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.
Globus Medical is recalling specific lots of ALTERA Spacers because internal components may have been manufactured using stainless steel instead of the specified cobalt chromium molybdenum alloy.
Datascope is recalling Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheters due to potential endotoxin contamination. The recall covers 11,555 kits distributed worldwide.
Neurovision is recalling Cobra x5 EMG ET tubes because the insulating material may soften and damage, potentially stopping EMG signal transmission.
Wegmans is recalling Fresh Cooked & Grilled Organic Shrimp Combo Trays because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Consumers should not eat the product.
Globus Medical is recalling specific lots of ALTERA Spacers because internal components may have been manufactured using stainless steel instead of the specified cobalt chromium molybdenum alloy.
Fantis Foods is recalling frozen pita bread because the packaging fails to declare milk as an allergen, despite listing whey in the ingredients.
Wegmans Food Markets is recalling seasoned whole bronzini potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Consumers should not eat the product and should return it to the store.
Globus Medical is recalling specific lots of ALTERA Spacers because internal components may have been manufactured using stainless steel instead of the specified cobalt chromium molybdenum alloy.
Resource Recovery & Trading LLC is recalling 115 bottles of 70% hand sanitizer distributed in Alabama and Georgia due to cGMP deviations.
Siemens is recalling 329 Cios Spin and Cios Alpha mobile X-ray systems due to a hardware error affecting the X-ray Generator with an integrated Energy Storage Unit.
Karl Storz Endoscopy is recalling 428 Flexible DCI Intubation Fiberscopes to provide updated sterilization instructions. The update prevents the use of specific trays and ethylene oxide on certain scopes to avoid incomplete sterilization.
Wegmans is recalling fresh grilled shrimp in 6, 16, and 40-count packages because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Ortho Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS XT7600 Integrated Systems because slides in Slot 18 may be mis-positioned, leading to erroneous test results.
Globus Medical is recalling specific lots of ALTERA Spacer implants because internal components may have been made of stainless steel instead of the specified cobalt chromium molybdenum alloy.
Karl Storz Endoscopy is recalling 91 flexible intubation fiberscopes to provide updated sterilization instructions. The update prevents the use of ethylene oxide on specific devices to avoid incomplete sterilization and potential patient infection.
Globus Medical is recalling specific lots of ALTERA Spacers because internal components may have been manufactured using stainless steel instead of the specified cobalt chromium molybdenum alloy.
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS TBIL Slides because the drug etrombopag can interfere with test results, potentially leading to inaccurate total bilirubin measurements.
Wegmans Food Markets is recalling fresh cooked shrimp products potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall affects packages sold in six states between August 5 and 7, 2020.
Advantus is recalling LEDU Black Fluorescent Computer Task Lamps because internal tape can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard. One report of smoke was received, with no injuries.
Karl Storz is recalling 380 flexible intubation video endoscopes to provide updated sterilization instructions. The update prevents the use of specific trays and ethylene oxide on certain models to avoid infection.
Datascope is recalling Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheters due to potential endotoxin contamination. The affected kits were distributed worldwide.
Datascope Corporation is recalling Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheters (IABs) due to potential endotoxin contamination. The affected kits were distributed worldwide.
Datascope Corporation is recalling specific lots of Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheters due to potential endotoxin contamination. The affected kits were distributed worldwide.
Datascope Corporation is recalling specific lots of Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheters due to potential endotoxin contamination. The recall affects units distributed worldwide.
Datascope is recalling 3,055 Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheter kits due to potential endotoxin contamination. The affected products were distributed worldwide.