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.
Sargento Foods is recalling Sliced Tomato & Basil Jack cheese because the supplier notified them of potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Villa Dolce Gelato is recalling Strawberry Sorbet because it may be contaminated with hepatitis A virus. The product was distributed nationwide.
The International Company for Agricultural Production & Processing is recalling specific lots of frozen strawberries because they may be contaminated with Hepatitis A virus.
The Int'l. Company For Agricultural Production & Processing is recalling specific lots of frozen sliced strawberries because they may be contaminated with Hepatitis A virus.
Sargento Foods is recalling specific lots of sliced pepper jack cheese due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Sargento Foods is recalling 8oz. Shredded Reduced Fat Colby-Jack cheese with a Sell By date of H07APR17 due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Villa Dolce Gelato is recalling Strawberry Gelato and Strawberry Sorbetto due to potential contamination with hepatitis A virus.
Sargento Foods is recalling sliced cheddar cheese because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Ciao Bovina, LLC is voluntarily recalling Italian Strawberry Gelato due to potential contamination with Hepatitis A Virus.
MDS Foods Inc is recalling specific lots of Hot Pepper Cheese because a sample tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
Sargento Foods is recalling sliced Red Rind Munster Cheese because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Lakeview Cheese Co LLC is recalling specific varieties of Colby Monterey cheese due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
The Int'l. Company For Agricultural Production & Processing is recalling IQF Recipe Ready Diced Strawberries because they may be contaminated with Hepatitis A virus.
Leo Leo Gelato is recalling Strawberry Basil gelato because it contains frozen strawberries that may be contaminated with hepatitis A virus.
Sargento is recalling specific lots of Off The Block Shredded Fine Cut Colby-Jack Cheese due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Cedar Crest Specialties is recalling Pirate's Bounty Ice Cream because the cookie dough used may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Sea Port Products Corp is recalling frozen raw bay scallops due to potential contamination with hepatitis A virus. The product was distributed in California, Hawaii, and Nevada.
Oriental Packing Co. is recalling Ocho Rios Mild Jerk Curry Seasoning because product samples and the ground turmeric ingredient tested positive for lead.
Cedar Crest Specialties, Inc. is recalling specific sizes of Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream because the cookie dough may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Oriental Packing Co. is recalling hot and spicy curry powder products sold in Florida and New York because samples tested positive for lead.
Gel Spice Co. is recalling various ground turmeric products nationwide because they may contain excess levels of lead.
Oriental Packing Co., Inc. is recalling various brands of mild curry powder because product samples tested positive for lead.
Physio-Control is recalling 133,330 LIFEPAK 1000 defibrillators worldwide because they may unexpectedly power off during use.
The Kroger Co. is recalling Fred Meyer 100% Whole Wheat Bread because it may contain undeclared milk.
Altijira Murray Products, LLC is recalling Foxy's Salted Caramel and English Toffee due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed in California and New York.