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.
Los Andes Foods Sweet Corn Pancakes are being recalled because they contain undeclared wheat allergen. Consumers with wheat allergies should not consume the product and should discard it.
Volkswagen is recalling specific Beetle and Passat models because the driver's side air bag inflator may explode, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Zyno Medical LLC is recalling the Z-800 Infusion System due to a defect in the air-in-line software algorithm. Approximately 34,994 units distributed nationwide are affected by this Class I FDA recall.
Fisher-Price is recalling approximately 2.1 million Snuga Infant Swings due to suffocation hazard when the product is used for sleep or bedding is added. Five deaths have been reported between 2012 and 2022.
Eagle Produce LLC is recalling Kandy brand whole cantaloupes due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled product (224 cases of 9-count boxes) was distributed to Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, Texas, and Virginia.
Baxter is recalling EXACTAMIX compounding device inlets due to particulate matter observed in sterile fluid pathways before use. Approximately 5.8 million units affected worldwide.
Smiths Medical ASD Inc. is recalling Pneupac paraPAC plus 300 ventilator kits because the tidal volume knob may move from its original setting.
AirJet and HydroJet spa pumps can overheat and ignite, posing a fire hazard. One death has been reported, and consumers should stop using the pumps immediately.
Philips Respironics is issuing a mandatory software update (Version 1.05.10.00) for the Trilogy Evo Universal Ventilator to address safety issues identified in earlier recalls. Affected units should implement the update.
JFE FRANCHISING INC is recalling Pico de Gallo Classic products in Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should not consume affected products and should return them to the place of purchase or discard them.
Smiths Medical is recalling PORTEX Bivona Tracheostomy Tubes because the securement flange may tear due to a manufacturing defect, risking loss of airway securement.
Smiths Medical is recalling specific lots of Bivona tracheostomy tubes because the securement flange may tear due to a manufacturing defect.
Smiths Medical recalls PORTEX Bivona Neonatal Tracheostomy Tubes due to manufacturing defect that may cause securement flange to tear, compromising tube stability.
About 5,740 HALO 1000 Portable Power Stations are recalled because their lithium-ion batteries can overheat and catch fire. One death from smoke inhalation and four fire incidents have been reported.
McGrath Mac Video Laryngoscope devices may experience battery management system failures causing batteries to deplete below design thresholds, potentially resulting in thermal events and explosions.
Freshire Farms jalapenos packaged in 8-ounce bags are being recalled due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall affects 2,298 cases distributed across nine states.
RS Hanline and Company Inc is recalling Freshire Farms green peppers due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall affects 850 cases distributed across nine states.
Wiers Farm is recalling 1,467 cases of tomatillos due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Affected lot numbers 240705-240712 were distributed across 17 states.
Wiers Farm is recalling specific lots of cubanelle peppers due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The affected products were distributed across 18 states.
Stutz Packing Company is recalling 2,538 cases of shelled walnuts due to Listeria contamination. The affected product was distributed in Texas and Arizona.
Medline is recalling over 1.6 million medical procedure kits nationwide and internationally due to plastic syringe defects. The affected kits contain syringes with leaks, breakage, and quality issues that may pose risks to patient health.
Wiers Farm Inc is recalling organic yellow squash in 2-count trays due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall affects 54 cases distributed across 17 states.
Bazzini LLC is recalling 684 jars of Bazzini Raw Almond Butter (Lot code 2E136) due to undeclared peanuts, posing a serious risk to peanut-allergic consumers. The affected product was distributed to retailers in New York.
Wiers Farm Inc is recalling Poblano peppers in 16oz bags due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed across multiple states.
Covidien recalls 34,642 Puritan Bennett 500 Series Ventilators due to release of volatile organic compound (2-propanol, 1,3-dichloro) from gas pathway components during prolonged use beyond 10 years.