The Recall Desk

State

California product recalls

73,596 recalls have nationwide distribution and so reach California. 13,263 additional recalls listed California specifically in their distribution scope.

What the numbers show

Total
13,263
Critical
1,601
Severe
3,371
Most recent
2026-10-21

Of the 13,263 recalls naming California we have scored against our rubric, 1,601 (12%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 3,371 (25%) are Severe.

These figures cover only the 13,263 recalls whose distribution notice names California specifically. The 73,596 nationwide recalls listed below reach every state, so counting them here would make every state page show the same numbers.

27251–27275 of 86859

  • HighFDA (Food)·F-0945-2021·2021-09-08

    WOK ST SHRIMP VEGGIE LO MEIN recalled for Salmonella contamination

    Mai Cuisine is recalling WOK ST SHRIMP VEGGIE LO MEIN sold at Genji Sushi counters in Whole Foods Market stores in Northern California due to Salmonella contamination in the frozen shrimp ingredient.

    Product
    WOK ST SHRIMP VEGGIE LO MEIN P UPC: 84003140247 Products were sold from Genji Sushi counters inside Whole Foods Market stores
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighNHTSA·21C004000·2021-09-08

    Dorel Maxi-Cosi Pria 70 Child Seat Recall for Tether Anchor Defect

    Dorel Juvenile Group is recalling Maxi-Cosi Pria 70 convertible child seats because they may not adequately protect children from head injury in a crash if installed without a top tether.

    Product
    CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE TETHER ANCHOR recall
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Food)·F-0950-2021·2021-09-08

    Chef's Assorted Nigiri 6PC recalled for Salmonella contamination

    Mai Cuisine is recalling Chef's Assorted Nigiri 6PC sold at New Leaf Community Market stores in Northern California due to Salmonella contamination in frozen shrimp used in the sushi products.

    Product
    CHEF'S ASSORTED NIGIRI 6PC UPC: 81282401130 Product was sold from Mai Sushi counters inside New Leaf Community Market stores in Northern CA.
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Food)·F-0942-2021·2021-09-08

    Spicy Shrimp Inari Sushi recalled for Salmonella contamination

    Mai Cuisine is recalling Spicy Shrimp Inari 4 PC sushi products sold at Whole Foods Market Genji Sushi counters in Northern California due to Salmonella contamination in the frozen shrimp ingredient.

    Product
    Spicy Shrimp Inari 4 PC [WR] UPC: 81244803399 Products were sold from Genji Sushi counters inside Whole Foods Market stores
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2379-2021·2021-09-08

    Baxter Prismaflex Dialysis Membranes Recalled for Sterilization Failure

    Baxter is recalling Prismaflex HF 1000 dialysis membranes (Lot 20B2330M) because products labeled as sterile may not have been properly sterilized due to manufacturing defects and data manipulation. Non-sterile devices could pose infection risks to patients.

    Product
    Baxter prismaflex, HF 1000 PAES membrane, REF 107140 Used with Prismaflex or PrisMax control units for continuous fluid management and renal replacement therapies.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Food)·F-0938-2021·2021-09-08

    Shrimp California Roll Recall Due to Salmonella Contamination

    Mai Cuisine is recalling Shrimp California Roll products sold at Genji Sushi counters in Whole Foods Market stores in Northern California due to Salmonella contamination in the frozen shrimp ingredient.

    Product
    Shrimp California Roll [BR] UPC: 81244803702 Products were sold from Genji Sushi counters inside Whole Foods Market stores
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Food)·F-0940-2021·2021-09-08

    Shrimp Summer Roll Recall Due to Salmonella Contamination

    Mai Cuisine is recalling Shrimp Summer Roll products sold at Genji Sushi counters in Whole Foods Market stores in Northern California due to Salmonella contamination in the frozen shrimp used to make the sushi products.

    Product
    Shrimp Summer Roll UPC:81282401393 Products were sold from Genji Sushi counters inside Whole Foods Market stores
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighNHTSA·21V696000·2021-09-08

    Blue Bird Recalls 2022 Vision School Buses for Camera Obstruction

    Blue Bird is recalling 2022 Vision school buses because the collision mitigation camera may block the driver's view of the passenger side cross-view mirror, increasing pedestrian injury risk.

    Product
    BLUE BIRD — BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Food)·F-0936-2021·2021-09-08

    Rainbow Sushi Set recalled due to Salmonella in frozen shrimp

    Mai Cuisine's Rainbow Sushi Set sold at Whole Foods Market Genji Sushi counters in Northern California is being recalled because frozen shrimp used in the product was contaminated with Salmonella.

    Product
    Rainbow Sushi Set [WR] UPC:81244803418 Products were sold from Genji Sushi counters inside Whole Foods Market stores
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2397-2021·2021-09-08

    TruMatch Surgical Instruments Recalled for Software Alignment Error

    DePuy Orthopaedics recalls TruMatch patient-specific surgical instruments due to a Fast3D software error that may misalign scanning images, potentially causing limb malalignment during surgery.

    Product
    TRUMATCH CT FEM CUT TIB PIN R- TruMatch Patient Specific Instruments are intended to be used as patient-specific surgical instrumentation to assist in the positioning of a joint replacement component intra-operatively and in guiding the marking of bone before cutting Part…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    10 states
  • HighFDA (Food)·F-0949-2021·2021-09-08

    Mai Cuisine Sushi Sets Recalled for Salmonella in Shrimp

    Mai Cuisine is recalling Special Roll Super Set 16-piece sushi products sold at New Leaf Community Market locations in Northern California due to Salmonella contamination in frozen shrimp used in the products.

    Product
    SPECIAL ROLL SUPER SET 16PC UPC: 81282401129 Product was sold from Mai Sushi counters inside New Leaf Community Market stores in Northern CA.
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2384-2021·2021-09-08

    MY01 Continuous Compartmental Pressure Monitor Recalled for Out-of-Specification Needle

    MY01, INC. is recalling the MY01 Continuous Compartmental Pressure Monitor (37 units) due to an incorrect needle with out-of-specification trocar geometry. The affected devices may require higher force to penetrate patient skin.

    Product
    MY01 Continuous Compartmental Pressure Monitor, Reference Number MY01-0001
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Food)·F-0954-2021·2021-09-08

    Mai Cuisine Shrimp Mango Fresh Rolls recalled for Salmonella contamination

    Mai Cuisine is recalling Shrimp Mango Fresh Rolls sold at New Leaf Community Market stores in Northern California due to Salmonella contamination in the frozen shrimp used in the product.

    Product
    SHRIMP MANGO FRESH ROLL UPC:81282401374 Product was sold from Mai Sushi counters inside New Leaf Community Market stores in Northern CA.
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2382-2021·2021-09-08

    FDA Recalls COVID-19 Antibody Test Kits for Increased False Positive Risk

    Thera Test Laboratories is recalling EL-Anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG kits due to cross-reactivity that may produce false positive results. The recalled lot numbers are 05204351 and 05204368, affecting distribution in six US states.

    Product
    EL-Anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG Kit, Catalog #104-130. Submitted as EUA202128
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2383-2021·2021-09-08

    CoolSculpting Elite System Software Error May Misreport Thermal Events

    The CoolSculpting Elite System may incorrectly report or fail to report thermal events during treatment, potentially causing unnecessary re-treatment or continued use without awareness of a malfunction.

    Product
    CoolSculpting Elite System The CoolSculpting System SW release 2.0, SW release 3.0, SW release 3.0.1, SW release 3.0.2
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    44 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2380-2021·2021-09-08

    Surgical Instrument Recall: Failed Adhesive May Cause Tissue Burns

    Olympus recalls Gyrus Acmi PKS surgical instruments due to expired adhesive that could fail, potentially causing foreign body reactions or electrical burns to patients.

    Product
    Gyrus Acmi PKS Omni 5mm/33cm-intended for the electrosurgical coagulation, mechanical grasping, and dissection of tissue during the performance of laparoscopic and general open surgical procedures when used in conjunction with the Gyrus ACMI G400 workstation Ref: 970010PC
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2404-2021·2021-09-08

    Siemens Artis Angiography Systems Software Error May Delay Clinical Treatment

    Certain Siemens Artis angiography systems with software version VD12 may fail to start up properly due to a software error, potentially delaying clinical imaging procedures. The issue affects specific units identified by serial number.

    Product
    Artis Models with SW version VD12 listed below: Artis zee floor 10094135 Artis zee ceiling 10094137 Artis zee MP 10094139 Artis Q floor 10848280 Artis Q ceiling 10848281 Artis Q biplane 10848282 Artis Q.zen floor 10848353 Artis Q.zen ceiling 10848354…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2409-2021·2021-09-08

    Healgen COVID-19 Rapid Test Cassette Recalled Due to Unauthorized Laboratory Distribution

    Healgen COVID-19 IgG/IgM Rapid Test Cassettes were distributed to laboratories not certified under CLIA, violating Emergency Use Authorization requirements. Unauthorized labs may produce inaccurate test results.

    Product
    Healgen COVID-19 IgG/IgM Rapid Test Cassette (Whole Blood/Serum/Plasma) Qualitative detection and differentiation of IgM and IgG antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 in human venous whole blood, plasma (Li+- heparin, K2-EDTA and sodium-citrate), and serum. Intended for use as an aid…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2388-2021·2021-09-08

    Surgical arm suspension kits recalled due to sterilization concerns

    Aspen Surgical Products is recalling Jessie Sterile Arm Suspension Kits due to bioburden levels exceeding sterilization validation limits. This may compromise the sterile field and increase infection risk.

    Product
    Jessie Sterile Arm Suspension Kit, Product Code 711300, (previous product code 100401), Sample Kit S711300
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0789-2021·2021-09-08

    China-Gel Topical Pain Reliever Recalled for Manufacturing Facility Contamination

    China-Gel Inc is recalling China-Gel White topical pain reliever products due to potential contamination with Burkholderia cepacia found at the manufacturing facility. The recall affects multiple package sizes distributed nationwide and internationally.

    Product
    CHINA-GEL — CHINA-GEL (MENTHOL AND CAMOHOR (SYNTHETIC))
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Food)·F-0937-2021·2021-09-08

    Sushi Products Recalled Due to Salmonella in Frozen Shrimp

    Mai Cuisine is recalling sushi products sold at Genji Sushi counters in Northern California Whole Foods Markets due to Salmonella contamination in frozen shrimp used as an ingredient. Products with hand-crafted dates of 8/12/2021 or 8/13/2021 are affected.

    Product
    Sept Box of The Month (NCA) WR UPC: 84003140397 Products were sold from Genji Sushi counters inside Whole Foods Market stores
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0788-2021·2021-09-08

    China-Gel Topical Pain Reliever Recall Due to Manufacturing Contamination

    China Gel Inc is recalling China-Gel (menthol and camphor) topical pain reliever products due to contamination with B. cepacia found in the manufacturing facility where the product was made.

    Product
    CHINA-GEL — CHINA-GEL (MENTHOL AND CAMOHOR (SYNTHETIC))
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0790-2021·2021-09-08

    Topical Pain Relief AULIEF Recalled for Facility Contamination Risk

    China Gel Inc is recalling AULIEF topical pain relief (menthol and camphor) because the product was manufactured in a facility where Burkholderia cepacia contamination was found in other products.

    Product
    AULIEF — AULIEF (MENTHOL AND CAMOHOR)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Food)·F-0957-2021·2021-09-08

    Hostess Soft White Hamburger Buns Recalled for Listeria and Salmonella Risk

    Hostess Brands, LLC is recalling Hostess Soft White Hamburger Buns because the contract manufacturer detected positive environmental samples for Listeria and Salmonella species. The affected product was distributed to retailers and distributors across 34 states.

    Product
    Hostess Soft White Hamburger Buns, Net Wt. 12 OZ, UPC 888109110987
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    35 states
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0786-2021·2021-09-08

    Akorn Artificial Tears Ointment Recalled for Non-Sterility

    Akorn, Inc. is recalling Artificial Tears Ointment eye lubricant due to failure of sterility testing. The product may be contaminated with Bacillus cereus.

    Product
    Artificial Tears Ointment, Lubricant Eye Ointment, Net Wt. 3.5 g (1/8 oz.) per tube, Sterile, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 17478-062-35
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide