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.
Taylor Farms Southwest recalled 150 units of chicken caesar salad mislabeled as garden salad, with undeclared allergens including egg, fish, and soy. Affected product was distributed in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, and Texas.
RayStation radiation therapy planning software versions 8B through 2024A contain a use error that can incorrectly select silicon material for silicone gel polymer implant dose calculations, potentially resulting in incorrect radiation doses.
Boston Scientific's EndoVive 20Fr PEG Kit may have a blocked connector that prevents the guidewire from advancing during placement, potentially causing complications including bleeding and aspiration.
Qiagen Sciences is recalling 168 units of the EZ2 Connect MDx-IVD nucleic acid isolation device due to insufficient welding that causes heater cable embrittlement and device malfunction, resulting in sample loss during testing.
Tuna salad sandwiches were mislabeled as egg salad, creating an undeclared fish allergen risk for consumers. The recall affects 551 units distributed to institutions and retailers across ten states.
Medline is recalling 79 Bed Assist Bars that failed to comply with federal safety standards for adult portable bed rails. The products were manufactured after the compliance deadline.
Lupin Pharmaceuticals recalls Rifampin Capsules USP 300mg nationwide due to subpotency—the drug contains less active ingredient than labeled. Affected lot: A201064, expiring March 2024. 26,352 bottles involved.
Nicomex Inc. is recalling Nicomex Tequesquite seasoning (1.5 oz) due to elevated lead levels. Approximately 192 units were distributed to retailers in New Jersey and New York.
Tasty-Sawa ground cinnamon in 55.11-pound bags distributed in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Trinidad and Tobago, and Guyana is being recalled due to elevated lead levels. Consumers should stop using this product immediately.
ConvaTec is recalling 63 market units of CarboFlex odor control dressings that fail to meet sterility assurance requirements. Affected lots were distributed in six states.
Lidl is recalling Deluxe Macarons Party Edition due to undeclared allergens. The packaging is labeled in a foreign language and does not identify wheat, soy, egg, milk, and tree nuts.
Hillrom Welch Allyn Spot Vision Screener VS100 units recalled due to power cord insulation that does not meet electrical safety standards. The affected devices may pose an electrical hazard to users.
Intuitive Surgical recalled 53 da Vinci SP Surgical System Patient Carts due to inadequate welds in the instrument arm joints. These welds may cause tissue injuries, conversion to open surgery, or user pinching injuries.
Synovo Production is recalling 1,681 acetabular bearing components that were marketed without FDA clearance.
Pueblo Fruits is recalling 23 cases of yellow onions sold to a single restaurant in Albuquerque because the firm did not complete a hazard analysis for potential Clostridium botulinum growth in vacuum-sealed bags.
Certain patient lift models may have a hanger bar that could come loose during use, potentially causing patient falls. Approximately 10 units distributed to TX, IL, OK, and CA are affected.
Boston Scientific is recalling 572 EndoVive PEG feeding tube kits due to a blocked lumen in the barb connector that may prevent guidewire advancement during placement, potentially requiring device exchange and increasing risk of complications.
Whitley Peanut Factory is recalling Deluxe Nut Mix due to undeclared allergens (peanuts, milk, soy, wheat, and sesame) not listed on the product label. Consumers with allergies should not consume this product.
Boston Scientific is recalling EndoVive 20 Fr feeding tubes due to potential blockage during placement that may prevent guidewire advancement. This could lead to procedure complications including bleeding, gastric leakage, or aspiration.
Boston Scientific's EndoVive 20Fr PEG kit may have a blocked connector preventing proper guidewire advancement during placement, potentially requiring emergency intervention.
Medline is recalling certain lots of adult portable bed rails that were manufactured after the mandatory compliance date but failed to meet required safety standards, potentially posing a fall risk.
Synovo Production is recalling 764 acetabular fixation cups marketed without FDA clearance or approval. These hip replacement components were distributed nationwide in Washington state.
Robeson Enterprises is recalling its Pies & Sides squash casserole due to missing ingredient list labeling. The product contains undisclosed allergens (milk, eggs, soy, fish, wheat).
RAJA FOODS LLC is recalling SWAD BRAND CINNAMON POWDER (3.5 oz) after testing confirmed lead contamination. The affected batch should not be consumed.
Stryker Communications recalls Chromophare Surgical Light Systems due to insufficient mounting force that could compromise the equipment's stability in surgical environments.