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.
Medtronic is recalling BIOSYN sutures because an incomplete inner package seal may cause the suture material to degrade prematurely.
GE Healthcare is recalling 10,884 Optima CT540 X-ray systems because a software issue may cause scans to start before a prescribed delay completes.
Biomerieux Inc is recalling VITEK 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility cards because container integrity may be compromised, exposing the product to moisture and causing antibiotic degradation.
Medtronic is recalling Best Practice Kits because an incomplete seal may cause the suture material to degrade prematurely.
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 BrightSpeed X-ray systems because a defect may cause scans to start before a prescribed delay completes.
GE Healthcare is recalling Discovery ML DR X-ray systems because a software issue may cause scans to start before a prescribed delay completes.
Biomerieux Inc is recalling VITEK 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility cards because container integrity issues may expose the product to moisture, potentially causing antibiotic degradation.
Biomerieux Inc is recalling VITEK 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility cards because compromised containers may allow moisture exposure, leading to antibiotic degradation and loss of potency.
Merge Healthcare is recalling specific versions of Merge PACS software because unviewed images may not display correctly, posing a risk of physician misdiagnosis.
Bright Farms is recalling 4 oz. packages of Baby Spinach because metal was detected in the product. The recall covers specific best-by dates and distribution locations.
Arrow International is recalling specific hemodialysis catheterization kits because packaging may not be completely sealed, potentially compromising sterility.
Arrow International is recalling Pressure Injectable PICC Kits because packaging may not be completely sealed, potentially compromising sterility.
Biomerieux Inc is recalling VITEK 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility cards because compromised container integrity may expose the product to moisture, leading to antibiotic degradation.
Medtronic is recalling specific MAXON sutures because an incomplete inner package seal may cause the suture material to degrade prematurely.
GE Healthcare is recalling 10,884 Innova IGS 540 ACT X-ray systems because a software issue may cause scans to start before a prescribed delay completes.
GE Healthcare is recalling PET/CT X-ray systems because a defect may cause scans to start before a prescribed delay completes.
Philips is recalling 607 M3150 Information Center units worldwide due to a potential for early component failure. The software is used to display physiologic data and alarms.
Arrow International Inc. is recalling Arrow Pressure Injectable PICC Kits due to a Class II recall classification. The devices are used for intravenous therapy and blood sampling.
Bright Farms is recalling 0.75oz packages of Lemon Basil because metal was detected in the product. The firm identified the issue through internal verification.
Biomerieux Inc is recalling VITEK 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility cards because compromised container integrity may expose the product to moisture, leading to antibiotic degradation.
Arrow International is recalling Arterial Catheterization Kits because packaging defects may compromise sterility.
Biomerieux Inc is recalling VITEK 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility cards because compromised container integrity may expose the product to moisture, potentially causing antibiotic degradation.
Biomerieux Inc is recalling VITEK 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility cards because container integrity issues may expose the product to moisture, potentially causing antibiotic degradation.
GE Healthcare is recalling Optima CT580 and Discovery RT CT590 RT X-ray systems because scans may start before the prescribed delay completes.