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.
Medline Industries recalls Polyurethane Foam Bedside Cleaning Kits due to sporadic reports of discoloration on foam sponges caused by microbial contamination. The recall affects 22,765 boxes distributed in the US and Panama.
MEDLINE has recalled certain lots of its Polyurethane Foam Bedside Cleaning Kit due to microbial contamination detected on the foam sponge. Sporadic reports of discoloration were identified as contamination.
MEDLINE has recalled its Polyurethane Foam Bedside Cleaning Kit (REF DYK500FS) in the United States and Panama after sporadic reports of discoloration. The discoloration has been identified as microbial contamination.
Olympia Compounding Pharmacy is recalling 1,306 vials of Pyridoxine 100 mg/mL injectable due to lack of assurance of sterility. The multi-dose vials were distributed nationwide and may pose infection risk if administered.
Plastikon Healthcare LLC is recalling Milk of Magnesia USP (2400 mg/30 mL) distributed in Indiana due to microbial contamination in this non-sterile product. The FDA classified this as a Class I recall.
Plastikon Healthcare LLC is recalling 23,300 antacid suspension cups due to microbial contamination. The product was distributed in Indiana for institutional use.
Plastikon Healthcare LLC is recalling 5,400 unit doses of Milk of Magnesia USP (Lot 20041A, exp. May 2022) due to failure to properly investigate failed microbial testing during manufacturing. The product was distributed in Indiana for further distribution nationwide.
Plastikon Healthcare LLC is recalling Acetaminophen Oral Solution due to failure to properly investigate failed microbial testing. The recall affects 121,800 unit dose cups distributed in Indiana.
Plastikon Healthcare LLC is recalling antacid suspension due to manufacturing quality control failures. The company failed to properly investigate results from microbial testing.
Fagron is recalling SyrSpend SF Suspending Base, Cherry Flavored (NDC 51552-1123-5 and 51552-1123-9) due to contamination with Burkholderia gladioli. This FDA Class I recall affects medication used in compounding.
Karl Storz is recalling multiple Flexible Video Urethro Cystoscope models because they may fail to achieve proper disinfection between procedures, posing a risk of microbial contamination.
Karl Storz Flexible Cystoscope units may not be properly disinfected because the disinfection process fails to achieve the expected reduction of microorganisms. All units manufactured since January 2018 are potentially affected.
Karl Storz Endoscopy is recalling Flexible Video-Uretero-Renoscope instruments due to inadequate microbial disinfection. All units manufactured since January 2018 are affected.
Karl Storz is recalling HD-VIEW Flexible HD Cysto-Urethroscope models that fail to adequately disinfect during processing, creating a potential infection risk. All units manufactured since January 2018 are affected.
Karl Storz Endoscopy is recalling CMOS Video Cysto-Urethroscope devices because they fail to achieve adequate microbial reduction during disinfection, creating infection risk.
Karl Storz is recalling flexible bronchoscopes due to potential failure of the disinfection process. The devices may not eliminate microorganisms adequately, posing an infection risk to patients.
Karl Storz Endoscopy is recalling Flexible Video-Uretero-Renoscope (FLEX-XC) models because they may fail to achieve adequate disinfection, creating potential microbial contamination risk.
The Procter & Gamble Company is recalling Align Digestive De-Stress Capsules due to failure to meet microbiological specifications. Approximately 23,928 cartons were intended for destruction but were redirected for online sale instead.
Vitae Enim Vitae Scientific is recalling Phenobarbital Sodium Injection nationally due to deviations from manufacturing practices that compromise sterility assurance on this injectable drug.
SA3, LLC is recalling Silatrix Oral Gel Polymerized Sucralfate Gel due to failed microbial testing. Consumers should not use the product and contact their healthcare provider or SA3, LLC.
Drug Depot recalls 1,843 vials of Gonadorelin injectable nationwide due to lack of sterility assurance. Patients should consult their healthcare provider regarding previously dispensed doses.
The FDA has recalled Revitaderm Wound Care gel (Benzalkonium Chloride 0.1%) distributed nationwide due to contamination with Bacillus cereus. The affected product was distributed to 45 doctors in 17 states.
Family Pharmacy of Statesville is recalling three bags of Ketamine 50 mg Infusion Solution because the manufacturer cannot assure sterility of the product.
NaturesPlus Advanced Therapeutics Glucosamine Chondroitin MSM Ultra Rx Joint Cream is being recalled due to microbial contamination identified as Pluralibacter gergoviae in a non-sterile product.
Velano Vascular is recalling 123,700 PIVO Blood Collection Device 20G units due to incomplete package sealing that could compromise sterile barriers and allow microbial contamination.