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.
Boxine US is recalling tonies Blocks wooden toys containing high-powered magnets sold online from November through December 2021. When swallowed, multiple magnets can lodge in the digestive system and cause serious injury or death.
HD Premier is recalling DigitDots 3mm and 5mm magnetic balls because swallowed magnets can lodge in the digestive system, causing perforation, blockage, infection, and potentially death. Four children have required surgery to remove ingested DigitDots.
Abbott is recalling EleCare Jr infant nutrition powder (203,416 cases) due to consumer complaints of Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport in infants and contamination found in the manufacturing facility.
Abbott Similac PM 60/40 Low Iron Infant Formula has been recalled due to contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport. The recall affects 8,358 cases distributed nationally and worldwide.
Abbott Similac Alimentum Toddler Drink is recalled for consumer complaints related to Cronobacter sakazakii or Salmonella Newport contamination in infants, with Cronobacter sakazakii evidence found in the manufacturing facility.
Abbott Similac Pro-Sensitive Infant Formula is being recalled due to consumer complaints of Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport in infants, with evidence of Cronobacter found in the manufacturing facility.
Abbott is recalling Similac For Spit Up Infant Formula due to contamination risks. Consumer complaints linked the product to Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport, and Cronobacter was found in the manufacturing facility.
Abbott Similac Organic infant formula products are recalled by the FDA due to potential Cronobacter sakazakii or Salmonella Newport contamination. Consumer complaints of illness in infants and manufacturing facility contamination triggered this Class I recall.
Abbott is recalling Similac infant formula products for possible contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport following consumer complaints of illness in infants.
Abbott is recalling Similac Alimentum infant formula due to consumer complaints of Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport contamination, with evidence of Cronobacter in the manufacturing facility. The recall affects 40,943 cases.
Abbott Similac Pro-Advance infant formula is being recalled due to potential contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport. The FDA Class I recall affects products distributed nationwide and worldwide.
Abbott Similac Pro-Total Comfort Infant Formula is being recalled due to potential contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport. Consumer complaints have been linked to these dangerous pathogens in affected infants.
Abbott Laboratories is recalling 22,074 cases of Similac for Supplementation infant formula due to potential Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport contamination identified through consumer complaints and manufacturing facility testing.
Abbott recalls Similac Advance Step-1 infant formula due to Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport detected in the product and manufacturing facility, following consumer complaints in infants.
Abbott Similac For Spit Up Infant Formula with Iron is recalled due to consumer complaints of Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport, with evidence of Cronobacter sakazakii found in the manufacturing facility.
Abbott is recalling EleCare Junior Vanilla infant formula due to possible contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii or Salmonella Newport. The company found evidence of Cronobacter in the manufacturing facility and received consumer complaints.
Nature's Eats Balance Hearty Mix 16 oz is being recalled because it contains undeclared milk, a common allergen. The voluntary FDA Class I recall affects 13,656 cases distributed across 21 states.
Abbott is recalling Similac Sensitive Infant Formula with Iron due to potential Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport contamination linked to consumer complaints about infant illness. The FDA classified this as a Class I recall.
Vadilal Industries is recalling Quick Treat Custard Apple Pulp (1kg packages, UPC 8901777282168) due to potential Salmonella contamination. Approximately 997 cases were distributed nationwide to retail stores.
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc is recalling Kroger 12 oz Veggie Blend after harvest equipment tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. The affected products have codes beginning with W and best-by dates from December 22, 2021 through January 9, 2022.
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc is recalling Presidents Choice Southwest Salad Kit due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination from harvest equipment used to collect raw iceberg lettuce for the product.
Dole Fresh Vegetables is recalling Presidents Choice 12.25 oz Ranch Kits due to Listeria monocytogenes detected in harvest equipment used for raw iceberg lettuce. Affected products have codes beginning with W and best-by dates of December 22, 2021 through January 9, 2022.
Dole recalled shredded lettuce after harvest equipment tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. Affected products with 'B' codes and best-by dates of December 23, 2021–January 8, 2022 were distributed in the US and Canada.
Dole is recalling 10oz Very Veggie lettuce after Listeria monocytogenes was detected in harvest equipment. Affected products have best-by dates from December 23, 2021 through January 8, 2022.
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc is recalling the 9.1oz Peppercorn Ranch Chopped Kit due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination detected in harvest equipment. Affected products were distributed across the United States and Canada with best-by dates between December 23, 2021 and January 8, 2022.