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 (Drugs)·D-333-2014·2013-12-18

    Novartis Recalls Physician Sample Blood Pressure Medications Due to Chemical Contamination

    Novartis is recalling physician sample bottles of several blood pressure medications due to contamination with a photocuring agent found in packaging inks.

    Product
    Exforge (amlodipine and valsartan Tablets) 10/160 mg, Rx only, 7 tablets per bottle, Physician Sample - Not For Sale. Manufactured by: Novartis Pharma Stein AG Stein, Switzerland. Distributed by: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. East Hanover, New Jersey 07936, NDC # 0078-9489-07
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0716-2014·2013-12-11

    Ocean State Jobbers Recalls Mediterranean Olives Stored at Room Temperature

    Ocean State Jobbers is recalling Mediterranean Olives: Dry Morrocan because they were stored at room temperature instead of being refrigerated as required by the label.

    Product
    Mediterranean Olives: Dry Morrocan, produced by Bel Frantoio and packaged in 34-oz. plastic containers. Imported from Italy
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    7 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0431-2014·2013-12-11

    Philips Easy Diagnost Eleva Fluoroscopic Software Recall

    Philips Medical Systems is recalling 19 Easy Diagnost Eleva devices because they were delivered with outdated application software.

    Product
    Easy Diagnost Eleva Universal Fluoroscopic applications
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0723-2014·2013-12-11

    Sweetwater Recalls Refreshe Mixed Berry Electrolyte Water Due to Coliforms

    The Sweetwater Co. is recalling Refreshe Mixed Berry Electrolyte Water sold in California and Oregon due to elevated non-fecal total Coliforms.

    Product
    Refreshe Mixed Berry Naturally Flavored Electrolyte Water, 12 bottles per cases, 1 L per bottle, sold under Safeway brand. The UPC 0 21130 24209 2.
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    2 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0444-2014·2013-12-11

    Smith & Nephew Recalls Genesis II Knee Inserts Due to Seal Defect

    Smith & Nephew is recalling 16 Genesis II knee inserts because the Tyvek lid may not be adequately sealed, potentially compromising sterility.

    Product
    GENESIS(R) II, POSTERIOR STABILIZED ARTICULAR INSERT, SIZE 1-2, 13 MM QTY: (1), REF 71420806, STERILE EO, Smith & Nephew, Inc. Memphis, TN 38116 USA Orthopedic
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    1 state
  • ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0712-2014·2013-12-11

    Ocean State Jobbers Recalls Mediterranean Olives Due to Storage Labeling Error

    Ocean State Jobbers is recalling 8,052 units of Mediterranean Olives: Green Stuffed because the product was stored at room temperature instead of being refrigerated as required by the label.

    Product
    Mediterranean Olives: Green Stuffed, produced by Bel Frantoio and packaged in 34-oz. plastic containers. Imported from Italy
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    7 states
  • ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0708-2014·2013-12-11

    Ocean State Jobbers Recalls Mediterranean Olives Due to Improper Storage

    Ocean State Jobbers is recalling Mediterranean Olives: Calcidica Sweet because they were stored at room temperature instead of being refrigerated as required by the label.

    Product
    Mediterranean Olives: Calcidica Sweet, produced by Bel Frantoio and packaged in 34-oz. plastic containers. Imported from Italy
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    7 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0446-2014·2013-12-11

    Smith & Nephew Recalls Genesis II Knee Inserts Due to Seal Defect

    Smith & Nephew is recalling 80 Genesis II knee inserts because the Tyvek lid may not be adequately sealed, potentially compromising sterility.

    Product
    GENESIS(R) II, PS HIGH FLEXION ARTICULAR INSERT, SIZE 3-4, 9 MM QTY: (1), REF 71421508, STERILE EO, Smith & Nephew, Inc. Memphis, TN 38116 USA Orthopedic
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    1 state
  • ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0725-2014·2013-12-11

    Oma's Choice Dilled Garlic Recalled for Lack of Process Authority Evaluation

    Oma's Choice Inc is recalling 28 cases of Dilled Garlic because the products were not submitted to a process authority for evaluation.

    Product
    Oma's Choice, Dilled Garlic, Net. Wt. 16 oz, Made Espcially For Oma's Choice, 4042 F.M. 3171 Schulenburg, TX 78956.
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    1 state
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0449-2014·2013-12-11

    Smith & Nephew Recalls Genesis II Knee Inserts Due to Seal Defect

    Smith & Nephew is recalling 8 units of Genesis II mobile bearing articular inserts because the Tyvek lid may not be adequately sealed.

    Product
    GENESIS(R) II, MOBILE BEARING ARTICULAR INSERT RIGHT, SIZE 5, 9 MM QTY: (1), REF 71621509, STERILE EO, Smith & Nephew, Inc. Memphis, TN 38116 USA Orthopedic
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    1 state
  • ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1341-2012·2013-12-11

    Evergreen Orchard Farm Recalls Korean Pear Juice for Incorrect Labeling

    Evergreen Orchard Farm is recalling Korean Pear Juice in 120 mL pouches due to incorrect labeling, product descriptions, and formulations.

    Product
    Korean Pear Juice in 120 mL metal foil pouch single service container. Made by Evergreen Orchard Farm, 1023 Yardville Allentown Road, Hamilton, NJ 08620. Product of USA. UPC# 809080300084.
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    4 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0447-2014·2013-12-11

    Smith & Nephew Recalls Genesis II Knee Inserts Due to Sealing Defect

    Smith & Nephew is recalling 32 Genesis II knee inserts because the Tyvek lid may not be adequately sealed, potentially compromising sterility.

    Product
    GENESIS(R) II, PS HIGH FLEXION ARTICULAR INSERT, SIZE 5-6, 9 MM QTY: (1), REF 71421515, STERILE EO, Smith & Nephew, Inc. Memphis, TN 38116 USA Orthopedic
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    1 state
  • ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0720-2014·2013-12-11

    Ocean State Jobbers Recalls Mediterranean Olives Due to Improper Storage

    Ocean State Jobbers is recalling 5,448 units of Mediterranean Olives: Large because they were stored at room temperature instead of refrigerated.

    Product
    Mediterranean Olives: Large, produced by Bel Frantoio and packaged in 34-oz. plastic containers. Imported from Italy
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    7 states
  • ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0718-2014·2013-12-11

    Ocean State Jobbers Recalls Mediterranean Olives Due to Improper Storage

    Ocean State Jobbers is recalling 1,404 units of Mediterranean Olives: French Picholine because they were stored at room temperature instead of refrigerated.

    Product
    Mediterranean Olives: French Picholine, produced by Bel Frantoio and packaged in 34-oz. plastic containers. Imported from Italy
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    7 states
  • ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0717-2014·2013-12-11

    Ocean State Jobbers Recalls Mediterranean Olives Due to Storage Labeling Error

    Ocean State Jobbers is recalling Mediterranean Olives: Cracked Cerignole because the product was stored at room temperature instead of being refrigerated as required by the label.

    Product
    Mediterranean Olives: Cracked Cerignole, produced by Bel Frantoio and packaged in 34-oz. plastic containers. Imported from Italy
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    7 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0435-2014·2013-12-11

    CareFusion Recalls VersaSafe Extension Sets Due to Adhesive Defect

    CareFusion is recalling VersaSafe Extension Sets because excessive adhesive may prevent the male spin collar from operating as intended.

    Product
    VersaSafe Extension Set, Model No. 21000M-007
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0714-2014·2013-12-11

    Ocean State Jobbers Recalls Mediterranean Olives Due to Improper Storage

    Ocean State Jobbers is recalling Mediterranean Olives: Gaeta White because the product was stored at room temperature instead of being refrigerated.

    Product
    Mediterranean Olives: Gaeta White, produced by Bel Frantoio and packaged in 34-oz. plastic containers. Imported from Italy
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    7 states
  • ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0724-2014·2013-12-11

    Oma's Choice Baby Dill Pickles Recalled for Lack of Process Authority Evaluation

    Oma's Choice Inc is recalling Baby Dill Pickles because the products were not submitted to a process authority for evaluation.

    Product
    Oma's Choice, Baby Dill Pickles, Net Wt. 16.oz., Made Espcially For Oma's Choice, 4042 F.M. 3171 Schulenburg, TX 78956.
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    1 state
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0439-2014·2013-12-11

    Varian Medical Systems Recalls C-Series Linear Accelerators for Software Correction

    Varian Medical Systems is recalling 3,809 C-Series linear accelerators to install a software solution that corrects a previous issue.

    Product
    C-Series: Clinac, Trilogy, Trilogy Tx. , Novalis high energy linear accelerators and UNIQUE single energy linear accelerator; Versions 7, 8 and 9. The UNIQUE is not sold in the US. Product Usage: The Varian High Energy Linear Accelerator is indicated for stereotactic…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0719-2014·2013-12-11

    Ocean State Jobbers Recalls Kalamata Olives Due to Improper Storage

    Ocean State Jobbers is recalling 6,216 units of Kalamata olives because they were stored at room temperature instead of refrigerated.

    Product
    Mediterranean Olives: Kalamata, produced by Bel Frantoio and packaged in 34-oz. plastic containers. Imported from Italy
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    7 states
  • ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0709-2014·2013-12-11

    Gold Medal Caramel Dip Recalled for Insanitary Manufacturing Conditions

    Gold Medal Products is recalling Caramel Dip in plastic containers because it was manufactured under insanitary conditions. The product was distributed in 14 US states and Canada.

    Product
    Product #4124: Caramel dip in plastic containers
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    14 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0434-2014·2013-12-11

    Advanced Sterilization Products Recalls SteriTite Containers Due to Sterility Assurance Concerns

    Advanced Sterilization Products is recalling SteriTite containers because data does not consistently show that the required sterility assurance level is achieved during testing.

    Product
    STERITITE Containers: STERITITE Container Kit, 1/4 size, 3" high, product code: 13902; STERITITE Mini Mid Size, 3" high, product code: 13903; STERITITE Container Kit, 1/2 size, 4" high, product code: 13904; STERITITE Container Kit, 3/4 size, 4" high, product code: 13905…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0694-2014·2013-12-11

    Borinquen Natural Recalls HCG Premium Energy Drops for False Health Claims

    Borinquen Natural is recalling HCG Premium Energy Hormone-Free Drops because the company's website made false claims that the product prevents various diseases.

    Product
    HCG Premium Energy Hormone-Free Drops with B12, B6 & Yohimbine, 60 ml
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    1 state