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.
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling T2 K-Wires because a packaging review found that the seal integrity of the pouch may be decreased.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 194 Metasul Head 40 total hip prosthesis components because the packaging bag adheres to the implant surface.
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling T2 Guidewires because the packaging seal integrity may be decreased, potentially affecting the sterile barrier.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 289 CPT 12/14 COCR hip prostheses because the LDPE packaging bag adheres to the implant surface.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 130 units of Versus 6 Inch Beaded FC 1 hip prostheses because the packaging bag adheres to the implant surface.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling NexGen LPS Flex femoral knee implants because the packaging bag adheres to the polished implant surface.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling specific CR Flex and Natural Knee prosthesis components because the LDPE packaging bag adheres to the polished implant surface.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling CPT 12/14 COCR hip prostheses because the LDPE packaging bag adheres to the polished implant surface.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling NexGen LPS-FLEX femoral knee implants because the packaging bag adheres to the polished implant surface.
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling T2 Guidewires because a packaging review found that the seal integrity of the pouch may be decreased.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling NexGen CR-FLEX knee prostheses because the LDPE packaging bag adheres to the implant surface. The recall covers 42,064 units distributed worldwide.
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling T2 Fixation K-Wires because a packaging review found that the seal integrity of the pouch may be decreased.
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling T2 Guidewires because a packaging review found that the seal integrity of the pouch may be decreased.
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling T2 Guidewires because a packaging review indicated that the seal integrity of the pouch may be decreased.
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling T2 Guidewires because a packaging review found that the seal integrity of the pouch may be decreased.
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling T2 K-Wires because a packaging review found that the seal integrity of the pouch may be decreased.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 4,844 Versys hip prostheses because the LDPE packaging bag adheres to the polished implant surface.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 13,483 Natural-Knee II femoral prostheses because the LDPE packaging bag adheres to the polished implant surface.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling NexGen Knee femoral prostheses because the LDPE packaging bag adheres to the polished implant surface.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 72,806 Bipolar Shell hip prostheses because the LDPE packaging bag adheres to the polished implant surface.
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling T2 K-Wires because a packaging review found that the seal integrity of the pouch may be decreased.
Stryker is recalling T2 Guidewires because a packaging review found that the seal integrity of the pouch may be decreased, potentially affecting sterility.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 5,103 Gender PFJ Femoral Components because the LDPE packaging bag adheres to the implant surface. The device is distributed worldwide.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 4,567 knee prosthesis units because the LDPE packaging bag adheres to the polished implant surface.
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling T2 Guidewires because a packaging review found that the seal integrity of the pouch may be decreased.