY FARM, INC. — Willow Tree Poultry Farm Recalls Chicken Salad and Dip Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    9 states
  • ModerateUSDA FSIS·027-2021·2021-08-05

    Blount Fine Foods Recalls Chicken Tortilla Soup Due to Foreign Matter

    Blount Fine Foods is recalling specific lots of Panera BREAD at HOME Chicken Tortilla Soup due to possible contamination with pieces of gray nitrile glove.

    Product
    Blount Fine Foods Corp. — Blount Fine Foods Corp. Recalls Chicken Soup Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    1 state
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0661-2021·2021-07-14

    Topotecan Injection recalled for particulate contamination

    Teva Pharmaceuticals is recalling Topotecan Injection 4 mg/4mL single-dose vials due to the presence of particulate matter, including glass, silicone, and cotton fiber, found inside affected vials.

    Product
    Topotecan Injection 4 mg/4mL (1 mg/mL), Single-Dose vial, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. North Whales, PA 19454, Carton NDC# 0703-4714-01, Vial NDC# 0703-4714-71
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateUSDA FSIS·015-2021·2021-04-24

    More Than Gourmet Recalls Beef and Veal Broth Due to Hydraulic Oil Contamination

    More Than Gourmet is recalling beef and veal broth products that may contain hydraulic oil. No illnesses have been reported.

    Product
    Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America — More Than Gourmet, Inc. Recalls Beef And Veal Broth And Stock Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateUSDA FSIS·pha-04022021-01·2021-04-02

    USDA Issues Public Health Alert for Raw Ground Chorizo Sausage

    USDA FSIS issued a public health alert for raw ground chorizo sausage due to possible contamination with hard crystalline material. No illnesses have been reported.

    Product
    FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Raw Ground Chorizo Sausage Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateUSDA FSIS·003-2021·2021-01-21

    Bob Evans Pork Sausage Recalled for Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

    Bob Evans Farms is recalling approximately 4,200 pounds of raw Italian pork sausage due to possible contamination with thin blue rubber.

    Product
    BEF Foods, Inc. — Bob Evans Farms Inc. Recalls Pork Sausage Product Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    5 states
  • SevereUSDA FSIS·002-2021·2021-01-15

    Nestlé Prepared Foods recalls pepperoni hot pockets due to possible foreign matter contamination

    The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service is recalling approximately 762,615 pounds of not-ready-to-eat pepperoni hot pockets because they may contain glass and hard plastic fragments. One consumer reported a minor oral injury, but no additional illness cases were reported.

    Product
    Nestlé Prepared Foods Recalls Not-Ready-to-Eat Pepperoni Hot Pockets Product Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereUSDA FSIS·030-2020·2020-12-19

    Nestlé Recalls Lean Cuisine Baked Chicken Meals Due to Plastic Contamination

    Nestlé Prepared Foods is recalling Lean Cuisine Baked Chicken meal products that may contain pieces of hard white plastic. No illnesses have been reported.

    Product
    Nestlé Prepared Foods Recalls Lean Cuisine Baked Chicken Meal Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0399-2021·2020-11-11

    Cook Inc. Recalls Fixed Core Wire Guides Due to Manufacturing Defects

    Cook Inc. is recalling 61 Fixed Core Wire Guides that may be bent or contain loose foreign matter due to being dropped during manufacturing.

    Product
    Fixed Core Wire Guide, RPN TSCF-35-260-3, GPN G00517. The product is a curved wire guide with PTFE coating manufactured from stainless steel. To assist in inserting catheters, introducer sheaths, and other medical devices in vascular applications.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    5 states
  • HighUSDA FSIS·PHA-11042020-01·2020-11-04

    Kwik Trip Spaghetti and Meatballs Recalled for Metal Contamination

    USDA FSIS issued a public health alert for Kwik Trip spaghetti and meatballs in marinara sauce due to possible metal contamination. Consumers should not eat these products.

    Product
    Kwik Trip, Inc. — FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Spaghetti and Meatballs in Marinara Sauce Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    3 states