Severity 3 of 5
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Severity 3 (High) recalls have a known hazard but no confirmed illness, injury, or property damage in the source text. The risk is theoretical-but-real: a pathogen pre-emptively pulled from shelves before anyone got sick, an allergen mislabeling on an uncommon allergen, a precautionary correction on a device that hasn't yet malfunctioned in the field. Most allergen recalls land here, as do most preventive food recalls based on routine sampling. You should still stop using the product, but you don't need to panic.
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.
Biomerieux Inc is recalling VITEK 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility cards because compromised container integrity may expose the product to moisture, potentially causing antibiotic degradation.
GE Healthcare is recalling Optima CT660 and CT680 X-ray systems because a defect may cause scans to start before a prescribed delay completes.
Biomerieux Inc is recalling VITEK 2 Streptococcus Susceptibility cards because compromised container integrity may expose the product to moisture, potentially degrading antibiotic potency.
GE Healthcare is recalling Discovery IQ X-ray systems because a software issue may cause scans to start before a prescribed delay completes.
Cook Inc. is recalling 29 Pereyra Ligature Carrier 75 devices because their reprocessing instructions do not provide sufficient detail for cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization.
Bright Farms is recalling Baby Kale packages due to detected metal. The firm identified the issue through internal verification.
Bright Farms is recalling basil packages due to detected metal. The firm identified the issue through internal verification and believes there is a health hazard.
GE Healthcare is recalling 10,884 Discovery ML X-ray systems because a defect may cause scans to start before a prescribed delay completes.
Pentax of America Inc is recalling 1,701 Video Nasopharyngolaryngoscopes due to loose suction arms. The action documents corrective measures taken in 2010-2011.
Wilwood Engineering is recalling specific 7/8 inch Tandem Master Cylinder brakes because a seal may deform, causing a loss of front braking pressure.
Medtronic is recalling 478,465 units of the Pacemaker Angio X3 because an incomplete seal on the inner package may cause the suture material to degrade prematurely.
Biomerieux is recalling VITEK 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility cards because container integrity issues may expose the product to moisture, potentially degrading antibiotic potency.
Creganna Medical Devices is recalling 100 units of Boston Scientific Zurpaz Steerable Sheaths due to a lack of sterility assurance.
Biomerieux Inc is recalling VITEK 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility cards because compromised container integrity may expose the product to moisture, potentially causing antibiotic degradation.
GE Healthcare is recalling 10,884 Revolution EVO X-ray systems because a defect may cause scans to start before a prescribed delay completes.
GE Healthcare is recalling 10,884 LightSpeed VCT X-ray systems because a defect may cause scans to start before the prescribed delay completes.
GE Healthcare is recalling Discovery NM/CT 670 CZT X-ray systems because a defect may cause scans to start before the prescribed delay completes.
GE Healthcare is recalling Optima CT520 X-ray systems because a defect may cause scans to start before a prescribed delay completes.
Bright Farms is recalling specific lots of arugula because metal was detected in the product. The firm believes this presents a health hazard.
Biomerieux Inc is recalling VITEK 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility cards because compromised container integrity may expose the product to moisture, leading to antibiotic degradation.
Biomerieux Inc is recalling VITEK 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility cards because compromised container integrity may expose the product to moisture, potentially causing antibiotic degradation.
Bright Farms is recalling Mixed Greens 4oz packages because metal was detected in the product. The firm believes there is a risk of a health hazard.
Applied Medical Resources Corp is recalling specific Kii trocars due to the possibility of insufficient sterilization. The recall affects 7,939 units distributed in the US and worldwide.
Medtronic is recalling specific Endo Stitch Polysorb sutures because an incomplete inner package seal may cause the material to degrade prematurely.
Bright Farms is recalling Thai Basil packages due to detected metal contamination. The firm identified the issue through internal verification.