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.
Alcon Research LLC recalls ClearCut and A-OK ophthalmic surgical knives due to increased reports of sharpness issues that may affect surgical performance.
Intrinsic Therapeutics recalls 207 units of Barricaid Annular Closure Impactor devices nationwide due to manufacturing defects where at least two units are missing critical welds.
Alcon recalls A-OK ophthalmic knives for sharpness defects. Approximately 30,268 units distributed nationwide and internationally are affected.
Alcon is recalling ClearCut SB INTREPID 2.2 ANG ophthalmic surgical knives due to increased complaint reports about inadequate blade sharpness. The recall affects 35,199 units distributed across the United States and 41 other countries.
The BD BACTEC MGIT 960 PZA Kit may intermittently produce falsely resistant results when testing TB susceptibility to pyrazinamide. This Class II recall affects 12,383 units distributed worldwide.
Microtek Medical Inc. recalls Vial Decanter units (REF 2006S) due to pin holes and tears in the sterile packaging film discovered during testing. Compromised sterile barriers could allow microbial contamination.
ZEE Company's 70% isopropyl rubbing alcohol is being recalled because non-sterile water was used in production instead of sterile water, violating manufacturing standards. The product was distributed nationwide in the US and Canada.
Medline Industries is recalling approximately 35,900 Med-Soft Liners due to a dimensional variation that could make them difficult to fit into the outer canister. No injuries have been reported.
Alcon is recalling 7,713 units of ClearCut and A-OK ophthalmic surgical knives due to reports of decreased sharpness. The defect may compromise surgical performance during eye procedures.
BioFire Diagnostics is recalling 58 units of BIOFIRE FILMARRAY Pneumonia Panel due to a manufacturing defect that increases the risk of control failures and delayed test results.
KALO All Natural Chocolate Cake Gluten Free (84 slices) is recalled due to undeclared soy. Carrot cake slices were accidentally packaged in chocolate cake containers.
Alcon is recalling 11,676 ophthalmic surgical knives due to increased reports of sharpness defects. Affected units were distributed nationwide and internationally.
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling 88,253 units of VITROS XT Chemistry ALB-TP Slides because they shed dust and debris during normal operation, potentially contaminating sodium test results and causing misdiagnosis.
Medline is recalling medical procedure kits due to a slight dimensional variation that may cause fitting difficulties. No injuries or illnesses have been reported.
Alcon is recalling 4,481 units of ClearCut and A-OK brand ophthalmic surgical knives due to complaint reports of inadequate sharpness. These instruments are used in eye surgery and may not perform as intended.
Alcon is recalling 1,152 ClearCut Safety Intrepid DB 2.2 ophthalmic knives (Model 8065772265) due to complaint reports of sharpness defects.
Alcon Research LLC is recalling ClearCut S Safety Sideport Knife ophthalmic surgical instruments due to reports of decreased sharpness. Affected units may not perform as intended during eye surgery.
Ventana Medical Systems recalls its anti-CD10 (SP67) rabbit monoclonal antibody due to potential high background and off-target staining that could produce false positive test results. Approximately 22,839 kits distributed worldwide are affected.
Alcon is recalling specific ophthalmic surgical knives (ClearCut and A-OK models) from its Custom Pak system due to blade sharpness complaints affecting 384,851 units distributed nationwide and internationally.
Alcon is recalling specific ophthalmic surgical knives due to reported sharpness defects. The recall affects 3,791 units distributed nationwide and internationally.
Alcon is recalling A-OK ophthalmic knives due to an increase in reports of sharpness defects. The affected knives are used in eye surgery and may not perform as intended.
Microtek Medical's Transfer Device REF 2008S is being recalled due to pin holes and tears in the sterile packaging barrier identified during testing. These defects compromise sterility and could allow contamination.
Alcon is recalling ClearCut and A-OK Corneal/Scleral ophthalmic knives due to increased complaints about sharpness. The recall affects 6,972 units distributed nationwide and internationally.
Alcon Research LLC is recalling 2,520 CLEARCUT HP2 DB ophthalmic knives due to increased reports of reduced sharpness. The affected lot 164RY1 was distributed nationwide and internationally.
Medline is recalling 3400 units of ENDO medical procedure kits due to a dimensional variation that may cause difficulty fitting the kit into its outer canister.