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

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951–975 of 1195

  • 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…
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • 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…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • 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…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • 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…
    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-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 (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…
    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…
    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
  • 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-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…
    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
  • 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…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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…
    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…
    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