The Recall Desk

Hazard

Labeling Error recalls

536 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total
536
Critical
17
Severe
21
Most recent
2026-07-22

Of the 536 labeling error recalls we have scored against our rubric, 17 (3%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 21 (4%) are Severe.

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426–450 of 536

  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0242-2024·2023-11-15

    Disposable Surgical Forceps Recalled for Incorrect Expiration Date Labeling

    Stryker Corporation is recalling 2,321 units of Disposable Spetzler-Malis Bipolar forceps due to an error in the product label's expiration date. The label indicates a 54-month shelf life when the actual shelf life is 36 months.

    Product
    Disposable Spetzler-Malis Bipolar forceps, 23CM SM DISP BAYONET 0.5MM TIP, Catalog Number 6760-230-005
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0256-2024·2023-11-15

    Stryker surgical forceps recall due to incorrect expiration date labeling

    Stryker Corporation is recalling Spetzler-Malis Bipolar forceps due to incorrect shelf-life labeling. The devices are labeled with a 54-month shelf life but actually expire after 36 months.

    Product
    Disposable Spetzler-Malis Bipolar forceps, 23CM SLM DISP BAYONET 1.0MM, Catalog Number 6780-230-010
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0253-2024·2023-11-15

    Surgical forceps recalled due to mislabeled shelf life

    Stryker Corporation is recalling Disposable Spetzler-Malis Bipolar forceps due to a labeling error showing an incorrect expiration date. The label states a 54-month shelf life when the actual shelf life is 36 months.

    Product
    Disposable Spetzler-Malis Bipolar forceps, 20CM SLM DISP BAYONET 1.0MM, Catalog Number 6780-200-010
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0248-2024·2023-11-15

    Disposable Bipolar Forceps Shelf Life Labeling Error Stryker

    Stryker recalls disposable Spetzler-Malis bipolar forceps due to incorrect shelf life labeling. The label states 54 months but the actual shelf life is 36 months.

    Product
    Disposable Spetzler-Malis Bipolar forceps, 20CM IM DISP BAYONET 0.5MM TIP, Catalog Number 6770-200-005
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0214-2024·2023-11-08

    Unity Total Knee System Inserts May Be Mislabeled With Wrong Size

    Corin Ltd is recalling Unity Total Knee System inserts due to a labeling mix-up between batches 529803 and 532405, potentially affecting size 6 and size 7 designations.

    Product
    Unity Total Knee System, Model Number 112.001.34. Primary and revision total knee arthroplasty
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    3 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0217-2024·2023-11-08

    DBS Lead Device Recall: Use By Date Label Discrepancy

    Medtronic is recalling a small number of LEAD 3387S-40 deep brain stimulation devices due to discrepancies in the Use By Date printed on the outer package versus the individual product label.

    Product
    LEAD 3387S-40 STIMLOC DBS, Model Number 3387S-40. Electrical implantable device.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    4 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0110-2024·2023-10-18

    BD BACTEC Plus Aerobic/F Culture Vials Recalled for Duplicate Barcode Labels

    BD is recalling certain lots of BACTEC Plus Aerobic/F Culture Vials because some vials have duplicate barcode sequence numbers on their labels. The recall affects 781,600 vials distributed nationwide.

    Product
    BD BACTEC Plus Aerobic/F Culture Vials, Catalog Number 442023
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0001-2024·2023-10-11

    Arrow PICC Catheters Recalled for Incorrect Product Label Information

    Arrow International recalled 1,173 PICC line units due to incorrect product code and name on packaging labels. Affected lot 33F23B0781 was distributed in the US.

    Product
    Arrow ErgoPack, Pressure Injectable Arrowg+ard Blue Advance Two-Lumen PICC pre-loaded with Arrow VPS Precision Stylet, REF CDC-45552-VPS2; Catheter: Percutaneous Implanted Long-Term Intravascular Catheter Stylet: Diagnostic Intravascular Catheter
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0003-2024·2023-10-11

    Arrow Central Venous Catheter Recalled for Incorrect Lidstock Labeling

    Arrow International is recalling 380 units of its Arrowg+ard Blue Plus Four-Lumen central venous catheter (model CDC-45854-P1A, lot 13F22L0806) due to incorrect product code and name listed on the package lidstock.

    Product
    Arrow Pressure Injectable Arrowg+ard Blue Plus¿ Four-Lumen CVC, REF CDC-45854-P1A; catheter, intravascular, therapeutic, long-term greater than 30 days
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1179-2023·2023-10-04

    Clearasil Rapid Rescue Deep Treatment Pads Recalled for Label Error

    RB Health (US) is recalling Clearasil Rapid Rescue Deep Treatment Pads (Salicylic Acid 2%) due to an incorrect label on the back of the packaging. The recall affects 36,426 individual units distributed nationwide.

    Product
    CLEARASIL RAPID RESCUE DEEP TREATMENT PADS — CLEARASIL RAPID RESCUE DEEP TREATMENT PADS (SALICYLIC ACID)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1168-2023·2023-09-27

    ChloraPrep One-Step Topical Applicators Recalled for Unsupported Shelf-Life Claims

    BD ChloraPrep One-Step topical applicators are recalled because the 36-month shelf life is not supported by stability data; the product may develop fungal contamination beyond 12 months.

    Product
    CHLORAPREP ONE-STEP — CHLORAPREP ONE-STEP (CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE AND ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1529-2023·2023-09-27

    Harris Teeter Cheesy Melt recalled for labeling refrigeration requirements

    Harris Teeter Cheesy Melt pasteurized cheese product is recalled because labeling variations may prevent proper refrigeration. Approximately 7.2 million pounds are affected across 31 states with use-by dates of March 8, 2024 and earlier.

    Product
    Harris Tetter Cheesy Melt, Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, Net Wt 32 oz (2 lbs) 907g. UPC 0 72036-70682 9. After Opening, Refrigerate Up to 8 weeks. Do Not Freeze. Proudly Distributed By: Harris Teeter, LLC, Matthews, NC 28105
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    32 states
  • LowFDA (Devices)·Z-2591-2023·2023-09-27

    Arrow ErgoPack PICC catheter kits recalled for incorrect product labeling

    Arrow International recalled 177 ErgoPack PICC catheter kits because the product code and name were incorrectly listed on the packaging. No illnesses or injuries reported.

    Product
    Arrow ErgoPack, Pressure Injectable Two-Lumen PICC pre-loaded with Arrow VPS Stylet, REF CDC-35552-VPS; Catheter: Percutaneous, implanted, long-term intravascular catheter
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2524-2023·2023-09-20

    Medtronic Bone Graft Recalled Due to Incorrect Size Labeling

    Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc is recalling Magnifuse Bone Graft products due to incorrect size labeling on 55 pouches. Units with specific serial numbers were distributed in nine U.S. states.

    Product
    Magnifuse Bone Graft, Large, Size: 14mm x 25mm, REF 7509014, Human Tissue, Demineralized Bone Matrix, sterile.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2532-2023·2023-09-20

    ASG-001 ultrasound gel recalled for mislabeling regarding use instructions

    Advance Medical Designs is recalling ASG-001 ultrasound gel due to mislabeling of use instructions. The product was distributed in the US, Canada, UK, Panama, and Netherlands.

    Product
    ASG-001; Ultrasound gel
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2342-2023·2023-08-16

    Olympus OER-Pro Endoscope Reprocessor Revised Labeling for Equipment Compatibility

    Olympus revised OER-Pro labeling because two endoscope models (LF-V, LF-P) are no longer compatible. Sterilization parameters and cleaning procedures have also changed.

    Product
    Olympus Endoscope Reprocessor OER-Pro-For use in cleaning and high-level disinfection of heat sensitive Olympus flexible endoscopes and their accessories.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2340-2023·2023-08-16

    Olympus VISERA Tracheal Videoscope reprocessor compatibility and sterilization procedure revision

    Olympus is revising labeling for the VISERA Tracheal Intubation Videoscope to correct equipment compatibility information and update sterilization procedures. The device is no longer compatible with OER-Pro, OER-Elite, and OER-Mini reprocessors; sterilization and cleaning procedures have changed significantly.

    Product
    VISERA Tracheal Intubation Videoscope OLYMPUS LF Type V- For airway management which includes endoscopic observation to access airway anatomy, endotracheal/endobronchial intubation and management.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2365-2023·2023-08-16

    Medtronic InterStim Ground Pad Recalled for Incorrect Expiration Date Label

    Medtronic is recalling InterStim Self-Adhesive Ground Pad (lot 60347246) due to incorrect expiration date labeling. Affected units were distributed internationally including to Iran.

    Product
    Medtronic InterStim Ground Pad REF 041826
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2249-2023·2023-08-09

    Gore Tips Set Device Recall: Incorrect Expiration Date Labeling

    Creganna Medical Devices is recalling three lots of Gore Tips Set Device due to incorrect expiration date labeling. Affected devices may be used past their actual expiration date.

    Product
    Gore Tips Set Device, Catalog Number TSET1016, percutaneous liver access
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Food)·F-1290-2023·2023-07-26

    Frozen Salmon Spread Recalled for Incomplete Allergen Labeling

    Kenai Red Fish Company is recalling Frozen Wild Alaska Smoked Salmon Spread due to incomplete allergen labeling. The label does not properly declare the presence of salmon and anchovies, major fish allergens that could affect consumers with fish allergies.

    Product
    Frozen Wild Alaska Smoked Salmon Spread packaged in 6 oz. (net weight) rigid plastic tubs. Product packed in 10 units per case. Product is labeled in part, "***KENAI*RED FISH COMPANY***WILD ALASKA SMOKED SALMON SPREAD KEEP FROZEN - STIR & REFRIGERATE AFTER OPENING Ingredients: W
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2135-2023·2023-07-19

    Medline Non-Sterile PVP Solution Incorrectly Labeled as Sterile

    Medline is recalling Non-Sterile PVP Solution Hystero Pack kits due to mislabeling: affected lots labeled as 'Sterile' when actually 'Non-Sterile'. Using non-sterile solution in sterile gynecological procedures creates infection risk.

    Product
    MEDLINE NON-STERILE PVP SOLUTION, packaged in kits as follows: HYSTERO PACK, Model Number DYNJ61448A
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2093-2023·2023-07-12

    COVID-19 Test Strips Recalled for Lot Number Label Discrepancy

    NeuMoDx SARS-CoV-2 test strips from lot 123909 have conflicting lot numbers between the package label and barcode label that the instrument reads.

    Product
    NeuMoDx SARS-CoV-2 Assay -IVD intended for the qualitative detection of SARS-CoV-2 RNA from nasal, nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal swabs in transport medium and bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) specimens from individuals suspected of COVID-19 by their healthcare provider (HCP). RE
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide