Hazard
1,596 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
Of the 1,596 packaging defect recalls we have scored against our rubric, 2 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 82 (5%) 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 packaging defect 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.
Diamond Wipes International is recalling MD Wipe Outz Numbing Tattoo Wipes because the packaging is not child-resistant, posing a risk of serious injury or death from child poisoning.
Covidien is recalling Dermalon 4-0 sutures because sterile barrier packaging may be perforated or torn, risking biocontamination and infection.
Covidien, LP is recalling V-Loc 90 Absorbable Wound Closure Devices due to potential sterile barrier packaging defects that may cause biocontamination.
FDA is recalling V-Loc 180 Absorbable Wound Closure Devices due to potential sterile barrier packaging defects that could lead to biocontamination.
Boston Scientific is recalling Radial Jaw 4 Large Capacity Biopsy Forceps due to a potential breach in the sterile barrier of device packaging, which could compromise sterility.
DePuy Synthes is recalling ATTUNE Revision Hinge Knee Housing Components because external sterile packaging was found adhered to internal packaging, potentially compromising sterility. The recall affects 66 units distributed to Minnesota, North Carolina, and Texas.
Boston Scientific Corporation is recalling the CRE Pro Wireguided 10-12mm 240cm device due to potential sterile breach of the pouches in which devices are packaged. The affected product has been distributed worldwide.
DePuy Synthes is recalling ATTUNE Revision Hinge Knee Insert Components distributed to Minnesota, North Carolina, and Texas because external sterile packaging was found adhered to internal sterile packaging, potentially compromising sterility.
Boston Scientific Corporation is recalling the CRE Wireguided 15-18mm 240cm device due to a potential sterile breach in the packaging pouches. The affected devices were distributed worldwide.
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling the Persona Revision Trabecular Metal Femoral Distal Augment (Model 42-5572-066-10, Lot 66232947) after a complaint reported a posterior augment found inside the distal augment package.
United States Bakery is recalling Great Value Hawaiian Rolls due to an oily and sticky substance found on the packaging's food contact surface. The product was never sold to consumers and all affected product has been accounted for.
Stryker Sustainability Solutions is recalling BARD Dynamic Tip Steerable reprocessed electrophysiology catheters (Product Number 200131) due to incomplete seals on sterile product packaging. The recall affects 61 units distributed nationwide in the US and in Israel and Canada.
Horizon Organic Chocolate Organic Lowfat Milk boxes are being recalled because package integrity was compromised. 3,522 cases are affected.
DePuy Synthes is recalling 3 units of the ATTUNE REVISION HINGE FEMORAL RT SZ 4 CEM due to external sterile packaging found adhered to internal packaging, potentially compromising sterility.
DePuy Synthes is recalling 3 units of ATTUNE Revision Hinge Femoral RT Size 3 Cement components due to external sterile packaging that was adhered to internal sterile packaging, potentially compromising sterility.
Depuy Synthes is recalling ATTUNE Revision Hinge Femoral components because external sterile packaging was found adhered to internal sterile packaging, potentially compromising sterility.
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling Disposable Mixing Bowls with Spatula (Model 00-5049-011-00) due to package seal defects that may compromise the sterile barrier. Ten complaints have been received identifying incomplete seals, wrinkles, or peeling seals.
DePuy Synthes is recalling 3 units of ATTUNE REVISION HINGE FEMORAL LT SZ 8 CEM due to external sterile packaging adhered to internal packaging, potentially compromising sterility.
DePuy Synthes is recalling 3 units of ATTUNE Revision Hinge Femoral Left Size 4 Cement prosthetic components because external sterile packaging was found adhered to internal packaging, potentially compromising sterility.
DePuy Synthes is recalling 3 units of ATTUNE Revision Hinge Femoral RT SZ 8 CEM implants due to external sterile packaging adhered to internal sterile packaging, potentially compromising sterility.
Apotek is recalling one lot of Desmopressin Nasal Spray, USP because of a defect in a batch of bottle caps involving dislodged or missing cap liners.
One lot of Sterile Radiology Procedure Kits, model DYNDH1491B, is being recalled because of a potential breach in the sterile pouch packaging that may compromise sterility.
The Harvard Drug Group is recalling one lot of Midodrine Hydrochloride Tablets 5 mg because of a defective container with inadequately sealed blister packaging.
Mozarc Medical is recalling 3,258 MAHURKAR acute high pressure triple lumen catheter trays, 12 Fr x 16 cm, over a potential issue with the seal integrity of the header bag packaging.
Total Joint Orthopedics is recalling 103 Klassic BiPolar Heads over a potential packaging issue that could compromise the sterile barrier and present a risk of infection if implanted.