Hazard
1,324 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
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.
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.
Quality Choice No Drip nasal decongestant is being recalled due to a manufacturing deviation in water purification. No contamination was detected in the finished products.
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc. is recalling 192 bottles of VITRAKVI (larotrectinib) oral solution due to microbial contamination identified as Penicillium brevicompactum during routine testing.
The FDA has recalled ION Sinus Spray due to microbial contamination of the non-sterile product. All lots are affected regardless of expiration date.
Biomic Sciences is recalling Restore Sinus Spray due to microbial contamination of the non-sterile product. The product is distributed nationwide and internationally.
Biomic Sciences is recalling all lots of ION Sinus Support Nasal Spray due to microbial contamination. The product has been distributed nationwide and internationally.
FDA recalls TheraBreath for Kids Oral Rinse due to microbial contamination identified as Candida parapsilosis yeast. Approximately 5,316 bottles distributed nationwide are affected.
VistaPharm is recalling 180 bottles of Sucralfate Oral Suspension nationwide due to Bacillus cereus contamination, a Class I recall. The affected lot (810300, expiring October 2023) should not be used.
Dr. Berne's MSM DROPS 5% Solution was recalled by the FDA for non-sterility issues. Lot 6786, with expiration date March 31, 2025, is distributed nationwide and internationally.
The FDA is recalling TRP Natural Eyes Pink Eye Relief eye drops due to lack of assurance of sterility. The product was distributed to accounts in Rhode Island and Colorado.
TRP Natural Eyes sterile eye drops have been recalled because their sterility cannot be confirmed. About 8,000 units distributed to medical accounts in Rhode Island and Colorado are affected.
TRP Natural Eyes Red Eye Relief sterile eye drops have been recalled due to lack of assurance of sterility. The recall affects 8,868 units distributed to accounts in Rhode Island and Colorado.
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling 298 bags of oxyTOCIN 40 units IV bags nationwide due to lack of validation data for sanitization cycles, creating potential sterility concerns.
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling 235 bags of diltiazem IV product due to lack of validation data for sanitization cycles. No illnesses have been reported.
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling 140 bags of Neonatal TPN Starter Bag due to lack of validation data for sanitization cycles. The injectable nutrition product was distributed nationwide.
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services recalls 1,235 morphine syringes nationwide due to lack of validation data for sterilization cycles, potentially compromising sterility.
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling approximately 6,770 fentanyl syringes distributed nationwide due to lack of validated sanitization data. The injectable medication may not have proper sterility assurance.
Central Admixture recalls 8,146 bags of fentanyl injection due to lack of sterilization cycle validation. This Class II recall affects patients nationwide who may receive contaminated IV medication.
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling 296 bags of neonatal TPN starter solution due to lacking validation data for decontamination cycles, raising concerns about sterility assurance.
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling 2,994 syringes of ketamine injection distributed nationwide due to lack of validated sterilization procedures that ensure product sterility.
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services Inc is recalling HYDROmorphone injectable syringes because sterilization cycles were not validated. The recall affects 2,717 units distributed nationwide.
Ferring Pharmaceuticals is recalling certain lots of Endometrin (progesterone) Vaginal Inserts due to potential microbial contamination resulting from manufacturing deviations.
FDA recalls 4259 bags of vasopressin injectable solution nationwide due to lack of assurance of sterility following an FDA inspection. The affected lots are intended for central pharmacy use.
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services recalled 80 Neonatal TPN Starter Bags nationwide due to FDA concerns about sterility assurance after an inspection.
Ceftriaxone for Injection is being recalled nationwide due to lack of assurance of sterility. Approximately 73,475 vials manufactured by Astral SteriTech may not meet required sterility standards.
Apollo Care's fentanyl 50 mcg/mL injectable syringes are recalled due to lack of assurance of sterility. The 790-syringe batch distributed in Missouri may pose contamination risks if administered.