Hazard

Packaging Defect recalls

1,612 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total: 1,612
Critical: 2
Severe: 87
Most recent: 2026-10-29

Of the 1,612 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 87 (5%) are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

About this hazard tag

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276–300 of 1612

HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1731-2022·2022-09-21
GXL Acetabular Liners Packaged Improperly May Experience Accelerated Wear
Exactech is recalling certain GXL acetabular hip implant liners because non-conforming packaging may cause accelerated wear. No injuries have been reported.
Product
GXL acetabular liners, orthopedic hip implant component. Product Line Numbers: a. GXL NEUTRAL LINER, G0 28MM ID, 130-28-50; b. GXL NEUTRAL LINER, G00 22MM ID, 130-22-70; c. NOVATION GXL LIPPED LINER, G0 28MM ID, 132-28-50; d. NOVATION GXL LIPPED LINER, G00 22MM ID…
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1725-2022·2022-09-21
GXL Acetabular Hip Implant Liners Recalled Due to Packaging Defect
Exactech is recalling specific GXL acetabular hip implant liners due to non-conforming packaging that may cause accelerated device wear. The recall affects 1,017 devices distributed worldwide.
Product
GXL acetabular liners, orthopedic hip implant component. Product Line Numbers: a. 0 DEG ACUMATCH CONSTRAINED LINER SZ E 28MM ID, REF 144-28-05; b. 0 DEG ACUMATCH CONSTRAINED LINER SZ F 28MM ID, REF 144-28-06; c. 0 DEG ACUMATCH CONSTRAINED LINER SZ G 28MM ID, REF…
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1729-2022·2022-09-21
GXL Acetabular Liners Recalled Due to Non-Conforming Packaging
Exactech is recalling certain GXL acetabular liners packaged in non-conforming bags that may cause accelerated wear of the hip implant component. No injuries have been reported.
Product
GXL acetabular liners, orthopedic hip implant component. Product Line Numbers: a. NOVATION GXL LINER, NEUTRAL, 28MM ID, GROUP 1 CUPS, REF 130-28-51 b. NOVATION GXL LINER, NEUTRAL, 32MM ID, GROUP 2 CUPS, REF 130-32-52 c. NOVATION GXL LINER, NEUTRAL, 36MM ID, GROUP 3 CUPS…
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1733-2022·2022-09-21
GXL Hip Implant Liners Recalled for Packaging Defect Risk
Exactech is recalling specific GXL acetabular polyethylene hip implant liners because non-conforming packaging may cause accelerated wear. The company has distributed 4,956 affected devices worldwide.
Product
GXL acetabular liners, orthopedic hip implant component. Product Line Numbers: a. ALL POLYETHYLENE ACETABULAR CUP, CEMENTED 22MM SZ 42, REF 106-22-42; b. ALL POLYETHYLENE ACETABULAR CUP, CEMENTED 22MM SZ 44, REF 106-22-44; c. ALL POLYETHYLENE ACETABULAR CUP, CEMENTED…
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Food)·F-1705-2022·2022-09-07
Similac Alimentum infant formula recalled for packaging defect
Abbott Nutrition is voluntarily recalling Similac Alimentum infant formula in Michigan and Ohio due to a packaging defect. The recall affects 720 bottles with Lot No. 41740RH00.
Product
Similac Alimentum packaged in 32 fluid ounce re-closable plastic bottles 6 bottles per case
Category
Food
Distribution
2 states
HighFDA (Food)·F-1575-2022·2022-08-31
Abbott Jevity Complete Enteral Nutrition Product Recalled for Potential Bottle Leaks
Abbott Laboratories is recalling Abbott Jevity Complete enteral nutrition products due to potential leaking or pinholes in the bottles. The recall affects 179 cases distributed to healthcare facilities in seven states.
Product
Abbott Jevity Complete, Balanced Nutrition with Fiber Ready to Hang enteral feeding container 1.5 Cal (for tube feeding) 1000 mL 8-33.8 FL OZ (1L) Bottles 270 FL OZ (8L) Liter UPC: 7007462681 62681
Category
Food
Distribution
7 states
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1306-2022·2022-08-17
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Recalls Telmisartan/Hydrochlorothiazide Due to Defective Blister Packs
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA is recalling specific lots of Telmisartan and Hydrochlorothiazide tablets due to complaints of defective blister packs that are difficult to open and cause tablets to break during removal.
Product
TELMISARTAN AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE — TELMISARTAN AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE (TELMISARTAN AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE)
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1396-2022·2022-07-27
Surgical Seal Packaging May Compromise Sterility in Laparoscopic Devices
Surgical Innovations Ltd recalls YelloPort Elite Universal Seals due to potential holes in packaging that may affect product sterility. Worldwide distribution affected.
Product
YelloPort Elite Universal Seal. For use in laparoscopic procedures.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1449-2022·2022-07-27
Aesculap Sterile Disposable Fleece Drape Recalled Due to Packaging Seal Integrity Issue
Aesculap recalls 4500 sterile disposable fleece drapes (Product code GA414) due to unvalidated packaging seal integrity, which may compromise sterility assurance. Distribution occurred in 14 U.S. states.
Product
Aesculap Sterile disposable fleece drape, Product code: GA414, individually packaged, 50 pieces per shipping unit, product code SZ380R.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
14 states
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1174-2022·2022-07-13
Eszopiclone sleep medication recalled nationwide for shortfill packaging defect
Macleods Pharma USA Inc is recalling Eszopiclone 1 mg tablets due to shortfill—customers reported one to three missing tablets from 30-count bottles. Affected lot BEK2009A (exp. 11/2023) was distributed nationwide and to Puerto Rico.
Product
ESZOPICLONE — ESZOPICLONE (ESZOPICLONE)
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1343-2022·2022-06-29
Pedialyte with Immune Support Recalled for Potential Container Leakage
Abbott Laboratories is recalling specific lots of Pedialyte with Immune Support in 1L containers due to potential leakage. Approximately 50,502 2-count cases are affected across 28 states.
Product
Pedialyte with Immune Support***+Zinc/Selenium & Magnesium***Peach Mango Natural & Artificial Flavor, 33.8 FL OZ (1.05 QT) 1L***INGREDIENTS: WATER, DEXTROSE*** Abbott Nutrition, Abbott Laboratories, Columbus, Ohio 43219-3034 USA
Category
Food
Distribution
28 states
HighFDA (Food)·F-1055-2022·2022-05-18
Bwell Bird's Nest Lychee Beverage recalled for deficient packaging and spoilage risk
Eastland Food Corporation is recalling Bwell Bird's Nest Beverage in Lychee Flavor due to deficient packaging material that could lead to premature spoilage. Approximately 1,699 cases were distributed to retail stores across 33 states.
Product
Bwell Bird's Nest Beverage Lychee Flavor NET 8.45 FL OZ (250mL) UPC 8373726350 24 bottles per case
Category
Food
Distribution
34 states
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1051-2022·2022-05-18
Bwell Bird's Nest Beverage Recalled for Deficient Packaging
Bwell Bird's Nest Beverage Pandan Flavor is being recalled due to deficient packaging material that may lead to premature spoilage. The recall affects 1,699 cases distributed to retail stores across 33 states.
Product
Bwell Bird's Nest Beverage Pandan Flavor NET 8.45 FL OZ (250mL) UPC 8373726342 24 bottles per case
Category
Food
Distribution
34 states
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1053-2022·2022-05-18
Bwell Bird's Nest Beverage Recalled Due to Deficient Packaging Material
Eastland Food Corporation is recalling Bwell Bird's Nest Beverage Honey Flavor because deficient packaging may cause premature spoilage. The product was distributed to retail stores in 34 states.
Product
Bwell Bird's Nest Beverage Honey Flavor NET 8.45 FL OZ (250mL) UPC 8373726346 24 bottles per case
Category
Food
Distribution
34 states
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1052-2022·2022-05-18
Bwell Bird's Nest Beverage Coconut Flavor Recalled for Deficient Packaging
Eastland Food Corporation is recalling Bwell Bird's Nest Beverage Coconut Flavor due to deficient packaging material that could lead to premature spoilage. Approximately 1,699 cases were distributed to retail stores across multiple states.
Product
Bwell Bird's Nest Beverage Coconut Flavor NET 8.45 FL OZ (250mL) UPC 8373726344 24 bottles per case
Category
Food
Distribution
34 states
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1054-2022·2022-05-18
Bwell Bird's Nest Beverage Recalled Due to Deficient Packaging
Bwell Bird's Nest Beverage is being recalled due to deficient packaging material that could lead to premature spoilage. The recall affects 1,699 cases distributed across 34 states.
Product
Bwell Bird's Nest Beverage Rock Sugar Flavor NET 4.45 FL OZ (250mL) UPC 8373726348 24 bottles per case
Category
Food
Distribution
34 states
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1056-2022·2022-05-18
Bwell Bird's Nest Sugar-Free Xylitol Beverage Recalled for Deficient Packaging Material
Bwell Bird's Nest Beverage Sugar-Free Xylitol is recalled due to deficient packaging material that may lead to premature spoilage. The FDA Class II recall affects 1,699 cases distributed across 34 U.S. states.
Product
Bwell Bird's Nest Beverage Sugar-Free Xylitol NET 8.45 FL OZ (250mL) UPC 8373726352 24 bottles per case
Category
Food
Distribution
34 states
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0862-2022·2022-04-13
Neurological surgical kits may have compromised packaging sterility
Stradis Medical is recalling Surgicare Neuro Pack neurological kits because the outer bag may be perforated or torn, potentially compromising product sterility. 176 units were distributed in Indiana, Texas, and Pennsylvania.
Product
Surgicare Neuro Pack - Neurological Kit
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0864-2022·2022-04-13
Total Knee Surgical Kit Recall Due to Potential Sterility Breach
Stradis Medical is recalling 76 units of Total Knee Surgical Kits with potentially perforated or torn outer bags that may compromise sterility. Distribution occurred in Indiana, Texas, and Pennsylvania.
Product
Total Knee Pack - Surgical Kit
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0810-2022·2022-03-30
BIOMET Trauma DVR CROSSLOCK implants recalled for packaging integrity
BIOMET Trauma DVR CROSSLOCK surgical implant plates may have packaging that does not maintain sterile barrier integrity, posing a risk of infection.
Product
BIOMET Trauma, [Item # 13182-22-26, DVR CROSSLOCK EXTRA LONG PLATE LEFT], [Item # 1318-12-126, DVR CROSSLOCK EXTRA LONG PLATE RIGHT], [Item # 1318-12-176, DVR CROSSLOCK EXTRA EXTRA LONG PLATE RIGHT]. Devices are packaged in a vacuum sealed nylon pouch, which is placed in a…
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
28 states
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0812-2022·2022-03-30
Biomet Trauma Surgical Instruments Recalled Due to Packaging Defect
Biomet is recalling TRAUMA Drill Bits, Taps, and Guide Pins due to packaging that may not seal properly, potentially compromising sterile barrier integrity and posing a risk of surgical site infection.
Product
BIOMET TRAUMA Drill Bit, Tap, Guide Pin: [DVR Drill Bit, Item # 212000022, DVR 2.2MM DRILL BIT], [ALPS Drill Bit, Item # 214227160, 2.7X160MM CALIBRATED DRILL], [ALPS Drill Bit, Item # 824273100, 4.5X150MM DRILL], [ALPS Drill Bit, Item # 829029170, 2.5X140MM DRILL], [ALPS Drill…
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
28 states
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0711-2022·2022-03-30
Phenylephrine HCl Injection Recalled for Defective Container
Athenex Pharma Solutions is recalling Phenylephrine HCl Injection (20 mg, 250 mL excel bags) distributed nationwide due to defective container issues. The recall affects three specific lots.
Product
Phenylephrine HCl Injection in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 20 mg, 250 mL excel bag, Rx only, Athenex Pharma Solutions, LLC, Clarence, NY, 14031, NDC 76154-491-15
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0708-2022·2022-03-30
Norepinephrine Bitartrate Injection Recalled for Defective Container
Athenex Pharma Solutions is recalling Norepinephrine Bitartrate Injection 8 mg per 250 mL due to a defective container. The recall affects approximately 9,800 bags distributed nationwide.
Product
Norepinephrine Bitartrate Injection 8 mg per 250 mL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 8 mg, 250 mL excel bag, Rx only, Athenex Pharma Solutions, LLC, Clarence, NY, 14031, NDC 76154-475-15
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0714-2022·2022-03-30
Diclofenac Sodium Topical Solution recalled due to leaking containers
Direct Rx is recalling Diclofenac Sodium Topical Solution 1.5% (150 mL) nationwide due to defective containers that may leak. Consumers who have purchased this product should stop use and contact their pharmacy or physician.
Product
Diclofenac Sodium Topical Solution 1.5%, 150 mL, Rx only, Packaged and Distributed by: Direct Rx Dawsonville, GA 30534 Mfg. For SOLA Pharmaceuticals Baton Rouge, LA, NDC 61919-675-05
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0744-2022·2022-03-16
PuraSinus Nasal Hemostat Recalled Due to Unvalidated Shipping Boxes
3-D Matrix, Inc. is recalling PuraSinus Absorbable Nasal Hemostat units because the shipping boxes used for transport were not validated.
Product
PuraSinus Absorbable Nasal Hemostat, Part Numbers 651-006
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide