The Recall Desk

State

North Carolina product recalls

73,198 recalls have nationwide distribution and so reach North Carolina. 10,294 additional recalls listed North Carolina specifically in their distribution scope.

What the numbers show

Total
10,294
Critical
1,486
Severe
2,536
Most recent
2026-09-23

Of the 10,294 recalls naming North Carolina we have scored against our rubric, 1,486 (14%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 2,536 (25%) are Severe.

These figures cover only the 10,294 recalls whose distribution notice names North Carolina specifically. The 73,198 nationwide recalls listed below reach every state, so counting them here would make every state page show the same numbers.

13801–13825 of 83492

  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-0923-2024·2024-02-07

    Tio Francisco Queso Seco Cheese Recalled for Listeria Monocytogenes

    Rizo Lopez Foods is recalling Tio Francisco Queso Seco 14 oz. cheese due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed across multiple U.S. states with production dates through July 31, 2024.

    Product
    Tio Francisco Queso Seco 14 oz. UPC 7-27242-00548-8
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    20 states
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0939-2024·2024-02-07

    EZDilate Wire Guided Balloon Recalled for Device Malfunction Issues

    Olympus recalls EZDilate Wire Guided Balloon devices used for endoscopic dilation due to reported bursting, leaking, and retrieval failures affecting 1,639 units nationwide.

    Product
    EZDilate Wire Guided Balloon 6-7-8. indicated for endoscopic dilation of strictures in the alimentary tract in adults and adolescents (>12 years) Model: BD-410X-0855
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0940-2024·2024-02-07

    Olympus EZDilate Endoscopic Dilation Balloons Recalled for Device Failures

    Olympus is recalling 2,991 EZDilate endoscopic balloons for problems with inflation and deflation. Reports include device bursting and leaking, and retained foreign bodies in patients during procedures.

    Product
    EZDilate Wire Guided Balloon 8.5-9.5-10.5. indicated for endoscopic dilation of strictures in the alimentary tract in adults and adolescents (>12 years) Model: BD-410X-1055
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-0920-2024·2024-02-07

    Oaxaca Cheese Products Recalled for Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination

    Rizo Lopez Foods recalled Oaxaca cheese products sold under multiple brand names due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall affects products distributed across multiple U.S. states.

    Product
    Rizo Bros. Oaxaca 8 oz. UPC 7-27242-00334-6 Tio Francisco Oaxaca 12 oz. UPC 7-27242-12332-7 Tio Francisco Oaxaca 14 oz. UPC 7-27242-00532-6 Food City Oaxaca 16 oz. Tio Francisco, San Carlos Available to consumers at retail deli counters in various sizes Tio Francisco Oaxaca…
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    20 states
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0944-2024·2024-02-07

    Olympus EZDilate Balloon Device Recalled for Inflation and Deflation Issues

    Olympus is recalling approximately 6,898 EZDilate Wire Guided Balloon devices due to reported bursting, leaking, and retrieval problems during medical procedures.

    Product
    EZDilate Wire Guided Balloon 18-19-20. Indicated for endoscopic dilation of strictures in the alimentary tract in adults and adolescents (>12 years). Model: BD-410X-2055
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0941-2024·2024-02-07

    Endoscopic Dilation Balloons Recalled for Bursting and Leaking Failures

    Olympus recalled 3,354 EZDilate wire-guided dilation balloons due to failures in inflation, deflation, and retrieval, with incidents of bursting, leaking, and foreign bodies left in patients.

    Product
    EZDilate Wire Guided Balloon 11-12-13. Indicated for endoscopic dilation of strictures in the alimentary tract in adults and adolescents (>12 years). Model: BD-410X-1355
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-0919-2024·2024-02-07

    Queso Fresco from Multiple Brands Recalled for Listeria Contamination

    Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc. is recalling various queso fresco products from multiple brands due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The affected products were distributed to retail locations in multiple U.S. states.

    Product
    Tio Francisco, El Huache, La Ordena Fresco (Michoacano) Available to consumers at retail deli counters in various sizes Tio Francisco, San Carlos Available to consumers at retail deli counters in various sizes Rizo Bros. Queso 8 oz. UPC 7-27242-00159-5 Don Francisco 10 oz.…
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    20 states
  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-0922-2024·2024-02-07

    Tio Francisco Queso Para Freir Recalled Due to Listeria Contamination

    Tio Francisco Queso Para Freir (frying cheese) is being recalled due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall affects multiple batches distributed across multiple U.S. states.

    Product
    Tio Francisco Queso Para Freir 16 oz. Tio Francisco Queso Para Freir Available to consumers at retail deli counters in various sizes Freir (bulk)
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    20 states
  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-0925-2024·2024-02-07

    Ricotta cheese products recalled for Listeria monocytogenes contamination

    Multiple ricotta cheese products from Rizo Lopez Foods are recalled nationwide due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Affected batches have best-by dates through April 2, 2024.

    Product
    365 Whole Foods Market Ricotta Part Skim 15 oz. UPC 9-94824-63052 365 Whole Foods Market Ricotta Whole Milk 15 oz. UPC 9-94824-96245 Ricotta Part Skim 65%, 70%, 75% Moisture (bulk)
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    20 states
  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-0928-2024·2024-02-07

    Monterey Jack Cheese Recalled for Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination

    Bulk Monterey Jack cheese from Rizo Lopez Foods is being recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed to multiple U.S. states.

    Product
    Monterey Jack Conventional (bulk)
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    20 states
  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-0917-2024·2024-02-07

    Cheese product recalled for Listeria monocytogenes contamination

    Rizo Lopez Foods is recalling Tio Francisco Blanco Suave cheese due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Affected products have date codes through March 23, 2024.

    Product
    Tio Francisco Blanco Suave 14 oz. UPC 7-27242-05355-6
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    20 states
  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-0924-2024·2024-02-07

    Rizo Lopez Tio Francisco Requeson Recalled for Listeria Contamination

    Tio Francisco Requeson cheese products are recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should not consume affected products and should return them to the store.

    Product
    Tio Francisco Requeson 14 oz. UPC 7-27242-00390-6 Tio Francisco Requeson 15 oz. UPC 7-27242-00392-6 Tio Francisco Requeson Available to consumers at retail deli counters in various sizes
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    20 states
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0278-2024·2024-02-07

    FentaNYL Citrate IV Bags Recalled Due to Double-Dose Filling System Malfunction

    FentaNYL citrate intravenous bags are recalled nationwide because a semi-automated filling system can malfunction and deliver double the intended dose. Patients and healthcare providers should immediately quarantine affected lots.

    Product
    FentaNYL citrate PF, 2500 mcg per 250 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride (10 mcg per mL), Item F3342, for IV use only; Leiters 13796 Compark Blvd Englewood, CO 80112; NDC 71449-072-82.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-0916-2024·2024-02-07

    FDA Recalls Cotija Cheese for Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination

    Rizo Lopez Foods recalls multiple brands of cotija cheese due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Products were distributed through retail deli counters across 20 U.S. states.

    Product
    Rizo Bros Cotija (Grated) 8 oz. UPC 72724200043 7 oz. UPC 7-27242-14022-5 Tio Francisco, Casa Cardenas 9 oz. UPC 7-27242-00022-2 & 8-11371-27109-4 Rizo Bros Cotija 8 oz. UPC 7-27242-00043-7 Tio Francisco Cotija 14 oz. 7-27242-00517-3 Food City Cotija 16 oz. Tio…
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    20 states
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0864-2024·2024-02-07

    Smiths Medical Medfusion 4000 Syringe Pump Software Defects Recall

    The FDA is recalling Smiths Medical Medfusion Model 4000 syringe pumps due to software defects affecting medication delivery, alarms, and display accuracy. Users should install the latest software version to correct these issues.

    Product
    smiths medical Medfusion Model 4000 syringe pump
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-0921-2024·2024-02-07

    Panela Cheese Products Recalled for Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination

    Rizo Lopez Foods is recalling Tio Francisco and related panela cheese products due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Affected products were distributed across multiple states.

    Product
    Tio Francisco Panela 14 oz. UPC 7-27242-00550-0 Food City Panela 16 oz. Tio Francisco, San Carlos, Dos Ranchitos, La Ordena, Campesino Panela Available to consumers at retail deli counters in various sizes Tio Francisco Panela Barra Available to consumers at retail deli…
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    20 states
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0933-2024·2024-02-07

    EZDilate esophageal balloons recalled for inflation failure and device leaking

    Olympus is recalling EZDilate Fixed Wire Balloons for inflation and deflation failures. The devices may burst, leak, or leave foreign material in patients.

    Product
    EZDilate Fixed Wire Balloon 6-7-8. Indicated for endoscopic dilation of strictures of the esophagus in adults and adolescents (>12 years). Model: BD-400P-0880
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0942-2024·2024-02-07

    EZDilate Wire Guided Balloon Recalled for Device Malfunction and Patient Injury Risk

    Olympus recalled 3,767 EZDilate Wire Guided Balloons due to reported inflation, deflation, and retrieval problems causing bursting, leaking, and foreign body lodgement in patients. The devices dilate strictures in the alimentary tract.

    Product
    EZDilate Wire Guided Balloon 13.5-14.5-15.5. Indicated for endoscopic dilation of strictures in the alimentary tract in adults and adolescents (>12 years). Model: BD-410X-1555
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Food)·F-0798-2024·2024-02-07

    Benny T's hot sauce recalled for undisclosed wheat allergen

    Benny T's Vesta Dry Hot Sauce is recalled because the label does not disclose wheat, a major allergen present in the breadcrumb ingredient. People with wheat allergies or celiac disease should not consume this product.

    Product
    the original BENNY T'S VESTA DRY HOT SAUCE HOT NET WT. 1.5OZ INGREDIENTS: Fresh Chilies, Onions, Breadcrumbs (enriched flour, water, sugar, yeast, salt, non-hydrogenated vegetable shortening), Olive Oil, Salt, Natural Preservatives. UPC 7 94571 99497 3 (Jalapeno & Habanero)
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    24 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0945-2024·2024-02-07

    Philips Achieva MRI Scanner Recall: Loose Coil Seals May Cause Skin Injury

    Philips is recalling Achieva 1.5T MRI scanners due to a seal adhesive defect on the body coil that may fail during scanning, creating sharp edges that risk skin injury including abrasions and lacerations.

    Product
    Achieva 1.5T. Model (REF) Numbers 781196, 781343, 781296.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0970-2024·2024-02-07

    Vortex Surgical ACTU8 Forceps Recalled Due to Residue on Forceps Tips

    Vortex Surgical has voluntarily recalled 800 ACTU8 FORCEPS units due to residue identified on forceps tips. The recall affects surgical instruments distributed in the US (OH, WA, MN, MI, IA) and Korea.

    Product
    Vortex Surgical ACTU8 FORCEPS, 25 GA, ADAPTIVE, REF VS0740.25
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0898-2024·2024-02-07

    Knee Replacement Implant Component Recalled Due to Material Oxidation Risk

    The FDA is recalling SCORPIO U-DOME PATELLA knee replacement components because manufacturing used raw material over 5 years old that may have elevated oxidation levels affecting the implant's material properties.

    Product
    SCORPIO U-DOME PATELLA -Intended for knee replacement Part Number: 73-3910
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide