Severity 1 of 5
Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.
Severity 1 (Low) recalls are typically cosmetic defects, documentation issues, packaging-only problems, and Class III administrative corrections. The product itself is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The manufacturer is correcting the issue to comply with FDA or USDA rules, not because anyone is at risk. You can almost always continue using a Severity-1 product without concern.
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.
CVS Lidocaine Wound Gel is being recalled because it failed pH specifications. The affected product is distributed nationwide.
Heraeus Medical is recalling PALAMIX duo dental mixing units (Material Number 66057897) because the mixing rod may come loose from its lock during use in units older than 1.5 years. The shelf life is being reduced from 3 years to 1.5 years.
Heraeus Medical is recalling PALAMIX uno dental material because the mixing rod may come loose during mixing in units older than 1.5 years. The shelf life has been reduced from 3 years to 1.5 years.
Premier Dental Products is recalling Monsel's Solution (ferric subsulfate) 8 mL vials because the expiration date on the vial itself is printed with an extra digit (2709114 instead of 270914). The carton expiration date is correct.
Pocas International Corp. is recalling Popping Boba RTD Mango Passion Fruit Green Tea due to a packaging integrity issue that may compromise product quality.
Pocas International Corp. is recalling Popping Boba RTD Mixed Berry Hibiscus Tea due to a packaging integrity issue that may compromise product quality.
Pocas International Corp. is recalling Popping Boba RTD Strawberry Dragon Fruit Oolong Tea due to a packaging integrity issue that may compromise product quality.
Super World Trading Inc. is recalling Mei Heong Yuen Walnut Flavor Roasted Peanuts (9.17 oz) because the product contains cyclamates, a sweetener banned in the United States.
Pocas International Corp. is recalling Popping Boba RTD Peach Oolong Tea due to a packaging integrity issue that may compromise product quality.
USDA FSIS retracted a public health alert for Dorada chicken nuggets after follow-up testing confirmed the initial lead result was a laboratory error.
Philips is recalling two OMNI II TEE Ultrasound Transducers to provide clarification and labelling that defines the useful life of ultrasound transducers in the field.
Philips is recalling the X3-1 Ultrasound Transducer to provide clarification and labelling that defines the useful life of ultrasound transducers in the field.
Philips is recalling the OMNI III TEE Ultrasound Transducer to provide clarification and labelling that defines the useful life of ultrasound transducers in the field.
Philips is recalling the L12-5 Ultrasound Transducer to provide clarification and labelling that defines the useful life of ultrasound transducers in the field.
Philips is recalling one S5-2 Ultrasound Transducer to provide clarification and labelling that defines the useful life of ultrasound transducers in the field.
Philips is recalling two L17-5 Ultrasound Transducers to provide clarification and labelling that defines the useful life of ultrasound transducers in the field.
Philips is recalling the X7-2 Ultrasound Transducer to provide clarification and labelling that defines the useful life of ultrasound transducers in the field.
Philips is recalling the S4-1 Ultrasound Transducer to provide clarification and labelling that defines the useful life of ultrasound transducers in the field.
Philips is recalling the 3D6-2 Ultrasound Transducer to provide clarification and labelling that defines the useful life of ultrasound transducers in the field.
Philips is recalling one C9-4 Ultrasound Transducer to provide clarification and labelling that defines the useful life of ultrasound transducers in the field.
Philips is recalling the Mini Multi TEE Ultrasound Transducer to provide clarification and labelling that defines the useful life of ultrasound transducers in the field.
Winder Laboratories is recalling Multivitamin with Fluoride Chewable Tablets Grape Flavor because the product contains subpotent Vitamin D levels. The FDA discovered this deficiency during an inspection.
Penner Patient Care is recalling Pacific Bathing Spa models in the 560010 series because the device does not bear a unique device identifier.
Penner Patient Care is recalling Pacific Bathing Spa models 760010-1 and 770010-1 because the device does not bear a unique device identifier.
Penner Patient Care is recalling Pacific Bathing Spa model 360020-1P because the device does not bear a unique device identifier.