Hazard
1,604 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
Of the 1,604 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.
Vygon is voluntarily recalling 396 units of LifeGuard Huber Needles because packaging adhesive gaps may compromise sterility.
Vygon is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Nutrisafe 2 syringes because packaging adhesive gaps may compromise sterility.
Zimmer is recalling 7 NexGen LPS Femoral Components because undersized foam inserts may allow the inner cavity to breach during shipping.
Vygon is voluntarily recalling 156 units of 19Ga x 1 Huber Needle Sets because packaging adhesive issues may compromise product sterility.
Vygon is voluntarily recalling 300 units of CVC Tray Pediatrics because packaging adhesive gaps may compromise sterility.
Medtronic is voluntarily recalling specific Clip Gun Scalp Clip Kits and Applicators because they did not meet current packaging performance standards.
Synthes (USA) Products LLC is recalling 4 units of sterile titanium trochanteric fixation nails because the locking mechanism and protective cap were missing.
Ecolab, Inc. is recalling Disposable Light Handle Covers because sterile packaging may contain gaps in the seal, potentially compromising sterility.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 10,116 units of Natural Nail System Tear Drop Guide Wires because the previous packaging configuration lacked design verification for 70cm wires.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 1,631 units of Natural Nail System Tear Drop Guide Wires because the previous packaging configuration lacked design verification for 70cm wires.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 6,290 units of M/DN Intramedullary Fixation Humeral Guide Wires because the previous packaging configuration lacked design verification for 70cm wires.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 1,517 units of M/DN Intramedullary Fixation Humeral Guide Wires because the previous packaging configuration lacked design verification for 70cm lengths.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 7,888 Humeral Guide Wire Ball Tip units because the previous packaging configuration lacks design verification for 70cm wires.
Millennium Pharmaceuticals is recalling 154,372 vials of VELCADE (bortezomib) for injection due to confirmed reports of loose vial crimps.
AbbVie Inc. is recalling 7,770 bottles of Ultane (sevoflurane) inhalation anesthetic due to defective container caps that may leak.
Somatex Medical Technologies is recalling TUMARK Q devices due to a potential risk of packaging puncture that could compromise sterility.
Repro-Med Systems is recalling HIgH-Flo Subcutaneous Safety Needle Sets because gaps were found in the sterile barrier packaging during post-sterilization inspection.
Keryx Biopharmaceuticals is recalling Auryxia (ferric citrate) tablets because damaged silica gel packets may allow desiccant granules to contact the medication.
John Zidian Co is recalling Gia Russa Spaghetti Dinner Sauce due to mold contamination and popped lids. The product was distributed in New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.
John Zidian Co is recalling Gia Russa Spaghetti Dinner Sauce Mushrooms due to mold contamination and popped lids. The product was distributed in New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.
Terumo Medical Corp is recalling specific lots of Glidesheath Introducer Sheaths because an incomplete seal may compromise sterility.
Terumo Medical Corp is recalling specific lots of Glidesheath Introducer Sheaths because an incomplete seal may compromise sterility.
Terumo Medical Corp is recalling specific lots of Glidesheath Introducer Sheaths because an incomplete seal may compromise sterility.
Terumo Medical Corp is recalling a specific lot of Glidesheath Introducer Sheaths because an incomplete seal may compromise sterility.
Terumo Medical Corp is recalling specific lots of Glidesheath Introducer Sheaths because an incomplete seal may compromise sterility.