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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1551–1575 of 1604

HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1510-2013·2013-06-12
Cordis FLEXSTENT Stent System Recalled for Pouch Integrity Defects
Cordis Corporation is recalling 250 units of FLEXSTENT stent systems because holes or tears can form in the protective pouches.
Product
FLEXSTENT Femoropopliteal Self-Expanding Stent System. Product Usage: The FSS FLEXSTENT¿ Femoropopliteal SES clinical product is indicated for treatment of atherosclerotic de novo native superficial femoral artery lesions and proximal popliteal lesions.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1508-2013·2013-06-12
Cordis Recalls FLEXSTENT Stent Systems Due to Pouch Integrity Issues
Cordis is recalling 784 FLEXSTENT stent systems because holes or tears can form in the protective pouches, potentially compromising the device.
Product
FLEXSTENT Femoropopliteal Self-Expanding Stent System. Product Usage: The FSS FLEXSTENT¿ Femoropopliteal SES clinical product is indicated for treatment of atherosclerotic de novo native superficial femoral artery lesions and proximal popliteal lesions.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
LowFDA (Drugs)·D-578-2013·2013-06-12
Teva Recalls Disulfiram Tablets Due to Missing Cotton Coil
Teva Pharmaceuticals is recalling 68,322 bottles of Disulfiram Tablets USP 250 mg because some packaged bottles are missing a cotton coil.
Product
Disulfiram Tablets USP 250 mg, 100 tablet bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for TEVA Pharmaceuticals, USA, Sellersville, PA --- NDC 0093-5035-01
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighCPSC·13212·2013-06-06
Country Life Recalls Target-Mins Iron Supplements Due to Packaging Defect
Country Life LLC is recalling Target-Mins Iron Supplement Bottles because the packaging is not child-resistant, posing a risk of serious injury or death to young children.
Product
Target-Mins™ Iron Supplement Bottles
Category
Consumer Product
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1316-2013·2013-05-22
Karl Storz Cutting Loops Recalled for Potential Sterile Packaging Damage
Karl Storz is recalling specific cutting loops due to possible damage to sterile packaging, which may result in airborne contamination.
Product
Loop, Cutting, Angled 22FR (26055G/6). Resectoscope accessories (ie. electrode, cutting loops and cold knives).
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1311-2013·2013-05-22
Karl Storz Recalls Sterile Electrode Accessories Due to Packaging Damage
Karl Storz is recalling 9,432 units of sterile electrode accessories because damaged packaging may allow airborne contamination.
Product
Electrode, Roller, Vaporization, 24FR (27050RK/6). Resectoscope accessories (ie. electrode, cutting loops and cold knives).
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1307-2013·2013-05-22
Karl Storz Recalls Pointed Coagulation Electrodes Due to Packaging Damage
Karl Storz is recalling 9,432 units of pointed coagulation electrodes because damage to the sterile blister tray packaging may allow airborne contamination.
Product
Electrode, Coag, Pointed, 24FR (27050L/6). Resectoscope accessories (ie. electrode, cutting loops and cold knives).
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1306-2013·2013-05-22
Karl Storz Cutting Electrode Recall Due to Packaging Damage
Karl Storz is recalling 9,432 cutting electrodes due to possible sterile packaging damage that may allow airborne contamination.
Product
Electrode, cutting, 24FR (27050G-.30/6). Resectoscope accessories (ie. electrode, cutting loops and cold knives).
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1315-2013·2013-05-22
Karl Storz Cutting Electrodes Recalled for Packaging Damage
Karl Storz is recalling 9,432 cutting electrodes due to possible damage to sterile packaging that may allow airborne contamination.
Product
Electrode, Cutting, 24FR, 0.30MM (27040G-.30/6). Resectoscope accessories (ie. electrode, cutting loops and cold knives).
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1308-2013·2013-05-22
Karl Storz Recalls Sterile Electrodes Due to Packaging Damage
Karl Storz is recalling 9,432 sterile ball-end electrodes because damaged packaging may allow airborne contamination.
Product
Electrode, Coag, Ball End, 24FR (27050N/6). Resectoscope accessories (ie. electrode, cutting loops and cold knives).
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1335-2013·2013-05-22
Johnson & Johnson Recalls 1-DAY ACUVUE MOIST Contact Lenses for Sealing Defects
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care is recalling 1-DAY ACUVUE MOIST contact lenses because some packages may not be completely sealed.
Product
1-DAY ACUVUE MOIST Brand Contact Lenses, soft disposable contact lenses. The Vistakon (etafilcon A) Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens, Clear and Tinted (Visibility and/or Cosmetically), with UV Blocker for Daily Disposable Wear (spherical) is indicated for daily wear to enhance
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1309-2013·2013-05-22
Karl Storz Recalls Roller Ball Electrodes Due to Packaging Damage
Karl Storz is recalling 9,432 Roller Ball Electrodes because damaged sterile packaging may allow airborne contamination.
Product
Electrode, Roller Ball, 24FR (27050NK/6). Resectoscope accessories (ie. electrode, cutting loops and cold knives).
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1312-2013·2013-05-22
Karl Storz VaporCut Electrode Recalled for Packaging Damage
Karl Storz is recalling 9,432 VaporCut electrodes due to possible sterile packaging damage that may allow airborne contamination.
Product
Electrode, VaporCut, 24FR (27050SG/6). Resectoscope accessories (ie. electrode, cutting loops and cold knives).
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1305-2013·2013-05-22
Karl Storz Cutting Electrode Recall Due to Packaging Damage
Karl Storz is recalling cutting electrodes because damaged sterile packaging may allow airborne contamination.
Product
Electrode, cutting, 24FR (27050G/6). Resectoscope accessories (ie. electrode, cutting loops and cold knives).
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1314-2013·2013-05-22
Karl Storz Recalls Cold Straight Knives Due to Packaging Damage
Karl Storz is recalling 9,432 units of cold straight knives because damaged sterile packaging may allow airborne contamination.
Product
Knife, Cold, Straight (27068K/6). Resectoscope accessories (ie. electrode, cutting loops and cold knives).
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1310-2013·2013-05-22
Karl Storz Recalls Sterile Electrode Accessories Due to Packaging Damage
Karl Storz is recalling 9,432 sterile electrode accessories because damaged packaging may allow airborne contamination.
Product
Electrode, Barrel Bar, 24FR (27050NX/6). Resectoscope accessories (ie. electrode, cutting loops and cold knives).
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-1336-2013·2013-05-22
ACUVUE ADVANCE Contact Lenses Recalled for Incomplete Sealing
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care is recalling ACUVUE ADVANCE contact lenses because a limited number of packages may not have been completely sealed.
Product
ACUVUE ADVANCE Brand Contact Lenses with HYDRACLEAR, Soft, disposable contact lenses. The Vistakon (galyfilcon A) Contact Lens is indicated for daily wear for the correction of refractive ametropia (myopia and hyperopia) in aphakic or non-aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1289-2013·2013-04-10
Bumble Bee Tuna Recalled for Seal Tightness Issues
Bumble Bee International is recalling specific lots of 5-ounce Chunk Light Tuna in Vegetable Oil because the products do not meet seal tightness standards.
Product
Bumble Bee Brand 5oz Chunk Light Tuna in Vegetable Oil
Category
Food
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1288-2013·2013-04-10
Bumble Bee Recalls Tuna Products Due to Seal Tightness Issues
Bumble Bee International is voluntarily recalling specific lots of 5-ounce Chunk Light Tuna in Water because the products do not meet the company's standards for seal tightness.
Product
Brunswick and Bumble Bee Brand 5oz Chunk Light Tuna in Water.
Category
Food
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0981-2013·2013-04-03
Cardinal Health Recalls Sterile Needle Counters Due to Packaging Defects
Cardinal Health is recalling sterile needle counters because small holes in the packaging may compromise sterility. The recall covers units distributed in the US, Australia, Canada, and Japan.
Product
Needle Counters; Sterile; Foam Strip; 12.2 x 10.5 x 1.7 cm; 30 Count/60 Capacity; Sterile; Foam Strip; Magnetic Area (Cat. No. 3FS60SSA) Needle Counters; Sterile; Foam Strip; 12.2 x 10.5 x 1.7 cm; 30 Count/60 Capacity; Sterile; Double Foam Strips; (Cat. No. 3FS61SSA) Needle
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0978-2013·2013-04-03
Cardinal Health Recalls Sterile Needle Counters Due to Packaging Defects
Cardinal Health is recalling sterile needle counters because small holes in the packaging may compromise sterility. The recall affects units distributed in the US, Australia, Canada, and Japan.
Product
Needle Counters; 11.5 x 6.5 x 3.3 cm; 20 Count/40 Capacity; Sterile; Removable Numbered Foam Block; Adhesive Area (Cat. No. 3FA40SSA) Needle Counters; 11.5 x 6.5 x 3.3 cm; 20 Count/40 Capacity; Sterile; Removable Numbered Foam Block; Magnetic Area (Cat. No. 3FM40SSA) Prod
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0984-2013·2013-04-03
Cardinal Health Recalls Sterile Needle Counters Due to Packaging Defects
Cardinal Health is recalling sterile needle counters because small holes in the packaging may compromise sterility. The recall affects units distributed in the US, Australia, Canada, and Japan.
Product
Needle Counters; 12.2 x 10.5 x 3.5 cm; 40 Count/80 Capacity; Sterile; Double Removable Numbered Foam Blocks (Cat. No. 3FF80SSA) Product Usage: Disposal system for counting of used surgical blades and needles.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0983-2013·2013-04-03
Cardinal Health Recalls Sterile Needle Counters Due to Packaging Defects
Cardinal Health is recalling sterile needle counters because small holes in the packaging may compromise sterility. The recall affects units distributed in the US, Australia, Canada, and Japan.
Product
Needle Counters; 12.2 x 10.5 x 3.5 cm; 40 Count/70 Capacity; Sterile; Removable Numbered Foam Block; Adhesive Area (Cat. No. 3FA70SSA) Needle Counters; 12.2 x 10.5 x 3.5 cm; 40 Count/70 Capacity; Sterile; Removable Numbered Foam Block; Magnetic Area; (Cat. No. 3FM70SSA) Pro
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0979-2013·2013-04-03
Cardinal Health Recalls Needle Counters Due to Packaging Defects
Cardinal Health is recalling specific lots of sterile needle counters because small holes in the packaging may compromise sterility.
Product
Needle Counters with Blade Disarmer; 11.5 x 6.5 x 3.3 cm; 20 Count/40 Capacity; Sterile; Removable Numbered Foam Block; Adhesive Area (Cat. No. 4FA40SSA) Needle Counters with Blade Disarmer; 11.5 x 6.5 x 3.3 cm; 20 Count/40 Capacity; Sterile; Removable Numbered Foam Block; Mag
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0986-2013·2013-04-03
Cardinal Health Recalls Needle Counters Due to Packaging Sterility Concerns
Cardinal Health is recalling specific lots of sterile needle counters because small holes in the packaging may compromise sterility.
Product
Needle Counters with Blade Disarmer; 12.2 x 10.5 x 3.5 cm; 60 Count/100 Capacity; Sterile; Removable Numbered Foam Block; Double Numbered Magnets (Cat. No. 4FM100SSA) Product Usage: Disposal system for counting of used surgical blades and needles.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide