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.
Hill-Rom is recalling Viking M, L, and XL Mobile Lifts because a damaged actuator can cause the lift arm to drop suddenly, posing a risk of patient injury or death.
Good Seed, Inc. is recalling mung bean sprouts in Virginia, Maryland, and New Jersey due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Maquet is recalling FLOW-i Anesthesia Systems because a dislodged patient cassette can cause gas leakage and stop ventilation.
Good Seed, Inc. is recalling soybean and mung bean sprouts because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, which can cause serious illness.
HeartWare Inc is recalling HVAD systems due to complaints about pin retraction within the driveline connector. The recall affects 3,747 units currently in use worldwide.
Schnucks Markets is recalling Chef's Express California Pasta Salad because it may be contaminated with Salmonella. The product was sold in Schnucks stores in five states.
Frontier Natural Products Co-op is recalling specific lots of Low Sodium Broth Powder Vegetable Flavored due to potential Salmonella contamination.
Frontier Natural Products Co-op is recalling Simply Organic Chipotle Black Bean Dip Mix due to potential Salmonella contamination.
The Kroger Company is recalling 21-pound cases of Raw #4 Macadamia Nuts after the FDA reported positive Salmonella test results. The product was distributed to Georgia.
Frontier Natural Products Co-op is recalling Simply Organic Fajita Seasoning packets due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed nationwide, to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Canada, and military channels.
Frontier Natural Products Co-op is recalling specific lots of Garlic Powder because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella.
Frontier Natural Products Co-op is recalling specific lots of Vegetarian Broth Powder due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed nationwide, to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Canada, and military channels.
Frontier Natural Products Co-op is recalling Simply Organic Roasted Garlic Spaghetti Sauce Mix due to potential Salmonella contamination.
Frontier Natural Products Co-op is recalling Simply Organic Classic Caesar Dressing packets due to potential Salmonella contamination.
Frontier Natural Products Co-op is recalling specific lots of organic ranch dip and dressing mix due to potential Salmonella contamination.
Frontier Natural Products Co-op is recalling Simply Organic Alfredo Sauce Mix packets due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed nationwide and to Canada.
Frontier Natural Products Co-op is recalling Simply Organic French Onion Dip Mix packets due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed nationwide, to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Canada, and military channels.
Frontier Natural Products Co-op is recalling Simply Organic Italian Herb Spaghetti Sauce Mix because it may be contaminated with Salmonella.
Frontier Natural Products Co-op is recalling Simply Organic Vegetarian Chili Seasoning due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed nationwide, to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Canada, and military channels.
Sun Rich Fresh Foods Inc is recalling fresh cut mixed apple slices due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed to retail and food service locations in nine states.
Conway Import Co. is voluntarily recalling Organic Sesame Ginger Dressing because it may contain Salmonella.
The Santa Barbara Smokehouse is recalling Channel Island Old Fashioned Smoked Atlantic Salmon due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
The Santa Barbara Smokehouse is recalling specific lots of smoked Atlantic salmon due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Sun Rich Fresh Foods is recalling Sub Way Apple Slices due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The product was distributed to retail and food service locations in nine states.
Strohecker's Pharmacy is recalling 365 vials of Testosterone Cypionate 200 mg/mL because they contain Estradiol Valerate 20 mg/mL instead.