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.
Comvita Manuka Honey + Cordyceps is being recalled due to a leaking induction seal on the packaging. The defect affects approximately 2,730 units distributed across multiple states.
Comvita Manuka Honey + Reishi is recalled due to a leaking induction seal on the packaging. The product may not be properly sealed.
Comvita Manuka Honey + Lion's Mane for Focus is recalled due to a leaking induction seal on the packaging. Approximately 2,730 units distributed across multiple U.S. states are affected.
Cardinal Health is recalling umbilical vessel catheters due to a packaging defect that may compromise product sterility. Use of non-sterile catheters could lead to infection in neonates.
Onkos Surgical is recalling Segmental Stem components of the ELEOS Limb Salvage System due to potential breach of Tyvek seals. The defect could compromise sterility.
CareFusion 213, LLC is recalling ChloraPrep One-Step applicators nationwide because affected units may have open seals on the packaging, compromising sterility assurance.
Galt Medical Corporation is recalling certain Introducer Kit–Coaxial Dilator models due to potential open seals in sterile barrier packaging, which could compromise sterility.
Galt Medical Corporation is recalling B Braun Interventional Coaxial Dilator Micro-Introducer Kits due to a potential open seal in the sterile barrier packaging. The affected kits are distributed nationwide in eight U.S. states and six countries.
Galt Medical Corporation is recalling GALT Guidewire model SGW-051-07 due to a potential open seal in the sterile barrier packaging. The defect may compromise the sterility of the device.
Medline Industries is recalling multiple sterile surgical convenience kits due to potential open or weak seals on the breather pouches used for packaging. The compromised seals could affect product sterility.
Medline Industries is recalling ten models of sterile convenience kits used for various medical procedures due to potential open or weak seals on breather pouches. The seal failure could compromise sterility of the kits.
Medline Industries is recalling UNIVERSAL DRAPE PACK convenience kits because their breather pouches may have open or weak seals, potentially compromising sterility of the packaged kits.
Medline Industries has recalled five sterile convenience kits for various neurosurgical and implant procedures due to potential open or weak seals on breather pouches used in packaging. The defect could compromise sterility of the devices.
Medline is recalling Rhinoplasty Pack convenience kits (Model DYNJ27333F) due to potential open or weak seals on breather pouches used to package the sterile kits.
Medline Industries is recalling multiple convenience kit models due to potential open or weak seals on breather pouches used for packaging. The compromised seals may allow sterility to be compromised on these medical device kits distributed nationwide and internationally.
Medline Industries is recalling select Intubation Tray convenience kits (Model MNS10395, Lot 24KBI045) due to potential open or weak seals on breather pouches used for packaging. Weak seals may compromise product sterility.
Direct Rx is recalling Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic Solution 0.3% because the cap spike may lodge in the bottle nozzle, preventing the medication from being dispensed.
Medline Industries is recalling select sterile convenience kits because purchased breather pouches used for packaging may have open or weak seals, potentially compromising the sterility of the kits.
Medline Industries is recalling 706 units of various sterile convenience kits used for gynecological and other procedures due to potential open or weak seals on breather pouches. The packaging defect could affect product sterility.
Medline is recalling select NAIL PACK sterile convenience kits (Model SUT15830A, Lot 24IBR642) due to potential open or weak seals on breather pouches used for product packaging.
Stryker Corporation is recalling 182,344 units of Hemopore nasal/sinus wound dressing due to potential packaging seal defects that could compromise sterility. A bubble on the blister seal may indicate the sterile barrier has been breached.
Stryker Corporation recalls Otopore Cylinder outer ear wound dressing due to potential bubbles in blister seals that may breach the sterile barrier. Affected units were distributed nationwide.
Scientia Vascular is recalling Plato 17 Microcatheter units due to manufacturing defects in the packaging seal that could compromise sterility during vascular procedures.
Integra LifeSciences is recalling MediHoney Gel Wound & Burn Dressing Gel (Model 31815) due to potential induction seal defects in the tube packaging. Approximately 12,166 units were distributed worldwide, including throughout the United States and Malaysia.
Ethicon is recalling ETHIBOND EXCEL Polyester Sutures due to open packaging seals that could compromise sterility and allow pathogen contamination. No illnesses have been reported.