Hazard
1,612 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
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
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.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling Metasul Femoral Heads because non-highly polished implants may adhere to the LDPE bag packaging.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling NCB Proximal Lateral Tibia implants because non-highly polished devices may adhere to the packaging bag.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling various knee systems because non-highly polished implants may adhere to the LDPE bag.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling BF Humeral Stems because non-highly polished implants may adhere to the LDPE bag packaging.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 5,459,583 Connection Screws for NCB Plates because non-highly polished implants may adhere to the LDPE bag.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 5.4 million ankle implants because non-highly polished devices may adhere to the packaging bag.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 5.4 million temporary surgical devices because non-highly polished implants may adhere to the packaging bag.
AuroMedics Pharma LLC is recalling one lot of Ranitidine Tablets USP, 150 mg, because some bottles were found to be empty.
Andover Healthcare Inc. is recalling 1,050 cases of Sterile Co-Flex Med 4-inch wound dressings because of incomplete packaging seals that may compromise sterility.
Abbott Laboratories is recalling 2,922 cans of Calcilo XD infant formula due to off color, odor, and compromised can seams that may allow air entry.
Inter-Med LLC is recalling Chlor-XTRA prefilled syringes because the bung may degrade from chemical interaction with the bleach solution.
Frito-Lay is recalling 95,412 jars of Tostitos Medium Salsa Con Queso because a defect in the glass jar packaging could affect the vacuum seal and cause potential spoilage.
Frito-Lay is recalling Tostitos Medium Queso Blanco Dip because a defect in the glass jar packaging could affect the vacuum seal and cause potential spoilage.
Frito-Lay is recalling Tostitos Medium Chunky Salsa in glass jars because a packaging defect may affect the vacuum seal and cause spoilage.
Tri-Union Frozen Products is recalling specific Chicken of the Sea salmon pouches due to microbial activity causing bloating. The product was distributed in four states.
Stryker GmbH is recalling 1,959 Endotrac ECTR Hook Blades because the sterile bag seal may be compromised, potentially affecting sterility.
Medline Industries is recalling 11,962 sterile piston irrigation syringe trays because samples showed incomplete or open packaging seals.
Stryker GmbH is recalling 1,533 Endotrac EPF/EGR Triangle Blades because the sterile bag seal integrity may be compromised, potentially affecting sterility.
Becton Dickinson is recalling BD Max Enteric Viral Panel EU kits because foil bags containing extraction tubes may not have been sealed properly.
Becton Dickinson is recalling BD Max MRSA XT kits because foil bags containing extraction tubes may not have been sealed properly.
Becton Dickinson is recalling BD Max Enteric Parasite Panel EU kits because foil bags containing extraction tubes may not be sealed properly.
Becton Dickinson is recalling BD Max StaphSR kits because foil bags containing extraction tubes may not have been sealed properly.
Becton Dickinson is recalling 715 units of the Kit EXT Enteric Bacterial Panel because foil bags containing extraction tubes may not have been sealed properly.
Becton Dickinson is recalling BD Max ExK TNA 2 kits because foil bags containing extraction tubes may not have been sealed properly.
Becton Dickinson is recalling BD MAX Reagent extraction tubes because foil bags may not be sealed properly, potentially compromising product integrity.