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.

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.

151–175 of 277

  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0576-2018·2018-02-21

    B. Braun Recalls Contiplex Nerve Block Trays Due to Foreign Matter

    B. Braun Medical is recalling 300 Contiplex Nerve Block Trays because they contain needles with loose polypropylene foreign matter above release specifications.

    Product
    Contiplex Nerve Block Tray. Product Catalog Number: 570205. Local anesthesia of the skin prior to insertion of the regional anesthesia needle.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0572-2018·2018-02-21

    B. Braun Recalls PENCAN Spinal Anesthesia Trays Due to Foreign Matter

    B. Braun Medical is recalling PENCAN Spinal Anesthesia Trays because they contain needles with loose polypropylene foreign matter above release specifications.

    Product
    PENCAN Spinal Anesthesia Tray. Product Catalog Number: 560590. Local anesthesia of the skin prior to insertion of the regional anesthesia needle.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0573-2018·2018-02-21

    B. Braun Recalls Spinal Anesthesia Kits Due to Foreign Matter

    B. Braun Medical is recalling Spinal & Epidural Anesthesia Trays because they contain needles with loose polypropylene foreign matter above release specifications.

    Product
    Spinal & Epidural Anesthesia Tray. Product Catalog Number: 555172. Local anesthesia of the skin prior to insertion of the regional anesthesia needle.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0486-2018·2018-02-21

    Arrow Radial Artery Catheterization Set Recalled for Foreign Matter

    Arrow International Inc is recalling Radial Artery Catheterization Sets due to the presence of loose polypropylene foreign matter above release specifications.

    Product
    Radial Artery Catheterization Set, 1) NA-04550-1A & 2) NA-04550-X1A, device permits access to the peripheral arterial circulation or to other small vessels.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0575-2018·2018-02-21

    B. Braun Recalls Pain Management Trays with Foreign Matter

    B. Braun Medical is recalling 460 Pain Management Trays containing 22GA SafetyGlide Needles due to the presence of loose polypropylene foreign matter.

    Product
    Pain Management Tray. Product Catalog Number: 560602. Local anesthesia of the skin prior to insertion of the regional anesthesia needle.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0569-2018·2018-02-21

    B. Braun Recalls Pencan Spinal Needle Trays Due to Foreign Matter

    B. Braun Medical is recalling 11,920 units of Pencan Spinal Needle Trays because they contain loose polypropylene foreign matter above release specifications.

    Product
    Pencan Spinal Needle Tray. Product Catalog Number: 333865. Local anesthesia of the skin prior to insertion of the regional anesthesia needle.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0571-2018·2018-02-21

    B. Braun Recalls Perifix FX Epidural Anesthesia Trays Due to Foreign Matter

    B. Braun Medical is recalling Perifix FX Epidural Anesthesia Trays because they contain needles with loose polypropylene foreign matter above release specifications.

    Product
    Perifix FX Epidural Anesthesia Tray. Product Catalog Numbers: 551993, 552051, 552083, 552119, 555569. Local anesthesia of the skin prior to insertion of the regional anesthesia needle.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0570-2018·2018-02-21

    B. Braun Recalls Perifix Epidural Anesthesia Trays Due to Foreign Matter

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

    Product
    Perifix Epidural AnesthesiaTray. Product Catalog Numbers: 551879, 551994, 552024. Local anesthesia of the skin prior to insertion of the regional anesthesia needle.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0574-2018·2018-02-21

    B. Braun Recalls Epidural Anesthesia Kits Due to Foreign Matter

    B. Braun Medical is recalling 120 units of Customer Epidural Anesthesia Trays because they contain needles with loose polypropylene foreign matter.

    Product
    Customer Epidural Anesthesia Tray. Product Catalog Number: 555234. Local anesthesia of the skin prior to insertion of the regional anesthesia needle.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0567-2018·2018-02-21

    B. Braun Recalls Perifix Anesthesia Kits Due to Foreign Matter

    B. Braun Medical is recalling Perifix Continuous Epidural Anesthesia Trays because they contain needles with loose polypropylene foreign matter.

    Product
    Perifix Continuous Epidural Anesthesia Tray. Product Catalog Numbers: 332075, 332266. Local anesthesia of the skin prior to insertion of the regional anesthesia needle.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereUSDA FSIS·011-2018·2018-02-16

    Pilgrim's Pride Recalls Breaded Chicken Patties Due to Rubber Contamination

    Pilgrim's Pride is recalling ready-to-eat breaded chicken patties that may contain rubber. The recall affects approximately 101,310 pounds shipped to institutions nationwide.

    Product
    Pilgrim's Pride Corporation — Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Recalls Ready-to-Eat Chicken Products due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0543-2018·2018-02-14

    Busse Bone Marrow Biopsy Tray Recalled for Foreign Matter

    Robert Busse & Co. is recalling 5 cases of Safety Deluxe Bone Marrow Biopsy/Aspiration Trays due to the presence of loose polypropylene foreign matter.

    Product
    Safety Deluxe Bone Marrow Biopsy/ Aspiration Tray with Biopsy Needle and Aspiration Needle Sterile, Catalog # 985 Product Usage: Surgical procedure
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0544-2018·2018-02-14

    Busse Laceration Tray Recall Due to Foreign Matter

    Busse Hospital Disposables is recalling Laceration Trays because they may contain loose polypropylene foreign matter above release specifications.

    Product
    Laceration Tray, Catalog # 1892R1 Product Usage: Surgical procedure
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0545-2018·2018-02-14

    Busse Lumbar Puncture Tray Recalled for Foreign Matter

    Busse Hospital Disposables is recalling Lumbar Puncture Trays because they may contain loose polypropylene foreign matter above release specifications.

    Product
    Lumbar Puncture Tray, Catalog # 1862 Product Usage: Surgical procedure
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0540-2018·2018-02-14

    Busse Lumbar Puncture Tray Recalled for Foreign Matter

    Busse Hospital Disposables is recalling Safety-Deluxe Lumbar Puncture Trays because they may contain loose polypropylene foreign matter above release specifications.

    Product
    Safety-Deluxe Lumbar Puncture Tray, Catalog # 974 Product Usage: Surgical procedure
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0542-2018·2018-02-14

    Busse Lumbar Puncture Tray Recalled for Foreign Matter

    Busse Hospital Disposables is recalling Safety-Deluxe Lumbar Puncture Trays because they may contain loose polypropylene foreign matter above release specifications.

    Product
    Safety-Deluxe Lumbar Puncture Tray, Catalog # 975 Product Usage: Surgical procedure
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0541-2018·2018-02-14

    Busse Safety-Deluxe Biopsy Tray Recalled for Foreign Matter

    Robert Busse & Co. is recalling Safety-Deluxe Basic Soft Tissue Biopsy Trays because they may contain loose polypropylene foreign matter.

    Product
    Safety-Deluxe Basic Soft Tissue Biopsy Tray without Biopsy Needle, Catalog # 977 Product Usage: Surgical procedure
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0546-2018·2018-02-14

    Busse Bone Marrow Biopsy Tray Recalled for Foreign Matter

    Busse Hospital Disposables is recalling Safety Deluxe Bone Marrow Biopsy/Aspiration Trays because they may contain loose polypropylene foreign matter.

    Product
    Safety Deluxe Bone Marrow Biopsy/Aspiration Tray, Catalog # 986 Product Usage: Surgical procedure
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereUSDA FSIS·131-2017·2017-12-26

    Swift Beef Company Recalls Beef Stew Products Due to Foreign Matter

    Swift Beef Company is recalling approximately 4,702 pounds of beef stew products sold in Texas due to possible contamination with plastic and metal.

    Product
    Swift Beef Company Recalls Beef Stew Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    1 state
  • ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0447-2018·2017-12-13

    Krispy Kreme Recalls Glazed Blueberry Cake Doughnuts Due to Foreign Matter

    Krispy Kreme is recalling Glazed Blueberry Cake Doughnuts because a foreign matter strand was found in the product. The recall affects 4,041 boxes distributed in Georgia and South Carolina.

    Product
    Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Glazed Blueberry Cake Doughnuts, Net Wt. 13.5oz (half dozen), Manufactured under the authority of Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation, Winston-Salem, NC 27102.
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    2 states
  • ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0450-2018·2017-12-13

    Krispy Kreme Glazed Mini Crullers Recalled for Foreign Matter

    Krispy Kreme is recalling Glazed Mini Crullers because a foreign strand was found in the product. The recall affects 4,041 boxes sold in Georgia and South Carolina.

    Product
    Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Glazed Mini Crullers, Net Wt. 10 oz, Manufactured under the authority of Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation, Winston-Salem, NC 27102.
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    2 states
  • ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0449-2018·2017-12-13

    Krispy Kreme Pumpkin Spice Doughnuts Recalled for Foreign Matter

    Krispy Kreme is recalling Glazed Pumpkin Spice Cake Doughnuts because a foreign matter strand was found in the product. The recall affects 4,041 boxes sold in Georgia and South Carolina.

    Product
    Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Glazed Pumpkin Spice Cake Doughnuts, Net Wt. 13.5oz (half dozen), Manufactured under the authority of Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation, Winston-Salem, NC 27102.
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    2 states
  • ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0451-2018·2017-12-13

    Krispy Kreme Recalls Glazed Mini Crullers Due to Foreign Matter

    Krispy Kreme is recalling Glazed Mini Crullers because a foreign matter was found on the product. The recall affects 4,041 boxes and containers distributed in Georgia and South Carolina.

    Product
    Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Glazed Mini Crullers, Krispy Juniors, Manufactured under the authority of Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation, Winston-Salem, NC 27102.
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    2 states
  • ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0453-2018·2017-12-13

    Krispy Kreme Doughnut Holes Recalled for Foreign Matter Contamination

    Krispy Kreme is recalling Original Glazed Doughnut Holes because a foreign matter strand was found in the product. The recall affects boxes sold in Georgia and South Carolina.

    Product
    Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Original Glazed Doughnut Holes, Manufactured under the authority of Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation, Winston-Salem, NC 27102.
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    2 states
  • ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0448-2018·2017-12-13

    Krispy Kreme Original Glazed Doughnuts Recalled for Foreign Matter

    Krispy Kreme is recalling Original Glazed Doughnuts because a foreign matter strand was found on the product. The recall affects 4,041 boxes and containers distributed in Georgia and South Carolina.

    Product
    Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Original Glazed Doughnuts, Net Wt. 9.4oz (half dozen) and Net Wt. 18.7oz (one dozen), Manufactured under the authority of Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation, Winston-Salem, NC 27102.
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    2 states