Severity 5 of 5
Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. 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.
Boston Scientific is recalling 4,827 ESSENTIO SR SL pacemakers, part of a software update designed to prevent Safety Mode starting outside hospital because of a high battery impedance state.
Olympus is recalling EVIS EXERA III Bronchovideoscope BF-Q190 units for instructions-for-use updates on safe use with laser, argon plasma coagulation and high-frequency therapy equipment.
Black Sheep Egg Company is recalling 46,800 dozen Free Range Grade AA Medium White Eggs sold loose on open skids for potential Salmonella contamination.
Boston Scientific is recalling 4,841 ALTRUA 2 SR SL pacemakers, part of a software update designed to prevent Safety Mode starting outside hospital because of a high battery impedance state.
Olympus is recalling OES Bronchofiberscope BF Type MP60 units for instructions-for-use updates on safe use with laser, argon plasma coagulation and high-frequency therapy equipment.
Abbott is recalling 1,960 TactiFlex Sensor Enabled Ablation Catheters in the UniD curve F configuration after becoming aware of tip detachment events during removal from the packaging.
Boston Scientific is recalling 41,009 PROPONENT SR SL pacemakers, part of a software update designed to prevent Safety Mode starting outside hospital because of a high battery impedance state.
Olympus is recalling EVIS EXERA III Bronchovideoscope BF-1TH190 units for instructions-for-use updates on safe use with laser, argon plasma coagulation and high-frequency therapy equipment.
Olympus is recalling EVIS EXERA II Bronchovideoscope BF Type Q180 units for instructions-for-use updates on safe use with laser, argon plasma coagulation and high-frequency therapy equipment.
Olympus is recalling Bronchovideoscope BF Type P150 units for instructions-for-use updates on safe use with laser, argon plasma coagulation and high-frequency therapy equipment.
Olympus is recalling OES Bronchofiberscope BF Type 1T60 units for instructions-for-use updates on safe use with laser, argon plasma coagulation and high-frequency therapy equipment.
Wholesale Produce Supply is recalling 2 lb Cut Fresh Fruit with Fruit Dip trays under the Fresh & Finest and Harvest Cuts brands for potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Black Sheep Egg Company is recalling 23,400 dozen Free Range Grade AA Medium White Eggs in 18-count cartons for potential Salmonella contamination.
Boston Scientific is recalling 3,146 PROPONENT DR (VDD) SL pacemakers, part of a software update designed to prevent Safety Mode starting outside hospital because of a high battery impedance state.
Boston Scientific is recalling 10,833 ESSENTIO DR EL pacemakers, part of a software update designed to prevent Safety Mode starting outside hospital because of a high battery impedance state.
Olympus is recalling EVIS EXERA II Bronchovideoscope BF Type P180 units for instructions-for-use updates on safe use with laser, argon plasma coagulation and high-frequency therapy equipment.
Wholesale Produce Supply is recalling cut fresh fruit mix of cantaloupe, honeydew, watermelon and red grapes for potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Olympus is recalling OES Bronchofiberscope BF Type P60 units for additional instructions-for-use updates clarifying safe use with laser, argon plasma coagulation and high-frequency therapy equipment.
Olympus is recalling Bronchofiberscope BF Type TE2 units for instructions-for-use updates on safe use with laser, argon plasma coagulation and high-frequency therapy equipment.
Boston Scientific is recalling 34,180 ACCOLADE DR EL MRI pacemakers, part of a software update designed to prevent Safety Mode starting outside hospital because of a high battery impedance state.
Abbott is recalling 3,404 TactiFlex Sensor Enabled Ablation Catheters in the D-D curve after becoming aware of tip detachment events during removal from the packaging.
Black Sheep Egg Company is recalling 58,500 dozen Free Range Grade AA Medium Brown Eggs sold loose on open skids for potential Salmonella contamination.
Black Sheep Egg Company is recalling 20,625 dozen Free Range Grade AA Large Brown Eggs loose packed in boxes for potential Salmonella contamination.
Black Sheep Egg Company is recalling 288,900 dozen Free Range Grade AA Large Brown Eggs sold loose on open skids for potential Salmonella contamination.
Wholesale Produce Supply is recalling Harvest Cuts 2.5 lb Cut Fresh Fruit Trays with Strawberries for potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.