The Recall Desk

Hazard

Microbial Contamination recalls

1,324 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total
1,324
Critical
313
Severe
678
Most recent
2026-10-21

Of the 1,324 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 678 (51%) are Severe.

About this hazard tag

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.

101–125 of 1324

  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0271-2024·2024-01-31

    Zolpidem Tartrate Tablets Recalled Due to Manufacturing Equipment Contamination

    Sun Pharmaceutical is recalling approximately 1220 bottles of Zolpidem Tartrate Extended-Release 6.25 mg tablets distributed nationwide due to microbial contamination detected in manufacturing equipment.

    Product
    ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE — ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE (ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Food)·F-0727-2024·2024-01-24

    Organic Chicken Broth Recalled for Potential Microbial Contamination

    TreeHouse Foods is recalling Organic Low/Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth sold under multiple brands due to potential microbial contamination. The recall affects 439,240 cases distributed across 37 states.

    Product
    Organic Low/Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth sold under: O Organics 32oz Organic Low Sodium Chicken Broth Central Market, 32oz Organic Low Sodium Chicken Broth Lidl, 32oz Organic Low Sodium Chicken Broth
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    37 states
  • HighFDA (Food)·F-0724-2024·2024-01-24

    Full Circle Organic Chai Tea Latte Recalled for Potential Microbial Contamination

    TreeHouse Foods is recalling Full Circle 32oz Organic Chai Tea Latte (Lot 98E03223) due to potential microbial contamination. The product was distributed across the U.S., and consumers should not consume it.

    Product
    Full Circle, 32oz Organic Chai Tea Latte
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    37 states
  • HighFDA (Food)·F-0725-2024·2024-01-24

    Central Market Organic Chicken Broth Concentrate Recalled for Microbial Contamination

    TreeHouse Foods, Inc. is recalling Central Market 16oz Organic Low Sodium Chicken Broth Concentrate due to potential microbial contamination. The affected product has been distributed to 41 states.

    Product
    Central Market 16oz Organic Low Sodium Chicken Broth Concentrate
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    37 states
  • HighFDA (Food)·F-0736-2024·2024-01-24

    Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth Recalled for Potential Microbial Contamination

    TreeHouse Foods is recalling reduced sodium chicken broth sold under WinCo, HEB Select Ingredients, and Signature Select brands due to potential microbial contamination. Approximately 439,240 cases distributed to 37 states are affected.

    Product
    Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth labeled under: WinCo, 32oz Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth HEB Select Ingredients, 32oz Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth Signature Select, 48oz Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth Signature Select, 32oz Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth HEB Select Ingredients, 48oz…
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    37 states
  • HighFDA (Food)·F-0729-2024·2024-01-24

    Vegetable Broth Recalled for Potential Microbial Contamination

    TreeHouse Foods is recalling vegetable broth sold under Essential Everyday, HEB Select Ingredients, and Chef's Cupboard brands due to potential microbial contamination. Products distributed to 37 states.

    Product
    Vegetable Broth sold under: Essential Every day, 32oz Vegetable Broth, HEB Select Ingredients, 32oz Vegetable Broth Chef's Cupboard, 32oz Vegetable Stock
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    37 states
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0229-2024·2024-01-24

    CVS Magnesium Citrate Oral Solution Recalled for Bacterial Contamination

    CVS Health Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative Oral Solution in Grape flavor is being recalled due to microbial contamination with Acetobacter nitrogenifigens bacteria. Affected lot A80763 (expiration 11/2025) was distributed nationwide.

    Product
    MAGNESIUM CITRATE — MAGNESIUM CITRATE (CVS MAGNESIUM CITRATE ORAL SOLUTION - GRAPE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Food)·F-0733-2024·2024-01-24

    Organic Chicken Bone Broth Recalled for Potential Microbial Contamination

    TreeHouse Foods is recalling multiple brands of 32oz Organic Chicken Bone Broth due to potential microbial contamination. The affected products were distributed across 42 US states.

    Product
    Organic Chicken Bone Broth sold under: Culinary Treasures 32oz Organic Chicken Bone Broth Natures Promise 32oz Organic Chicken Bone Broth Sam's Choice 32oz Organic Chicken Bone Broth Simply Nature 32oz Organic Chicken Bone Broth Wild Harvest 32oz Organic Bone Broth Chicken…
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    37 states
  • ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0722-2024·2024-01-24

    Chicken Broth Recalled for Potential Microbial Contamination

    TreeHouse Foods is recalling 439,240 cases of chicken broth products sold under multiple brands for potential microbial contamination. Products were distributed across 37 states.

    Product
    Chicken Broth sold under Chef's Cupboard, 32oz Chicken Stock, UPC: 4099100067699, carton Gold Emblem, 32oz Chicken Broth, UPC: 50428430095, carton H-E-B, 48oz Chicken Broth, UPC: 41220610013, carton HEB Select Ingredients, 32oz Chicken Broth, UPC: 41220610006, 41220610075…
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    37 states
  • ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0726-2024·2024-01-24

    Organic Chicken Broth Recalled Nationwide for Potential Microbial Contamination

    TreeHouse Foods is recalling multiple brands of organic chicken broth due to potential microbial contamination. Approximately 439,240 cases were distributed across 37 states.

    Product
    Organic Chicken Broth sold under: 365 Organic, 32oz Chicken Broth, Good & Gather, 32oz Organic Chicken Broth Sprouts, 32oz Organic Chicken Broth Natures Promise, 32oz Organic Chicken Stock Market Basket, 32oz Organic Chicken Stock O Organics, 32oz Organic Chicken Broth
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    37 states
  • ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0732-2024·2024-01-24

    Central Market Chicken Broth Recalled for Potential Microbial Contamination

    TreeHouse Foods recalls Central Market 32oz Organic No Salt Added Chicken Broth (lot code 98C06193) for potential microbial contamination affecting 439,240 cases distributed across 41 states.

    Product
    Central Market 32oz Organic No Salt Added Chicken Broth
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    37 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0652-2024·2024-01-17

    Abiomed Introducer Kit Sterile Barrier Compromise Due to Pouch Defect

    Abiomed Introducer Kits may have holes in outer pouches that compromise sterility, exposing patients to bacterial contamination and risk of infection, bacteremia, or sepsis.

    Product
    Abiomed Kit, 14Fr Introducer, 13cm&25cm, Sterile Part of Pump Set (0048-0040, 0048-0045, 1000080)-Introducer(s) are intended for introduction of the Impella Catheter into the body. Part Number: 0052-3046
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0655-2024·2024-01-17

    Abiomed Introducer Kits Recalled for Sterile Barrier Pouch Defect

    Abiomed is recalling 84 introducer kits that may have holes in the outer pouch, compromising the sterile barrier. This exposes patients to microbial contamination and risk of serious infections including bacteremia and sepsis.

    Product
    Abiomed Kit, 23Fr Introducer, 11cm, Sterile Part of Pump Set (1000323)-Introducer(s) are intended for introduction of the Impella Catheter into the body. Part Number: 2000342
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0651-2024·2024-01-17

    Abiomed Introducer Kit Recalled for Compromised Sterile Barrier

    Abiomed is recalling introducer kits due to holes in the outer pouch that compromise the sterile barrier. Non-sterile product could allow microbial contamination, leading to infection such as bacteremia or sepsis.

    Product
    Abiomed Kit, 14Fr Introducer, 25cm, Long Taper Individual (0052-0039)-Introducer(s) are intended for introduction of the Impella Catheter into the body. Part Number: 0052-0053
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0650-2024·2024-01-17

    Abiomed Introducer Kit Sterile Barrier Compromise Risks Infection

    Abiomed introducer kits may have holes in the outer pouch, compromising sterility and exposing patients to potential microbial contamination. This could lead to serious infections including bacteremia or sepsis.

    Product
    Abiomed Kit, 14Fr Introducer, 13cm, Long Taper Individual (0052-0038)-Introducer(s) are intended for introduction of the Impella Catheter into the body. Part Number: 0052-3052
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0654-2024·2024-01-17

    Abiomed Introducer Kits recalled due to sterile barrier compromise

    Abiomed is recalling Introducer Kits because holes in the outer pouch may compromise the sterile barrier, risking bacterial infection. The kits are distributed nationwide and internationally.

    Product
    Abiomed KIT, 14 Fr Introducer, 13 & 25 cm, ABMD Part of Pump Set (0048-0024, 0048-0032)-Introducer(s) are intended for introduction of the Impella Catheter into the body. Part Number: 0052-3056
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0214-2024·2024-01-10

    Oxymetazoline Nasal Spray Recalled Due to Manufacturing Process Deviation

    Seaway Pharma is recalling oxymetazoline nasal spray due to manufacturing process deviations. No contamination was found in the final products.

    Product
    OXYMETAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE — OXYMETAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE (OXYMETAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    2 states
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0217-2024·2024-01-10

    Nasal Decongestant Recalled for Possible Manufacturing Water Contamination

    Quality Choice No Drip Nasal Decongestant is being recalled because purified water used in manufacturing may have contained microbial contamination. No contamination was detected in the final products.

    Product
    OXYMETAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE — OXYMETAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE (OXYMETAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    2 states
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0215-2024·2024-01-10

    OTC Cough Medicine Recalled for Potential Water Contamination Risk

    Seaway Pharma Inc. recalled Premier Value Tussin Cough DM due to possible microbial contamination in manufacturing water. No contamination was found in finished products and no illnesses have been reported.

    Product
    Premier Value Tussin Cough DM, Dextromethorphan HBr...Cough Suppressant, Guaifenesin...Expectorant, Alcohol Free, 8 FL OZ (237 mL) bottle, Distributed by: Pharmacy Value Alliance, LLC, 407 East Lancaster Avenue, Wayne PA 19087, UPC 8-40986-03789-4.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    2 states