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.
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics is recalling 16 units of Trident hip implant inserts due to a documentation issue, despite the parts meeting all device specifications.
Becton, Dickinson and Company is recalling 128 units of CD4 (SK3), FITC reagent because the Spanish text on the label incorrectly identifies the product as CD8 FITC.
Pointe Scientific is recalling 93 kits of Creatinine Reagent C7539-150 because the R1 and R2 reagent bottles are mislabeled, which prevents valid test results.
Leica Microsystems is recalling 901 tissue processors due to incorrect internal wiring that may prevent remote alarms from functioning during instrument failure.
Pointe Scientific is recalling autoHDL Reagent H7545 because crystals may be present in the R1 reagent, potentially resulting from freezing during transport.
Akorn, Inc. is recalling 370 kits of IC-Green (indocyanine green for injection) because a low out-of-specification potency result was found.
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. is recalling 10,767 bottles of Dexmethylphenidate HCl Extended-Release capsules because stability testing showed the product failed to meet dissolution specifications.
Mitsubishi is recalling 2011 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured on December 3, 2010, due to incorrect certification labels lacking the correct VIN. Dealers will install corrected labels free of charge.
Mutual Pharmaceutical is recalling specific lots of Felodipine Extended-Release Tablets because benzophenone leached from the label varnish.
Bestco, Inc. is recalling CVS Sugar Free Black Cherry Cough Drops because they may contain comingled Sugar Free Honey Lemon cough drops.
Mutual Pharmaceutical is recalling specific lots of Felodipine Extended-Release Tablets because benzophenone leached from the product label varnish.
Golden State Medical Supply Inc. is recalling 1,165 bottles of Methocarbamol 500 mg tablets because they contain hair.
Oasis Medical is recalling 909 cartons of ImproVue Ophthalmic Lubricant Drops due to a failure to meet pH specifications. The affected lot was distributed in Florida.
Mutual Pharmaceutical is recalling specific lots of Imipramine HCl tablets because benzophenone leached from the label varnish.
Abbott Electrophysiology is recalling 86 units of FIRMap 60mm Catheters because the expiration date was incorrectly printed on the labels.
Qualitest Pharmaceuticals is recalling 21,552 bottles of 300 mg Allopurinol tablets because some tablets are oversized and discolored.
Silarx Pharmaceuticals is recalling 576 bottles of Lamivudine Oral Solution because the expiration date on the carton does not match the bottle label.
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories is recalling specific lots of Amlodipine Besylate and Atorvastatin Calcium tablets because they contain subpotent atorvastatin.
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories is recalling 576 bottles of Amlodipine Besylate and Atorvastatin Calcium tablets because the atorvastatin component is subpotent.
Taro Pharmaceuticals is recalling Topicort topical spray because impurity testing failed at 6 and 9 months. The recall covers 16,320 bottles distributed nationwide.
Dr. Reddy's is recalling Amlodipine Besylate and Atorvastatin Calcium tablets because the atorvastatin component was found to be subpotent.
KVK-Tech is recalling specific lots of Phentermine Hydrochloride Capsules because they failed impurity specifications during stability testing.
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories is recalling 984 bottles of Amlodipine Besylate and Atorvastatin Calcium tablets because the atorvastatin component is subpotent.
Dr. Reddy's is recalling specific lots of Amlodipine Besylate and Atorvastatin Calcium tablets because they contain subpotent atorvastatin.
Holten Meat Inc. is recalling approximately 501,509 pounds of Extra Value Meats Quarter Pound Beef Patties because monosodium glutamate (MSG) was used but not listed on the label.