The Recall Desk

Hazard

Foreign Object recalls

1,189 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total
1,189
Critical
24
Severe
202
Most recent
2026-09-09

Of the 1,189 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 202 (17%) 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.

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.

901–925 of 1189

  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1089-2015·2015-07-15

    Teva Recalls Adrucil Fluorouracil Injection Due to Particulate Matter

    Teva Pharmaceuticals is recalling Adrucil (fluorouracil injection) vials due to the presence of black particulate matter, including silicone rubber and drug crystals.

    Product
    Adrucil (fluorouracil injection, USP) Pharmacy Bulk Package Not for Direct Infusion, 5 g/100 mL (50 mg/mL), For Intravenous Use Only, Rx Only, Teva Parenteral Medicines, Inc., Irvine, CA 92618, NDC 0703-3019-11
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-2784-2015·2015-07-08

    Falcon Trading Recalls Desiccated Coconut Due to Metal Fragments

    Falcon Trading Co. is recalling desiccated coconut products due to the presence of stainless steel wire fragments. The affected product was distributed in several states.

    Product
    Conventional Desiccated Coconut - Medium Shred 25 lb. bags. Exp date: 20.11.2015 Item code: 001120; UPC: 086700011201 Imported by Falcon Trading Company Inc/Sun Ridge Farms, Royal Oaks, CA Country of Origin - Sri Lanka
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    5 states
  • HighFDA (Food)·F-2785-2015·2015-07-08

    Sunridge Coconut Chews Recalled for Stainless Steel Wire Fragments

    Falcon Trading Co. is recalling Sunridge Coconut Chews due to the presence of stainless steel wire fragments in the shredded coconut.

    Product
    Sunridge Candy-Coconut Chews, Vanilla. 10 lb. box. Item code: 023617; UPC: 086700936177 Falcon Trading Company Inc/Sun Ridge Farms, Royal Oaks, CA
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    5 states
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1141-2015·2015-06-24

    NEXIUM Capsules Recalled Due to Presence of SEROQUEL XR Tablets

    AstraZeneca is recalling NEXIUM capsules because a retail pharmacist found SEROQUEL XR tablets in an unopened bottle.

    Product
    NEXIUM¿ (esomeprazole magnesium), Delayed-Release capsules, 20 mg, 30-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for AstraZeneca LLC, Wilmington, Distributed by AstraZeneca, AB, Sodertalje, Sweden. NDC 00186-5020-31.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1812-2015·2015-06-24

    Intuitive Surgical Recalls 5 mm Thoracic Grasper Due to Coating Damage

    Intuitive Surgical is recalling 2,436 units of 5 mm Thoracic Graspers because coating damage could cause fragments to fall into patients.

    Product
    Thoracic Grasper, 5 MM, for use with da Vinci S (IS2000) and SI (IS3000) Surgical Systems. Intended for endoscopic manipulation of tissue, including grasping.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1744-2015·2015-06-17

    Biomet Optigun Ratchet Cement Gun Recalled Due to Pin Disconnection Risk

    Biomet France is recalling three Optigun Ratchet cement guns because a pin may disconnect and be lost, potentially delaying surgery or requiring revision.

    Product
    The Optigun Ratchet is a hand-held cement gun for use with Optivac. The Optigun Ratchet is used to deliver bone cement from the Optivac.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Food)·F-2419-2015·2015-06-17

    Mothers' Milk Bank of Montana Recalls Breast Milk Due to Plastic Fragment

    Mothers' Milk Bank of Montana is recalling 63 bottles of breast milk because a plastic fragment was found in one bottle. The product was distributed in Montana and Washington.

    Product
    Mother's Milk was labeled as "Mature milk". This is breast milk and was donated from nursing mothers. Product is packaged in glass bottle, 4 oz. The logo of Mother's Milk Bank is observed on a label. All milk was shipped frozen.
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    2 states
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0969-2015·2015-04-29

    Hospira Recalls 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection Due to Human Hair Particulate

    Hospira is recalling 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 250 mL, because a human hair was found sealed in the bag at the additive port area.

    Product
    0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 250 mL, Rx Only, Hospira Inc., Lake Forest, IL, 60045, USA, NDC 0409-7983-02
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Food)·F-2028-2015·2015-04-29

    Dairy Farmers of America Recalls Borden Good 2 Gether Snack Trays

    Dairy Farmers of America is recalling Borden Good 2 Gether Mild Cheddar Cheese & Pretzels snack trays due to a potential hard plastic fragment hazard.

    Product
    Borden Good 2 Gether, Mild Cheddar Cheese & Pretzels, UPC: 5300001111, Net Wt 2 0z (57 g), Dist. By DFA Dairy Farmers of America, PO Box 909700, Kansas City, MO 64190.
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    7 states
  • HighFDA (Food)·F-2026-2015·2015-04-29

    Dairy Farmers of America Recalls Borden Good 2 Gether Snack Trays

    Dairy Farmers of America is recalling Borden Good 2 Gether snack trays due to a potential hard plastic fragment that could cause choking.

    Product
    Borden Good 2 Gether, UPC: 5300001112, Sharp Cheddar Cheese with Pretzels, Net Wt 2 0z (57 g), Dist. By DFA Dairy Farmers of America, PO Box 909700, Kansas City, MO 64190.
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    7 states
  • HighFDA (Food)·F-2027-2015·2015-04-29

    Dairy Farmers of America Recalls Borden Good 2 Gether Snack Trays

    Dairy Farmers of America is recalling Borden Good 2 Gether snack trays due to a potential hard plastic fragment retained in the packaging.

    Product
    Borden Good 2 Gether, Pepper Jack Cheese & Pretzels, UPC: 5300001114 , Net Wt 2 0z (57 g), Dist. By DFA Dairy Farmers of America, PO Box 909700, Kansas City, MO 64190.
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    7 states
  • HighFDA (Food)·F-2013-2015·2015-04-29

    Ateeco Recalls Mrs. T's Pierogies Due to Plastic Contamination

    Ateeco, Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Mrs. T's Mozzarella, Tomato & Basil Pierogies due to plastic contamination that may pose a choking hazard.

    Product
    Mrs. Ts Pierogies, Net Wt 16 oz (1 lb) 456 g,12 Pieces/ Carton 12 Cartons/ Case, frozen, Best By: 05/20/16, 07/15/16, 08/27/16 UPC: 4116400042
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    8 states
  • HighFDA (Food)·F-2029-2015·2015-04-29

    Dairy Farmers of America Recalls Borden Good 2 Gether Snack Trays

    Dairy Farmers of America is recalling Borden Good 2 Gether snack trays due to a potential hard plastic fragment hazard.

    Product
    Borden Good 2 Gether, Colby Jack Cheese & Pretzels, UPC: 5300001113, Net Wt 2 0z (57 g), Dist. By DFA Dairy Farmers of America, PO Box 909700, Kansas City, MO 64190.
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    7 states
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-481-2015·2015-04-15

    Baxter Recalls Sodium Chloride Injection Bags Due to Plastic Fragments

    Baxter Healthcare is recalling 542,080 bags of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP due to confirmed reports of blue plastic fragments from vial adapters.

    Product
    SODIUM CHLORIDE — SODIUM CHLORIDE (SODIUM CHLORIDE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1357-2015·2015-04-08

    DePuy RECLAIM Hip Implant Inserter Adaptor Recalled for Fracture Risk

    DePuy Orthopaedics is recalling 54 units of the RECLAIM Assembled Implant Inserter Adaptor because the instrument may fracture during surgery, potentially leaving plastic pieces in the patient.

    Product
    RECLAIM Assembled Implant Inserter Adaptor orthopedic manual surgical instrument for hip implantation.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Food)·F-1785-2015·2015-04-08

    French Broad Chocolates Recalls Bubbie's Almond Bar Due to Cacao Moth

    French Broad Luscious Chocolates is recalling Bubbie's Almond Bars because of the presence of a cacao moth in the almonds.

    Product
    French Broad Chocolates, Bubbie's Almond Bar, 60g (2.1 oz) bar, with aluminum foil with polyester ribbon & paper outer wrapper
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    7 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1276-2015·2015-03-25

    Medtronic FlexCath Select Steerable Sheath Recalled for Valve Debris

    Medtronic is recalling 151 FlexCath Select Steerable Sheaths because clinicians observed debris originating from the hemostasis valve outside of patients' bodies.

    Product
    Medtronic, 10 Fr FlexCath Select Steerable Sheath 990065. The FlexCath Select Steerable Sheath (10 Fr Select) is used for percutaneous catheter introduction into the vasculature and chambers of the heart. The sheath is a single-use device and is not implantable.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0391-2015·2015-02-25

    Hospira Recalls Lidocaine Hydrochloride Injection Due to Particulate Matter

    Hospira is recalling specific vials of 1% Lidocaine Hydrochloride Injection because a returned sample contained human hair attached to the stopper.

    Product
    LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE — LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE (LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1054-2015·2015-02-11

    Cardinal Health Recalls Lubricated Intubating Stylets Due to Shear Risk

    Cardinal Health is recalling 104,432 Lubricated Intubating Stylets 6FR because a small piece of the sheath may shear off during removal, posing a risk to infants and pediatric patients.

    Product
    Lubricated Intubating Stylet 6FR that is inserted into an endotracheal tube to facilitate intubation. This product is used in surgical or medical emergency facilities. Primarily used on infants and pediatric patients.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1052-2015·2015-02-11

    Zimmer Recalls Persona Tibial Articular Surface Provisional Shims Due to Cleaning Defect

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling Persona Tibial Articular Surface Provisional Shims because repeated sonic cleaning can break the ball bearing retention feature, potentially leaving parts in the surgical wound.

    Product
    Persona (TASP) Tibial Articular Surface Provisional Shim, all sizes and Lots Catalog Number: 42-5279-002-00 thru 42-5279-009-04. Product Usage: The Persona TASPs are sterilizable instruments Intended for multiple uses. The TASP components are used to aid the surgeon in asse
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0953-2015·2015-01-21

    DePuy ATTUNE INTUITION Impaction Handle Recalled for Fracture Risk

    DePuy Orthopaedics is recalling ATTUNE INTUITION Impaction Handles because the lever can fracture during knee surgery, potentially leaving device pieces in the patient.

    Product
    The ATTUNE INTUITION Impaction Handle is a re-useable instrument utilized in knee replacement procedures. The instrument interfaces with several related ATTUNE instruments: keel punch, tibial tower, evaluation bullet, fixed bearing tibial impactor, rotating platform tibial impact
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0904-2015·2015-01-14

    DePuy ATTUNE INTUITION Impactors Recalled Due to Fracture Risk

    DePuy Orthopaedics is recalling ATTUNE INTUITION Impactors because they may break during knee surgery, potentially leaving small fragments in the patient.

    Product
    Rotating Tibial Platform ATTUNE INTUITION Impactor. The ATTUNE INTUITION Impactors are re-useable instruments utilized in knee replacement procedures. The three affected impactors are used at various times within the surgical flow, each impactor is used to impact and drive home
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0905-2015·2015-01-14

    DePuy ATTUNE INTUITION Impactors Recalled Due to Fracture Risk

    DePuy Orthopaedics is recalling ATTUNE INTUITION Impactors because they have broken and produced small pieces that could be left in patients during knee replacement surgery.

    Product
    Femoral Impactor ATTUNE INTUITION Impactor. The ATTUNE INTUITION Impactors are re-useable instruments utilized in knee replacement procedures. The three affected impactors are used at various times within the surgical flow, each impactor is used to impact and drive home its rele
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0942-2015·2015-01-14

    Centurion Chest Tube Tray Recalled Due to Human Hair Contamination

    Centurion Medical Products is recalling 42 Chest Tube Tray kits because a single unit was found to contain human hair embedded in the stopper.

    Product
    Chest Tube Tray (Cardiovascular Surgical Instruments convenience kit)
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide