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

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126–150 of 277

  • SevereUSDA FSIS·109-2018·2018-11-06

    Ganaderos Borges Recalls Pork Patties Due to Metal Contamination

    Ganaderos Borges is recalling approximately 14,760 pounds of raw pork patties that may contain metal. The products were distributed to institutional locations in Puerto Rico.

    Product
    Ganaderos Borges — Ganaderos Borges, Inc. Recalls Pork Products due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    1 state
  • SevereUSDA FSIS·107-2018·2018-10-31

    Procesadora La Hacienda Recalls Corned Beef Due to Foreign Matter

    Procesadora La Hacienda, Inc. is recalling ready-to-eat corned beef products that may contain soft plastic or metal. The products were distributed to institutions in Puerto Rico.

    Product
    Procesadora La Hacienda, Inc. — Procesadora La Hacienda, Inc., Recalls Beef Products due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    1 state
  • ModerateUSDA FSIS·083-2018·2018-09-21

    Junior's Smokehouse Recalls Beef Jerky Due to Metal Contamination

    Junior's Smokehouse is recalling teriyaki beef jerky produced in August 2018 due to possible hard metal contamination. No illnesses have been reported.

    Product
    Junior's Smokehouse Processing Plant — Junior's Smokehouse Processing Plant Recalls Beef Jerky Products due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    1 state
  • ModerateUSDA FSIS·080-2018·2018-09-13

    Bob Evans Pork Sausage Links Recalled for Plastic Contamination

    Bob Evans Farms is recalling pork sausage links due to possible clear hard plastic contamination. No illnesses have been reported.

    Product
    BEF Foods, Inc. — Bob Evans Farms Inc. Recalls Pork Sausage Link Products due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    1 state
  • SevereUSDA FSIS·076-2018·2018-09-05

    Wayne Farms Recalls Frozen Chicken Products Due to Metal Contamination

    Wayne Farms is recalling approximately 438,960 pounds of frozen, fully cooked chicken products that may contain metal pieces. Consumers are advised not to consume these items.

    Product
    Wayne Farms LLC — Wayne Farms, LLC Recalls Fully Cooked Chicken Products due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-1906-2018·2018-09-05

    Coca-Cola Recalls Minute Maid Tropical Blend Juice Due to Glass

    The Coca-Cola Company is recalling 432 bottles of Minute Maid Tropical Blend juice because foreign matter believed to be glass was found in retained samples.

    Product
    Consumer Packaging (PET bottle): Minute Maid TROPICAL BLEND Flavored Juice Beverage 12 FL OZ (355mL), JAN0719NPA, UPC: 0 25000 06229 2. Master Case: packaged 24/12 fl.oz., GTIN number 00025000062414 (no UPC)
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    1 state
  • ModerateUSDA FSIS·065-2018·2018-08-03

    Van Oriental Foods Recalls Pork Egg Rolls Due to Plastic Contamination

    Van Oriental Foods Inc. is recalling pork egg rolls that may contain soft plastic. No illnesses have been reported.

    Product
    VAN Oriental Food, Inc. — Van Oriental Foods Inc. Recalls Pork Egg Rolls Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0924-2018·2018-07-25

    Sun Pharmaceutical Recalls Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets Due to Foreign Matter

    Sun Pharmaceutical Industries is recalling one lot of Metformin Hydrochloride Extended Release Tablets because a piece of rubber glove was detected in a tablet.

    Product
    METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE — METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE (METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    1 state
  • ModerateUSDA FSIS·047-2018·2018-06-08

    Tyson Recalls Breaded Chicken Tenderloins Due to Plastic Contamination

    Tyson Foods is recalling approximately 3,120 pounds of frozen breaded chicken tenderloins that may contain blue or clear soft plastic. The products were shipped to food service establishments nationwide.

    Product
    Tyson Foods Inc. Recalls Breaded Chicken Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereUSDA FSIS·045-2018·2018-06-04

    Goodman Recalls Fully Cooked Ground Beef Due to Plastic Contamination

    Goodman Food Products is recalling approximately 34,400 pounds of fully cooked ground beef products due to possible contamination with hard, white plastic.

    Product
    Goodman Food Products, Texas Inc. — Goodman Food Products Recalls Fully Cooked Ground Beef Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    2 states
  • ModerateUSDA FSIS·043-2018·2018-05-31

    Eddy Packing Recalls Smoked Sausage Due to Possible Plastic Contamination

    Eddy Packing Co. is recalling smoked sausage that may contain soft plastic. The company discovered the issue after a customer complaint.

    Product
    Eddy Packing Co., Inc. — Eddy Packing Co., Inc. Recalls Smoked Sausage Product due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    1 state
  • ModerateUSDA FSIS·042-2018·2018-05-31

    Ruiz Recalls Frozen Breakfast Burritos Due to Plastic Contamination

    Ruiz Food Products is recalling 12-count frozen breakfast burritos that may contain white, semi-rigid plastic pieces. No adverse reactions have been reported.

    Product
    Ruiz Food Products, Inc. — Ruiz Food Products, Inc. Recalls 12-Count Frozen Breakfast Burritos due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereUSDA FSIS·041-2018·2018-05-26

    Hormel Recalls Canned Pork and Chicken Products Due to Metal Contamination

    Hormel is recalling specific cans of SPAM and Black-Label Luncheon Loaf because they may contain metal pieces. Consumers should discard or return these products.

    Product
    Hormel Foods Corporation Recalls Canned Pork and Chicken Products due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    1 state
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0802-2018·2018-05-23

    Sun Pharma Recalls Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim Tablets Due to Foreign Matter

    Sun Pharmaceutical Industries is recalling one lot of Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim tablets because polyethylene was detected in two tablets.

    Product
    SULFAMETHOXAZOLE AND TRIMETHOPRIM — SULFAMETHOXAZOLE AND TRIMETHOPRIM (SULFAMETHOXAZOLE AND TRIMETHOPRIM)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereUSDA FSIS·036-2018·2018-05-04

    Eddy Packing Recalls Smoked Sausage Due to Possible Hard Plastic Contamination

    Eddy Packing Co. is recalling approximately 49,558 pounds of smoked sausage products due to possible contamination with hard plastic. No illnesses or injuries have been reported.

    Product
    Eddy Packing Co., Inc. — Eddy Packing Co., Inc. Recalls Smoked Sausage Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    6 states
  • ModerateUSDA FSIS·035-2018·2018-05-02

    JBS Recalls Ground Beef Products Due to Possible Hard Plastic Contamination

    JBS USA is recalling approximately 35,464 pounds of raw ground beef products that may contain hard plastic pieces. The products were distributed to retail locations in Virginia and Indiana.

    Product
    Swift Beef Company — JBS USA, Inc. Recalls Ground Beef Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    2 states
  • SevereUSDA FSIS·031-2018·2018-04-11

    Conagra Recalls Salisbury Steak Products Due to Bone Contamination

    Conagra Brands is recalling approximately 135,159 pounds of Salisbury steak products due to possible bone contamination. The recall follows reports of minor oral injuries.

    Product
    Conagra Brands (Conagra Foods Packaged Foods, LLC) — Conagra Brands Inc. Recalls Salisbury Steak Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateUSDA FSIS·032-2018·2018-04-11

    Koch Foods Recalls Beef Patties Due to Plastic Contamination

    Koch Foods is recalling approximately 119,480 pounds of beef rib-shaped patties that may contain thin blue plastic pieces. No adverse reactions have been reported.

    Product
    Koch Foods — Koch Foods Inc. Recalls Beef Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateUSDA FSIS·030-2018·2018-04-07

    J.T.M. Provisions Recalls Pulled Beef Products Due to Rubber Contamination

    J.T.M. Provisions is recalling approximately 14,525 pounds of pulled barbequed beef products that may contain rubber. The recall covers products shipped to Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio.

    Product
    J.T.M. Provisions Company — J.T.M. Provisions Company Recalls Beef Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    3 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1211-2018·2018-04-04

    Johnson & Johnson Recalls 1-DAY ACUVUE Moist for Astigmatism Contact Lenses

    Johnson & Johnson Vision Care is recalling 1-DAY ACUVUE Moist for Astigmatism contact lenses due to reports of foreign matter found between the blister package and foil.

    Product
    1-DAY ACUVUE Moist for ASTIGMATISM Brand Contact Lenses
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1210-2018·2018-04-04

    Johnson & Johnson Recalls ACUVUE ADVANCE Contact Lenses Due to Foreign Matter

    Johnson & Johnson Vision Care is recalling specific lots of ACUVUE ADVANCE contact lenses because foreign matter was found between the blister package and foil.

    Product
    ACUVUE ADVANCE Brand Contact Lenses with HYDRACLEAR
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1209-2018·2018-04-04

    Johnson & Johnson Recalls ACUVUE OASYS Contact Lenses Due to Foreign Matter

    Johnson & Johnson Vision Care is recalling specific lots of ACUVUE OASYS contact lenses because foreign matter was found between the blister package and foil.

    Product
    ACUVUE OASYS Brand Contact Lenses with HYDRACLEAR PLUS
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereUSDA FSIS·026-2018·2018-03-28

    Tony Downs Recalls Chicken Products Due to Possible Plastic Contamination

    Tony Downs Foods is recalling approximately 96,384 pounds of canned chicken breast products that may contain hard plastic. The recall was initiated after two consumer complaints regarding foreign matter.

    Product
    Tony Downs Foods — Tony Downs Food Company, Inc. Recalls Chicken Products due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereUSDA FSIS·021-2018·2018-03-15

    Johnsonville Recalls Smoked Pork Sausage Due to Possible Plastic Contamination

    Johnsonville is recalling approximately 109,603 pounds of smoked pork sausage products that may contain hard, green plastic pieces.

    Product
    Johnsonville, LLC — Johnsonville, LLC Recalls Smoked Pork Sausage Products due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0568-2018·2018-02-21

    B. Braun Recalls Perifix Anesthesia Trays Due to Foreign Matter

    B. Braun Medical is recalling 700 Perifix Single Dose Epidural Anesthesia Trays because they contain loose polypropylene foreign matter above release specifications.

    Product
    Perifix Single Dose Epidural Anesthesia Tray. Product Catalog Number: 332252. Local anesthesia of the skin prior to insertion of the regional anesthesia needle.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide