Hazard
3,438 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
Of the 3,438 infection risk recalls we have scored against our rubric, 25 (1%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 993 (29%) are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Hazard tags are short, machine-readable labels we attach to every recall to make cross-cutting queries possible — “all infection risk 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.
American Surgical Company is recalling Ultracot sponges because defective packaging may compromise sterility. The recall covers products distributed in the US and 20 other countries.
American Surgical Company is recalling 33 boxes of Americot Blue sponges because defective packaging may compromise sterility.
Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. is recalling specific lots of Herbert Cannulated Bone Screws because a small hole may be present in the inner tray, potentially compromising sterility.
Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. is recalling specific lots of 3.5 mm Cortical Screws because a small hole may be present in the inner tray, potentially compromising sterility.
Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. is recalling specific lots of VersaFx Femoral Fixation System screws because a small hole may be present in the inner tray, potentially compromising sterility.
Applied Medical Technology Inc is recalling Wilson Penile Implantation System Retractor Frames due to a reported open pouch that breaches sterilization validation.
Applied Medical Technology Inc is recalling 1,100 units of the Wilson Implantation System after a complaint revealed an open pouch that breached sterilization validation.
Applied Medical Technology is recalling 3,754 units of TLC Self-Retaining Retractor Frames because a complaint reported an open pouch, which breaches sterilization validation.
Applied Medical Technology Inc is recalling 5,334 units of TLC Self Retaining Retractor Systems because a complaint reported an open pouch that breaches sterilization validation.
Customed, Inc. is recalling 36 units of Laparoscopy-Gyn Surgical Packs due to inadequate validation of sterilization processes and package integrity.
Customed, Inc. is recalling 304 Obstetrical Surgical Packs in Puerto Rico due to inadequate validation of sterilization processes and package integrity.
Customed, Inc. is recalling 12 units of D&C Laparoscopy Surgical Packs due to inadequate validation of sterilization processes and package integrity.
Customed, Inc. is recalling 10 Basic Surgical Packs distributed in Puerto Rico due to inadequate validation of sterilization processes and package integrity.
Customed, Inc. is recalling 32 units of Cesarean Section Surgical Packs due to inadequate validation of sterilization processes and package integrity.
Customed, Inc. is recalling 3,700 Minor Laceration Trays distributed in Puerto Rico due to inadequate validation of sterilization processes and package integrity.
Customed, Inc. is recalling 220 units of Premium Obstetrical Surgical Packs due to inadequate validation of sterilization processes and package integrity.
Customed, Inc. is recalling 5,650 Suction Catheter Trays 14FR with Sodium Chloride 0.9% Irrigation because of inadequate validation of sterilization processes and package integrity.
Customed, Inc. is recalling specific lots of surgical gowns because the sterilization process and package integrity were not adequately validated.
Customed, Inc. is recalling 110 Laparotomy Surgical Packs distributed in Puerto Rico due to inadequate validation of sterilization processes and package integrity.
Customed, Inc. is recalling 168 ophthalmic surgical packs distributed in Puerto Rico due to inadequate validation of sterilization processes and package integrity.
Customed, Inc. is recalling 80 Pery-Gyn Surgical Packs distributed in Puerto Rico due to inadequate validation of sterilization processes and package integrity.
Customed, Inc. is recalling 16 Arthroscopy Surgical Packs distributed in Puerto Rico due to inadequate validation of sterilization processes and package integrity.
Customed, Inc. is recalling 140 Cystoscopy Surgical Packs distributed in Puerto Rico due to inadequate validation of sterilization processes and package integrity.
Customed, Inc. is recalling 47 Open Heart Surgical Packs distributed in Puerto Rico due to inadequate validation of sterilization processes and package integrity.
Customed, Inc. is recalling 2,088 Wound Management Trays because sterilization processes and package integrity were not adequately validated.