Recalls
Searchable archive of product recalls from the FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, NHTSA, and EPA — translated into plain English, severity-scored from objective criteria, and always linked back to the original government notice.
Every recall on this list has been scored 1–5 against an objective rubric from the agency’s own classification, presence of reported injuries or deaths, distribution scope, and hazard type. The colored severity badge on each card is the score — 5 (Critical) means the agency’s own highest classification or reported deaths or serious injuries, 4 (Severe) means significant injury or hospitalization risk, and 3 (High) means a known hazard with no confirmed harm yet. Filter to 3+ (High and above) if you want to skip routine Class-III notices.
The agency chips above control which streams are visible. FDA spans food, drugs, and medical devices. USDA FSIS is meat, poultry, and processed egg products. CPSC is household consumer products. NHTSA is vehicles, tires, and child seats. Nationwide on a card means the recall affects every US state — most do — while a state list means distribution was limited.
Click any recall to see the full summary, affected lot codes and model numbers, the agency’s own classification, and a direct link back to the original government notice for verification.
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American Surgical Company is recalling Telfa 1/2" x 1/2" sponges because defective packaging may compromise sterility. The recall covers 24 boxes distributed worldwide.
American Surgical Company is recalling Ultracot sponges because defective packaging may compromise sterility. The recall covers 6 boxes distributed worldwide.
American Surgical Company is recalling Policot sponges because defective packaging may compromise sterility. The products were distributed worldwide.
American Surgical Company is recalling Delicot non-xray sponges because defective packaging compromises sterility. The recall covers 4 boxes distributed worldwide.
American Surgical Company is recalling 41 boxes of Ultracot sponges because defective packaging may compromise sterility.
American Surgical Company is recalling Ray-Cot sponges because defective packaging may have compromised sterility. The recall covers 28 boxes distributed worldwide.
Biomet is recalling various trauma and sports medicine instruments and implants because insufficient seal strength on sterile packaging could compromise sterility and lead to infection.
American Surgical Company is recalling 3 boxes of 1-inch non-strung cotton balls due to packaging defects that compromise sterility.
American Surgical Company is recalling 102 boxes of Ray-Cot 1" x 1" sponges because defective packaging compromises sterility.
American Surgical Company is recalling 237 units of 1-inch strung cotton balls due to packaging defects that compromise sterility.
American Surgical Company is recalling 114 cases of Ultracot sponges because defective packaging compromises sterility.
Biomet is recalling various trauma and sports medicine instruments and implants because insufficient seal strength on sterile packaging could compromise sterility.
American Surgical Company is recalling 21 boxes of Delicot non-xray sponges because defective packaging may compromise sterility.
American Surgical Company is recalling 409 boxes of Delicot sponges because defective packaging may compromise sterility.
Biomet is recalling various trauma, sports medicine, and spinal implants because insufficient seal strength may compromise sterility, potentially leading to infection.
American Surgical Company is recalling 16 boxes of Mass Eye & Ear Finger Cot Nasal sponges because defective packaging compromises sterility.
American Surgical Company is recalling 99 units of Delicot 4 mm x 50 mm sponges because defective packaging may compromise sterility.
American Surgical Company is recalling 27 boxes of Ultracot sponges because defective packaging may compromise sterility. The products were distributed worldwide.
Biomet, Inc. is recalling various trauma and sports medicine instruments and implants because insufficient seal strength on sterile packaging could compromise sterility and lead to infection.
American Surgical Company is recalling Policot sponges because defective packaging may compromise sterility. The recall covers 3 boxes distributed worldwide.
Biomet, Inc. is recalling various trauma and sports medicine instruments and implants because insufficient seal strength on sterile barrier packaging could compromise sterility.
American Surgical Company is recalling Ultracot sponges because defective packaging may compromise sterility. The recall affects worldwide distribution.
Biomet, Inc. is recalling various trauma and sports medicine instruments and implants because insufficient seal strength on sterile packaging could compromise sterility and lead to infection.
American Surgical Company is recalling 45 boxes of Ultracot sponges because defective packaging may compromise sterility.
American Surgical Company is recalling 37 boxes of Delicot-J sponges because defective packaging compromises sterility. The products were distributed worldwide.