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.
Novartis Pharmaceuticals is recalling specific lots of Isopto Carpine eye drops due to failed impurities and degradation specifications.
Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 2,091 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet vehicles because the safety certification label displays an incorrect production date.
InnovaGel is voluntarily recalling Dye Free Allergy Softgel Gelatin Capsules because they are subpotent. The affected product was distributed in New York.
Valeant Pharmaceuticals is voluntarily recalling 5,647 units of CLENZIderm M.D. Acne Treatment Systems nationwide due to product discoloration.
Teleflex Medical is recalling Arrow EZ-IO Needle Sets because some individual unit pouches are missing lot numbers and expiration dates.
Valeant Pharmaceuticals is voluntarily recalling CLENZIderm M.D. Pore Therapy Salicylic Acid 2% Acne Treatment due to discoloration.
Allergan is recalling 56,878 bottles of Lumigan (bimatoprost) 0.01% ophthalmic solution because the product failed impurities and degradation specifications.
Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals is recalling specific lots of Bupropion Hydrochloride Extended-release Tablets due to high levels of a degradation product.
Novel Laboratories is recalling 7,656 bottles of Fluocinolone Acetonide Topical Solution 0.01% due to chemical contamination. The affected product was distributed nationwide.
Smiths Medical is recalling CADD Administration Sets because the illustration on the Instructions for Use incorrectly depicts the filter size as 2.0 microns instead of the actual 0.2 microns.
Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals is recalling Bupropion Hydrochloride Extended-release Tablets because high levels of a degradation product were detected.
West-Ward Columbus, Inc. is recalling Doxercalciferol Capsules 0.5mcg because capsules were found with illegible print during an internal inspection.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling da Vinci Xi Stapler Release Kits because misinterpretation of instructions may result in tool damage.
Dr. Reddy's is recalling Rivastigmine Tartrate Capsules because testing detected a peak for Ranitidine, indicating cross-contamination with other products.
G & W Laboratories is recalling 230,700 tubes of Ciclopirox Olamine Cream because some lots were packaged with an out-of-date package insert.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling da Vinci Xi EndoWrist Stapler Release Kits because misinterpretation of instructions may result in tool damage.
Alvogen, Inc. is recalling Nifedipine Extended-Release Tablets, 60 mg, due to cross-contamination with sorafenib powder found in the manufacturing facility's inlet air duct.
Alvogen is recalling specific lots of Adalat CC (nifedipine) extended-release tablets due to cross-contamination with sorafenib powder.
Hetero USA Inc. is recalling 65,664 bottles of Montelukast sodium tablets due to a complaint of blue spots and powder inside a sealed bottle.
Focus Diagnostics is recalling Legionella IFA devices because the company discovered the product is not 510(k) exempt. The recall affects 196 units distributed to three testing laboratories.
AGFA Healthcare Corp. is recalling 308 DX-D100 Digital Radiography X-Ray Systems because the user manual did not specify where to store the Allen wrench used for manual movement.
Give and Go Prepared Foods is recalling Mini Pecan Tarts because dried weevil larvae may be present in the product.
Give and Go Prepared Foods is recalling specific pecan tart products because dried weevil larvae may be present.
Jugos y Agua La Morovena Inc. is recalling 100 gallons of Fruit Punch juice because the labels lack the required phenylalanine warning for individuals with phenylketonuria.
Pfizer is recalling Quillivant XR extended-release oral suspension because it failed to meet dissolution specifications at 12 months. The recall affects 28,938 units distributed nationwide.