The Recall Desk

Hazard

Microbial Growth recalls

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

What the numbers show

Total
35
Critical
2
Severe
5
Most recent
2025-06-11

Of the 35 microbial growth recalls we have scored against our rubric, 2 (6%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 5 (14%) are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

About this hazard tag

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1–25 of 35

  • ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0839-2025·2025-06-11

    Sysco Classic and Bay Valley Foods Thank You Chocolate Pudding Recall

    Treehouse Foods is recalling Sysco Classic and Bay Valley Foods Thank You chocolate pudding in 7lb cans due to post-process container damage that could allow microbial growth and cause containers to swell or explode.

    Product
    Sysco Classic chocolate pudding, 7lb #10 metal can, UPC 074865103817, 6 cans per case. Bay Valley Foods Thank You chocolate pudding, 7lb #10 metal can, UPC 041820062205 , 6 cans per case.
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    15 states
  • ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0696-2025·2025-04-16

    Red Shell Teriyaki Sauce Recall Due to Microbial Growth

    Red Shell branded Teriyaki Sauce is being recalled due to signs of microbial growth, including bubbling and swollen containers. The affected products were distributed primarily in California.

    Product
    Teriyaki Sauce, Red Shell branded. Ingredients: Soy sauce(water, soybeans, wheat, salt, sodium benzoate), water, sugar, cooking wine( water, rice, malt), sweet cooking wine(corn syrup, rice, water, malt), modified food starch, dried onion, dried ginger root, dried garlic, lactic
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    1 state
  • ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1616-2023·2023-10-04

    Ozona Organics and Go Healthy Liquid Probiotics recalled for potential microbial growth

    Ozona Organics LLC is recalling Ozona Organics and Go Healthy Liquid Probiotics nationwide due to high water activity in the formula that could allow microbial growth. No illnesses have been reported.

    Product
    OZONA ORGANICS LIQUID PROBIOTICS & GO HEALTHY LIQUID PROBIOTICS
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-0278-2021·2021-02-17

    Reese Hollandaise Sauce Recalled Due to Compromised Vacuum Seals

    World Finer Foods is recalling Reese Hollandaise Sauce in 7.5 oz glass jars due to compromised vacuum seals and product expansion that may allow microorganism growth.

    Product
    Reese Hollandaise Sauce packaged in glass jars 7.5 oz UPC: 7067060108
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    12 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0536-2020·2019-12-04

    Helena Laboratories Recalls Platelet Aggregation Kits Due to Contamination

    Helena Laboratories is recalling Platelet Aggregation Kits because the Collagen Reagent vials may contain particulate matter or microbial growth.

    Product
    Platelet Aggregation Kit, Cat. No.5369, For use in platelet aggregation studies, Contains: 2X1 mL ADP Reagent containing adenosine diphosphate, 2X 1 mL Collagen Reagent containing collagen (equine tendon), 2 x 1 mL Epinephrine Reagent containing L-epinephrine, FOR IN-VITRO DIAGNO
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    10 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0537-2020·2019-12-04

    Helena Laboratories Recalls Collagen Reagent Due to Potential Contamination

    Helena Laboratories is recalling Collagen Reagent kits because vials may contain particulate matter or microbial growth.

    Product
    Collagen Reagent, Cat. No. 5368, 2 X 1 mL, For use in platelet aggregation studies, Contains: Collagen (equine tendon) For In-Vitro Diagnostic Use,
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    10 states
  • ModerateFDA (Food)·F-2248-2019·2019-10-02

    UNFI Recalls Apetina Marinated Olives and Feta Due to Temperature Violation

    UNFI General Corporate is recalling Apetina Marinated Olives & Feta in Olive Oil because the product was held at room temperature despite requiring refrigeration.

    Product
    Apetina Marinated Olives & Feta in Olive Oil, packed in 3.1 LB pals; 4 pals/case; UPC: 0009393605697
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    7 states
  • ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1674-2019·2019-07-31

    Chobani Yogurt Drink Recalled for Temperature Control Failure

    C & S Wholesale Grocers is recalling Chobani Mangolicious Greek Style Yogurt Drink sold at two New York Target stores because it was not held at the appropriate temperature during transportation.

    Product
    CHOBANI MANGOLICIOUS GREEK STYLE YOGURT DRINK - 7 FL OZ, UPC:1829001177
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    1 state
  • ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1856-2019·2019-07-31

    Sabra Guacamole Recalled Due to Temperature Control Failure During Transport

    C & S Wholesale Grocers is recalling Sabra All Natural Classic Guacamole sold at two New York Target stores because it was not held at appropriate temperatures during transportation.

    Product
    SABRA ALL NATURAL CLASSIC GUACAMOLE - 8OZ UPC: 4082202224
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    1 state
  • CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-1398-2019·2019-06-19

    Heritage Pharmaceuticals Recalls Amikacin Sulfate Injection Due to Microbial Growth

    Heritage Pharmaceuticals is recalling Amikacin Sulfate Injection vials because microbial growth was detected in a sub-lot. The affected product is distributed nationwide in the USA.

    Product
    AMIKACIN SULFATE — AMIKACIN SULFATE (AMIKACIN SULFATE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0143-2018·2018-01-03

    SSM St. Clare Recalls Oxytocin IV Bags Due to Sterility Concerns

    SSM St. Clare Health Center is recalling specific lots of compounded Oxytocin IV bags due to a lack of sterility assurance. No distributed product has been identified as actually containing microorganisms.

    Product
    Oxytocin 30 units in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 500 mL, 500 mL IV Bag, Concentration: 0.06 units/mL. This is a compounded injectable drug; Rx only; Hospital/office use only. SSM St. Clare Outsourcing Facility, Fenton, MO --- NDC: 88890-0903-01
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0138-2018·2018-01-03

    SSM St. Clare Recalls Compounded Fentanyl and Ropivacaine Injectable Bags

    SSM St. Clare Health Center is recalling compounded fentanyl and ropivacaine injectable bags due to a lack of sterility assurance. Microbial growth was detected during a routine simulation, though no distributed product was found to contain microorganisms.

    Product
    Fentanyl 2 mcg/mL and ropivacaine 0.2% in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 150 mL, 150 mL bag, This is a compounded injectable drug; Rx only; Hospital/office use only. SSM St. Clare Outsourcing Facility, Fenton, MO. --- NDC: 88883-4272-01
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    1 state
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0145-2018·2018-01-03

    SSM St. Clare Recalls Succinylcholine Chloride Syringes Due to Sterility Concerns

    SSM St. Clare Health Center is recalling specific lots of compounded succinylcholine chloride syringes because microbial growth was detected during a routine manufacturing simulation.

    Product
    Succinylcholine chloride 100 mg in 5 mL syringe, Concentration: 20 mg/mL. This is a compounded injectable drug; Rx only; Hospital/office use only. SSM St. Clare Outsourcing Facility, Fenton, MO --- NDC: 88890-7536-01
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    1 state
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0139-2018·2018-01-03

    SSM St. Clare Recalls Hydromorphone PCA Cartridges Due to Sterility Concerns

    SSM St. Clare Health Center is recalling specific lots of compounded Hydromorphone PCA cartridges due to a lack of sterility assurance. No distributed product has been confirmed to contain microorganisms.

    Product
    HYDROmorphone 10 mg in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 50 mL PCA, 50 mL Cartridge, Concentration: 0.2 mg/mL., This is a compounded injectable drug; Rx only; Hospital/office use only. SSM St. Clare Outsourcing Facility, Fenton, MO. --- NDC: 88883-0600-01
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Food)·F-0487-2018·2017-12-20

    Sichuan Youjia Bamboo Shoots Sauce Recalled for High Water Activity

    Sichuan Youjia Foodstuffs Co., Ltd is recalling 40 cases of Bamboo Shoots Sauce found with water activity above .85.

    Product
    BAMBOO SHOOTS SAUCE (Marinated Bamboo) packaged in a glass jar, net wt. 220g. UPC: 6 930841 008230
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Food)·F-0429-2018·2017-12-13

    FLAVORx Recalls Sweetening Enhancer Due to Microbial Growth

    FLAVORx Inc. is recalling specific bottles of Sweetening Enhancer because testing revealed microbial growth. The product is a pharmacy compounding material.

    Product
    FLAVORx Sweetening Enhancer , the product is packaged as follows: Vet Sweetening Enhancer AQ, 2oz Bottle, Lot #161269 / Exp. Date 12/2018 Package type: Amber Glass Boston Round Bottles
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Food)·F-0428-2018·2017-12-13

    FLAVORx Sweetening Enhancer Recalled for Microbial Growth

    FLAVORx Inc. is recalling specific lots of Sweetening Enhancer used in pharmacy compounding due to microbial growth detected in stability testing.

    Product
    FLAVORx Sweetening Enhancer , the product is packaged as follows: Fillmaster Auto Sweetening Enhancer AQ, 4oz Bottle, Lot #3281712 / Exp. Date 12/2018 Fillmaster Auto Sweetening Enhancer AQ, 4oz Bottle, Lot #4281712 / Exp. Date 03/2019 Fillmaster Auto Sweetening Enhancer
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Food)·F-0427-2018·2017-12-13

    FLAVORx Sweetening Enhancer Recalled for Microbial Growth

    FLAVORx Inc. is recalling Sweetening Enhancer AQ bottles due to microbial growth detected during stability testing. The product is used as a pharmacy compounding material.

    Product
    FLAVORx Sweetening Enhancer , the product is packaged as follows: "Sweetening Enhancer AQ, 4oz & 1oz Bottles, Lot #161269 / Exp. Date 12/2018 "Sweetening Enhancer AQ, 4oz & 1oz Bottles, Lot #170361 / Exp. Date 03/2019 #100 per box 1oz bottles, #50 per box 4oz bottles
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    0 states
  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-0618-2016·2016-02-24

    Red Diamond Coffee Concentrate Recalled for Elevated pH Levels

    Red Diamond, Inc. is recalling 302 units of Colombian Coffee Concentrate due to elevated pH levels in an acidified product. The product was distributed in six states.

    Product
    RED DIAMOND, COLOMBIAN, NATURALLY CAFFEINATED, Coffee Concentrate, Mix Ratio 69 + 1, Net contents 1/2 Gallon, Manufactured for RED DIAMOND, Birmingham, AL; Item # 111589
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    6 states
  • ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0575-2016·2016-02-17

    Bulletproof Recalls Berry FATwater Bottles Due to Microbial Growth

    Bulletproof Digital Inc is recalling 12,583 bottles of Berry FATwater due to microbial growth detection. No pathogens were detected.

    Product
    FATwater bottle, 16.9 fl. oz., Berry flavor, UPC 6 09015 50477 2
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0576-2016·2016-02-17

    Bulletproof FATwater Lemon Bottles Recalled for Microbial Growth

    Bulletproof Digital Inc is recalling FATwater Lemon bottles due to microbial growth detection. No pathogens were found.

    Product
    FATwater bottle, 16.9 fl. oz., Lemon flavor, UPC 6 09015 50475 8
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0577-2016·2016-02-17

    Bulletproof Recalls Tangerine FATwater Bottles Due to Microbial Growth

    Bulletproof Digital Inc is recalling 5,748 bottles of Tangerine FATwater due to microbial growth detection. No pathogens were detected.

    Product
    FATwater bottle, 16.9 fl. oz., Tangerine flavor, UPC 6 41871 93693 9
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide