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.
Viatris Inc is recalling Octreotide Acetate Injection due to glass particles found in syringes. Approximately 22,400 syringes of lot #AJ21002 (expiration 03/2024) were distributed nationwide.
Old Europe Cheese, Inc. is recalling multiple brands of herb-flavored Brie cheese due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Affected products have best-by dates ranging from September 28 to December 14, 2022.
The CritiCool thermoregulation device may experience premature pump failure leading to a HALT 4 error from which the device cannot recover, potentially delaying treatment. One death has been reported.
Old Europe Cheese, Inc. is recalling multiple brands of triple creme brie cheese due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall affects products distributed across the United States and Mexico.
Goalsetter is recalling about 18,000 wall-mounted basketball goals because they can detach from walls and fall. One fatality and multiple injuries have been reported.
Renaissance Food Group is recalling its Small Ranch Tray with Dip due to positive test results for Listeria monocytogenes. Products were distributed to Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina.
Renaissance Food Group is recalling Large Mild Salsa (13 oz) due to positive Listeria monocytogenes test results. Products were distributed to Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina.
Renaissance Food Group is recalling Mushroom Stir Fry Blend after testing detected Listeria monocytogenes in the finished product. Products were distributed to Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina.
Renaissance Food Group is recalling 3 Skewer Veggie Kabobs due to confirmed Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Products were distributed in Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina.
Renaissance Food Group is recalling Mexican Style Layered Bean Dip (1.25 lb) distributed in Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina due to positive test results for Listeria monocytogenes.
Arcade Industries candy corn sold at Shapiro Produce stores in Massachusetts and Connecticut is recalled due to undeclared egg allergen. People with egg allergies risk allergic reaction.
Keswick Creamery is recalling Bovre cheese in multiple flavors due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed to farm stores and farmers markets in Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania.
St. James Smokehouse is recalling Scottish Smoked Salmon due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall affects 11,141 four-ounce packs distributed domestically and internationally.
Custom Elevator is recalling residential elevators due to a hazardous gap between the exterior landing door and interior car door that can trap young children. One child died from entrapment in July 2021.
GC Food Factory recalls frozen Venezuelan cheese empanadas (120 packages) due to failure to declare wheat as an ingredient.
Citroma magnesium citrate laxative is recalled due to microbial contamination. The FDA Class I recall affects 42,912 bottles distributed in the USA, Canada, and Panama.
Pfizer is recalling 5,390 vials of Propofol Injectable Emulsion due to the presence of particulate matter. The affected lot (EA7470, expiration 6/1/2023) was distributed nationwide.
Vi-Jon, LLC is recalling Walgreens Dye-Free Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative due to microbial contamination of the non-sterile product. Approximately 29,172 bottles distributed nationwide in the USA, Canada, and Panama are affected.
EZ Noble Sushi is recalling spicy shrimp rolls (8 oz) with expiration 08/12/2022 due to undeclared egg. This poses a serious risk to consumers with egg allergies.
Meijer brand magnesium citrate laxative (10 fl oz) has been recalled nationwide due to microbial contamination of Lot 0557622. Consumers should discard or return the product.
CVS Health Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative is being recalled due to potential microbial contamination of the non-sterile product. Approximately 241,086 bottles were distributed nationwide.
Select Bakery Cheese Streusel Supreme is recalled due to undeclared walnuts and food colorants. Consumers with allergies or sensitivities to walnuts, Yellow #5, Yellow #6, or Red #40 should not consume this product.
Plastikon Healthcare LLC has recalled Milk of Magnesia USP nationwide due to microbial contamination in non-sterile products. The affected lot (20071A) included approximately 24,400 institutional-use cups.
ThyssenKrupp Access Corp. is recalling about 16,800 residential elevators sold between 1996 and 2012 due to an entrapment hazard. Children can become trapped in the gap between exterior and interior doors, resulting in serious injury or death; one child death has been reported.
Supherb Farms is recalling IQF Fresh Frozen Dill nationwide and in Canada after testing detected Listeria Monocytogenes in the product. The recall affects approximately 25,009 pounds distributed in 35-pound bulk cases.