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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976–1000 of 1195

  • 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…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    6 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 (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-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 (Drugs)·D-1159-2014·2014-03-26

    Baxter Recalls Clinimix E IV Bags Due to Particulate Matter

    Baxter Healthcare is recalling 7,068 bags of Clinimix E IV solution because they contain particulate matter, including wood, sodium citrate, and dextrose.

    Product
    CLINIMIX E — CLINIMIX E (LEUCINE, PHENYLALANINE, LYSINE, METHIONINE, ISOLEUCINE, VALINE, HISTIDINE, THREONINE, TRYPTOPHAN, ALANINE, GLYCINE, ARGININE, PROLINE, SERINE, TYROSINE, DIBASIC POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, 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…
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    4 states
  • HighFDA (Food)·F-1680-2014·2014-03-26

    Tortillas Mexico Recalls Wheat Tortillas Due to Metal Staple Contamination

    Tortillas Mexico is recalling wheat tortillas because a consumer found a metal staple in a baked tortilla. The firm's metal detector was not functioning.

    Product
    WHEAT TORTILLAS: 9 COUNT, 18 OZ, UPC Code 1569602225. Packaged in clear poly plastic bags.
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    4 states
  • HighFDA (Food)·F-1675-2014·2014-03-26

    Good Neighbors Specialty Foods Recalls Tabouli Salad Due to Foreign Object

    Good Neighbors Specialty Foods is recalling Tabouli Salad because a customer found a blade inside the product.

    Product
    Good Neighbors Specialty Foods Tabouli Salad; 8 oz plastic container; UPC 18561500007 and 14 oz plastic container; 18561500068
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    6 states
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1050-2014·2014-03-05

    Medline Recalls Surgical Kits With Flaking Guidewire Coating

    Medline Industries is recalling 304 surgical kits containing guidewires with a potential for coating to flake off.

    Product
    CATH TRAY; REF: DYNJ41101; Packaged in Mexico by: Medline Industries, Inc., Mundelein, IL 60060; 1-800-Medline; www.medline.com Surgical kit used to supply tools required to perform angiography medical procedures.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1046-2014·2014-03-05

    Medline Recalls Angiography Packs Due to Guidewire Coating Flaking Risk

    Medline Industries is recalling 1,194 angiography packs because a guidewire component may have flaking coating. The recall covers distribution in seven US states.

    Product
    ANGIOGRAPHY PACK; REF: DYNJ26855D; Packaged in Mexico by: Medline Industries, Inc., Mundelein, IL 60060; 1-800-Medline; www.medline.com Surgical kit used to supply tools required to perform angiography medical procedures.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1089-2014·2014-03-05

    Caraco Recalls Metformin HCl ER Tablets Due to Foreign Tablet Presence

    Caraco Pharmaceutical is recalling 2,528 bottles of Metformin HCl ER 500 mg tablets because a customer reported finding Gabapentin tablets in the bottle.

    Product
    METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE — METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE (METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1048-2014·2014-03-05

    Medline Recalls Heart Catheter Kits Due to Coating Defect

    Medline Industries is recalling 160 Heart Cath Custom Packs because a guidewire component may have a flaking coating.

    Product
    HEART CATH CUSTOM PACK; REF: DYNJ39747A; Packaged in Mexico by: Medline Industries, Inc., Mundelein, IL 60060; 1-800-Medline; www.medline.com Surgical kit used to supply tools required to perform angiography medical procedures.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1051-2014·2014-03-05

    Medline Recalls Angiography Surgical Kits Due to Guidewire Coating Defect

    Medline Industries is recalling 120 surgical kits containing guidewires with a potential coating flaking defect.

    Product
    CATH PACK; REF: DYNJ41103; Packaged in Mexico by: Medline Industries, Inc., Mundelein, IL 60060; 1-800-Medline; www.medline.com Surgical kit used to supply tools required to perform angiography medical procedures.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1049-2014·2014-03-05

    Medline Recalls Cath Lab Custom Packs Due to Guidewire Coating Defect

    Medline Industries is recalling 120 Cath Lab Custom Packs because the guidewire coating may flake off. The kits were distributed nationwide to specific states.

    Product
    CATH LAB CUSTOM PACK; REF: DYNJ40926; Packaged in Mexico by: Medline Industries, Inc., Mundelein, IL 60060; 1-800-Medline; www.medline.com Surgical kit used to supply tools required to perform angiography medical procedures.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1052-2014·2014-03-05

    Medline Recalls Surgical Kits with Potential Coating Defect on Guidewires

    Medline Industries is recalling 10 surgical kits containing guidewires with a potential coating defect. The kits were distributed to specific US states.

    Product
    STERILE SAMPLE BUILD; REF: SAMP0144; Packaged for Medline Industries, Inc., Mundelein, IL 60060; 1-800-Medline; www.medline.com Surgical kit used to supply tools required to perform medical procedures..
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1086-2014·2014-03-05

    Ranbaxy Recalls Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets Due to Foreign Tablet Presence

    Ranbaxy Inc. is recalling 64,626 bottles of Atorvastatin Calcium 10 mg tablets because a 20 mg tablet was found inside a sealed 10 mg bottle.

    Product
    ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM — ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM (ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1061-2014·2014-02-12

    Teva Recalls Valacyclovir Tablets Due to Potential Foreign Tablet Fragments

    Teva Pharmaceuticals USA is recalling Valacyclovir Hydrochloride 1 g tablets because bottles may contain fragments of Pravastatin tablets.

    Product
    Valacyclovir Hydrochloride Tablets, 1 g, 30 count bottle, Rx only manufactured in Israel by Teva Pharmaceuticals Ind., LTD, Jerusalem, Israel, Manufactured for Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Sellersville, PA. NDC #0093-7259-56
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Food)·F-1444-2014·2014-02-05

    Condies Foods Recalls Shredded Lettuce Due to Plastic Contamination

    Condies Foods is recalling fine and 1/4 shred lettuce after a piece of hard plastic was found in a bag. The plastic originated from a quality control instrument.

    Product
    Condies Food fine shred lettuce, and 1/4 shred lettuce; 5 lbs bags, 4 bags per case
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    0 states
  • CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-461-2014·2014-01-22

    Hospira Recalls Aminosyn II Amino Acid Injection Due to Particulate Matter

    Hospira is recalling 17,256 containers of Aminosyn II 10% Amino Acid Injection because a human hair was found in the injection port.

    Product
    Aminosyn II, 10%, Sulfite-Free Amino Acid Injection, 500 mL container, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-4164-03, UPC (01) 0 030409 416403 8.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Food)·F-1426-2014·2014-01-22

    Biery Cheese Co Recalls Shredded Swiss Cheese Due to Foreign Material

    Biery Cheese Co is recalling 5 lb bags of Shredded Swiss Cheese after a customer reported finding foreign yellow plastic material in the product.

    Product
    Shredded Swiss Cheese, INGREDIENTS: Milk, Cheese Culture, Enzymes......Aged 60 days. CONTAINS: MILK NET WT. 80 OZ. (5 LB.) 2.2kg MFG By Biery cheese Co., Louisville, OH 44641
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    7 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0643-2014·2014-01-15

    Smiths Medical Recalls Insulin Syringes With Visible Particulate on Needles

    Smiths Medical ASD, Inc. is recalling 93,700 units of Hypodermic Needle-Pro Fixed Needle Insulin Syringes due to visible orange or brown particulate on the needles.

    Product
    Jelco Smiths Medical Hypodermic Needle-Pro¿ Fixed Needle Insulin Syringe, 0.3ml 29g x 1/2 in Reference: 4429-3 Hypodermic Needle-Pro¿ Fixed Needle Insulin Syringes are sterile, latex free, non-pyrogenic, single use devices intended for injection of U-100 insulin only. The…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0646-2014·2014-01-15

    Smiths Medical Insulin Syringes Recalled for Visible Particulate on Needles

    Smiths Medical is recalling 54,000 Hypodermic Needle-Pro insulin syringes due to visible orange or brown particulate on the needles.

    Product
    Jelco Smiths Medical Hypodermic Needle-Pro¿ Fixed Needle Insulin Syringe, 0.5ml 29g x 1/2 in. Distributed by: Cardinal Health, Dublin, OH (Co-Brand) Reference: ED052905IN Hypodermic Needle-Pro¿ Fixed Needle Insulin Syringes are sterile, latex free, non-pyrogenic, single…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0645-2014·2014-01-15

    Smiths Medical Insulin Syringes Recalled for Visible Particulate on Needles

    Smiths Medical is recalling 108,000 Hypodermic Needle-Pro insulin syringes due to visible orange or brown particulate on the needles.

    Product
    Jelco Smiths Medical Hypodermic Needle-Pro¿ Fixed Needle Insulin Syringe, 1.0ml 29g x 1/2 in Distributed by: Cardinal Health, Dublin, OH (Co-Brand) Reference: ED012905-IN Hypodermic Needle-Pro¿ Fixed Needle Insulin Syringes are sterile, latex free, non-pyrogenic, single…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0642-2014·2014-01-15

    Smiths Medical Recalls Insulin Syringes Due to Visible Particulate on Needles

    Smiths Medical is recalling specific lots of Hypodermic Needle-Pro Fixed Needle Insulin Syringes because visible orange or brown particulate was found on the needles.

    Product
    Jelco Smiths Medical Hypodermic Needle-Pro¿ Fixed Needle Insulin Syringe, 1.0ml 29g x 1/2 in Reference: 4429-1 Hypodermic Needle-Pro¿ Fixed Needle Insulin Syringes are sterile, latex free, non-pyrogenic, single use devices intended for injection of U-100 insulin only. The…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide