The Recall Desk

Severity 5 of 5

Critical recalls

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.

What “critical” means here

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.

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  • CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-1220-2014·2014-04-16

    Dr. Ming's Chinese Capsule Recalled for Undeclared Sibutramine and Phenolphthalein

    Slim Beauty USA is recalling Dr. Ming's Chinese Capsule because it contains undeclared sibutramine and phenolphthalein, making it an unapproved new drug.

    Product
    Dr. Ming's Chinese Capsule (Ginger 50 mg, Camellia Sinensis 50 mg, Malus Domestica 50 mg, Propetary Blend 300 mg Cynara Scolymus, Hoodia, Siruline, Chitosan, 60-count bottles, Distributed by Natural Products, Doral, FL 33178.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-1222-2014·2014-04-16

    Dream Body Slimming Capsule Recalled for Undeclared Sibutramine

    Slim Beauty USA is recalling Dream Body Slimming Capsules because they contain undeclared sibutramine, an unapproved new drug not currently marketed in the United States.

    Product
    Dream Body Slimming Capsule (Chinese bitter orange 24%, Cassia Seed 18%, Aloe 16%, Lotus Leaf Extract 12%, Medical Amylum 30%), 350 mg, 30-count bottles, Made in China (Beijing).
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1819-2014·2014-04-16

    Vermont Common Foods Recalls Orton Bros. Lemon Cookies Due to Undeclared Peanuts

    Vermont Common Foods is recalling Orton Bros. Zesty Lemon Cookie Buttons because they contain undeclared peanuts. The recall affects 1,188 boxes distributed in New England.

    Product
    Orton Bros. Brand Zesty Lemon Cookie Buttons; 6 oz. yellow box, UPC code 20104 19100. The lot code and expiration date are stamped on the bottom of the box; LOT14021M with the expiration date of 10-21-14.
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    0 states
  • CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1754-2014·2014-04-16

    Hannaford Recalls Chili Mango Oven Smoked Salmon Stix for Listeria Risk

    Delhaize America (Hannaford Bros) is recalling St. Mary's River Smokehouses Oven Smoked Atlantic Salmon Stix, Chili Mango Flavor, due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

    Product
    St. Mary's River Smokehouses Oven Smoked Atlantic Salmon Stix, Chili Mango Flavor
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    5 states
  • CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-1221-2014·2014-04-16

    Slim Beauty USA Recalls Magic Slim Capsules Containing Unapproved Ingredients

    Slim Beauty USA is recalling Magic Slim capsules nationwide because they contain undeclared sibutramine and phenolphthalein, making them unapproved new drugs.

    Product
    Magic Slim capsules (Ling Zhi, Ebony, Fox-nut, Tuckahoe, Seman Pruni, Dioscoreae, Wheat Germ, Nature Substance), 60-count bottles.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1717-2014·2014-04-09

    Roos Foods Recalls Santa Rosa de Lima Fresh Cheese for Listeria

    Roos Foods Inc. is recalling Santa Rosa de Lima Cuajada Fresca fresh cheese after samples tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

    Product
    Santa Rosa de Lima Cuajada Fresca (Fresh Cheese) , 16 oz packed in a rigid plastic container (Clamshell), Roos Foods Inc., Kenton, DE 19955 Plant No. 10-5436, UPC code 095548003538. (Ingredients: Pasteurized whole milk, enzymes, rennet & salt).
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    6 states
  • CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1739-2014·2014-04-09

    Kirkland Signature Real Sliced Fruit Recalled for Salmonella Contamination

    Oregon Freeze Dry Inc. is recalling Kirkland Signature Real Sliced Fruit due to Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed to 37 states and Puerto Rico.

    Product
    Kirkland Signature brand Real Sliced Fruit, Item # 527069. The UPC on the master cardboard case is 0 96619 52706 9. Each cardboard case consists of 20 plastic pouches (7.41 oz): 10 pouches of Fuji Apple Slices, 5 pouches of Strawberry Banana Slices, and 5 pouches of Fuji Appl
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    37 states
  • CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1707-2014·2014-04-09

    Roos Foods Recalls Santa Rosa de Lima Hard Cheese for Listeria

    Roos Foods Inc. is recalling Santa Rosa de Lima hard cheese after samples of a related product tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

    Product
    Santa Rosa de Lima Queso Duro Blando (Hard Cheese), packaged in 14 oz and 8 oz clear, rigid plastic containers (Clamshell), Manufacturado por (manufactured for) Roos Foods Inc., Kenton, DE 19955, Plant No. 10-5436, UPC codes 095548003194 and 095548003118. (Ingredients: Pasteuri
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    6 states
  • CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1706-2014·2014-04-09

    Roos Foods Recalls Requeson Mexicana Ricotta Due to Listeria Risk

    Roos Foods Inc. is recalling Requeson Mexicana Part-Skim Ricotta because samples of a related cheese product tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

    Product
    Requeson Mexicana Part-Skim Ricotta, 15 oz., packaged in a plastic cup, Distributed by Roos Foods Inc., Kenton, DE 19955, UPC code 095548003415, (Ingredients: Pasteurized milk, whey, skim milk, cultured milk, solids, carrageenan, salt, potassium sorbate, (preservative)) . Re
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    6 states
  • CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1714-2014·2014-04-09

    Roos Foods Recalls Santa Rosa De Lima Queso Fresco for Listeria

    Roos Foods Inc. is recalling Santa Rosa De Lima Queso Fresco because samples tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. The recall covers all brands, lots, and sizes from the facility.

    Product
    Santa Rosa De Lima Queso Fresco Round Fresh Cheese, packaged in 80 oz (5 lbs) cellophane wrapping, Manufacturado por (manufactured for) Roos Foods Inc., Kenton, DE 19955 Plant No. 10-5436,UPC code 095548003569. (Ingredients: Pasteurized whole milk, salt, rennet, calcium, culture
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    6 states
  • CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1726-2014·2014-04-09

    Belmont Premium Ice Cream Recalled for Undeclared Nut Allergen

    House Of Flavors, Inc. is recalling Belmont Premium Ice Cream, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, because it may contain undeclared nut allergen.

    Product
    Belmont Premium Ice Cream, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, All Natural, 1.5 Quarts (1.42 L), Nutrition Facts....., Ingredients: Skim milk, Cream, Sugar, Cookie dough pieces (unenriched wheat flour, sugar, butter (cream, salt), brown sugar, water, corn oil, fructose, corn syrup sol
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    4 states
  • CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1710-2014·2014-04-09

    Roos Foods Recalls Fresh Cheese Products Due to Listeria Monocytogenes Findings

    Roos Foods, Inc. is recalling Santa Rosa de Lima fresh cheese products after samples tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. The recall covers all brands, lots, and sizes from the facility.

    Product
    Santa Rosa de Lima Queso de Huerta (Fresh Cheese), 12 oz. packaged in a rigid plastic container (Clamshell), Manufacturado y Distribuido por (manufactured and distributed for) Roos Foods, Inc., Kenton, DE 19955, Plant No. 10-5436, UPC code 095548003859. (Ingredients: Pasteurized
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    6 states
  • CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1716-2014·2014-04-09

    Roos Foods Recalls Fresh Cheese Products Due to Listeria Contamination

    Roos Foods Inc. is recalling all brands and lots of fresh cheese products manufactured or repackaged at its Kenton, Delaware facility after samples tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

    Product
    Mexicana Brand Cuajada Fresca (Fresh Cheese) 16 oz., packaged in a rigid plastic container (Clamshell), Roos Foods Inc., Kenton, DE 19955 Plant No. 10-5436, UPC code 095548003606. (Ingredients: Cultures, pasteurized milk, salt). Amigo Brand Cuajada Fresca (Fresh Cheese), 16 oz.
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    6 states
  • CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1715-2014·2014-04-09

    Roos Foods Recalls Fresh Cheese Products Due to Listeria Monocytogenes

    Roos Foods Inc. is recalling fresh cheese products after samples tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. The recall covers multiple brands and all lots distributed in the Mid-Atlantic region.

    Product
    Mexicana Cuajadita Casera (Fresh Cheese), 16 oz. wrapped in cellophane on a styrofoam tray, Roos Foods Inc., Kenton, DE 19955 Plant No. 10-5436, UPC code 095548003651. (Ingredients: Cultures, pasteurized milk, salt, natamycin (mold inhibitor)). Santa Rosa de Lima Cuajadita Cas
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    6 states
  • CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1708-2014·2014-04-09

    Roos Foods Recalls Queso Cotija Due to Listeria Contamination

    Roos Foods Inc. is recalling Mexicana Brand Queso Cotija Molido because samples of a related cheese product tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

    Product
    Mexicana Brand Queso Cotija Molido packaged in 1, 6 oz rigid plastic containers (Clamshell), Distributed/Distribuido por: Roos Foods Inc., DE 19955, UPC code 095548001435. (Ingredients: Pasteurized whole milk, salt, rennet, calcium, lactic acid).
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    6 states
  • CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1740-2014·2014-04-09

    Sweet Street Desserts Macaroni and Cheese Recalled for Listeria

    Perfect Pasta is recalling Sweet Street Desserts brand macaroni and cheese due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

    Product
    Macaroni and cheese packaged in plastic bags, 12 oz. to a bag, and sold under the Sweet Street Desserts brand. Cases of product contain 36 bags for a total case weight of 27 lbs.
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    1 state
  • CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1711-2014·2014-04-09

    Roos Foods Recalls Queso Fresco Anita Due to Listeria Risk

    Roos Foods Inc is recalling Queso Fresco Anita and other cheese products because samples of a related product tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

    Product
    Queso Fresco Anita, 16 oz., packaged in a rigid plastic container (Clamshell), Kenton, DE 19955 Plant No. 10-5436.
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    6 states
  • CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1718-2014·2014-04-09

    Roos Foods Recalls Santa Rosa de Lima Fresh Cheese Curd for Listeria

    Roos Foods Inc. is recalling Santa Rosa de Lima Cuajada en Terron fresh cheese curd because samples tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

    Product
    Santa Rosa de Lima Cuajada en Terron (Fresh Cheese Curd), 16 oz packaged in a plastic bag, Roos Foods Inc., Kenton, DE, 19955, Plant No. 10-5436, UPC code 095548003033. (Ingredients: Pasteurized whole milk, enzymes, rennet & salt). Santa Rosa de Lima Cuajada en Terron, packa
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    6 states
  • CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1709-2014·2014-04-09

    Roos Foods Recalls Santa Rosa de Lima Grated Cheese for Listeria

    Roos Foods is recalling Santa Rosa de Lima grated cheese after samples of a related product tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

    Product
    Santa Rosa de Lima Queso Rallado Aserrin (Grated Cheese) Queso Duro Viejo packaged in a 16 oz Plastic Pouch, Manufactured by Roos Foods, Inc. Kenton, DE 19955, Plant No. 10-5436, Distributed by: Roos Foods Distributors, 645 Lofstrand Lane, Rockville, MD 20850, UPC code 0955480034
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    6 states
  • CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1712-2014·2014-04-09

    Roos Foods Recalls Queso Fresco and Other Cheeses for Listeria Risk

    Roos Foods is recalling Mexicana Brand Queso Fresco and other cheeses due to Listeria monocytogenes found in samples. The recall covers all brands, lots, and sizes from the facility.

    Product
    Mexicana Brand Queso Fresco Fresh Cheese, 16 oz. Wrapped in cellophane, ) Roos Foods, Inc., Kenton, DE 19955, Plant No. 10-5436, UPC code 095548003330 (Ingredients: Cultured and pasteurized milk, salt).
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    6 states
  • CriticalFDA (Devices)·Z-229-2014·2014-04-02

    Thoratec HeartMate II LVAD Pump Recall Due to Controller Switching Injuries

    Thoratec is recalling 36 HeartMate II LVAD Pump and Pocket Controller Kits because switching from the primary to the backup controller caused serious injuries and deaths.

    Product
    HeartMate II LVAD Pump and Pock Controller Kit; Product Usage: HeartMate II is a mechanical device that circulates blood throughout the body when the heart is too weak to pump blood adequately on its own.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide