State

California product recalls

72,986 recalls have nationwide distribution and so reach California. 13,247 additional recalls listed California specifically in their distribution scope.

What the numbers show

Total: 13,247
Critical: 1,605
Severe: 2,844
Most recent: 2026-09-25

Of the 13,247 recalls naming California we have scored against our rubric, 1,605 (12%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 2,844 (21%) are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

These figures cover only the 13,247 recalls whose distribution notice names California specifically. The 72,986 nationwide recalls listed below reach every state, so counting them here would make every state page show the same numbers.

8201–8225 of 86233

SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0259-2025·2025-03-19
ChloraPrep One-Step Topical Drug Recalled for Fungal Contamination
CareFusion 213, LLC is recalling ChloraPrep One-Step, a preoperative skin preparation drug, due to non-sterility from a package lidding breach allowing fungal contamination. The recall affects 205,440 applicators distributed nationwide and in Canada.
Product
CHLORAPREP ONE-STEP — CHLORAPREP ONE-STEP (CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE AND ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL)
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1306-2025·2025-03-19
Aortic Root Cannula Recall for Loose Male Luer Component
Medtronic is recalling 316,205 aortic root cannulas due to unexpected loose material in the male luer connector. If not identified before use, this defect could cause stroke; if identified, it may delay surgery.
Product
Aortic Root Cannula: 1. DLP Aortic Root Cannula A. CANNULA 11012 AR FLOWGUARD 12GA, model no 11012 B. CANNULA 11014 AR FLOWGUARD 14GA, model no. 11014 2. MiAR Cannula: A. CANNULA 11012L AR FLOWGUARD LONG 12GA, model no 11012L B. CANNULA 11014L AR FLOWGUARD 14FR LONG, m
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0272-2025·2025-03-19
Injectable Phenylephrine Solution Recalled Due to Particulate Matter Contamination
The FDA is recalling phenylephrine injection solution due to particulate matter contamination. Three lot numbers distributed nationwide are affected.
Product
PHENYLephrine added to 0.9% sodium chloride, 40 mg/250 mL* (160 mcg/mL), Rx Only, CAPS, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 6580 Snowdrift Rd., Ste 100, Allentown, PA 18106, 855-275-2270, NDC 71285-6092-1.
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0636-2025·2025-03-19
Mauna Loa Milk Chocolate Macadamias recalled for undeclared almonds
Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Company is recalling Milk Chocolate Covered Macadamias due to undeclared almonds. The product may cause allergic reactions in consumers with almond or tree nut allergies.
Product
Mauna Loa Milk Chocolate Covered Macadamias product is a snack product and packaged in plastic 1oz pouch. Each carton contains 12 pouches, and each master case contains 12 cartons. Retail Pouch (1oz pouch) UPC: 0 72992 04260 3 Carton (12 pouches) UPC: 72992 04261 Master Case (12
Category
Food
Distribution
2 states
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0274-2025·2025-03-19
Walgreens Acne Control Cleanser recalled for benzene contamination
Walgreens Acne Control Cleanser with 10% benzoyl peroxide is being recalled nationwide due to benzene contamination. The affected lot (23-09328, exp. 09/2025) was distributed across the U.S.
Product
Walgreens, Acne Control Cleanser, 10% Benzoyl Peroxide/Acne Treatment, NET WT 5 OZ (142g) Distributed by: Walgreen CO, 200 Wilmont RD, Deerfield, IL, Made in Canada. UPC#: 1 9560203602 8
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1307-2025·2025-03-19
CardiFocus Heartlight X3 Cardiac Catheter Sterile Barrier Damage Recall
CardioFocus is recalling 833 units of CardiFocus Heartlight X3 cardiac catheters due to potential damage to the sterile barrier pouch that could compromise product sterility. Affected units were distributed worldwide.
Product
CardiFocus Heartlight X3 Catheter- Intended in the treatment of atrial fibrillation. It is introduced percutaneously in the setting of an Electrophysiology or Catheterization Laboratory Model: 18-5000
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0269-2025·2025-03-19
Duloxetine 60mg Capsule Recall Due to Manufacturing Impurity
Breckenridge Pharmaceutical recalls 11,100 bottles of Duloxetine 60mg capsules distributed nationwide due to the presence of N-nitroso-duloxetine impurity exceeding FDA recommended interim limits from manufacturing deviations.
Product
DULOXETINE — DULOXETINE (DULOXETINE HYDROCHLORIDE)
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Food)·F-0621-2025·2025-03-19
Organic Acai Bowls Recalled for Potential Plastic Contamination
Stiebs, LLC is recalling Organic Acai Bowls due to potential contamination with blue plastic pieces. Affected products were distributed in six states.
Product
Organic Acai Bowl with berries, bananas, granola and dried coconut; Net Wt. 10 oz (284g); Frozen storage; Packaged in paper bowl with heat-sealed plastic film
Category
Food
Distribution
6 states
HighFDA (Food)·F-0615-2025·2025-03-19
Trader Joe's Canned Albacore Tuna Recalled for Potential Botulism Contamination
Trader Joe's Solid White Albacore Tuna is being recalled because the easy-pull lid may not be properly secured, risking contamination with botulism bacteria.
Product
Trader Joe's branded Solid White Albacore Tuna in olive oil; NET WT. 5 OZ (142g) DR WT. 4 OZ (113g); Dist & Sold Exclusively By: Trader Joe's, Monrovia, CA 91816; UPC# 99287
Category
Food
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1312-2025·2025-03-19
Aesculap hemostatic forceps recalled due to clamp breakage
Aesculap is recalling 47,078 surgical forceps designed to control bleeding. The devices' clamps break when used outside design parameters, potentially compromising their effectiveness.
Product
Numerous models of nonsterile hemostatic forceps: (1) REF BH951R, Negus Tonsil Forceps HVY-CVD 190MM; (2) REF BH952R, Negus Tonsil Forceps X-HVY-CVD190MM; (3) REF BH957R, Schnidt Tonsil Forceps SLT-CVD185MM; (4) REF BH959R, Schnidt Tonsil Forceps CVD 185MM; (5) REF BH961R,
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Food)·F-0627-2025·2025-03-19
FDA Recalls Good & Gather Cut Green Beans for Foreign Object Contamination
Good & Gather cut green beans sold at Target are recalled due to possible foreign object contamination in some cans. The voluntary recall affects 8,242 cases distributed across 21 states.
Product
Good & Gather Cut Green Beans. Net Wt. 14.5 oz (411g). UPC 0 85239-11628 9. Dist. By Target Corporation, Minneapolis, MN 55403.
Category
Food
Distribution
21 states
HighFDA (Food)·F-0613-2025·2025-03-19
Trader Joe's Tuna Recall Due to Unsealed Lids, Botulism Risk
Trader Joe's Solid White Albacore Tuna in Water is being recalled because improperly secured easy-pull lids may allow contamination with Clostridium botulinum.
Product
Trader Joe's branded Solid White Albacore Tuna in Water, salt added; NET WT. 5 OZ (142g) DR WT. 4 OZ (113g); Dist & Sold Exclusively By: Trader Joe's, Monrovia, CA 91816; UPC# 0099285
Category
Food
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1322-2025·2025-03-19
ZOLL Powerheart G5 AED Self-Test May Fail Under Extreme Environmental Conditions
ZOLL is recalling certain Powerheart G5 AED units that may fail their self-test when exposed to extreme temperatures or humidity. The affected devices could fail to function properly in emergencies.
Product
Brand Name: ZOLL Product Name: Powerheart G5 AED Model/Catalog Number: (1) G5S-00A-TSO, (2) G5S-01A, (3) G5S-02A, (4) G5S-05A, (5) G5S-08A, (6) G5S-10A, (7) G5S-11A, (8) G5S-80A-TSO, (9) G5S-80-L (10) G5S-90A; Software Version: NA Product Description: The Powerheart G5 automa
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Food)·F-0617-2025·2025-03-19
Genova Yellowfin Tuna Recall: Unsecured Lid May Allow Botulinum Contamination
Genova branded Yellowfin Tuna in Extra Virgin Olive Oil is being recalled because its easy-pull lid may not be properly secured, potentially allowing clostridium botulinum contamination.
Product
Genova branded Yellowfin Tuna in Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Sea Salt; NET WT. 5 OZ (142g) RD WT. 4 OZ (113g); Distributed by Tri-Union Seafoods, LLC.; El Sugundo, CA 90245 U.S.A. UPC# 48000 13275
Category
Food
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Food)·F-0630-2025·2025-03-19
Ulker Kekstra strawberry cookies recalled for undeclared milk allergen
Ulker Kekstra Mini strawberry cookies are recalled for undeclared milk allergen. Consumers with milk allergies should not consume this product.
Product
Ulker Kekstra Mini strawberry, item 3792, 5.3oz foil pack, 10 per case, UPC 8690766082307
Category
Food
Distribution
36 states
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0271-2025·2025-03-19
Duloxetine Capsules Recalled for N-Nitroso Impurity Exceeding FDA Limits
Breckenridge Pharmaceutical is recalling 11,125 bottles of Duloxetine 20mg capsules nationwide due to N-nitroso-duloxetine impurity above FDA-recommended limits. The impurity was detected during quality control testing.
Product
DULOXETINE — DULOXETINE (DULOXETINE HYDROCHLORIDE)
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1319-2025·2025-03-19
ZOLL Powerheart G5 AED May Fail Self-Test in Extreme Environmental Conditions
ZOLL is recalling certain Powerheart G5 AED models that may fail their self-test function when exposed to extreme temperature or humidity. Affected devices might not function properly in emergencies.
Product
Brand Name: ZOLL Product Name: Powerheart G5 AED Model/Catalog Number: (1) G5A-01C, (2) G5A-02C, (3) G5A-05C, (4) G5A-08C, (5) G5A-10C, (6) G5A-13C, (7) G5A-15C, (8) G5A-22C, (9) G5A-41C, (10) G5A-85C, (11) G5A-90C (12) G5A-80-L; Software Version: NA Product Description: The
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1325-2025·2025-03-19
Da Vinci 5 surgical console foot pedals recalled for spring failure
Intuitive Surgical has recalled 439 Da Vinci 5 surgical console foot tray pedals due to spring failures that can cause pedals to remain pressed and interfere with normal surgical robot operation.
Product
Brand Name: Da Vinci 5 Product Name: ASSY,DV5 CONSOLE,IS5000 Foot Tray Pedals Model/Catalog Number: 380730 Software Version: N/A . Refer to HHE for additional details. Component: N/A
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Food)·F-0616-2025·2025-03-19
H-E-B Albacore Tuna recalled due to improper lid sealing and botulism risk
H-E-B branded Solid White Albacore Tuna is being recalled because its easy-pull lid may not be properly secured, risking contamination with Clostridium botulinum. The recalled products were distributed nationwide.
Product
HEB branded Solid White Albacore Tuna in water; Wild Caught; NET WT. 5 OZ (142g) DR WT. 4 OZ (113g); Made with Pride and Care for H-E-B, San Antonio, TX 78204 UPC# 41220 14184 (can); UPC# 41220 43345 (4 pack shrink pack) Chunk White Albacore Tuna in water; wild caught; NET WT.
Category
Food
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Food)·F-0618-2025·2025-03-19
Trader Joe's Solid White Albacore Tuna Recalled for Botulism Risk
Trader Joe's branded Solid White Albacore Tuna is being recalled because the easy-pull lids were not properly secured, potentially allowing Clostridium botulinum contamination. Approximately 14,147 cases were distributed nationwide.
Product
Trader Joe's branded Solid White Albacore Tuna in water, Low sodium; NET WT. 5 OZ (142g) DR WT. 4 OZ (113g); Dist & Sold Exclusively By: Trader Joe's, Monrovia, CA 91816; UPC# 95836
Category
Food
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Food)·F-0632-2025·2025-03-19
Ulker Dankek Roll Cake Strawberry recalled due to undeclared milk allergen
ZB Importing LLC is recalling Ulker Dankek Roll Cake Strawberry because milk is not declared on the label. Products were distributed in multiple US states and Ontario, Canada.
Product
Ulker Dankek Roll Cake Strawberry , item 8298, 8.3oz foil pack, 8 per case, UPC 8690504066828
Category
Food
Distribution
36 states
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0276-2025·2025-03-19
Kids by babyganics mineral sunscreen recalled for chemical contamination
Kids by babyganics SPF 50 mineral sunscreen spray is being recalled due to chemical contamination. Consumers using affected batches should stop use immediately.
Product
Kids by babyganics SPF 50 mineral sunscreen totally tropical (titanium dioxide 3/5%, zinc oxide 7.25%), packaged in 3 OZ spray bottles, Dist. by KAS Direct LLC, 1525 Howe St. Racine, WI 53403, UPC 813277019923 and UPC 813277019916
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1311-2025·2025-03-19
Multiple hemostatic forceps models recalled due to clamp breakage risk
Aesculap is recalling 1,147 hemostatic forceps due to clamp breakage risk when used beyond design specifications. Units were distributed nationwide and internationally to healthcare providers.
Product
Numerous models of nonsterile hemostatic forceps: (1) REF FB458R, Glover ATR.CLAMP CVD 215MM; (2) REF FB459R, Glover ATR.CLAMP CVD 245MM; (3) REF FB461R, Glover ATR.CLAMP 195MM; (4) REF FB462R, Glover ATR.CLAMP 210MM; (5) REF FB469R, Leland-Jones Peripheral CLMPSTR 195MM;
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0266-2025·2025-03-19
Unisom SleepMelts Sleep-Aid Tablets Recalled for Nitrosamine Impurity
Chattem Inc. is recalling Unisom SleepMelts diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg tablets nationwide due to a nitrosamine impurity detected above FDA's acceptable daily intake limit. Affected lots expire between May 2025 and April 2026.
Product
Unisom, SleepMelts, Diphenhydramine HCl tablets, 25 mg, Nighttime Sleep-Aid, 4 x 8 blister packs per carton, Cherry flavor, Manufactured by Adare Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Dist. by Chattem, Inc., P.O. Box 2219, Chattanooga, TN 37409, UPC # 0 41167 0014 0
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1326-2025·2025-03-19
Beckman Coulter DxI 9000 Analyzer wash wheel mixer defect may prevent operation
Beckman Coulter is recalling the DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer due to a mechanical defect in the wash wheel mixer that may prevent the device from operating properly. The defect can cause test delays or cancellation.
Product
DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer, Catalog Number C11137
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide