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The FDA regulates food, drugs, biologics, medical devices, and tobacco. We aggregate Class I, II, and III enforcement actions across its three recall streams.
The FDA is the single biggest source of US product recalls by volume. Its enforcement workload splits into three streams — Foods (everything from infant formula to leafy greens to nutritional supplements), Drugs (prescription medicines, over-the-counter products, and active pharmaceutical ingredients), and Medical Devices (everything from implants to home blood-pressure monitors). The Recall Desk ingests all three from the openFDA enforcement endpoint every six hours.
FDA classifies every recall as Class I, II, or III. Class I means there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death — these are the recalls you should treat as urgent. Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible harm. Class III means the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences but still violates FDA rules. We map these classifications into our 1–5 severity score using the rubric on the methodology page.
Medical-device recalls are the highest-volume stream by far — software-update letters, calibration corrections, and IFU updates all show up in enforcement reports alongside genuine hazard recalls. We try to surface the severe ones first, but when in doubt, click through to the FDA notice itself for the clinical detail.
Lupin Pharmaceuticals is recalling Ramipril 2.5 mg capsules after sourcing the active ingredient from an unapproved vendor. Approximately 112,770 bottles were distributed to wholesalers nationwide.
Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc. is recalling Bard Marquee Disposable Core Biopsy Instrument Kits due to a manufacturing defect where some units lack a needle retention feature, risking detachment during use and potential tissue damage or bleeding.
Safecor Health is recalling specific lots of Vitamin D3 25 mcg tablets due to a manufacturing defect where blister card-foils may separate from the blister cavity. No illnesses or injuries have been reported.
Safecor Health, LLC is recalling 1,470 boxes of Aspirin 81 mg chewable tablets nationwide due to a manufacturing defect where blister card-foils are separating from the blister cavity.
Safecor Health recalls 791 boxes of Calcium Carbonate chewable tablets (Lot 24A0073) due to cGMP deviations where blister card-foils separated from blister cavities.
Padagis is recalling 10,872 jars of Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream USP 0.025% nationwide because some jars contain subpotent or superpotent active ingredient levels. The defect was discovered during long-term stability testing.
Olympus is recalling 1,749 GIF-1TH190 gastrointestinal videoscopes to clarify drying procedures in the instructions for use after human errors were identified during evaluation.
Nestle Health Science is recalling Douglas Labs Stress-B-Plus Dietary Supplement due to incorrect formulation. The product contains Niacin as Nicotinic acid but the label states Niacinamide.
Safecor Health is recalling certain Vitamin B1 supplements due to manufacturing defects where blister card-foils are separating from the blister cavity.
NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics is recalling 164 Precice Max orthopedic implants distributed to Florida and Nevada due to potential design, manufacturing, and documentation validation issues.
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories is recalling ibuprofen 600 mg tablets for failed tablet specifications. The affected product was distributed nationwide.
Draeger Medical is recalling the Atlan A350 anesthesia workstation due to failures of the piston ventilator that either occurred before use or during patient anesthesia. Approximately 1,492 units are affected.
Taylor Farms Colorado is recalling 42 cases of raw yellow onions in 5-lb bags distributed to food service facilities across six states due to potential E. coli O157:H7 contamination.
Cardinal Health recalled approximately 371,326 Monoject U-100 insulin syringes due to incompatibility with needleless IV connectors. Affected units should not be used for IV push insulin administration via these connectors.
Boston Scientific issued a Class I recall of POLARx and POLARx FIT Cryoablation Balloon Catheters. Instructions for use are being updated due to risk of atrio-esophageal fistula, a serious complication.
Boston Scientific is updating instructions for POLARx and POLARx FIT cryoablation catheters to address atrio-esophageal fistula risk, a potentially serious complication from ablation procedures. FDA Class I recall affecting 4422 units worldwide.
Philips Respironics is recalling 34,146 Trilogy EV300 ventilators due to potential aerosol accumulation on the internal flow sensor, which could cause inaccurate ventilation measurements.
FHC, Inc. recalls microTargeting Insertion Tube Set Lot 244517, affecting 40 units distributed domestically. The oversized spacer tube component risks intracranial hemorrhaging during neurosurgical procedures.
Boston Scientific updated instructions for use of its POLARx and POLARx FIT cryoablation catheters, affecting 960 units distributed worldwide, in response to atrio-esophageal fistula risk.
Draeger Medical is recalling Atlan A350XL anesthesia workstations due to potential piston ventilator failure that may occur before use or during mechanical ventilation.
Trilogy Evo Universal Ventilators (Model DS2000X11B) are recalled because in-line nebulizer configuration in certain locations could cause aerosol accumulation on the internal flow sensor, potentially resulting in inaccurate measurements.
Boston Scientific is updating instructions for POLARx and POLARx FIT cryoablation balloon catheters due to atrio-esophageal fistula risk. Affected devices were distributed worldwide.
Taylor Farms Colorado is recalling 615 cases of raw yellow onions for potential E. coli O157:H7 contamination. Affected food service facilities are in CO, KS, MO, NE, NM, and UT.
Philips Respironics Aeris EVO ventilators may accumulate aerosol deposits on the internal flow sensor, potentially causing inaccurate flow measurements.
IMPERIALFRESH processed yellow onions are being recalled due to potential E. coli O157:H7 contamination. Products were distributed in Colorado and produced October 8-22, 2024.