The Recall Desk

Hazard

Foreign Object recalls

1,195 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total
1,195
Critical
24
Severe
226
Most recent
2026-10-21

Of the 1,195 foreign object recalls we have scored against our rubric, 24 (2%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 226 (19%) 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 object 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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326–350 of 1195

  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0060-2021·2020-10-14

    DJO EMPOWR Tibial Knee Punch Handle Recall Due to Retaining Pin Risk

    Encore Medical is recalling 190 units of DJO EMPOWR Tibial Knee Punch Handles because the retaining pin may fall out, potentially leaving debris in the joint space.

    Product
    DJO EMPOWR Tibial Knee Punch Handle Part No. 801-05-040 and 801-05-018 contained in Instrument Tray for EMPOWR Porous Knee - Product Usage: The Tibial Punch Handle is used in conjunction with one of three appropriately sized Tibial Punch Guides to broach the tibial canal in…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1626-2020·2020-10-07

    Legacy Pharmaceutical Recalls Metformin Tablets Due to Foreign Imprint

    Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging LLC is recalling 111,948 bottles of Metformin Hydrochloride 1000 mg tablets because tablets with different imprints were found in the bottles.

    Product
    Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets USP, 1000 mg, 60-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc., East Brunswick, NJ 08816, Packaged by: Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging LLC, Earth City, MO 63045, Distributed by: Wal-Mart, Bentonville, AR 72716. NDC…
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    2 states
  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-1544-2020·2020-09-30

    Gilster-Mary Lee Recalls Organic Microwave Popcorn Due to Glass Contamination

    Gilster-Mary Lee Corp. is recalling specific brands of organic microwave popcorn because tempered glass pieces were found in the product.

    Product
    Microwave popcorn packaged in the following ways: 1) Full Circle Organic Microwave Popcorn Salted, 3-2.9 oz (82 g) bags, Net Wt. 8.7 oz (247 g), Distributed by Topco Associates LLC, Elk Grove Villiage, IL, UPC 36800-40611 2) Sprouts Farmers Market, Organic Salted Microwave…
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    21 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2999-2020·2020-09-30

    ArthroCare Speed Stitch Needle Cassettes Recalled for Potential Breakage

    ArthroCare is recalling Speed Stitch Needle Cassettes because a supplier error may have resulted in needles made of titanium instead of stainless steel, posing a risk of breakage during use.

    Product
    Speed Stitch Needle Cassette
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    42 states
  • ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1425-2020·2020-09-16

    Culinary Collective Recalls Blanxart Chocolate Bars Due to Foreign Object

    Culinary Collective is recalling Blanxart 82% Congo Organic Chocolate Bars because a consumer found a foreign object in the product.

    Product
    Blanxart 82% Congo Organic Chocolate Bar. Paper packaging with internal foil wrapper. Net weight per bar: 4.4 oz. UPC 8 32924 00032 9. The product label is read in parts: "***BLANXART *** ORGANIC DARK CHOCOLATE 82% CONGO ***Ingredients: cocoa, cocoa butter, sugar, vanilla…
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    4 states
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1535-2020·2020-09-02

    Aurobindo Recalls Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim Tablets Due to Metal Wire

    Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc. is recalling specific lots of Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim tablets because of reports of metal wire in the tablets.

    Product
    SULFAMETHOXAZOLE AND TRIMETHOPRIM — SULFAMETHOXAZOLE AND TRIMETHOPRIM (SULFAMETHOXAZOLE AND TRIMETHOPRIM)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1413-2020·2020-08-05

    Lupin Recalls Lisinopril Tablets Due to Foreign Tablet Presence

    Lupin Pharmaceuticals is recalling specific bottles of 10 mg Lisinopril tablets because 20 mg tablets were found inside. Consumers should stop using the affected product.

    Product
    LISINOPRIL — LISINOPRIL (LISINOPRIL)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Food)·F-1016-2020·2020-07-15

    Blanxart Dark Chocolate Bar Recalled Due to Foreign Object

    Power Selles Imports is recalling Blanxart 85% Nicaragua Organic Dark Chocolate Bars because a consumer found a foreign object in the product.

    Product
    Blanxart 85% Nicaragua Organic Dark Chocolate Bar, packaged in paper packaging with internal foil wrapper. Net weight 4.4 oz (125 g). UPC 8 32924 00058 9. Product's label is read in parts: "***BLANXART 85% NICARAGUA ORGANIC DARK CHOCOLATE***Organic dark chocolate, Cocoa 85%…
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    6 states
  • HighFDA (Food)·F-1011-2020·2020-07-08

    Simply Nature Sweet Potato Bites Recalled for Foreign Object Risk

    Dr. Praeger's is recalling Simply Nature Sweet Potato Bites because the product may contain a foreign object. Consumers should check their pantries for the specific lot code.

    Product
    Simply Nature Sweet Potato Bites, 12oz retail boxes variety pack, Expiration date 4/9/2022. Lot code R20AJ-01A.
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    30 states
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1370-2020·2020-07-01

    Aurobindo Recalls Clozapine Tablets Due to Foreign Tablet Presence

    Aurobindo Pharma USA is recalling 1,440 bottles of Clozapine 100mg tablets because a consumer reported finding 50mg tablets in the 100mg bottles.

    Product
    CLOZAPINE — CLOZAPINE (CLOZAPINE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Food)·F-0982-2020·2020-06-17

    ConAgra Recalls Healthy Choice Pesto and Egg Bowls Due to Stone Risk

    ConAgra Foods is recalling Healthy Choice Pesto and Egg bowls because the farro ingredient may contain small stones.

    Product
    Healthy Choice Pesto and Egg bowls labeled in the following ways: 1) (for the US market) Healthy Choice Power Bowls Morning Pesto & Egg White Scramble, Net Wt. 7.2 OZ (204 g); UPC 0-72655-00083-4 2) (for the Canadian market) Healthy Choice, Power Bowls, All-Day Breakfast, Pesto…
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    19 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2275-2020·2020-06-17

    Genicon Natura Trocar Handle Recall Due to Detaching Optical Tip

    Genicon, Inc. is recalling Natura Model 210-005-152 trocar handles because the plastic optical tip may detach from the metal shaft.

    Product
    Genicon Natura Model 210-005-152, 5mm diameter, 100mm length (two cannula, threaded) - Product Usage: The universal handle can be used as a pistol grip or like a traditional Trocar handle when using a scope.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    7 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2109-2020·2020-06-03

    Argon Skater Introducer Set Recalled Due to Detaching Tungsten Coils

    Argon Medical Devices is recalling Skater Introducer Sets because tungsten coils on the guidewire may detach. The recall affects 15,795 units distributed in China and Taiwan.

    Product
    Skater Introducer Set 6F x 18cm. REF/UDI: 651506300/(01)00886333005000; 655506300/(01)00886333005079 - Product Usage: The Skater Introducer System with radiopaque marker is intended for fine needle puncture and tissue dilation with subsequent positioning of a guidewire for…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2042-2020·2020-05-27

    Medline Silicone Foley Catheters Recalled Due to Loose Silicone Particulate

    Medline Industries is recalling 330 units of 100% Silicone Foley Catheters because loose silicone particulate was found on the device shaft.

    Product
    SELECTSILICONE" 100% SILICONE FOLEY CATHETER 2-WAY 6 Fr 1.5 ml - Product Usage: Medline Silicone Foley catheter is a flexible tubular device that is inserted through the urethra and used to drain urine into a collection device.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2028-2020·2020-05-27

    K2M Recalls Aleutian Lordotic Spreader Due to Tip Breakage Risk

    K2M, Inc. is recalling the Aleutian Anatomically Narrow Lordotic Spreader because the welded tip can break off during spinal procedures.

    Product
    K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog # 5203-90169, UDI # 10888857108820, Size 28x10mm, 12 Product Usage: Used to simulate the height of the cage and expand the spine disc space to determine the optimal…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2095-2020·2020-05-27

    Stryker Restoration Anatomic Shell Recalled Due to Packaging Defect

    Howmedica Osteonics is recalling Stryker Restoration Anatomic Shells because the device may detach from its post inside the packaging, resulting in loose coating debris.

    Product
    Stryker Orthopaedics-Restoration Anatomic Hemispherical Shell, Size 66 left, Sterile, Catalog # 504-02-66F-L, UDI (01)07613327012491(17)
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    30 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2043-2020·2020-05-27

    Medline Silicone Foley Catheter Recalled Due to Loose Silicone Particulate

    Medline Industries is recalling specific lots of silicone Foley catheters because loose silicone particulate was found on the device shaft.

    Product
    SELECTSILICONE" 100% SILICONE FOLEY CATHETER 2-WAY 8 Fr 3 ml - Product Usage: Medline Silicone Foley catheter is a flexible tubular device that is inserted through the urethra and used to drain urine into a collection device.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2084-2020·2020-05-27

    Stryker Restoration Anatomic Shell Recalled for Packaging Defect

    Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling Stryker Restoration Anatomic Shells because the device may fall off its post within the inner packaging, resulting in loose components and coating debris.

    Product
    Stryker Orthopaedics-Restoration Anatomic Hemispherical Shell, Size 54 Left, Sterile, Catalog # 504-02-54C-L, UDI (01)07613327012354(17)
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    30 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2044-2020·2020-05-27

    Medline Recalls Silicone Foley Catheters Due to Loose Particulate

    Medline Industries is recalling specific lots of silicone Foley catheters because loose silicone particulate was found on the device shaft.

    Product
    SELECTSILICONE" 100% SILICONE FOLEY CATHETER 2-WAY 10 Fr 3 ml - Product Usage: Medline Silicone Foley catheter is a flexible tubular device that is inserted through the urethra and used to drain urine into a collection device.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2092-2020·2020-05-27

    Stryker Restoration Anatomic Shell Recalled Due to Packaging Defect

    Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling Stryker Restoration Anatomic Shell devices because they may fall off their posts within the inner packaging, resulting in loose devices and coating debris.

    Product
    Stryker Orthopaedics-Restoration Anatomic Hemispherical Shell, Size 62 left, Sterile, Catalog # 504-02-62E-L, UDI (01)07613327012453(17)
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    30 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1970-2020·2020-05-20

    C.R. Bard Recalls SureStep Foley Tray Systems Due to Residue

    C.R. Bard is recalling 8,392 SureStep Foley Tray Systems because a white paper-type residue may be attached to the catheter.

    Product
    SureStep Foley Tray System - Product Usage: Intended for use in the drainage and/or collection and/or measurement of urine. Generally, drainage is accomplished by inserting the catheter through the urethra and into the bladder. However, drainage is sometimes accomplished by…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Food)·F-0951-2020·2020-05-13

    Benefiber Prebiotic Fiber Supplement Recalled for Potential Plastic Contamination

    Glaxosmithkline is recalling specific lots of Benefiber Prebiotic Fiber Supplement because the product may contain small plastic pieces.

    Product
    Benefiber Prebiotic Fiber Supplement, packaged in the following ways 1) Net Wt. 500 g (17.6 oz) bottle. UPC 886790218302 and 2) Net Wt. 760 g bottle UPC 8886790211907
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    25 states
  • HighFDA (Food)·F-0870-2020·2020-04-08

    McClancy Dirty Rice Mix Recalled for Blue Plastic Slivers

    McClancy Seasoning Company is recalling Bojangles Complete Dirty Rice Mix because it contains blue plastic slivers. The product was distributed to Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina.

    Product
    Case Label: Rice Dirty Mix Comp 24-17.9 oz bags/case, PACKED EXCLUSIVELY FOR: BR 9432 SOUTHERN PINE BLVD. CHARLOTTE, NC 28273. Bag Label: Bojangles Complete Dirty Rice Mix Net Wt: 17.9 oz bags
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    3 states
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1079-2020·2020-04-08

    Lupin Recalls Lisinopril Tablets Due to Foreign Tablet Mix-Up

    Lupin Pharmaceuticals is recalling 25,944 bottles of Lisinopril 30 mg tablets because a 5 mg tablet was found mixed into a 30 mg bottle.

    Product
    LISINOPRIL — LISINOPRIL (LISINOPRIL)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide