Hazard

Packaging Defect recalls

1,604 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total: 1,604
Critical: 2
Severe: 82
Most recent: 2026-09-09

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

About this hazard tag

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951–975 of 1604

ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0735-2017·2016-12-21
C.R. Bard Recalls 70cc Irrigation Syringes Due to Package Defect
C.R. Bard is recalling 452,728 units of 70cc irrigation syringes because a package defect may compromise product sterility.
Product
BARD¿ Irrigation, Syringe 70cc With Resectoscope Tip, Catheter Tip, Luer Adapter And Cap, Rx Only, Sterile, The BARD¿ Syringe is available in a single use plastic design which features a 60cc or 70cc capacity graduated barrel. It has a thumb ring plunger for one-handed use. A
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0738-2017·2016-12-21
C.R. Bard Recalls BARDIA 60cc Piston Irrigation Syringes Due to Package Defect
C.R. Bard is recalling BARDIA 60cc Piston Irrigation Syringes because a slit defect in the packaging may compromise product sterility.
Product
BARDIA¿ 60cc Piston Irrigation Syringe, Sterile, Rx Only, The BARD¿ Syringe is available in a single use plastic design which features a 60cc or 70cc capacity graduated barrel. It has a thumb ring plunger for one-handed use. A catheter adapter tip and Luer adapter tip are include
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0756-2017·2016-12-21
Recall of Sterile Specimen Containers Due to Packaging Defect
Covidien LLC is recalling 5,187,100 sterile specimen containers because a packaging defect compromised the sterility of the outer surface.
Product
Covidien Precision Specimen Container- 4 oz (118 mL), Plastic Screw Top Cap, OR Packaged, Sterile Item Code: 17099
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0736-2017·2016-12-21
C.R. Bard Recalls 70cc Piston Syringes Due to Package Defect
C.R. Bard is recalling 70cc Piston Syringes because a package slit defect may compromise product sterility.
Product
BARD¿ 70cc Piston Syringe with Catheter Tip, Luer Adapter and Cap, Rx Only, The BARD¿ Syringe is available in a single use plastic design which features a 60cc or 70cc capacity graduated barrel. It has a thumb ring plunger for one-handed use. A catheter adapter tip and Luer adapt
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0737-2017·2016-12-21
C.R. Bard Recalls Piston Syringes Due to Package Defect Risk
C.R. Bard is recalling specific lots of 60cc Piston Syringes because a package slit defect may compromise product sterility.
Product
BARD¿ Piston Syringe, 60cc, Rx Only, Sterile, The BARD¿ Syringe is available in a single use plastic design which features a 60cc or 70cc capacity graduated barrel. It has a thumb ring plunger for one-handed use. A catheter adapter tip and Luer adapter tip are included. BARD¿ Syr
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0698-2017·2016-12-14
Elana Surgical KitHUD Recalled Due to Compromised Sterile Packaging Integrity
Elana, Inc. is voluntarily removing four Elana Surgical KitHUD units because the sterile packaging of the included catheter may be compromised.
Product
Elana Surgical KitHUD The Elana Surgical KitHUD, when connected to the Spectranetics Xenon-Chloride Laser Model CVX-300, is indicated for creating arteriotomies during an intracranial vascular bypass procedure in patients 13 years of age or older with an aneurysm or a skull base
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
1 state
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0556-2017·2016-12-14
Bindi USA Chocolate Gelato Recalled for Potential Plastic Contamination
Bindi North America is recalling 177 tubs of Bindi USA Chocolate Gelato in Illinois due to potential plastic strands or cracked lids.
Product
Bindi USA Chocolate Gelato 1.24 Gal Container (4.8 L) UPC 815073016564
Category
Food
Distribution
1 state
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0558-2017·2016-12-14
Bindi Cappucino Gelato Recalled for Plastic Strands and Cracked Lids
Bindi North America is recalling 165 tubs of Cappucino Gelato in Illinois due to potential plastic strands or cracked lids.
Product
Bindi Cappucino Gelato 1.24 Gal Container (4.8L) UPC 815073016595
Category
Food
Distribution
1 state
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0555-2017·2016-12-14
Bindi Vanilla Bean Gelato Recalled for Potential Plastic Contamination
Bindi North America is recalling 373 tubs of Vanilla Bean Gelato in Illinois due to potential plastic strands or cracked lids.
Product
Bindi USA Vanilla Bean Gelato 1.24 Gal Container (4.8 L) UPC 815073016557
Category
Food
Distribution
1 state
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0557-2017·2016-12-14
Bindi Amerana Cherry Grana Gelato Recalled for Plastic Contamination
Bindi North America is recalling specific lots of Amerana Cherry Grana Gelato due to potential plastic contamination or cracked lids.
Product
Bindi Amerana Cherry Grana Gelato 1.24 Gal Container (4.8L) UPC 815073016588
Category
Food
Distribution
1 state
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0675-2017·2016-12-07
Teleflex Recalls Arrow OnControl Bone Marrow Biopsy System Trays
Teleflex Medical is recalling 113,647 units of Arrow OnControl Bone Marrow Biopsy System Trays due to a potential incomplete seal on the outer sterile package.
Product
ARROW OnControl Bone Marrow Biopsy System Tray, Sterile, Rx only, Manufactured for: Teleflex Medical, The Arrow OnControl Bone Marrow Aspiration System is intended for bone marrow aspiration of the iliac crest of adult and pediatric patients. The Arrow¿ OnControl Bone Marrow B
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0641-2017·2016-11-30
Synthes Recalls 2.5 mm Guide Rods Due to Peel Pouch Delamination
Synthes (USA) Products LLC is recalling 139 units of 2.5 mm Guide Rods because their sterile peel pouches are delaminating.
Product
2.5 mm Guide Rod w/Smooth Tip 950 mm, Sterile
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0644-2017·2016-11-30
Synthes 2.5 mm Reaming Rods Recalled for Delaminating Peel Pouches
Synthes (USA) Products LLC is recalling 2,157 sterile 2.5 mm reaming rods because their peel pouches are delaminating.
Product
2.5 mm Reaming Rod W/Ball Tip 650 mm, Sterile
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0640-2017·2016-11-30
Synthes 3.0 mm Guide Rods Recalled for Delaminating Peel Pouches
Synthes (USA) Products LLC is recalling 319 sterile 3.0 mm Guide Rods because their peel pouches are delaminating.
Product
3.0 mm Guide Rod/950 mm with Smooth Tip, sterile
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0642-2017·2016-11-30
Synthes Extraction Hook Recall Due to Peel Pouch Delamination
Synthes (USA) Products LLC is recalling 114 sterile extraction hooks because their peel pouches are delaminating, potentially compromising sterility.
Product
Extraction Hook - Sterile for TI Cannulated Nails
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0643-2017·2016-11-30
Synthes Recalls 2.5 mm Calibrated Reaming Rods Due to Pouch Delamination
Synthes (USA) Products LLC is recalling 260 sterile 2.5 mm TI Calibrated Reaming Rods because their peel pouches are delaminating.
Product
2.5 mm TI Calibrated Reaming Rod 850 mm, Sterile
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0638-2017·2016-11-30
Synthes Recalls 3.0 mm Reaming Rods Due to Peel Pouch Delamination
Synthes (USA) Products LLC is recalling 887 sterile 3.0 mm reaming rods because their peel pouches are delaminating.
Product
3.0 mm Reaming Rod/950 mm, Sterile
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-0639-2017·2016-11-30
Synthes Recalls 3.0 mm Reaming Rods Due to Pouch Delamination
Synthes (USA) Products LLC is recalling 5,478 sterile 3.0 mm reaming rods because their peel pouches are delaminating.
Product
3.0 mm Reaming Rod/950 mm w/straight Ball Tip, Sterile
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-0637-2017·2016-11-30
Synthes Recalls 2.5 mm Reaming Rods Due to Peel Pouch Delamination
Synthes (USA) Products LLC is recalling 1,951 sterile 2.5 mm reaming rods because their peel pouches are delaminating.
Product
2.5 mm Reaming Rod with Ball Tip & Extension/950 mm, Sterile
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Food)·F-0418-2017·2016-11-16
Fruit 66 Passion Fruit Mango Juice Recalled for Swelling Cans
1 Epic, LLC is recalling specific lots of Fruit 66 Passion Fruit Mango juice because swelling cans may cause lids to pop off, posing an injury risk.
Product
Fruit 66 Passion Fruit Mango, 8 FL OZ (240 mL) 100% Juice Non-Carbonated. Flavored 100% Juice Blend from concentrate with other natural Flavors and added Ingredients. UPC 98341-00109.
Category
Food
Distribution
14 states
HighFDA (Food)·F-0417-2017·2016-11-16
Fruit 66 Tropical Punch Recalled Due to Swelling Cans
1 Epic, LLC is recalling specific lots of Fruit 66 Tropical Punch because swelling cans may cause lids to pop off, posing an injury risk.
Product
Fruit 66 Tropical Punch, 8 FL OZ (240 mL) 100% Juice Non-Carbonated. Flavored 100% Juice Blend from concentrate with other natural Flavors and added Ingredients. UPC 98341-00108.
Category
Food
Distribution
14 states
HighFDA (Food)·F-0415-2017·2016-11-16
Fruit 66 Mixed Berry Juice Recalled Due to Swelling and Lid Pop-Off Risk
1 Epic, LLC is recalling specific lots of Fruit 66 Mixed Berry juice because can swelling may cause lids to pop off, posing an injury risk.
Product
Fruit 66 Mixed Berry, 8 FL OZ (240 mL) 100% Juice Non-Carbonated. Flavored 100% Juice Blend from concentrate with other natural Flavors and added Ingredients. UPC 98341-00117.
Category
Food
Distribution
14 states
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0393-2017·2016-11-16
Baylis Medical Recalls NRG Transseptal Needles Due to Packaging Defect
Baylis Medical Corp is voluntarily recalling NRG Transseptal Needles and RF Kits because the Tyvek packaging pouches may have integrity defects.
Product
NRG Transseptal Needle and NRG RF Transseptal Kit. Model/Catalogue Numbers: NRG-56-32-C0, NRG-71-C0, NRG-71-C1, NRG-89-C0, NRG-89-C1, NRG-98-C0, NRG-98-C1, NRG-98-C1-T, NRG-E-56-32-C0, and NRG-E-HF-71-C0. The NRG Transseptal Needle is packaged onto a thermoformed tray with
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
0 states
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0135-2017·2016-10-26
ConMed CORE Trumpet Handpiece Recalled for Potential Sterility Compromise
ConMed is recalling CORE Trumpet Handpieces because packaging creases may create open channels that compromise sterility.
Product
CORE¿ Trumpet Handpiece only, Catalog Number CD8450 The CORE Trumpet (CD81XX, CD83XX, and CD84XX) has applications in gynecological laparoscopy, laparoscopic cholecystectomy and other laparoscopic procedures
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0105-2017·2016-10-26
Arbor Pharmaceuticals Recalls Cetylev Tablets Due to Defective Blister Packaging
Arbor Pharmaceuticals is recalling Cetylev (acetylcysteine) effervescent tablets because incomplete seals on the blister packaging allow moisture to enter, causing the tablets to swell.
Product
Cetylev (acetylcysteine) effervescent tablets for oral solution, 500 mg, Rx Only, 20 tablets per carton (ten 2 count blister packs), Distributed by Arbor Pharmaceuticals, LLC Atlanta, GA 30328, NDC 24338-700-10.
Category
Drug
Distribution
14 states