State

Massachusetts product recalls

73,827 recalls have nationwide distribution and so reach Massachusetts. 8,252 additional recalls listed Massachusetts specifically in their distribution scope.

What the numbers show

Total: 8,252
Critical: 1,179
Severe: 2,360
Most recent: 2026-11-04

Of the 8,252 recalls naming Massachusetts we have scored against our rubric, 1,179 (14%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 2,360 (29%) are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

These figures cover only the 8,252 recalls whose distribution notice names Massachusetts specifically. The 73,827 nationwide recalls listed below reach every state, so counting them here would make every state page show the same numbers.

48201–48225 of 82079

ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2166-2017·2017-06-07
Siemens SHBG Immulite 2000 Reagent Recall Due to Stability Issues
Siemens is recalling certain lots of SHBG Immulite 2000 reagents because they may not meet stability claims, potentially causing test bias.
Product
SHBG IMMULITE 2000/IMMULITE 2000 XPi For the in vitro diagnostic use with the IMMULITE 2000 Systems Analyzers-For the quantitative measurement of SHBG in serum, as aid in the differential diagnosis of hirsutism.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-2282-2017·2017-06-07
Trident Alaska Cod Rectangles Recalled for Potential Plastic Contamination
Trident Seafoods is recalling frozen Alaska Cod Rectangles because they may contain small pieces of plastic.
Product
Trident Item # 17116, Alaska Cod Rectangles 3 oz,Crunchy Breaded, food service packages, frozen, Net wt. 10 lbs.
Category
Food
Distribution
26 states
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2165-2017·2017-06-07
Pointe Scientific Lactate Dehydrogenase Reagent Set Recalled for Stability Issues
Medtest Holdings is recalling Pointe Scientific Lactate Dehydrogenase Reagent Sets because the product's stability claim is not being met.
Product
Pointe Scientific Lactate Dehydrogenase (Liquid) Reagent Set Model Number(s): L7572. For the in vitro quantitative kinetic determination of lactate dehydrogenase activity in serum.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2209-2017·2017-06-07
Cell Marque Recalls CD117 Reagents Due to Missing Export Labeling
Cell Marque is recalling CD117, c-kit reagents because they were not labeled 'For Export Only' as required by the FD&C Act.
Product
CD117, c-kit (YR145) 1.0 ml catalog number 117R-16 7.0 ml catalog number-18 Microbiology - Analyte Specific Reagent In vitro diagnostic use - Analyte Specific Reagent
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2197-2017·2017-06-07
Acumed Recalls Slide-Loc Anatomic Radial Head System Due to Performance Issues
Acumed LLC is voluntarily removing the Slide-Loc Anatomic Radial Head System from the market due to complaints about instrumentation performance, trial design, and implant dissociations.
Product
The Acumed Slide-Loc Anatomic Radial Head System is intended for use by surgeons with orthopedic training. The device is to be implanted by the surgeon in a sterile operating room setting. Implants are provided in sterile packages. The Acumed Anatomic Radial Head Slide-Loc…
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0869-2017·2017-06-07
VistaPharm Recalls Nystatin Oral Suspension Due to Impurity
VistaPharm is recalling Nystatin Oral Suspension because it contains an impurity peak that exceeds approved specifications.
Product
Nystatin Oral Suspension, USP, 100,000 units/mL, packaged in a) 2 fl.oz. (60mL) bottles (NDC 66689-008-02), and 500,000 units/5mL individual unit dose cup (NDC 66689-037-01) packaged in b) 50 count unit dose cups/case (NDC 66689-037-50) and c) 100 count unit dose cups/case (NDC…
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-2284-2017·2017-06-07
Trident Breaded Cod Recalled for Potential Plastic Contamination
Trident Seafoods is recalling frozen breaded cod products because they may contain small pieces of plastic. The recall affects 7 cases distributed across 26 states.
Product
Trident Item # 474568, Irregulars Breaded Cod 2 oz. 10 Grain Cod, food service packages, frozen, Net wt. 10 lbs.
Category
Food
Distribution
26 states
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2178-2017·2017-06-07
AbbVie Recalls PEG Kits Due to Missing or Duplicate Components
AbbVie is recalling 3,331 PEG kits distributed in the US and 31 other countries because they may have missing components, duplicate parts, or missing labels.
Product
AbbVie PEG, PEG Kit 15FR, FOR ENTERAL USE ONLY, STERILE, Rx Only.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-2281-2017·2017-06-07
Trident Alaska Cod Rectangles Recalled for Potential Plastic Contamination
Trident Seafoods is recalling frozen Alaska Cod Rectangles because they may contain small pieces of plastic. The product was distributed in 26 states.
Product
Trident Item # 16582, Alaska Cod Rectangles 4 oz, Raw Breaded, food service packages, frozen, Net wt. 10 lbs.
Category
Food
Distribution
26 states
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0880-2017·2017-06-07
Saphris Asenapine Tablets Recalled for Labeling Mixup
Forest Laboratories is recalling Saphris (asenapine) sublingual tablets because blister packs labeled as 10 mg actually contain 5 mg tablets.
Product
SAPHRIS — SAPHRIS (ASENAPINE MALEATE)
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-2169-2017·2017-06-07
Tosoh Bioscience Recalls AIA-PACK TgAb Control Set Due to Labeling Error
Tosoh Bioscience is recalling 64 boxes of AIA-PACK TgAb Control Set because the labels included instructions for a non-FDA approved methodology.
Product
AIA-PACK TgAb CONTROL SET
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
8 states
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-2210-2017·2017-06-07
Cell Marque Recalls HHV-8 Reagent Due to Export Labeling Error
Cell Marque is recalling HHV-8 in vitro diagnostic reagents because they were not properly labeled as 'For Export Only' as required by the FD&C Act.
Product
HHV-8 (13810); 1.0 ml catalog number 265M-16; 7.0 ml catalog number-265M-18; Microbiology - Analyte Specific Reagent In vitro diagnostic use - Analyte Specific Reagent
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-2203-2017·2017-06-07
Cell Marque Recalls Her2/Neu Reagent Due to Missing Export Labeling
Cell Marque is recalling Her2/Neu (c-erbB-2) reagents because they were not labeled as 'For Export Only' as required by law.
Product
Her2/Neu (c-erbB-2) (CB-1 1); 7.0 mL Catalog number 237M-18. In vitro diagnostic use - Analyte Specific Reagent Immunology - Analyte Specific Reagent
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-2208-2017·2017-06-07
Cell Marque Recalls Varicella Zoster Virus Reagent Due to Labeling Error
Cell Marque is recalling Varicella Zoster Virus reagents because they were not properly labeled as 'For Export Only' as required by the FD&C Act.
Product
Varicella Zoster Virus 7.0 ml catalog number 364M-18 Microbiology - Analyte Specific Reagent In vitro diagnostic use - Analyte Specific Reagent
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-2204-2017·2017-06-07
Cell Marque Recalls Her2/Neu Reagents for Missing Export Labeling
Cell Marque is recalling Her2/Neu (EP3) reagents because they were not properly labeled as 'For Export Only' as required by the FD&C Act.
Product
Her2/Neu (EP3); 0.5 mL Catalog number 237R-25; 1.0 mL Catalog number 237R-26; 7.0 mL Catalog number 237R-28. Immunology - Analyte Specific Reagent In vitro diagnostic use - Analyte Specific Reagent
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-2205-2017·2017-06-07
Cell Marque Recalls Herpes Simplex Virus I Reagents Due to Labeling Error
Cell Marque is recalling Herpes Simplex Virus I reagents because they were not properly labeled as 'For Export Only' as required by the FD&C Act.
Product
Herpes Simplex Virus I; 7.0 mL Catalog number 361A-18. Microbiology - Analyte Specific Reagent In vitro diagnostic use - Analyte Specific Reagent
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-2201-2017·2017-06-07
Cell Marque Recalls Estrogen Reagent Due to Missing Export Labeling
Cell Marque is recalling 8 units of Estrogen Receptor reagent because they were not properly labeled as 'For Export Only' as required by the FD&C Act.
Product
Estrogen Receptor (SP1) 7.0 mL Catalog number 249R-18; Hematology - Analyte Specific Reagent In vitro diagnostic use - Analyte Specific Reagent
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-2202-2017·2017-06-07
Cell Marque Recalls H. pylori Reagent Due to Missing Export Labeling
Cell Marque is recalling five units of H. pylori reagent because they were not properly labeled as 'For Export Only' as required by the FD&C Act.
Product
H. pylori (polyclonal} 1.0 mL Catalog number 215A-76; Hematology - Analyte Specific Reagent In vitro diagnostic use - Analyte Specific Reagent
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-2207-2017·2017-06-07
Cell Marque Recalls SV40 Reagent Due to Missing Export Labeling
Cell Marque is recalling three units of SV40 (MRQ-4) reagent because they were not labeled 'For Export Only' as required by law.
Product
SV40 (MRQ-4) 0.5 ml catalog number 351 M-15. Microbiology - Analyte Specific Reagent In vitro diagnostic use - Analyte Specific Reagent
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-2168-2017·2017-06-07
Tosoh AIA-PACK TPOAb Control Set Recalled for Labeling Errors
Tosoh Bioscience is recalling 15 boxes of AIA-PACK TPOAb Control Sets because the labels included instructions for a non-FDA approved methodology.
Product
AIA-PACK TPOAb CONTROL SET
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
8 states
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-2199-2017·2017-06-07
Cell Marque Recalls Adenovirus Reagents Due to Export Labeling Error
Cell Marque is recalling Adenovirus reagents because they were not properly labeled as 'For Export Only' as required by the FD&C Act.
Product
Adenovirus (20/11 & 2/6); 0.5 mL Catalog # 212M-15; and 7.0 mL Catalog number 212M-18 Microbiology - Analyte Specific Reagent In vitro diagnostic use - Analyte Specific Reagent
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-2214-2017·2017-06-07
Acumedia Recalls Beef Extract Powder Due to Incorrect Expiration Date
Acumedia Manufacturers, Inc. is recalling 16 units of Beef Extract Powder (PN 7228) because the label displays an incorrect expiration date.
Product
Beef Extract Powder, Acumedia PN 7228 Product Usage: Beef Extract Powder is prepared and standardized for use in microbiological culture media, where it is generally used to replace infusion of meat. Culture media containing Beef Extract Powder are recommended for use in…
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-2200-2017·2017-06-07
Cell Marque Recalls Estrogen Reagent Due to Missing Export Labeling
Cell Marque is recalling specific lots of Estrogen Receptor reagents because they were not labeled 'For Export Only' as required by law.
Product
Estrogen Receptor (EP1) 7.0 mL Catalog number 249R-28; 1.0 mL Catalog number 249R-16 Microbiology - Analyte Specific Reagent In vitro diagnostic use - Analyte Specific Reagent
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-2206-2017·2017-06-07
Cell Marque Recalls Herpes Simplex Virus II Reagents for Labeling Errors
Cell Marque is recalling specific lots of Herpes Simplex Virus II reagents because they were not properly labeled as 'For Export Only' as required by federal law.
Product
Herpes Simplex Virus II 0.5 ml catalog number 362A-15 7.0 mL Catalog number362A-18 . Microbiology - Analyte Specific Reagent In vitro diagnostic use - Analyte Specific Reagent
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-2213-2017·2017-06-07
Acumedia Nutrient Gelatin Recalled for Incorrect Expiration Date Labeling
Acumedia Manufacturers recalled 5 units of Nutrient Gelatin because the label displayed an incorrect expiration date.
Product
Nutrient Gelatin, Acumedia Part Number 7471 A Product Usage: Nutrient Gelatin is used for the differentiation of microorganisms on the basis of gelatinase production. Identifying fermentative and non-fermentative Gram-negative bacilli include testing for gelatin…
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide