Severity 5 of 5
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.
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.
Essential Medical Supply is reannouncing a recall of approximately 272,000 Endurance® Hand Bed Rails due to entrapment and asphyxiation hazards. Two additional deaths have been reported since the original 2021 recall.
Excalibur Crossbow is recalling about 15,000 C2 Crank cocking aids because the plastic cocking hooks can break during use and become flying projectiles, causing impact injuries and lacerations. One consumer reportedly suffered a permanent eye injury.
Stateside Bead Supply is recalling high-powered 5mm magnetic beads sold online from November 2022 through June 2023 because they violate federal magnet safety regulations and pose an ingestion hazard. If swallowed, the magnets can lodge in the digestive system and cause serious injury or death.
Reser's Fine Foods is recalling Don Pancho Fiesta 3 Pack Everything Sauce due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination from recalled Cotija cheese repackaged into these ready-to-eat products.
Fresh & Ready Foods LLC is recalling Fresh & Ready Chicken Torta Sandwich products (use-by dates 02/03/2024–02/22/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Affected products were distributed to California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona.
Fresh & Ready Foods LLC recalled Fresh & Ready Ham Torta Sandwich (9 oz) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall affects products distributed in California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona with use-by dates February 3–22, 2024.
Reser's Fine Foods is recalling HEB Poblano Caesar Dressing due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination from repackaged Cotija cheese. The recall affects 2495 cases distributed across 16 states.
Stonewall Kitchen is recalling Cinnamon Sugar Doughnut Mix (Gluten Free) with use-by dates of March 9-10, 2025, because units contain undeclared wheat. Consumers with wheat allergies or celiac disease should not consume this product.
Twenty Four Six Foods LLC is recalling all flavors of Happiness USA Liquid Rolling Candy because the rolling ball applicator can dislodge into a child's mouth, posing a choking hazard and risk of death.
LQNN Inc. is recalling Vegetarian Pia Cake Taro Durian (14 oz bags) due to undeclared egg allergen. The recall affects approximately 222,320 bags distributed across 31 U.S. states and Canada.
Frios Gourmet Pops frozen popsicles are being recalled because they contain undeclared egg, an allergen. Consumers with egg allergies may face allergic reactions if they consume these products.
LQNN Inc. is recalling 222,320 bags of Vegetarian Pia Cake Mung Bean Pineapple for containing undeclared egg. The product was distributed across 31 U.S. states and Canada.
Getallfun recalls 216-Piece 5mm Magnetic Ball Sets because they fail to meet federal toy safety standards. High-powered magnets can perforate or block the intestines if swallowed, risking serious injury or death.
Magnetic Stones Toy Creativity Development DIY Magnetic Beads (5mm) sold on Walmart.com from August 2022 through April 2023 are recalled because the magnets exceed federal toy magnet limits and pose an ingestion hazard. Consumers should stop using them immediately and contact Joybuy for return instructions.
Ready Pac Bistro Queso Crunch Salad Kit (UPC 077745256139) is recalled due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Affected products have use-by dates between January 13 and February 18, 2024.
Sargento Foods is recalling 1,143 cases of Fancy Shredded Swiss Cheese due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The affected products were distributed across 15 US states.
World Green Nutrition's ELV Alipotec tejocote supplement contains toxic yellow oleander instead of the labeled ingredient. FDA Class I recall affects approximately 113,500 units.
Sargento is recalling 1,791 cases of Parmesan cheese products distributed to 15 states due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Medline Industries is recalling 533 units of gynecological laparoscopy kits and trays manufactured with Nurse Assist irrigation and saline components due to potential lack of sterility. The affected products were distributed nationwide in the U.S. and internationally.
Medline Industries is recalling over 3,200 surgical kits and trays containing components that may lack sterility. The recalled products could pose infection risk to patients if used during surgical procedures.
Medline Industries is recalling care and cleaning kits for tracheostomy and stomas due to component solutions that may not be sterile. The affected kits contain Nurse Assist-manufactured saline and irrigation solutions distributed in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Canada, UAE, and Panama.
Medline Industries is recalling Wound Care Trays due to potential lack of sterility in solution components. The recall affects 72,624 units distributed nationwide and internationally.
Medline Industries is recalling Centurion LVAD maintenance kits and driveline management trays due to sterility concerns in irrigation solution components from Nurse Assist. The solutions may be non-sterile and could pose infection risks.
Medline is recalling approximately 3,900 medical device kits and trays nationwide due to potential sterility failures in irrigating solution components. The affected products may not be sterile, creating a risk of infection.
Ventec Life Systems recalls VOCSN Patient Breathing Packages because the spiral wrap may detach during ventilation, compromising the breathing circuit and creating a risk of serious injury or death, especially for ventilator-dependent patients.