The Recall Desk

Severity 2 of 5

Moderate recalls

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

What “moderate” means here

Severity 2 (Moderate) recalls cover minor labeling errors, low-risk contamination, and voluntary precautionary recalls. The agency's own classification is typically FDA Class III, or the issue is something like incomplete instructions or a small UPC mismatch where the product itself is safe but doesn't meet documentation requirements. Use the same brand-name product safely; follow the manufacturer's instructions for return or exchange if you want a refund.

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.

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  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0762-2017·2016-12-21

    Randox Liquid Cardiac Controls Recalled for Decreased Analyte Recovery

    Randox Laboratories is recalling Randox Liquid Cardiac Controls Level 1, 2, and 3 because internal stability monitoring revealed decreased recovery of myoglobin and CKMB.

    Product
    The Randox Liquid Cardiac Controls Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 are liquid controls containing BNP, CK MB Mass, Digoxin, D-Dimer, Homocysteine, hsCRP, Myoglobin, NT-ProBNP, Troponin I, and Troponin T. They have been developed for use in the quality control of BNP, CK MB Mass…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • ModerateUSDA FSIS·119-2016·2016-12-21

    Ruiz Recalls Beef and Cheese Tortillas Due to Plastic Contamination

    Ruiz Food Products is recalling beef and cheese tortillas that may contain brittle clear plastic. No injuries have been reported.

    Product
    Ruiz Food Products, Inc. — Ruiz Food Products, Inc. Recalls Beef and Cheese Tortilla Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    12 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0747-2017·2016-12-21

    PerkinElmer RoboRack Filter Tips Recalled for Inaccurate Liquid Handling

    PerkinElmer is recalling 595 trays of RoboRack filter tips because they may not seal properly, causing inaccurate liquid aspiration and dispensing in automated workstations.

    Product
    Perkin Elmer RoboRack 25ul, Clear, Non-Conductive, Filter Tips, Pre-sterilized Item Number: 6000689. Supplied for use with JANUS Automated Workstations: Product Number: AJS4001 AJM4001 AJI4001, AJL4001, AJS8001 , AJM8001, AJI8001, AJL8001, AJM4G01 , AJI4G01 , AJL4G01…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    7 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0763-2017·2016-12-21

    Oculus Recalls Ceramax Skin Barrier Cream Professional Samples

    Oculus Innovative Sciences is recalling professional samples of Ceramax Skin Barrier Cream because they are not meeting stability standards.

    Product
    Ceramax Skin Barrier Cream: NET WT 0.1 OZ (3 g professional sample - not for retail sale) Under the supervision of a health care professional, Ceramax is intended to be used as a topical skin care preparation to relieve and to manage the burning and itching associated with…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0714-2017·2016-12-21

    H-E-B Recalls Baby Green Beans Due to Foreign Material

    H-E-B is recalling 855 units of Baby Green Beans cups sold in Texas after a customer reported finding a small piece of rubber inside the product.

    Product
    HEB Baby Green Beans 4 ounce cups, 2 pack packaged in plastic cups with a cardboard sleeve
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    1 state
  • ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0741-2017·2016-12-21

    Cargill Recalls Monarch Liquid Butter Alternative Due to Excessive Additives

    Cargill is recalling Monarch Liquid Butter Alternative because it contains excessive amounts of TBHQ and dimethyl polysiloxane.

    Product
    MONARCH LIQUID BUTTER ALTERNATIVE, ARTIFICIALLY FLAVORED ,NET/NETO 1 GAL (3.79 L) INGREDIENTS; SOYBEAN OIL, HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL WITH SALT***TBHQ***DIMETHYLPOLYSILOXANE***CONTAINS: SOY. UPC 7 58108 38874 1
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    29 states
  • ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0719-2017·2016-12-21

    Clif Bar Recalls Chocolate Hazelnut Butter Energy Bars Due to Foreign Material

    Clif Bar & Company is recalling specific production runs of Chocolate Hazelnut Butter Energy Bars after receiving complaints of foreign material in the product.

    Product
    Chocolate Hazelnut Butter CLIF¿ Nut Butter Filled Energy Bars; NET WT: 1.76 oz (50 g). Packages in boxes of 12 individual bars. UPC - bar: 7 22252 26800 6; UPC - 12 count box: 7-22252-36800-3; UPC-case: 00722252-56800-7 Distributed by Clif Bar & Company, Emeryville, CA…
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    0 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0736-2017·2016-12-21

    C.R. Bard Recalls 70cc Piston Syringes Due to Package Defect

    C.R. Bard is recalling 70cc Piston Syringes because a package slit defect may compromise product sterility.

    Product
    BARD¿ 70cc Piston Syringe with Catheter Tip, Luer Adapter and Cap, Rx Only, The BARD¿ Syringe is available in a single use plastic design which features a 60cc or 70cc capacity graduated barrel. It has a thumb ring plunger for one-handed use. A catheter adapter tip and Luer…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0754-2017·2016-12-21

    Olympus HF Cable WA00014A Recalled for Software Malfunction

    Olympus Corporation of the Americas is recalling 494 HF Cable WA00014A units due to a software malfunction that may cause incorrect error codes to be generated or displayed.

    Product
    HF Cable WA00014A, Endoscopic electrosurgical unit and accessories
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0756-2017·2016-12-21

    Recall of Sterile Specimen Containers Due to Packaging Defect

    Covidien LLC is recalling 5,187,100 sterile specimen containers because a packaging defect compromised the sterility of the outer surface.

    Product
    Covidien Precision Specimen Container- 4 oz (118 mL), Plastic Screw Top Cap, OR Packaged, Sterile Item Code: 17099
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0716-2017·2016-12-21

    H-E-B Baby Squash Sweet Corn Tomato Cups Recalled for Rubber Piece

    H-E-B is recalling Baby Squash Sweet Corn Tomato 4-ounce cups due to a customer report of a rubber piece inside the product.

    Product
    HEB Baby Squash Sweet Corn Tomato 4 ounce cups, 2 pack packaged in plastic cups with a cardboard sleeve
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    1 state
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0737-2017·2016-12-21

    C.R. Bard Recalls Piston Syringes Due to Package Defect Risk

    C.R. Bard is recalling specific lots of 60cc Piston Syringes because a package slit defect may compromise product sterility.

    Product
    BARD¿ Piston Syringe, 60cc, Rx Only, Sterile, The BARD¿ Syringe is available in a single use plastic design which features a 60cc or 70cc capacity graduated barrel. It has a thumb ring plunger for one-handed use. A catheter adapter tip and Luer adapter tip are included. BARD¿…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0742-2017·2016-12-21

    Siemens SOMATOM Definition AS CT Systems Recalled for Software Bug Fixes

    Siemens Medical Solutions USA is recalling 104 SOMATOM Definition AS CT systems to install software and firmware updates that fix bugs and improve performance.

    Product
    SOMATOM Definition AS System, x-ray, tomography, computed Intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data from either the same axial plane taken at different angles or spiral planes taken at different angles.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0741-2017·2016-12-21

    Cypress Medical Recalls McKesson Vinyl Exam Gloves for Leak Test Failure

    Cypress Medical Products is recalling McKesson Powder Free Vinyl Exam Gloves because a container failed the FDA leak test. The recall is limited to one distribution center in Auburn, Washington.

    Product
    McKesson Powder Free Vinyl Exam Gloves Catalog numbers 14-116, 14-118, 14-120, 14-136, 14-138 and 14-140
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    1 state
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0744-2017·2016-12-21

    Siemens SOMATOM Definition Edge CT Systems Recalled for Software Bug Fixes

    Siemens Medical Solutions is recalling 104 SOMATOM Definition Edge CT systems to install a software update that fixes bugs and improves performance.

    Product
    SOMATOM Definition Edge System, x-ray, tomography, computed Intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data from either the same axial plane taken at different angles or spiral planes taken at different angles
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0749-2017·2016-12-21

    Ulthera Recalls Cellfina Prep Packs Due to Non-Sterile Vacuum Tube

    Ulthera Inc is recalling Cellfina Prep Packs because they contain a non-sterile vacuum tube, while the instructions describe using a sterile tube.

    Product
    Cellfina Prep Pack, Part No. CP1
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0738-2017·2016-12-21

    C.R. Bard Recalls BARDIA 60cc Piston Irrigation Syringes Due to Package Defect

    C.R. Bard is recalling BARDIA 60cc Piston Irrigation Syringes because a slit defect in the packaging may compromise product sterility.

    Product
    BARDIA¿ 60cc Piston Irrigation Syringe, Sterile, Rx Only, The BARD¿ Syringe is available in a single use plastic design which features a 60cc or 70cc capacity graduated barrel. It has a thumb ring plunger for one-handed use. A catheter adapter tip and Luer adapter tip are…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0740-2017·2016-12-21

    BD Recalls Spinal Anesthesia Trays Due to Incorrect Labeling

    Becton Dickinson is recalling 4,500 BD Spinal Anesthesia Trays because a small number were incorrectly labeled as Epidural Trays.

    Product
    BD Spinal Anesthesia Tray The BD Spinal Anesthesia Tray is intended for use by professional anesthesiologists to perform the spinal anesthesia procedure
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0769-2017·2016-12-21

    Natus neoBLUE Phototherapy Systems Recalled for Fiberoptic Pad Failure

    Natus Medical is recalling neoBLUE blanket LED Phototherapy Systems due to early failure of fiberoptic pads, which can cause discoloration and melting at the connector.

    Product
    Updated Natus neoBLUE blanket LED Phototherapy Systems. It provides phototherapy underneath the infant and can be used in a bassinet, open bed, radiant warmer, incubator, or while holding the infant. Affected systems including: 1) Updated light boxes (serial number…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0740-2017·2016-12-21

    Cargill Recalls Quali Fry Premium Buttery Pan and Grill Oil

    Cargill is recalling Quali Fry Premium Buttery Pan and Grill Oil because it contains excessive amounts of TBHQ and dimethyl polysiloxane.

    Product
    QUALI FRY PREMIUM BUTTERY PAN AND GRILL, ARTIFICIALLY FLAVORED OIL, NET/NETO 1 GAL (3.79 L) INGREDIENTS: SOYBEAN OIL, HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL***TBHQ***DIMETHYLPOLYSILOXANE***CONTAINS: SOY, UPC 7 58108 45416 3
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    29 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0757-2017·2016-12-21

    Pentax Ultrasound Video Bronchoscope Recalled for Incorrect Instructions

    Pentax of America Inc. is recalling 113 Ultrasound Video Bronchoscopes because they shipped with outdated instructions for use.

    Product
    Ultrasound Video Bronchoscope The EB-1970UK, Ultrasound Video Bronchoscope, is intended to provide optical visualization of, ultrasonic visualization of, and therapeutic access to, the Pulmonary Track including but not restricted to organs, tissues, and subsystem: Nasal…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0750-2017·2016-12-21

    Roche Recalls LightMix Zika rRT-PCR Test Due to False Positive Risk

    Roche Molecular Systems is recalling the LightMix Zika rRT-PCR Test because the software algorithm may occasionally report false positive results.

    Product
    LightMix¿ Zika rRT-PCR Test The LightMix¿ Zika rRT-PCR Test is a real-time RT-PCR test intended for the qualitative detection of RNA from the Zika virus in serum or EDTA plasma from individuals meeting CDC Zika virus clinical criteria (e.g., clinical signs and symptoms…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0713-2017·2016-12-21

    H-E-B Recalls Baby Sweet Potato Cups Due to Foreign Object

    H-E-B is recalling Baby Sweet Potato cups after a customer reported finding a small piece of rubber inside the product.

    Product
    HEB Baby Sweet Potato 4 ounce cups, 2 pack packaged in plastic cups with a cardboard sleeve
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    1 state
  • ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0657-2017·2016-12-14

    Saputo Recalls Low Moisture Mozzarella Cheese Due to Foreign Material

    Saputo Cheese USA is recalling specific lots of low moisture mozzarella cheese after a customer reported finding white plastic in the product.

    Product
    MOZZARELLA LOW MOISTURE WHOLE MILK 8/6# DRAGONE ; Low moisture Mozzarella Cheese Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes. UPC: #070348121002 Saputo code: #112100
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    24 states
  • ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0676-2017·2016-12-14

    Airheads Mini Bars Recalled Due to Blood Observed on Packaging Equipment

    Perfetti Van Melle USA Inc is recalling Airheads Mini Bars because blood was observed on packaging equipment. The recall covers 4,147 cases distributed nationwide.

    Product
    Airheads Mini Bars 12oz bags of assorted flavors. 12 - 12oz bags are included in cardboard cartons. Assorted flavors include Cherry, Watermelon, Blue Raspberry, and White Mystery.
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide