Hazard
625 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
Of the 625 metal fragments recalls we have scored against our rubric, 40 (6%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 271 (43%) 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 metal fragments 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.
Stryker 2.3mm Tapered Router (craniotomy instrument) may break due to undersized core, leaving metal fragments in the surgical site. This risks damage to critical brain structures or need for additional surgery.
Volkswagen is recalling 1,216 2016 Audi and Volkswagen vehicles because the front passenger air bag may explode or deploy improperly, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Audi is recalling 1997-1998 A4 and 1998 A8 vehicles because the driver's airbag inflator may explode or underinflate, posing a risk of injury.
HEB Bakery Simply Delicious Cookies with Brownie Bites Party Tray (UPC 041220488988, Lot 22063 07:08) is being recalled due to potential metal fragments in the product distributed in Texas.
H-E-B Grocery Company recalls HEB Bakery Two-Bite Brownies due to potential metal fragments in the product. Affected packages were distributed in Texas.
Hyundai is recalling certain 2020-2022 Accent and 2021-2022 Elantra models due to seat belt pretensioners that may explode during a crash, potentially projecting metal fragments and injuring occupants. Dealers will secure them with a cap at no charge.
Skippy Foods recalls SKIPPY Reduced Fat Chunky Peanut Butter due to potential small steel contaminants. The recall affects 9,353 cases distributed across multiple U.S. states.
General Motors is recalling 2015 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles because the driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment.
Krispy Kreme is recalling DOUGHNUT Bites Original Glazed in a 5-pouch 8 oz box because the product may contain metal fragments. Consumers who have purchased the affected lot should not eat the product.
Flowers Foods is recalling Tastykake Jelly Krimpets due to potential small metal fragments in an ingredient, as reported by a supplier. The recall affects 12oz and 3oz packages distributed across 37 US states.
Flowers Foods is recalling Tastykake Chocolate Cupcakes 12.75oz boxes due to the potential presence of small metal fragments in an ingredient. The product was distributed across 36 U.S. states.
Flowers Foods is recalling Tastykake Butterscotch Krimpets in multiple sizes due to the potential presence of small metal fragments in one of the ingredients. The product was distributed across 36 states.
Flowers Foods is recalling Tastykake Chocolate Creme Filled Cupcakes due to the potential presence of small metal fragments in an ingredient. The affected product has an "Enjoy By" date of December 14 or December 18.
Ingredion Incorporated is recalling Ingredion INSTANT PURE-FLO F food grade starch (50 pound bags) because the product may contain metal fragments. The affected product was distributed to manufacturers and distributors across multiple states and countries.
The Kroger Co is recalling Country Oven White Cake products due to possible metal fragments found in starch used during manufacturing. The recall affects 34 cases distributed across 28 states.
The Kroger Co is recalling Country Oven White/Vanilla Cake (37 oz, UPC 0001111019348, Use By 04/04/22) due to possible metal fragments in the starch used during manufacture. The product was distributed across multiple U.S. states.
The Kroger Co is recalling Country Oven Bowtie Danish 3oz packages due to possible metal fragments in starch used to manufacture the cakes. The product was distributed across 28 states.
The Kroger Co is recalling Country Oven Chocolate/Vanilla Cake (37 oz) due to possible metal fragments in the starch used to manufacture the cakes. The product was distributed across 28 states.
The Kroger Co. is recalling Country Oven Red Velvet Cake in multiple sizes due to possible metal fragments in starch used to manufacture the cakes. The product was distributed across 28 states.
The Kroger Co is recalling Country Oven Cheese Pocket 4oz products due to possible metal fragments in the starch used to manufacture the cakes. The products were distributed across 28 states.
The Kroger Co. is recalling Country Oven Yellow/Caramel Cake Single Slices due to possible metal fragments in the starch used during manufacturing. The affected products were distributed across 29 states.
The Kroger Co is recalling Country Oven Yellow Cake in multiple sizes due to possible metal fragments in the starch used during manufacturing.
The Kroger Co is recalling Country Oven Caramel Apple Double Layer Cake 32 oz due to possible metal fragments in the starch used to manufacture the cakes.
The Kroger Co. is recalling Country Oven Raspberry Cake (71 oz, UPC 0001111006321, Use By 003/21/22) distributed across 28 states due to possible metal fragments in starch used during manufacturing.
The Kroger Co is recalling Country Oven Party Balloon Cake 48oz (UPC 0063507840040, Use By 03/15/22) distributed across 28 states due to possible metal fragments in the starch used to manufacture the cakes.