The Recall Desk

Severity 4 of 5

Severe recalls

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

What “severe” means here

Severity 4 (Severe) recalls have a real, documented risk of significant injury, hospitalization, or property damage even if no deaths have been reported. The agency classification is FDA Class II with hospitalization reports, USDA Class I, or a structural vehicle defect. These need attention quickly — not five-alarm urgency but not something to put off. Examples include allergen mislabeling on common allergens for products eaten by children, drug potency out of specification by a margin that could cause measurable harm, and vehicle defects affecting braking or steering.

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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  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-0826-2014·2013-12-18

    Vitacost Super Daily Enzymes Recalled Due to Chloramphenicol Presence

    Nature's Value Inc. is recalling Vitacost Super Daily Enzymes capsules because they contain Chloramphenicol, an antimicrobial agent.

    Product
    Vitacost Super Daily Enzymes 500 mg caps, product is packaged in a plastic bottle with 240 capsules per bottle, UPC Code: 844197017164. Manufactured for Vitacost Lexington, NC 27295.
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    2 states
  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-0421-2014·2013-12-18

    Garden-Fresh Foods Recalls Potato Salad for Listeria Contamination

    Garden-Fresh Foods is recalling Grandpa's Deviled Egg Potato Salad and other ready-to-eat products due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

    Product
    Grandpa's Deviled Egg Potato Salad , UPC 0 11596 14012 4, 16 oz, Product Code 4012. Grandpa's Deviled Egg Potato Salad, UPC 0 11596 51065 1, 2/5 lb., Product Code 1065. Grandpa's Deviled Egg Potato Salad, 0 00 11596 51065 1, 4/5 lb., Product Code 1068.
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-0471-2014·2013-12-18

    Garden-Fresh Recalls Salads and Slaw for Listeria Contamination Risk

    Garden-Fresh Foods is recalling various ready-to-eat salads, slaw, and dip products because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

    Product
    Garden-Fresh Creamy Cole Slaw Dressing, UPC 0 11596 43200 7, 4/2 lb., Product Code 3200. 10/26/2013 - 11/2/2013
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-0446-2014·2013-12-18

    Garden-Fresh Foods Recalls Ready-to-Eat Salads and Dips for Listeria Risk

    Garden-Fresh Foods is recalling various ready-to-eat salads, slaw, and dip products because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

    Product
    Fresh Salsa Serrano Spicy, UPC 0 11596 06143 6, 15 oz, Product Code 6143
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-332-2014·2013-12-18

    Novartis Recalls Exforge HCT Physician Samples Due to Chemical Contamination

    Novartis is recalling Exforge HCT physician sample bottles contaminated with Darocur 1173, a photocuring agent found in ink on shrink-wrap sleeves.

    Product
    Exforge HCT (amlodipine, valsartan, hydrochlorothiazide) 5/160/25 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…
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-0476-2014·2013-12-18

    Garden-Fresh Recalls Salads and Dips for Listeria Contamination Risk

    Garden-Fresh Foods is recalling various ready-to-eat salads, slaw, and dip products because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

    Product
    Garden-Fresh Sour Cream Mac & Cheddar, UPC 0 11596 92031 3, 2/5 lb, Product Code 2031. 10/1/2013 - 10/10/2013
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-326-2014·2013-12-18

    Novartis Recalls Diovan and Other Tablets Due to Chemical Contamination

    Novartis is recalling physician sample bottles of several prescription tablets, including Diovan, due to contamination with a photocuring agent.

    Product
    Diovan (valsartan) 160 mg per tablet, 7 Tablets per bottle, Rx only Physician Sample Not For Sale, Manufactured by: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation Suffern, NY 10901 for Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation East Hanover, NJ 07936, NDC # 0078-9359-07
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0427-2014·2013-12-18

    Cutera truSculpt Infrared System Recalled for Thermal Burn Risk

    Cutera is recalling 451 truSculpt infrared systems because the device caused partial thickness thermal burns to the skin in two patients.

    Product
    Cutera brand truSculpt infrared System (optional), Massager, Vacuum, radio frequency induced heat, Product is manufactured and distributed by Cutera, Inc., Brisbane, CA The truSculpt massage device is intended to provide a temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite.…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·13V632000·2013-12-18

    Airstream Interstate Recalled for Propane Regulator Defect Risking Fire

    Airstream is recalling 2013-2014 Interstate vehicles because a damaged propane regulator may allow gas to escape, potentially causing a fire or explosion in enclosed areas.

    Product
    AIRSTREAM — AIRSTREAM INTERSTATE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-0436-2014·2013-12-18

    Garden-Fresh Recalls Egg Salads Due to Listeria Contamination Risk

    Garden-Fresh Foods is recalling specific egg salad products because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

    Product
    Market Pantry Egg Salad, UPC 0 85239 24109 7, 12 oz., Product Code 24109, Weis Egg Salad, UPC 0 11596 55221 7, 1/5 lb., Product Code 5221. Garden-Fresh Egg Salad, UPC 0 11596 52022 3, 1/5 lb. , Product Code 2022. .
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-0824-2014·2013-12-18

    Nature's Value Recalls Vitacost Enzyme Supplements Due to Chloramphenicol

    Nature's Value Inc. is recalling Vitacost Mega Spectrum Enzyme supplements because they contain Chloramphenicol, an antimicrobial agent.

    Product
    Vitacost Mega Spectrum Enzyme, packaged with 180 Vegetarian Capsules, UPC Code: 84419701519. Manufactured for Vitacost Lexington, NC 27295
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    2 states
  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-0731-2014·2013-12-18

    HyVee Chocolate Caramel Clusters Recalled for Undeclared Peanut Allergen

    Palmer Candy Co is recalling HyVee Chocolate Caramel Clusters because they contain peanuts but are labeled as not containing them.

    Product
    HyVee Chocolate Caramel Clusters, packaged in 9-oz. clear plastic clamshell containers (UPC 077232125153), 16 containers/case (UPC 10077232125150). The firm name on the label is HyVee, West Des Moines, IA.
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    1 state
  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-0468-201·2013-12-18

    Garden-Fresh Foods Recalls Broccoli Cheese Salad Kits for Listeria Risk

    Garden-Fresh Foods is recalling Broccoli Cheese Salad Kits and other ready-to-eat products because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

    Product
    Garden-Fresh Foods Broccoli Cheese Salad Kit, UPC 0 11596 93038 1, 1/11.25 lb., Product Code 3038. 9/30/2013
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-0730-2014·2013-12-18

    La Boulange Soft Caramel Recalled for Undeclared Hazelnut Allergen

    The New French Bakery is recalling La Boulange Soft Caramel jars that were mislabeled and contain undeclared hazelnuts.

    Product
    Chocolate La Boulange Soft Caramel, Net WT. 8.4 oz. (238 g); Cooked in small batches in copper pots; all natural La Boulange South San Francisco, CA
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    0 states
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-344-2014·2013-12-18

    Volcano Male Enhancement Liquid Recalled for Undeclared Pharmaceutical Ingredients

    Myson Corporation is recalling Volcano Male Enhancement Liquid because it contains undeclared active pharmaceutical ingredients, making it an unapproved new drug.

    Product
    Volcano Male Enhancement Liquid, 2 FL OZ (60 ml) bottle, www.volcanoenhancement.com, DISTRIBUTED BY VOLCANO Long Beach, CA 90813, UPC 6 09613 85996 0.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-336-2014·2013-12-18

    Novartis Recalls Stalevo Tablets Due to Chemical Contamination

    Novartis is recalling Stalevo physician sample bottles contaminated with Darocur 1173, a photocuring agent found in ink.

    Product
    Stalevo (carbidopa, levodopa, and entacapone) 12.5/50/200 mg, 7 tablets per bottle, Physician Sample-Not For Sale, Rx only, Manufactured by: Novartis Pharma Productions GmbH Wehr, Germany. Distributed by: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. East Hanover, New Jersey 07936, NDC #…
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-0423-2014·2013-12-18

    Garden-Fresh Foods Recalls Potato Salads Due to Listeria Risk

    Garden-Fresh Foods is recalling various ready-to-eat salads, slaw, and dip products because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

    Product
    Grandpa's Red Skin Potato Salad, UPC 0 11596 14061 2, 16 oz, Product Code 4061. Weis Red Potato Salad, UPC 0 41497 05848 8, 16 oz, Product Code 05848. Portillo's Gourmet Red Skin Potato Salad, UPC 0 11596 14060 5, 16 oz, Product code4060. Weis Red Potato Salad, UPC 0 11596 51105…
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-0462-2014·2013-12-18

    Garden-Fresh Recalls Amish Macaroni Salad Due to Listeria Risk

    Garden-Fresh Foods is recalling specific varieties of Amish Macaroni Salad because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

    Product
    Weis Amish Macaroni Salad, UPC 0 41497 05844 0, 16 oz, Product Code 05844. Weis Amish Macaroni Salad, UPC 0 41497 05905 8, 3 lb. Product Code 05905. Weis Amish Macaroni Salad, UPC 0 11596 52105 3, 2/5 lb., Product Code 2105. Garden-Fresh Amish Country Macaroni Salad, UPC 0…
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-0443-2014·2013-12-18

    Garden-Fresh Foods Recalls Taco Dip Products Due to Listeria Risk

    Garden-Fresh Foods is recalling specific varieties of ready-to-eat taco dip because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

    Product
    Roundy's Taco Dip, UPC 0 11150 52604 3, 12 oz , Product Code 52604. Maggie's Taco Dip, UPC 0 11596 06201 3, 12 oz , Product Code 6201. Finest Traditions Taco Dip, UPC 7 33147 10556 6. 8 oz, Product Code 38984.
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-0428-2014·2013-12-18

    Garden-Fresh Foods Recalls Potato Salad Due to Listeria Risk

    Garden-Fresh Foods is recalling various ready-to-eat salads, slaw, and dip products because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

    Product
    Weis Original Potato Salad, UPC 0 41497 05838 9, 16 oz, Product Code 05383. Weis Original Potato Salad, UPC 0 41497 05900 3, 3 lb., Product Code 05900. 10/1/2013 - 10/10/2013 Weis Original Potato Salad, UPC 0 11596 51102 3, 2/5 lb., Product Code 1102. 10/1/2013 - 10/10/2013
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0458-2014·2013-12-18

    Ethicon Stratafix Symmetric PDS Plus Knotless Tissue Control Device Recalled

    Ethicon is recalling Stratafix Symmetric PDS Plus Knotless Tissue Control Devices due to reported tab failures and fascial dehiscences in lower abdominal incisions.

    Product
    Ethicon Stratafix Symmetric PDS Plus Knotless Tissue Control Device Ethicon LLC Guaynabo, Puerto Rico 00969. Intended for general soft tissue approximation where use of an absorbable suture is appropriate.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-0437-2014·2013-12-18

    Garden-Fresh Foods Recalls Artichoke Spinach Dip Due to Listeria Risk

    Garden-Fresh Foods is recalling specific varieties of Archer Farms and Roundy's Artichoke Spinach Dip because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

    Product
    Archer Farms Artichoke Spinach Dip, UC 0 85239 99015 5, 11 oz, Product Code 99015. Archer Farms Artichoke Spinach Dip, UPC 0 85239 69053 6, 18 oz, Product Code 69053. Roundy's Artichoke Spinach Dip , UPC 0 11596 06170 2, 12 oz. Product Code 6170.
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-0732-2014·2013-12-18

    HyVee Chocolate Covered Caramels Recalled for Undeclared Peanuts

    Palmer Candy Co is recalling HyVee Chocolate Covered Caramels because they contain peanuts but are labeled as not containing them.

    Product
    HyVee Chocolate Covered Caramels, packaged in 12-oz. clear plastic clamshell containers (UPC 077232125207), 16 containers/case (UPC 10077232125204). The firm name on the label is HyVee, West Des Moines, IA.
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    1 state
  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-0823-2014·2013-12-18

    Trader Joe's Seaweed Salad Recalled for Undeclared Peanuts

    Jayone Foods is recalling Trader Joe's Seaweed Salad with Spicy Dressing because it may contain undeclared peanuts.

    Product
    Trader Joe's Authentically Korean Seaweed Salad with Spicy Dressing, Net Wt. 3.5oz (99g), SKU 97677.
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-0454-2914·2013-12-18

    Garden-Fresh Foods Recalls Ready-to-Eat Salads and Slaw Due to Listeria Risk

    Garden-Fresh Foods is recalling various ready-to-eat salads, slaw, and dip products because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

    Product
    Archer Farms Broccoli Bacon Toss Kit, UPC 0 85239 24105 9, 2/2.35 lb., Product Code 040409
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide