The Recall Desk

Severity 5 of 5

Critical recalls

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

What “critical” means here

Severity 5 (Critical) covers recalls where deaths or serious injuries have been reported, or where the agency itself classified the action as the highest severity (FDA Class I, NHTSA 'death/serious injury reported'). These are the recalls you should treat as urgent — stop using the product immediately and follow the agency's guidance. Common Severity-5 categories are pathogen-contaminated ready-to-eat foods (Listeria, E. coli O157, Salmonella), drug products with confirmed adverse-event reports, and vehicle defects with documented fatal crashes.

The full rubric is on the methodology page. Severity is computed deterministically from the agency’s own classification plus the source text — no editorial vibes.

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  • CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-0554-2024·2024-06-19

    Docetaxel Injection Recalled Nationwide for Stopper Particulate Matter

    Sagent Pharmaceuticals is recalling Docetaxel Injection due to particulate matter from the vial stopper contaminating the drug. The recall affects 2,806 vials distributed nationwide.

    Product
    DOCETAXEL — DOCETAXEL (DOCETAXEL ANHYDROUS)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalCPSC·24265·2024-06-13

    Magnetic Chess Games Recalled for High-Powered Magnet Ingestion Hazard

    About 2,600 magnetic chess games with 20 magnet pieces sold on Temu.com from December 2023 through February 2024 are recalled because the magnets violate federal toy magnet regulations and pose a serious ingestion hazard.

    Product
    1 Set Puzzle "Magnetic", "Magnetism", or "Magnetism Intelligence Strategy Game" Magnetic Battle Chess Games
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1309-2024·2024-06-12

    Food Stabilizer and Emulsifier System Recalled for Potential Salmonella

    Danisco USA Inc. is recalling Grindsted Hi-Dress CDS 1880 Stabilizer and Emulsifier System due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed to facilities across multiple US states, Canada, and Mexico.

    Product
    Grindsted Hi-Dress CDS 1880 Stabilizer and Emulsifier System, 22.68 kg / 50 lb bag
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    24 states
  • CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1312-2024·2024-06-12

    Danisco Food Additive Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination

    Danisco USA Inc. has issued a recall of Grindsted ASC 2354 Stabilizer and Emulsifier System for potential Salmonella contamination. The product is distributed to multiple US states, Canada, and Mexico.

    Product
    Grindsted ASC 2354 Stabilizer and Emulsifier System, 22.68 kg / 50 lb bag
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    24 states
  • CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1328-2024·2024-06-12

    Danisco USA Inc. recalls GS 1134 Kreme WIP for potential Salmonella

    Danisco USA Inc. is recalling GS 1134 Kreme WIP, a food ingredient product, due to potential Salmonella contamination affecting multiple U.S. states, Canada, and Mexico.

    Product
    GS 1134 Kreme WIP, 25 kg / 55.12 lb bag
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    24 states
  • CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1339-2024·2024-06-12

    Food Preservative Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination

    Danisco USA Inc. is recalling Germantown Gard (A) Preservative due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recall affects 21,000 kg distributed across the US, Canada, and Mexico.

    Product
    Germantown Gard (A) Preservative, 25 kg / 55.12 lb bag
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    24 states
  • CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1340-2024·2024-06-12

    Grindsted Yogurt Stabilizer System Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination

    Danisco USA Inc. is recalling Grindsted Yogurt 7133 Stabilizer System due to potential Salmonella contamination. The affected ingredient was distributed to multiple U.S. states, Canada, and Mexico.

    Product
    Grindsted Yogurt 7133 Stabilizer System, 22.68 kg / 50 lb bag
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    24 states
  • CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1314-2024·2024-06-12

    Grindsted Creamer 2395 food additive recalled for potential Salmonella

    Danisco USA Inc. is recalling Grindsted Creamer 2395 Stabilizer and Emulsifier System due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed across the US, Canada, and Mexico.

    Product
    Grindsted Creamer 2395 Stabilizer and Emulsifier System, 22.68 kg / 50 lb bag
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    24 states
  • CriticalFDA (Devices)·Z-1920-2024·2024-06-12

    Pediatric Patient Return Electrode Recalled for Reported Patient Burns

    Megadyne Medical Products is recalling its MEGA SOFT Pediatric Patient Return Electrode due to reports of patient burns during electrosurgical use. Approximately 1,270 units distributed worldwide are affected.

    Product
    MEGADYNE MEGA SOFT Pediatric Patient Return Electrode. Reusable Patient Return Electrode for patients weighing (0.8lb-50lb), (350g-22.7Kg), 66cm Long x 30.5cm Wide x 1.25cm. Electrosurgical use.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalCPSC·24254·2024-06-06

    Good Earth Rechargeable Integrated Lights Recalled for Fire and Burn Hazards

    Good Earth Lighting is recalling more than 1.2 million rechargeable integrated lights whose lithium-ion batteries can overheat and ignite the plastic housing, posing fire and burn hazards. One death has been reported.

    Product
    Good Earth Rechargeable Integrated Lights
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalCPSC·24248·2024-05-30

    Medline Adult Bed Rails Recalled for Entrapment and Asphyxia Risk

    Medline is recalling about 1.5 million Bed Assist Bar adult bed rails because users can become entrapped between the rail and mattress, posing a risk of asphyxiation. Two deaths have been reported.

    Product
    Medline Bed Assist Bar adult bed rails
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-0508-2024·2024-05-29

    Phenylephrine Injection Recalled Due to Ephedrine Label Mix-Up

    Hikma Injectables USA Inc is recalling phenylephrine injection syringes that were mislabeled as containing ephedrine. The mix-up creates a serious risk of administering the wrong medication to patients.

    Product
    Phenylephrine in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection Preservative Free, 100mcg/mL, 5mL syringe, Rx only, Hikma Injectables USA Inc, 36 Stults Road, Dayton, NJ 08810, NDC 63037-123-25
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    5 states
  • CriticalFDA (Devices)·Z-1685-2024·2024-05-22

    Boston Scientific cardiac catheters recalled for delaminating polyurethane and guidewire advancement failure

    Boston Scientific is recalling Expo 5F Selective Angiographic Catheters due to complaints of guidewire advancement problems and polyurethane delamination in the catheter lining. Affected catheters are distributed worldwide.

    Product
    Expo 5F Selective Angiographic Catheters, MODEL - 5F EXPO FL5 (5PK), REF H7490852624; cardiac catheter
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • CriticalFDA (Devices)·Z-1681-2024·2024-05-22

    Cardiac Catheters Recalled Due to Polyurethane Delamination and Guidewire Advancement Issues

    Boston Scientific is recalling 9,271 Expo 5F Selective Angiographic Catheters due to polyurethane delamination that can prevent guidewire advancement. The defect was found in certain batches with worldwide distribution.

    Product
    Expo 5F Selective Angiographic Catheters, MODEL - 5F EXPO AR2 (5PK), REF H74908526862; cardiac catheter
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • CriticalFDA (Devices)·Z-1665-2024·2024-05-22

    Expo Selective Angiographic Catheters Recalled for Material Delamination and Detachment

    Boston Scientific recalls Expo 5F Selective Angiographic Catheters due to polyurethane layer delamination and material detachment that may prevent guidewire advancement during cardiac procedures. Affected batches 60443927 and 60495422 have been distributed worldwide.

    Product
    Expo 5F Selective Angiographic Catheters, MODEL - 5F EXPO MULTIPACK (SGL), REF H749085263001; cardiac catheter
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • CriticalFDA (Devices)·Z-1671-2024·2024-05-22

    Expo 5F Cardiac Catheters recalled due to polyurethane delamination

    Boston Scientific recalled 2,314 Expo 5F cardiac catheters due to polyurethane delamination in the inner lining. The defect can prevent guidewire advancement during angiographic procedures.

    Product
    Expo 5F Selective Angiographic Catheters, MODEL - 5F EXPO WR (SGL), REF H74908526501; cardiac catheter
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • CriticalFDA (Devices)·Z-1657-2024·2024-05-22

    Boston Scientific Cardiac Catheters Recalled for Material Delamination

    Boston Scientific is recalling Expo 5F Selective Angiographic Catheters due to polyurethane delamination of the inner lining. The defect prevents guidewire advancement and affects 330 units worldwide.

    Product
    Expo 5F Selective Angiographic Catheters, MODEL - 5F EXPO FR5 125CM (5PK), REF H749085262302; cardiac catheter
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1231-2024·2024-05-15

    Chocolate Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches Recalled for Undeclared Allergens

    Belgian Yummies recalls Chocolate Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches distributed in Florida due to undeclared allergens: milk, eggs, wheat, peanuts, and tree nuts. Consumers with allergies should not consume this product.

    Product
    Chocolate Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich. Sandwiches packaged in a gold or clear bags. 50 sandwiches per case and weighting 4oz each sandwich.
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    0 states
  • CriticalFDA (Devices)·Z-1692-2024·2024-05-08

    Left ventricular assist system implant kit recalled for potential inflow cannula seal leak

    Thoratec HeartMate 3 left ventricular assist system implant kits may develop a leak at the seal interface between the inflow cannula and titanium apical cuff, potentially compromising device function.

    Product
    Thoratec HeartMate 3, LVAS Implant Kit, REF:106524US, Sterile EO, RxOnly
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-0459-2024·2024-05-01

    FDA Recalls Alcoholada Gel Pain Reliever Over Methanol Contamination

    Alcoholada Gel pain reliever is being recalled because the ethanol ingredient contains methanol contamination. The FDA classified this as a Class I recall affecting 9,625 bottles distributed nationwide.

    Product
    Alcoholada Gel, Pain Relieving Gel, 0.5% Lidocaine Hydrochloride, packaged in (a) 8.5 fl oz (251 mL) plastic bottle UPC 0 82252 03120 9 (b) 2.2 fl oz (65 mL) plastic bottle, UPC 0 82252 34030 1 , Manufactured in Aruba by Aruba Aloe Balm Inc., Pitastraat 115, Aruba, Dutch Caribbe
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Devices)·Z-1612-2024·2024-05-01

    Route 92 Medical 070 Access System Recalled for Distal Tip Separation Risk

    Route 92 Medical 070 Access System catheters are recalled for potential distal tip separation during neurovasculature procedures. The defect affects 117 units distributed across 30 US states and New Zealand.

    Product
    Route 92 Medical, 070 Access System, REF 1004, Rxonly , Sterile EO. Used for introduction of interventional devices into the neurovasculature.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    30 states
  • CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1163-2024·2024-04-24

    Brazil Seed Dietary Supplement Recalled for Yellow Oleander Contamination

    HandNatural recalls H&Natural Brazil Seed supplement due to presence of yellow oleander and its components. The product was distributed via internet sales.

    Product
    H&NATURAL 2 PACK! BRAZIL SEED 60 PIECES, PURE NATURAL SEMILLA DE BRASIL FOR 60 DAYS, 5 GRAMS PER BOTTLE, 2 BLACK BOTTLES.
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    0 states
  • CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1160-2024·2024-04-24

    Tejocote Root Dietary Supplement Recalled Due to Yellow Oleander

    H&Natural is recalling tejocote root supplement due to the presence of yellow oleander and its components. The product was distributed exclusively through internet sales.

    Product
    H&NATURAL TEJOCOTE ROOT TWO PACK 180 PIECES, 6 MONTH SUPPLY, PURE AND NATURAL RAIZ DE TEJOCOTE SUPPLEMENT FOR WOMEN AND MEN.
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    0 states
  • CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1140-2024·2024-04-17

    Robeson Enterprises Mo' Money Pie Recalled for Undeclared Soy Allergen

    Robeson Enterprises is recalling Mo' Money Pie due to undeclared soy allergen on the label. The product was distributed to Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.

    Product
    PIES & SIDES MO' MONEY PIE INGREDIENTS: BLACK EYED PEAS, COLLARDS, ELBOW PASTA, CHEESES, CORNMEAL, BLEACHED FLOUR, MILK PRODUCTS, SPICES. CONTAINS: MILK, EGG, WHEAT PIES & SIDES MOUNT HOLLY, NC
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    3 states