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

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  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2105-2014·2014-07-30

    Terumo Recalls Sarns Soft-Flow Aortic Cannulae Due to Fiber Particulate

    Terumo CVS is recalling Sarns Soft-Flow Aortic Cannulae because in-process inspections found loose fiber particulate exceeding specifications.

    Product
    Sarns Soft-Flow Aortic Cannulae 6.0mm, 7mm & 8mm angled and straight tip, suture bulb with or without Luer and/or Xcoating Product Usage: The Aortic Cannula is indicated for use in perfusion of the ascending aorta during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery. These devices are indic
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2101-2014·2014-07-30

    Terumo Recalls Sarns Venoatrial Cannulae Due to Loose Fiber Particulate

    Terumo CVS is recalling 3,040 Sarns Venoatrial Cannulae units because in-process inspections found loose fiber particulate exceeding specifications.

    Product
    Sarns Venoatrial Cannulae 36/46 Fr with 1/2" flare or 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. The Venous Return Cannula is
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Food)·F-2196-2014·2014-07-30

    Country Life Liquid Calcium Magnesium Supplement Recalled for Particulates

    Country Life is recalling specific lots of its liquid calcium and magnesium dietary supplement because the product contains insoluble particulates that do not meet quality standards.

    Product
    Country Life TARGET MINS CALCIUM MAGNESIUM With Vitamin D3 Complex, WILD BLUEBERRY FLAVOR, LIQUID Dietary Supplement, 16 FL. OZ. (1 PINT) (472 mL), Product No. 2523, Bar Code 015794025238, and 32 FL. OZ. (1 QT) (944 mL), Product No. 2522, Bar code 015794025221 --- Manufactured fo
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1409-2014·2014-07-02

    Pfizer Recalls Pristiq 50 mg Tablets Due to Foreign 100 mg Tablet

    Pfizer is recalling Pristiq 50 mg extended-release tablets because a 100 mg tablet was found in a bottle labeled for 50 mg.

    Product
    PRISTIQ — PRISTIQ (DESVENLAFAXINE SUCCINATE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-1361-2014·2014-06-18

    Greenstone Recalls Venlafaxine Capsules Due to Foreign Capsule Contamination

    Greenstone LLC is recalling 16,018 bottles of Venlafaxine HCl Extended-Release Capsules because a foreign capsule was found in a bottle from the same packaging campaign.

    Product
    Venlafaxine HCl Extended-Release Capsules, 150 mg, 90-count Unit of Use bottles, Rx only, Distributed by: Greenstone LLC, Peapack, NJ 07977, NDC 59762-0182-2, UPC 3 59762-0182-2 9.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1350-2014·2014-06-04

    Sandoz Recalls Cefpodoxime Proxetil Tablets Due to Stainless Steel Particles

    Sandoz, Inc. is recalling Cefpodoxime Proxetil tablets because they contain stainless steel particles. The recall covers 22,818 bottles distributed nationwide.

    Product
    CEFPODOXIME PROXETIL — CEFPODOXIME PROXETIL (CEFPODOXIME PROXETIL)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-1326-2014·2014-05-28

    Ben Venue Recalls Acetylcysteine Solution Due to Glass Particulate

    Ben Venue Laboratories is recalling 5,131 vials of Acetylcysteine Solution, USP, 10% due to the presence of glass particulate matter.

    Product
    Acetylcysteine Solution, USP, 10%, 30 mL vial, Rx only, Ben Venue Laboratories, Inc., Bedford, OH, NDC 0054-3025-02
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-1328-2014·2014-05-28

    Pfizer Recalls Effexor XR Capsules Due to Foreign Tablet Contamination

    Pfizer is recalling specific lots of Effexor XR 150 mg capsules because a foreign Tikosyn capsule was found in a bottle.

    Product
    Effexor XR (venlafaxine HCl) Extended-Release Capsules, 150 mg, packaged in a) 30-count Unit of Use bottles (NDC 0008-0836-21) UPC 3 0008-0836-21 7; b) 90-count Unit of Use bottles (NDC 0008-0836-22) UPC 3 0008-0836-22 4; Rx only, Distributed by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Inc., A subs
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1342-2014·2014-05-28

    Zydus Recalls Promethazine Hydrochloride Tablets Due to Foreign Tablet Presence

    Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. is recalling 10,200 bottles of Promethazine Hydrochloride 25 mg tablets because atenolol 25 mg tablets were found mixed into the bottles.

    Product
    PROMETHAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE — PROMETHAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE (PROMETHAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·14193·2014-05-28

    Hamilton Beach Recalls Baby Food Makers Due to Small Parts Hazard

    Hamilton Beach is recalling bébé brand baby food makers because a stainless steel pin can loosen and fall into food. No injuries have been reported.

    Product
    Baby food processor
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1565-2014·2014-05-14

    SpineFrontier S-Lift Lock Shaft Inserter Recalled for Potential Breakage

    SpineFrontier is recalling S-Lift Lock Shaft Inserters because the impact cap or pin may break during spinal surgery, potentially releasing fragments into the sterile field.

    Product
    SpineFrontier S-Lift Lock Shaft Inserter, an instrument used with S-LIFT Intervertebral Body Fusion Device in spinal fusion surgery. Product Usage: The S-Lift Lock Shaft SI50001 mates with SI50002, Implant Inserter, to aid in securing the implant to the whole implant inserter as
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1913-2014·2014-05-07

    Fish Oil Softgels Recalled Due to Mixed Conjugated Linoleic Acid Capsules

    Nutri-Force Nutrition is recalling Fish Oil Softgel Capsules because Conjugated Linoleic Acid capsules were found mixed in the bottles.

    Product
    Fish Oil Softgel Capsules in white High Density Poly-Ethylene bottles labeled in part: "Major [brand] Fish Oil Cholesterol Free 1000 MG *** 100 Softgels *** Distributed by Major Pharmaceuticals ***Livonia, MI 48150 USA ***".
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    0 states
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1282-2014·2014-05-07

    Baxter Recalls 0.9% Sodium Chloride Irrigation Due to Nylon Fibers

    Baxter Healthcare Corp. is recalling 211,752 bottles of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Irrigation, USP, 1000 mL, due to the presence of nylon fibers.

    Product
    SODIUM CHLORIDE — SODIUM CHLORIDE (SODIUM CHLORIDE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1261-2014·2014-04-30

    Hospira Recalls Potassium Chloride Vials Due to Particulate Matter

    Hospira is recalling 255,900 vials of Potassium Chloride for Injection due to the presence of red and black particulate matter identified as iron oxide.

    Product
    Potassium Chloride for Inj. Concentrate, USP, 40 mEq (2 mEq/mL), 20 mL Single-dose Fliptop Vial, For IV use, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1493-2014·2014-04-30

    Stryker PenAdapt Electrosurgical Accessory Recalled for Sterile Barrier Breach

    Stryker is recalling 35,310 PenAdapt electrosurgical accessories due to packaging cuts that may breach the sterile barrier and the presence of aluminum shavings.

    Product
    Stryker PenAdapt"; Rx Only, Sterile. This device is an accessory to an electrosurgical unit (ESU). The PenAdapt is used to remove smoke, particles, and body and casual fluids from the point of surgical activity during surgical procedures that use ESU for cutting and cauterizin
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1253-2014·2014-04-30

    Pfizer Recalls Tikosyn Capsules Due to Foreign Object Contamination

    Pfizer is recalling Tikosyn (dofetilide) 500 mcg capsules because a single 250 mcg capsule was found in one bottle. The recall covers 23,064 bottles distributed nationwide.

    Product
    Tikosyn¿ (dofetilide) 500 mcg (0.5mg) capsules, 60-count bottle, Rx only Pfizer Labs, Division of Pfizer Inc. NY, NY 10017, NDC 00069-5820-60
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-1234-2014·2014-04-23

    Hospira Recalls Lidocaine Hydrochloride Injection Due to Particulate Matter

    Hospira, Inc. is recalling 1% Lidocaine Hydrochloride Injection vials because oxidized stainless steel was found in the product.

    Product
    LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE — LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE (LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1824-2014·2014-04-23

    Kellogg's Eggo Buttermilk Waffles Recalled in Canada for Plastic Pieces

    Kellogg's Eggo Buttermilk waffles are being recalled in Canada due to the potential presence of small plastic pieces in the product.

    Product
    Kellogg's Eggo Buttermilk au babeurre waffles 280g 8ct, UPC 0 64100 23817 6 Ingredients/ Ingredients: Water, Wheat Flour, soybean and palm oil shortening, whole egg, baking powder, sugar, salt milk ingredients, hydrogenated soybean oil, soy lecithin Contains wheat, egg, milk an
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    0 states
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1229-2014·2014-04-16

    Glenmark Recalls Ranitidine Tablets Due to Foreign Metoprolol Contamination

    Glenmark Generics Inc. is recalling specific bottles of Ranitidine Tablets USP 150 mg because they were found to contain foreign Metoprolol Tartrate tablets.

    Product
    Ranitidine Tablets USP, 150 mg, 500-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by: Shasun Pharmaceuticals Limited, Unit-II R.S. No 32 33 & 34, Shasun Road, Periyakalapet, Puducherry, - 605 014, India; Manufactured for: Glenmark Generics Inc, USA, Mahwah, NJ 07430, UPC 3 68462 24805 8,
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Food)·F-1688-2014·2014-04-02

    Plum Baby Food Recalled for Potential Choking Hazard from Plastic Spout Damage

    Plum Inc. is recalling specific varieties of Stage 2 World Baby food due to intermittent plastic spout damage that may cause choking.

    Product
    Stage 2 World Baby ; Zucchini & Spinach with Pasta Marinara; 3.5 oz. pouch. Product of USA distributed by Plum Inc., Emeryville, CA
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Food)·F-1687-2014·2014-04-02

    Plum Inc. Recalls Stage 2 World Baby Thailand Baby Food Pouches

    Plum Inc. is recalling Stage 2 World Baby Thailand baby food pouches due to intermittent spout damage that may cause plastic fragments to break loose, creating a choking hazard.

    Product
    Stage 2 World Baby Thailand; Roasted Pumpkin & Coconut Rice, 3.5 oz. pouch. Product of USA distributed by Plum Inc., Emeryville, CA
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1303-2014·2014-04-02

    Medtronic Recalls FiberNet Embolic Protection System Due to Manufacturing Defect

    Medtronic is recalling specific lots of the FiberNet Embolic Protection System because a yellow polyimide tube was not removed during manufacturing.

    Product
    FIBERNET Embolic Protection System: Recommended Vessel Diameter 3.5 0 5.0 mm, Maximum Guidewire Diameter: 0.014 in ( 0.36 mm) Rx only, Sterile; Manufactured in: Invatec S.P.A., Italy; Manufacturer: Medtronic Inc. Minneapolis, MN. The FiberNet Embolic Protection System i
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    6 states
  • HighFDA (Food)·F-1690-2014·2014-04-02

    HP Hood Recalls my essentials Sour Cream Due to Metal Bolt Fragment

    HP Hood LLC is recalling my essentials brand sour cream because a metal bolt fragment from a filling machine was found in the product.

    Product
    my essentials brand sour cream, NET WT. 24 OZ. (680g), UPC 7 25439 10546 0 --- Firm on label: DISTRIBUTED BY DZA BRANDS, LLC 2110 Executive Drive, Salisbury, NC 28147 --- The sour cream is packed in a plastic container.
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    6 states
  • CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-1160-2014·2014-03-26

    Baxter Recalls Clinimix IV Bags Due to Particulate Matter

    Baxter Healthcare is recalling 7,388 bags of Clinimix 5/15 sulfite-free IV solution because they contain particulate matter, including wood, sodium citrate, and dextrose.

    Product
    CLINIMIX — CLINIMIX (LEUCINE, PHENYLALANINE, LYSINE, METHIONINE, ISOLEUCINE, VALINE, HISTIDINE, THREONINE, TRYPTOPHAN, ALANINE, GLYCINE, ARGININE, PROLINE, SERINE, TYROSINE, DEXTROSE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-1679-2014·2014-03-26

    Tortillas Mexico Recalls Corn Tortillas Due to Metal Staple Contamination

    Tortillas Mexico is recalling corn tortillas with expiration dates from December 20, 2013, to February 27, 2014, after a consumer found a metal staple in a baked tortilla.

    Product
    CORN TORTILLAS: 18 CT YELLOW/WHITE 18 OZ USPC Code 1569603333, 36 COUNT YELLOW/WHITE 36 OZ USPC Code 1569603335/4, 75 COUNT WHITE CORN 5 LB,USPC Code 1569603331, 100 COUNT WHITE CORN 100 OZ USPC Code 1569603336, 36 COUNT MINI 24 OZ USPC Code 1569603332, 36 COUNT TAQUITO 23 OZ UPC
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    4 states