Hazard
1,320 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
Of the 1,320 microbial contamination recalls we have scored against our rubric, 313 (24%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 670 (51%) 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 microbial contamination 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.
Raritan Pharmaceuticals is recalling Premier Value Fiber Plus Calcium Supplement Capsules due to possible C. difficile contamination in raw materials.
Raritan Pharmaceuticals is recalling Premier Value Fiber Capsules due to possible C. difficile contamination found in the raw material.
Raritan Pharmaceuticals is recalling Simply Right Healthcare Fiber Capsules due to possible C. difficile contamination found in raw materials.
Raritan Pharmaceuticals is recalling Berkley & Jensen Fiber Capsules due to possible C. difficile contamination found in raw materials.
Raritan Pharmaceuticals is recalling Wal-Mucil Plus Calcium Fiber Capsules due to possible C. difficile contamination found in raw materials.
Custom Medical Specialties is recalling Abington Radiology Drainage Packs containing PVP Prep Solution because the solution lacked microbial testing and did not meet finished goods specifications.
Custom Medical Specialties is recalling 75 cases of CMS-8162-R1 Fox Chase Specials Packs containing PVP Prep Solution because the product did not meet finished goods specifications and lacked microbial testing.
Custom Medical Specialties is recalling CMS-2586 Custom Amnio Trays containing PVP Prep Solution because the product lacked microbial testing and did not meet finished goods specifications.
Custom Medical Specialties is recalling CMS-8450-R1 Custom Vein Trays because the included Povidone Iodine Prep Solution lacked microbial testing and failed finished goods specifications.
Custom Medical Specialties is recalling BR980-9600 Hysteroscopy Sterile Procedure Kits because the included Povidone Iodine Prep Solution lacked required microbial testing and failed finished goods specifications.
Dukal Corporation is recalling BZK Swabs, First Aid Antiseptic, due to microbial contamination with Burkholderia cepacia. The recall covers specific lots shipped since July 2009.
Custom Medical Specialties is recalling CMS-4975 HSG Trays containing PVP Prep Solution because the product lacked microbial testing and did not meet specifications.
Dukal Corp. is recalling ZEE Antiseptic Wipes due to contamination with Burkholderia cepacia. The affected products were distributed nationwide.
Custom Medical Specialties is recalling Custom Vein Trays containing Povidone Iodine Prep Solution because the product lacked required microbial testing and failed specifications.
Custom Medical Specialties is recalling PVP Prep Solution kits because the manufacturer did not perform required microbial testing, meaning the product may not meet specifications.
Custom Medical Specialties is recalling 16 cases of CMS-2890 Custom Needle Local Trays because the manufacturer lacked microbial testing and the product did not meet finished goods specifications.
Custom Medical Specialties is recalling CMS-8412-R2 Custom Cysto Packs because the manufacturer did not perform required microbial testing, causing the product to fail finished goods specifications.
Atlas Operations, Inc. is recalling 425 bottles of foru Meal Replacement dietary supplement due to possible microbial contamination.
Custom Medical Specialties is recalling CMS-2981-R3 Arthrogram Trays because the manufacturer did not perform microbial testing, causing the product to fail finished goods specifications.
Island Kinetics is recalling CosMedix Serious Protection SPF 28 Sunscreen due to microbial contamination and mold. Consumers should stop using the product.
Natural Essentials Inc is recalling specific lots of Oasis Age Essential Mouthwash due to contamination with Burkholderia cepacia.
Capco Custom Packaging is recalling Eco-Dent Sparkling Clean Mint mouth rinse due to contamination with Sphingomonas paucimobilis bacteria.
Franck's Lab Inc. is recalling sterile human drugs, including Theracys, because FDA testing found microorganisms and fungal growth in the clean room where the products were prepared.
Franck's Lab Inc. is recalling sterile L-Arginine 500mg/mL injectable products distributed between November 2011 and May 2012 because FDA testing found microorganisms and fungal growth in the clean room.
Franck's Lab Inc. is recalling 16 units of Ondansetron HCL injectable products because FDA sampling found microorganisms and fungal growth in the clean room where they were prepared.