State

California product recalls

73,088 recalls have nationwide distribution and so reach California. 13,251 additional recalls listed California specifically in their distribution scope.

What the numbers show

Total: 13,251
Critical: 1,605
Severe: 2,846
Most recent: 2026-09-25

Of the 13,251 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 2,846 (21%) are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

These figures cover only the 13,251 recalls whose distribution notice names California specifically. The 73,088 nationwide recalls listed below reach every state, so counting them here would make every state page show the same numbers.

9576–9600 of 86339

HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0586-2025·2024-12-11
Medical Device Data Management Software Affected by Unauthorized Service Credential Access
Service credentials for BD EpiCenter Data Management System were accessed by an unauthorized actor. This creates a risk of unauthorized access to the software and associated data until credentials are updated.
Product
BD EpiCenter Data Management System, Multi User Software Version or Model: 440981 Catalog Number: 440981
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0110-2025·2024-12-11
Cinacalcet Tablets Recalled Due to Nitrosamine Impurity Exceeding Limits
AvKARE is recalling 2,796 bottles of Cinacalcet Tablets (90 mg) nationwide due to manufacturing deviations resulting in N-Nitroso-Cinacalcet above acceptable intake limits.
Product
Cinacalcet Tablets, 90 mg, 30-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: AvKARE, Pulaski, TN 38478, NDC 42291-461-30
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0649-2025·2024-12-11
Medline recalls surgical kits containing Stryker smoke evacuation pencil component
Medline is recalling medical convenience kits containing SafeAir Smoke Evacuation Pencils that were previously recalled by Stryker.
Product
MEDLINE convenience kits labeled as: 1) ORTHO LAMINECTOMY-LF, REF CDS780112J; 2) NEURO CRANIOTOMY CDS #36-RF, REF CDS780119V; 3) BASIC BACK CDS, REF CDS780147N; 4) INSTRUMENTED BACK CDS, REF CDS780148Q; 5) INSTRUMENTED BACK CDS, REF CDS780148R; 6) TOTAL HIP, REF CDS920027W
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0089-2025·2024-12-11
Array Liquid Antiseptic Handwash Recalled for Microbiological Test Failures
Midlab Incorporated is recalling Array Liquid Antiseptic Handwash due to manufacturing quality deviations. The product failed microbiological testing and may not provide adequate antimicrobial protection.
Product
Array Liquid Antiseptic Handwash, Chloroxylenol 0.1%, NET CONTENTS: 128 FL OZ (1 GAL) 3.785 L, FOR DISTRIBUTION EXCLUSIVELY BY GORDON FOOD SERVICE, WYOMING, MI 49509
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Food)·F-0230-2025·2024-12-11
Sysco Classic Banana Pudding Mix Recalled for Metal Fragment Contamination
Sysco Classic Banana Instant Pudding & Pie Filling Mix is recalled due to metal fragments introduced during dextrose processing. The product was distributed to 29 states.
Product
Sysco Classic Banana Instant Pudding & Pie Filling Mix Natural and Artificial Flavor, NET WT. 24 OZ (1 LB 8 OZ) 680g, UPC 0 74865 11559 9, Case UPC 10074865115596, DISTRIBUTED BY SYSCO CORPORATION, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77077
Category
Food
Distribution
30 states
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0620-2025·2024-12-11
Olympus Removes Acecide-C Disinfection from GIF-1TH190 Endoscope Reprocessing
Olympus has removed high-level disinfection with Acecide-C as an approved reprocessing method for the GIF-1TH190 gastrointestinal videoscope. Approximately 1,770 units nationwide are affected.
Product
EVIS EXERA III Gastrointestinal Videoscope GIF-1TH190. Model Number: GIF-1TH190
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0581-2025·2024-12-11
BIORAPTOR Suture Anchors Recalled for Sterile Barrier Packaging Breach
Smith & Nephew is recalling BIORAPTOR Suture Anchors due to inadequate packaging design that fails to maintain sterile barriers, potentially contaminating the implant. No injuries or illnesses have been reported.
Product
BIORAPTOR Suture Anchors. Tendon/ligament, non-bioabsorbable bone anchor.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Food)·F-0239-2025·2024-12-11
SYSCO Vanilla Instant recalled due to metal fragments in product
SYSCO Vanilla Instant (24oz pouches, Lot 268 ECA) is recalled because a damaged sifter introduced metal fragments into the product. Consumers should not consume affected products.
Product
SYSCO VANILLA INSTANT, NET WT. 24OZ, Case UPC 10074865103791, DISTRIBUTED BY SYSCO CORPORATION, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77077
Category
Food
Distribution
30 states
HighFDA (Food)·F-0240-2025·2024-12-11
THIRSTER Lemonade Drink Mix Recalled for Metal Fragment Contamination
DYMA Brands recalls THIRSTER Lemonade Drink Mix because a damaged sifter used in dextrose production introduced metal fragments into the product. The product was distributed to 29 states.
Product
THIRSTER Lemonade Drink Mix NATURALLY FLAVORED LOW CALORIE, NET WT. 8.6 OZ (244 g), UPC 7 58108 39736 4, Case UPC 50758108397359, DISTRIBUTED BY US FOODS, INC. ROSEMONT, IL 60018
Category
Food
Distribution
30 states
HighNHTSA·24V921000·2024-12-11
Gillig Recalls 2023 Low Floor Buses Due to Odometer Defect
Gillig is recalling 2023 Low Floor diesel-hybrid transit buses because the odometer fails to display mileage in electric mode, potentially delaying critical maintenance.
Product
GILLIG — GILLIG LOW FLOOR
Category
Vehicle
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0104-2025·2024-12-11
Sunitinib Malate Capsules Recalled Due to Label Mix-Up
AvKARE is recalling Sunitinib Malate 25 mg capsules nationwide due to a label mix-up in lot 100049501. The FDA has classified this as a Class II recall.
Product
SUNITINIB MALATE — SUNITINIB MALATE (SUNITINIB MALATE)
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0618-2025·2024-12-11
McKesson Calcium Alginate Wound Dressing Recalled for Sterile Barrier Defect
McKesson Calcium Alginate Dressing Model 3562 is recalled because defects in the primary packaging pouch compromise the sterile barrier. Lot number W00070426 affects approximately 8,000 boxes distributed across Illinois, Texas, and Virginia.
Product
McKesson Calcium Alginate Dressing MFR# 3562 Wound dressing indicated for moderate to heavily exuding chronic and acute wounds, and to control minor bleeding in superficial wounds.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0097-2025·2024-12-11
Diltiazem extended-release capsules recalled for manufacturing impurity
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals is recalling 4,704 bottles of Diltiazem Hydrochloride extended-release capsules 90mg due to manufacturing contamination with an impurity above FDA limits. Two lot numbers distributed nationwide are affected.
Product
DILTIAZEM HYDROCHLORIDE — DILTIAZEM HYDROCHLORIDE (DILTIAZEM HYDROCHLORIDE)
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0105-2025·2024-12-11
Duloxetine Delayed-Release Capsules Nationwide Recall for N-Nitroso Impurity
Rising Pharma recalls Duloxetine Delayed-Release Capsules 20 mg nationwide due to N-nitroso-duloxetine impurity exceeding recommended interim limits, affecting 209,376 bottles.
Product
Duloxetine Delayed-Release Capsules USP, 20 mg, 60 count bottles, Rx only, Distributed by: Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc., East Brunswick, NJ NDC 57237-017-60
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0630-2025·2024-12-11
Medline Surgical Kits Recalled Due to Defective Smoke Evacuation Component
Medline is recalling 167,074 surgical convenience kits nationwide containing SafeAir Smoke Evacuation Pencils previously recalled by manufacturer Stryker for use in various surgical procedures.
Product
MEDLINE convenience kits labeled as: 2) ABDOMINAL LAPAROSCOPY, REF CDS760057K; 3) ABDOMINAL LAPAROSCOPY, REF CDS760057L; 4) MAJOR LAPAROTOMY CDS, REF CDS860015W; 5) MINOR LAPAROTOMY CDS, REF CDS860016P; 6) MINOR LAPAROTOMY CDS, REF CDS860016Q; 7) MINOR LAPAROTOMY CDS, REF
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0629-2025·2024-12-11
MEDLINE Surgical Convenience Kits Recalled for Defective Smoke Evacuation Pencil Component
MEDLINE is recalling 102 varieties of surgical convenience kits containing SafeAir Smoke Evacuation Pencils that have been recalled by manufacturer Stryker. The nationwide recall affects 24,754 units.
Product
MEDLINE convenience kits labeled as: 1) ZALE HEAD & NECK CDS, REF CDS983184I; 2) ENT MINOR, REF CDS983466L; 3) EAR, REF CDS983486K; 4) HEAD AND NECK, REF CDS984259N; 5) HEAD AND NECK, REF CDS984259O; 6) HEAD & NECK CDS, REF CDS984282L; 7) T & A, REF CDS984895I; 8) T & A,
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0621-2025·2024-12-11
BD Bacterial Susceptibility Test Discs Recall for Decreased Potency
Becton Dickinson recalled BD BBL Sensi Disc Ampicillin 2 μg test discs due to 65% potency loss over 18 months that may produce false resistant results in susceptibility testing.
Product
BD BBL Sensi Disc Ampicillin 2 ¿g (AM-2) - In-Vitro BD BBL Sensi Disc Ampicillin 2 ¿g (AM-2) are used for semi-quantitative in vitro susceptibility testing by the agar disc diffusion test procedure of common, rapidly growing and certain fastidious bacterial pathogens. Catalog
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0094-2025·2024-12-11
Diltiazem Hydrochloride Capsules Recalled Due to N-Nitroso Impurity Above Limits
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals recalls Diltiazem Hydrochloride extended-release capsules due to presence of N-nitroso-desmethyl-diltiazem impurity above FDA recommended limits. The recall affects 12,864 bottles distributed nationwide.
Product
DILTIAZEM HYDROCHLORIDE — DILTIAZEM HYDROCHLORIDE (DILTIAZEM HYDROCHLORIDE)
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Food)·F-0225-2025·2024-12-11
Gordon CHOICE Fruit Punch Mix Recalled for Metal Fragment Contamination
Gordon CHOICE Fruit Punch Mix is being recalled due to metal fragments introduced during production. The affected product was distributed to 29 states.
Product
Gordon CHOICE Fruit Punch Beverage Mix Naturally and Artificially Flavored Low Calorie Instant, NET WT. 8.6 OZ (243 g), UPC 0 93901 59606 2, Case UPC 10093901596069 & NET WT. 22OZ (1 LB 6 OZ) 624 g, 0 93901 28673 4, Case UPC 10093901286731, FOR DISTRIBUTION EXCLUSIVELY BY PARA SU
Category
Food
Distribution
30 states
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0631-2025·2024-12-11
Medline Convenience Kits Recalled Due to Defective Component
Medline Industries is recalling 70 convenience kits containing SafeAir Smoke Evacuation Pencil components that were subsequently recalled by Stryker. The affected product types are General Endoscopy Pack and Endo Bladder Pack.
Product
MEDLINE convenience kits labeled as: 1) GENERAL ENDOSCOPY PACK, REF DYNJ44673G; 2) ENDO BLADDER PACK, REF DYNJ49672L
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0108-2025·2024-12-11
Cinacalcet Tablets Recalled for Excess Nitrosamine Impurity
AvKARE is recalling Cinacalcet Tablets 30 mg due to nitrosamine impurity levels exceeding safe limits. Affected bottles nationwide should not be used.
Product
Cinacalcet Tablets, 30 mg, 30-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: AvKARE, Pulaski, TN 38478, NDC 42291-459-30
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0632-2025·2024-12-11
MEDLINE Port Insertion Pack Recalled for Defective Component
Medline is recalling 44 PORT INSERTION PACK kits nationwide. These kits contain SafeAir Smoke Evacuation Pencil components that were previously recalled by Stryker.
Product
MEDLINE convenience kits labeled as: PORT INSERTION PACK, REF DYNJ81597
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Food)·F-0247-2025·2024-12-11
Ready-meal chicken tacos recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes
Albertsons ready-meal chicken street taco kits have been recalled due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination in the cooked chicken. The recall affects 2,374 units distributed across 21 U.S. states.
Product
(1) READY MEALS CHICKEN STREET TACOS SS COLD (UPC 27131600000) (2) READY MEALS ASADA STREET TACO MEAL SS COLD (UPC 29939100000) (3) READY MEALS CHICKEN STREET TACO MEAL SM SS COLD (UPC 27179600000)
Category
Food
Distribution
21 states
HighFDA (Food)·F-0226-2025·2024-12-11
Gordon CHOICE Lemonade Mix Recalled for Metal Fragment Contamination
Gordon CHOICE Lemonade Beverage Mix is being recalled for metal fragment contamination in the product. Consumers should stop using affected packages and contact the manufacturer.
Product
Gordon CHOICE Lemonade Beverage Mix Naturally Flavored Low Calorie Instant LOW CAL LEMONADE, NET WT. 8.6 OZ (243 g), UPC 0 93901 59605 5, Case UPC 10093901596052, FOR DISTRIBUTION EXCLUSIVELY BY PARA SU DISTRIBUCION EXCLUSIVA POR GORDON FOOD SERVICE WYOMING, MI 49509
Category
Food
Distribution
30 states
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0627-2025·2024-12-11
Medline Medical Device Kits Recalled Due to Defective SafeAir Component
Medline is recalling 980 units of medical convenience kits manufactured using SafeAir Smoke Evacuation Pencil components that Stryker previously recalled. The kits were distributed nationwide.
Product
MEDLINE convenience kits labeled as: 1) BREAST BIOPSY PACK-LF, REF DYNJ0160598C; 2) BREAST BIOPSY PACK-LF, REF DYNJ0842590G; 3) TREATMENT ROOM PACK, REF DYNJ41473G; 4) TREATMENT ROOM PACK, REF DYNJ41473I; 5) BREAST BIOPSY PACK, REF DYNJ44148G; 6) PRX BREAST PACK, RE
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide