The Recall Desk

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.

About this hazard tag

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.

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451–475 of 1612

  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0141-2021·2020-10-28

    Smith & Nephew Recalls TWINFIX AB 5.0 Suture Anchors Due to Seal Defects

    Smith & Nephew is recalling TWINFIX AB 5.0 Suture Anchors because improper or incomplete packaging seals may breach the sterile barrier.

    Product
    TWINFIX AB 5.0 SUTR ANCHR W/2 38 ULTRA-Absorbable Suture anchors Product Number:72200777
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0166-2021·2020-10-28

    Smith & Nephew Recalls OSTEORAPTOR Absorbable Suture Anchors Due to Seal Issues

    Smith & Nephew is recalling OSTEORAPTOR absorbable suture anchors because improper or incomplete packaging seals may breach the sterile barrier.

    Product
    OSTEORAPTOR CRVD 2.3 SA UB COBRD BLACK- Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72203291
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0160-2021·2020-10-28

    Smith & Nephew Recalls TWINFIX ULTRA Absorbable Suture Anchors

    Smith & Nephew is recalling TWINFIX ULTRA absorbable suture anchors due to improper or incomplete packaging seals that may breach the sterile barrier.

    Product
    TWINFIX ULTRA PLLA HA 5.5MM W/ NEEDLES- Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72202616
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0151-2021·2020-10-28

    Smith & Nephew Recalls OSTEORAPTOR Absorbable Suture Anchors Due to Seal Issues

    Smith & Nephew is recalling OSTEORAPTOR absorbable suture anchors because improper or incomplete packaging seals may breach the sterile barrier.

    Product
    OSTEORAPTOR 2.9 W/ 1 UB COBRAID BLUE -Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72201994
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0150-2021·2020-10-28

    Smith & Nephew Recalls OSTEORAPTOR Absorbable Suture Anchors Due to Seal Defects

    Smith & Nephew is recalling OSTEORAPTOR absorbable suture anchors because improper or incomplete packaging seals may breach the sterile barrier.

    Product
    OSTEORAPTOR 2.3 W. UB COBRAID BLUE-Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72201993
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0148-2021·2020-10-28

    Smith & Nephew Recalls OSTEORAPTOR Absorbable Suture Anchors Due to Seal Issues

    Smith & Nephew is recalling OSTEORAPTOR 2.3 W 1UB II BLUE absorbable suture anchors because improper or incomplete packaging seals may breach the sterile barrier.

    Product
    OSTEORAPTOR 2.3 W 1UB II BLUE-Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72201991
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0154-2021·2020-10-28

    Smith & Nephew Recalls OSTEORAPTOR Absorbable Suture Anchors Due to Seal Defects

    Smith & Nephew is recalling OSTEORAPTOR absorbable suture anchors because improper or incomplete packaging seals may breach the sterile barrier.

    Product
    OSTEORAPTOR 2.9 W 1UB II BLUE--Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72202165
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Drugs)·D-0042-2021·2020-10-28

    FDA Recalls Desflurane Liquid for Inhalation Due to Container Leaks

    eVenus Pharmaceutical Laboratories is recalling Desflurane Liquid for Inhalation because the containers may be leaking. The recall affects 9,210 units distributed in Colorado.

    Product
    DESFLURANE — DESFLURANE (DESFLURANE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighCPSC·21704·2020-10-22

    Rocky Mountain Oils Recalls Wintergreen Essential Oil and Blends for Packaging Defect

    Rocky Mountain Oils is recalling Wintergreen essential oil and four oil blends because the packaging is not child-resistant, posing a risk of poisoning to young children.

    Product
    Wintergreen essential oil, and Pain Ease, Sports Pro, True Blue, Relieve Me oil blends
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·21002·2020-10-07

    Prestone Recalls Antifreeze for Child-Resistant Packaging Defects

    Prestone is recalling about 687,000 antifreeze bottles because their caps may not engage the child-resistant mechanism, posing a poisoning risk to young children.

    Product
    Antifreeze products
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Devices)·Z-3001-2020·2020-09-30

    OraSure CVS Advanced Wart Remover Kit Recalled for Improper Sealing

    OraSure Technologies is recalling CVS Advanced Wart Remover Kits because unit boxes were not properly sealed. The recall covers 23,400 units distributed in the US, Canada, and Brazil.

    Product
    CVS Advanced Wart Remover Kit, Catalog Number: 1001-0407 - Product Usage: indicated for over-the-counter a cryosurgical system for the treatment of common warts and plantar warts.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Devices)·Z-3002-2020·2020-09-30

    OraSure Personelle OTC Skin Tag Remover Recalled for Improperly Sealed Boxes

    OraSure Technologies is recalling 3,000 units of Personelle OTC Skin Tag Remover because unit boxes were not properly sealed.

    Product
    Personelle OTC Skin Tag Remover, Canada Catalog Number: 1001-0314 - Product Usage: indicated for over-the-counter a cryosurgical system for the treatment of skin tags.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Devices)·Z-3003-2020·2020-09-30

    OraSure Pointts Skin Tag Removal System Recalled for Unsealed Boxes

    OraSure Technologies is recalling Pointts skin tag removal systems because unit boxes were not properly sealed. The recall affects 23,220 units distributed in the US, Canada, and Brazil.

    Product
    Pointts sistema de ellmlnact!;o de verrugas OTC - Brazil Catalog Number: 1001-0280 - Product Usage: indicated for over-the-counter a cryosurgical system for the treatment of skin tags.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·20782·2020-09-24

    Vthrive Bioactive Multivitamins Recalled for Non-Child-Resistant Packaging

    The Vitamin Shoppe is recalling Vthrive Bioactive Women's One-Daily Multi vitamins because the packaging is not child-resistant, posing a poisoning risk to young children.

    Product
    Vthrive Bioactive Women's One-Daily Multi vitamins
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1258-2020·2020-09-02

    O Organics Tahini Recalled Due to Loose Metal Lids

    ACME Food Sales Inc. is recalling O Organics Tahini because some glass jars have loose-fitting metal lids that are not secured tightly.

    Product
    O Organics Tahini is 100% organic ground slightly roasted sesame seed paste, packaged in 16oz glass jar with metal screw on/off lid and has a paper anti tampering seal connecting the lid with the jar. UPC 0 79893 39024 6. The label is read in parts: "***O Organic TAHINI ***…
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    7 states
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1526-2020·2020-08-26

    Calvin Scott Recalls Phentermine HCL Capsules Due to Packaging Defects

    Calvin Scott & Company is recalling specific lots of Phentermine HCL capsules because light-sensitive products were repackaged in transparent pouches.

    Product
    Phentermine HCL GrayYellow capsules, 15mg, packaged in a) 28-count bags and b) 56-count bags, Rx only, Distributed by: Calvin Scott & Co., Inc. Albuquerque, NM 87123, MFG: Tagi Pharma, South Beloit, IL 61080; NDC 51224-0203-70
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1520-2020·2020-08-26

    Calvin Scott Recalls Topiramate 25mg Tablets Due to Packaging Defect

    Calvin Scott & Company is recalling Topiramate 25mg tablets because light-sensitive drugs were repackaged in transparent pouches, violating CGMP standards.

    Product
    Topiramate 25mg Tabs White/round tablets, 10-count bags, Distributed by: Calvin Scott & Co., Inc. Alb., MN 87123, Mfg: Sun Pharm., Inc. Cranbury, NJ 08512, NDC 47335-0707-13
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1529-2020·2020-08-26

    Calvin Scott Recalls Phentermine Capsules Due to Packaging Defect

    Calvin Scott & Co. is recalling Phentermine HCL capsules because light-sensitive products were repackaged in transparent pouches.

    Product
    Phentermine HCL Blue/White Capsules, 37.5 mg, 28-count bags, Rx only, Distributed by: Calvin Scott & Co., Inc. Albuquerque, NM 87123, MFG: KVK-Tech., Inc Newtown, PA 18940; NDC 10702-0029-10
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1514-2020·2020-08-26

    Calvin Scott Recalls Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets Due to Packaging Defect

    Calvin Scott & Company is recalling Hydrochlorothiazide 25mg tablets because light-sensitive products were repackaged in transparent pouches.

    Product
    Hydrochlorothiazide 25mg tablets, Distributed by: Calvin Scott & Co., Inc. Albuquerque, NM 87123, Mfg: Accord Healthcare, Inc, Durham, NC 27703, NDC 16729-0183-17
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1517-2020·2020-08-26

    Calvin Scott Recalls Thyroid 1 Grain Tablets Due to Packaging Defects

    Calvin Scott & Co. is recalling specific lots of Thyroid 1 Grain Tablets because light-sensitive products were repackaged in transparent pouches, violating CGMP standards.

    Product
    Thyroid 1 Grain Tablets, 28-count bags, Distributed by: Calvin Scott & Co., Inc. Albuquerque, NM 87123, Manufactured by RLC Labs, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, NDC 64727-3300-02
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1524-2020·2020-08-26

    Calvin Scott Recalls Phentermine Capsules Due to Packaging Defect

    Calvin Scott & Co. is recalling specific lots of Phentermine HCL capsules because they were repackaged in transparent pouches, violating CGMP requirements for light-sensitive drugs.

    Product
    Phentermine HCL Gray/Yellow capsules, 15mg, 28-count bags, Rx only, Distributed by: Calvin Scott & Co., Inc. Albuquerque, NM 87123 Manufactured by Kvk-Tech, NDC 10702-0026-10
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1518-2020·2020-08-26

    Calvin Scott Recalls Thyroid 1 Gr Tablets Due to Packaging Defects

    Calvin Scott & Co. is recalling Thyroid 1 Gr tablets because light-sensitive products were repackaged in transparent pouches, violating CGMP standards.

    Product
    Thyroid 1 Gr tablets, 28-count bags, Rx Only, Distributed by: Calvin Scott & Co., Inc. Albuquerque, NM 87123, Manufactured by RLC Labs Cave Creek, AZ 85331, NDC 64727-3300-01
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1523-2020·2020-08-26

    Calvin Scott Recalls Phendimetrazine Capsules Due to Packaging Deviation

    Calvin Scott & Co. is recalling specific lots of Phendimetrazine capsules because light-sensitive products were repackaged in transparent pouches, violating CGMP standards.

    Product
    Phendimetrazine Brown/Clear Capsules, 105 mg, 28-count bags, Rx only, Distributed by: Calvin Scott & Co., Inc. Albuquerque, NM 87123, Manufactured by Virtus Pharm., LLC Newtown, PA 18940; NDC 69543-0409-11
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1532-2020·2020-08-26

    Calvin Scott Recalls Phentermine Tablets Due to Packaging Defect

    Calvin Scott & Company is recalling specific lots of Phentermine HCL 37.5 mg tablets because they were repackaged in transparent pouches, violating light-sensitivity requirements.

    Product
    Phentermine HCL Blue Speckled tablets, 37.5 mg, packaged in a) 14-count bags (NDC 10702-0025-10) and b) 28-count bags (NDC 10702-0025-10), Rx Only, Distributed by: Calvin Scott & Co., Inc. Albuquerque, NM 87123, MFG: KVK-Tech., Inc Newtown, PA 18940.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1527-2020·2020-08-26

    Calvin Scott Recalls Phentermine HCL Capsules Due to Packaging Defects

    Calvin Scott & Company is recalling Phentermine HCL 30mg capsules because light-sensitive products were repackaged in transparent pouches, violating CGMP standards.

    Product
    Phentermine HCL Yellow Caps 30mg, packaged in 28-count bags, Rx only, Distributed by: Calvin Scott & Co., Inc. Albuquerque, NM 87123, MFG: Tagi Pharma, South Beloit, IL 61080; NDC 51224-0202-70
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide