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.

926–950 of 1189

  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0944-2015·2015-01-14

    Centurion Diagnostic Imaging Tray Recalled for Human Hair Particulate

    Centurion Medical Products is recalling 760 Diagnostic Imaging Trays due to a confirmed report of human hair embedded in a stopper.

    Product
    Diagnostic Imaging Tray (General Surgery convenience kit)
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0324-2015·2014-12-31

    Hospira Recalls Heparin Sodium Injection Due to Human Hair Particulate

    Hospira is recalling 63,378 units of Heparin Sodium injection because human hair was found sealed inside the container's administration port.

    Product
    HEPARIN SODIUM — HEPARIN SODIUM (HEPARIN SODIUM)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0506-2015·2014-12-10

    Alcon Recalls INFINITI Vision System Ultrasound FMS Due to Tubing Debris

    Alcon is recalling INFINITI Vision System Ultrasound FMS units because pieces of tubing may be present in the aspiration line.

    Product
    INFINITI VISION SYSTEM ULTRASOUND FMS. Single-use fluid management system. STERILE. Model Numbers: 8065741080, 8065741081, 8065741082, 8065741083, 8065741085, 8065741087, 8065741088, 8065741089, 8065741093, 8065741096, 8065741097, 8065741099, 8065750266, 8065750268, 8065750
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Drugs)·D-0289-2015·2014-12-10

    Zydus Recalls Benzonatate Capsules Due to Foreign Capsule Contamination

    Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA is recalling Benzonatate 200 mg capsules because they may contain foreign 100 mg capsules.

    Product
    BENZONATATE Capsules, USP, 200 mg, 100 Capsule Bottles, Rx only. Manufactured by: Cadila Healthcare Ltd, Ahmedabad, India, Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. NDC: 68382-248-01
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Food)·F-0497-2015·2014-11-19

    Health Wise Recalls Vanilla Pro-Med Shakes Due to Steel Wool Contamination

    Health Wise is recalling 12,196 containers of Vanilla Pro-Med. 100 shakes because steel wool was found in the product.

    Product
    Vanilla Pro-Med. 100, Vanilla Pro, High Protein Instant Shake, Net Weight .0935 oz, Distributed by Our Life Health, Savannah, GA
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    6 states
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0042-2015·2014-10-29

    Ciprofloxacin 500 mg Tablets Recalled Due to Foreign Tramadol Tablets

    Aidarex Pharmaceuticals is recalling Ciprofloxacin 500 mg tablets because Tramadol 50 mg tablets were found in the bottles.

    Product
    Ciprofloxacin 500 mg tablets, 20 count bottle, Rx only, Packaged by Aidarex Pharmacecuticals LLC, MFG: Unique Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Mumbai, India
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0099-2015·2014-10-29

    Intra Pump Infusion Systems Recalls CRN Crono Syringes Due to Needle Debris

    Intra Pump Infusion Systems is recalling CRN Crono Syringes because the needle tips may contain clear debris. The recall affects 25,440 units distributed in the US and Canada.

    Product
    CRN Crono Syringe CRN20 with 19G x 1 "Steel Needle"
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0009-2015·2014-10-15

    Mylan Recalls Metoprolol Succinate Tablets Due to Foreign Object Presence

    Mylan Pharmaceuticals is recalling 15,966 bottles of Metoprolol Succinate Extended-release Tablets 50mg because a pharmacist reported finding a rogue tablet of different size and markings in a bottle.

    Product
    Metoprolol Succinate Extended-release Tablets, USP 50mg, 90-count Bottles, Rx only, Mfg by Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Morgantown, WV 26505. NDC 0378-4596-77.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-1591-2014·2014-09-24

    Baxter Recalls Sodium Chloride Injection Bags Due to Particulate Matter

    Baxter Healthcare is recalling specific lots of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP bags due to the presence of particulate matter, including fibers and plastics.

    Product
    SODIUM CHLORIDE — SODIUM CHLORIDE (SODIUM CHLORIDE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-2441-2014·2014-09-24

    Dole Baby Spinach Recalled Due to Green Walnut Contamination

    Dole Fresh Vegetables is recalling 6 oz bags of Baby Spinach because green walnuts were found on the processing line. The product was distributed in Arizona, New Mexico, and Nevada.

    Product
    Dole Baby Spinach: Thoroughly Washed, Preservative Free, All natural Net W.t6 oz. bag; SKU 323 Perishable, keep refrigerated. UPC 071430009642; Dole Fresh Vegetables Monterey, CA 93940
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    3 states
  • HighFDA (Food)·F-2440-2014·2014-09-24

    Dole Spinach Recalled Due to Green Walnut Contamination

    Dole Fresh Vegetables is recalling 8 oz bags of spinach because green walnuts were found on the processing line.

    Product
    Dole Spinach: Thoroughly Washed, Preservative Free Net Wt. 8 oz. bag; Perishable, keep refrigerated. UPC 071430009765 SKU 320 Dole Fresh Vegetables Monterey, CA 93940
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    3 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2098-2014·2014-07-30

    Terumo Recalls Sarns Soft-arc Aortic Cannula Due to Loose Fiber Particulate

    Terumo CVS is recalling 20 units of Sarns Soft-arc Aortic Cannulas because in-process inspections found loose fiber particulate exceeding specifications.

    Product
    Sarns Soft-arc Aortic Cannula 8.0mm curved tip, suture flange, 3/8" flare Product Usage: The Aortic Cannula is indicated for use in perfusion of the ascending aorta during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery. These devices are indicated for up to 6 hours of use.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Food)·F-2219-2014·2014-07-30

    Land O'Lakes Recalls Cheese Spread Due to Plastic Contamination

    Land O'Lakes is recalling specific lots of Golden Velvet Pasteurized Process Cheese Spread due to potential contamination with large pieces of plastic.

    Product
    Item: 48775 Land O'Lakes, Golden Velvet Pasteurized Process Cheese Spread - Yellow, NET WT 5 LBS (2.26 KG)
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    9 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2096-2014·2014-07-30

    Terumo Recalls Sarns Venous Return Cannulae Due to Loose Fiber Particulate

    Terumo CVS is recalling Sarns Malleable Dual-stage Venous Return Cannulae because in-process inspections found loose fiber particulate exceeding specifications.

    Product
    Sarns Malleable Dual-stage Venous Return Cannulae 28/38, 32/40 & 34/46 Fr with 1/2" connector with or without Xcoating Product Usage: The Venous Return Cannula is indicated for venous drainage during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery for dual cannulation of the superior and infe
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2095-2014·2014-07-30

    Terumo Recalls Sarns Aortic Arch Cannulas Due to Loose Fiber Particulate

    Terumo CVS is recalling 120 units of Sarns Flexible Aortic Arch Cannulas because in-process inspections found loose fiber particulate exceeding specifications.

    Product
    Sarns Flexible Aortic Arch Cannula 8.0mm with luer, 3/8" connector Product Usage: The Aortic Cannula is indicated for use in perfusion of the ascending aorta during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery. These devices are indicated for up to 6 hours of use.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Food)·F-2220-2014·2014-07-30

    Land O'Lakes Recalls Yellow Process Cheese Due to Plastic Contamination

    Land O'Lakes is recalling specific lots of yellow process cheese due to potential contamination with large pieces of plastic.

    Product
    Item: 48770 Land O'Lakes, Pasteurized Process Cheese Product, Yellow, NET WT 5 LBS (2.27 KG).
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    9 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2097-2014·2014-07-30

    Terumo Recalls Sarns Malleable Venous Return Cannulae Due to Particulate

    Terumo CVS is recalling Sarns Malleable Venous Return Cannulae because in-process inspections found loose fiber particulate exceeding specifications.

    Product
    Sarns Malleable Venous Return Cannulae 24, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36 & 40 Fr single stage with 3/8" & 1/2 flare with or without Xcoating Product Usage: The Venous Return Cannula is indicated for venous drainage during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery for dual cannulation of the superi
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Food)·F-2221-2014·2014-07-30

    Land O'Lakes American Deli Cheese Recalled for Plastic Contamination

    Land O'Lakes is recalling 5 lb blocks of Premium Deli Cheese, American, due to potential contamination with large pieces of plastic.

    Product
    Item: 48135 Land O'Lakes, Premium Deli Cheese, American, 5 lbs (2.27 KG)
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    9 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2102-2014·2014-07-30

    Terumo Dual-stage Venous Return Cannulae Recalled for Loose Fiber Particulate

    Terumo CVS is recalling specific lots of venous return cannulae used in heart surgery due to loose fiber particulate found during inspection.

    Product
    Terumo Dual-stage Venous Return Cannulae 28/38, 29/37, 32/40, 34/46, 36/46 & 36/51 Fr with 1/2" flare or connector Product Usage: Venous Return Cannula is indicated for venous drainage during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery for dual cannulation of the superior and inferior ven
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2104-2014·2014-07-30

    Terumo Recalls Three-stage Venous Return Cannulae Due to Loose Fiber Particulate

    Terumo Cardiovascular Systems is recalling specific lots of Three-stage Venous Return Cannulae because in-process inspections found loose fiber particulate exceeding specifications.

    Product
    Terumo Three-stage Venous Return Cannulae 28 Fr with 3/8" flare, 30 Fr with 3/8" connector and 30 Fr with 3/8" flare. Product Usage: Venous Return Cannula is indicated for venous drainage during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery for dual cannulation of the superior and inferior
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2103-2014·2014-07-30

    Terumo TenderFlow Pediatric Venous Cannulae Recalled for Loose Fiber Particulate

    Terumo CVS is recalling specific lots of TenderFlow Pediatric Venous Cannulae due to loose fiber particulate exceeding specifications found during inspection.

    Product
    Terumo TenderFlow Pediatric Venous Cannulae, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22 & 24 Fr angled & straight tip, 1/4" & 3/8" flare, Product Usage: Venous Return Cannula is indicated for venous drainage during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery for dual cannulation of the superior and i
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide