Hazard
1,612 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
Of the 1,612 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 87 (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.
Medtronic is recalling Grafton Plus DBM Paste due to a missed inspection step on the outer packaging. The outer Tyvek pouch may have non-conformances that could affect product integrity.
Medtronic is recalling Grafton DBM Crunch bone matrix surgical implants due to potential packaging defects in the outer Tyvek pouch. An inspection step may not have been completed according to requirements.
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc is recalling specific batches of Grafton DBM Orthoblend, an orthopedic implant material, because a required sterile packaging inspection step may not have been performed according to specifications.
Medtronic is recalling Grafton DBM Putty bone matrix implants because the outer Tyvek pouch inspection step may not have been performed, potentially releasing non-conforming batches.
Medtronic is recalling 377 units of Grafton DMB Matrix demineralized bone matrix devices due to potential defects in the outer Tyvek pouch from a missed manufacturing inspection step. No patient injuries have been reported.
Medtronic is recalling specific serial numbers of Grafton DBM Matrix Strips due to a potential defect in the outer Tyvek pouch resulting from a missed inspection step during manufacturing.
MEDLINE ReNewal Harmonic ACE+7 surgical shears may have incomplete seals on packaging trays. Approximately 18 units were distributed in the United States. Affected products should not be used.
Ansell Healthcare Products LLC has recalled certain NOVAPLUS GAMMEX NON-LATEX PI GREEN surgical gloves because some sterile pouches were not completely sealed. Improper sealing could allow contamination before use.
Cook Vandergrift is recalling approximately 15,951 Cook Lead Clipper devices due to potential sterility compromise from packaging seal breaches. The surgical tool is used for cardiac lead retrieval procedures.
Medicrea International is recalling IMPIX MANTA+ cervical intervertebral fusion devices due to potential packaging non-conformity with pinholes in inner or outer pouches. No illnesses or injuries reported.
Medicrea International is recalling GRANVIA-C cervical intervertebral fusion devices due to a packaging non-conformity issue presenting as pinholes in inner or outer pouches, which could compromise sterility.
Medicrea International is recalling 4,489 IMPIX MANTA intervertebral fusion devices due to potential pinholes in product packaging that could compromise device sterility.
Medicrea International is recalling 963 PASS LP cervical fusion implants due to potential pinholes in the device packaging. The recall affects units distributed nationwide.
Medicrea International is recalling 5 units of IMPIX ALIF intervertebral fusion devices due to a potential packaging defect—a pinhole in the inner or outer pouch.
Medicrea International is recalling IMPIX DLIF intervertebral fusion devices due to potential pinholes in product packaging that could compromise sterility.
Medicrea is recalling IMPIX C+ cervical intervertebral fusion devices due to a potential packaging non-conformity that presents as a pinhole in the product pouch. The defect could affect product integrity for this implantable device.
Medicrea International is recalling 11 IMPIX ALIF lumbar intervertebral fusion devices distributed nationwide due to a potential packaging defect with pinholes in the device pouch.
Medicrea International is recalling IMPIX S cervical intervertebral fusion devices due to a potential packaging defect involving pinholes in the inner or outer pouch. No injuries have been reported.
Medicrea International is recalling IMPIX TLIF intervertebral fusion devices due to potential packaging defects. The devices may have pinholes in the inner or outer packaging pouches.
Medline is recalling approximately 189,221 surgical scissors because they were manufactured without a tip protector, allowing them to break through sterile packaging and compromise product sterility.
C.R. Bard Inc is recalling Magic3 Go female intermittent urinary catheters worldwide due to a manufacturing defect where the resealing label can separate from the product pouch, potentially compromising product sterility.
C.R. Bard Inc is recalling Magic3 Go pediatric intermittent urinary catheters due to a manufacturing defect where the resealing label can separate from the foil pouch, potentially compromising product sterility.
Maquet is recalling QUADROX-i Adult Oxygenators used in cardiopulmonary bypass surgery due to packaging defects that may compromise the sterile barrier. Contact with non-sterile devices could cause infection, sepsis, or ischemia.
Novis PR, LLC is recalling PreProtein liquid dietary supplement bottles due to bloated packaging. The product was distributed domestically in 16 oz bottles.
Novis PR, LLC is recalling PreProtein Liquid Predigested Protein dietary supplement because certain bottles are bloated. The recall affects approximately 4,106 units from lot 230118.