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.
Vi-Jon's CITROMA magnesium citrate laxative is recalled due to microbial contamination. Approximately 18,588 bottles were distributed nationwide in the USA, Canada, and Panama.
Vi-Jon, LLC is recalling CITROMA magnesium citrate oral laxative solution due to microbial contamination. The affected product was distributed nationwide in the USA, Canada, and Panama.
Equate Magnesium Citrate saline laxative has been recalled for microbial contamination. The FDA Class I recall affects 18,324 bottles distributed in the US, Canada, and Panama.
Walgreens Dye-Free Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative is recalled nationwide due to microbial contamination affecting certain lots. Consumers should stop using the product immediately.
Carolina Infusion is recalling TRI-MIX 50/2.5/25 Injectable (Lot 07052022@2) nationwide due to lack of assurance of sterility. Patients should not use affected vials and should consult their healthcare provider.
Plastikon Healthcare LLC has recalled Milk of Magnesia USP nationwide due to microbial contamination in non-sterile products. The affected lot (20071A) included approximately 24,400 institutional-use cups.
Plastikon Healthcare LLC is recalling Milk of Magnesia USP due to microbial contamination in non-sterile products. Lot 20074A, distributed nationwide for institutional use, should not be used.
Plastikon Healthcare LLC is recalling 220,500 cups of antacid containing magnesium hydroxide and aluminum hydroxide due to microbial contamination.
Plastikon Healthcare LLC is recalling an antacid oral suspension distributed nationwide due to microbial contamination. Affected lots 20051A (exp. Aug. 2022) and 20088A (exp. Sep. 2022) should not be used.
Protect U Guard Foaming Hand Sanitizer is being recalled because it was manufactured with deionized water from a system lacking proper microbial controls. The affected product was distributed in Florida, Illinois, Iowa, and New Jersey.
Aire-Master of America Inc is recalling Common Sense Fragrance Free Hand Sanitizer due to a manufacturing process deviation. The product was made using deionized water from a system that lacked appropriate microbial control.
Aire-Master of America is recalling Avant Foaming Hand Sanitizer due to a manufacturing process deviation where the deionized water system lacked proper microbial controls during production.
Protect U Guard Foaming Hand Sanitizer is being recalled due to a manufacturing deficiency in the deionized water system. The product was distributed in Florida, Illinois, Iowa, and New Jersey.
Aire-Master of America Inc is recalling 4,632 cartons of Stage 2-Ophardt Foaming Hand Sanitizer due to manufacturing deviations in the water system's microbial control. Product was distributed in Florida, Illinois, Iowa, and New Jersey.
Nephron is recalling Glycopyrrolate Injection pre-filled syringes distributed nationwide due to lack of sterility assurance. The recall affects 3,690 syringes from lot GL2001A, expiration 7/15/2022.
Tailor Made Compounding is recalling PT-141 10mg/mL vials nationwide due to inability to assure sterility. The recall affects 392 vials in 1mL and 2mL sizes distributed in 2022.
CVS Health Magnesium Citrate SALINE LAXATIVE Oral Solution (1.745 g, Lemon Flavor, 10 FL OZ) is being recalled due to microbial contamination with Gluconacetobacter Liquefaciens. Approximately 98,958 bottles distributed nationwide are affected.
Allergy Bee Gone for Kids Nasal Swab Remedy is recalled due to FDA-confirmed microbial contamination including yeast, mold, and Bacillus cereus. Affected consumers should stop using the product.
Sun Pharmaceutical is recalling approximately 47,500 vials of Testosterone Cypionate Injection due to a manufacturing deviation that may have affected product sterility.
EAR CARE EARACHE DROPS are being recalled nationwide due to potential microbial contamination. Rite Aid is recalling 16,374 bottles of the homeopathic otic product.
CVS Pharmacy is recalling Homeopathic EarAche Ear Drops (lot #G11639, exp. 09/24) due to microbial contamination detected in the non-sterile product. Consumers should stop using affected bottles.
Helena Laboratories is recalling the V8 Immunodisplacement Kit (51 units) due to microbial contamination that interferes with test interpretation. The FDA Class II recall affects kits distributed in the U.S. and internationally.
Walgreens Earache Drops are recalled due to microbial contamination in the non-sterile product. Consumers should stop using the product and consult a healthcare provider if they experience any adverse effects.
MEDLINE Polyurethane Foam Enzymatic Cleaning Sponges (REF DYK1000TSE) are being recalled due to microbial contamination identified on certain lots. The affected product was distributed in the US and Panama.
MEDLINE is recalling certain lots of its Polyurethane Bedside Cleaning Kits due to confirmed microbial contamination on the foam sponge. The kits were distributed in the US and Panama.