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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.
Americaine benzocaine 20% topical anesthetic spray is being recalled nationwide due to benzene chemical contamination. The recall affects 34,704 cans with lot number 1A16420 and expiration date 01/31/2025.
Herold Salads, Inc. is recalling Corky's & Lenny's potato salad packaged in 30-pound containers due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Affected products were distributed to Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Michigan.
Old Spice Sweat Defense Ultimate Captain anti-perspirant spray is being recalled due to benzene contamination. The FDA Class I recall affects products distributed nationwide and internationally.
CF Dallas LLC is recalling fresh-cut fruit products because they were made from cantaloupe potentially contaminated with Salmonella. The 27,998 units affected were distributed to retailers in ten states.
Fresh Express and Publix spinach products are being recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination confirmed by the Florida Department of Agriculture. The products were distributed to seven southeastern states.
Natures Wonder Premium Bean Sprouts are being recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled product was distributed in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, and Maryland.
Herold Salads, Inc. is recalling Amish Wedding Rotini Garden Medley due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Michigan.
Herold Salads, Inc. is recalling Herold's Macaroni Salad in 1lb to 10lb tubs due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Affected products were distributed in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Michigan.
Houdini Inc. is recalling Ministry of Snacks Sweet and Savory Collection #8700 gift baskets containing Quaker Oats Chewy Granola Bars due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recall affects 926 units distributed nationwide.
Maquet Cardiovascular is recalling Express chest drains pre-packaged with recalled sterile water syringes. If not kept upright, patients may be exposed to infectious material, risking infection, abscess, sepsis, and death.
The Procter & Gamble Company is recalling Secret antiperspirant/deodorant spray due to the presence of benzene, a chemical contaminant. The recall affects multiple lot numbers distributed nationwide and internationally.
The FDA has recalled Secret Dry Spray Antiperspirant due to benzene contamination in certain lots. Affected products were distributed nationwide in the USA, Puerto Rico, Canada, and internationally.
Herold Salads, Inc. is recalling Dutch Valley Potato Salad products due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Affected products were distributed in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Michigan.
Percussionaire Corporation is recalling High Frequency Transport Phasitron Breathing Circuit Kits due to assembly errors that can affect pressure output. The defect could impact respiratory support to patients using this device.
Herold's Original Potato Salad with egg is being recalled due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The product was distributed in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Michigan.
Herold's Salads is recalling crab dip sold in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Michigan due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Affected products expire 11/29/23 or 12/12/23.
Herold Salads is recalling Amish Wedding Cucumber Salad products sold in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Michigan due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Affected lot codes have been identified by the FDA.
Percussionaire Corporation recalled 195 Distal Phasitron devices after finding the breathing circuit reservoir bag may be assembled at the wrong attachment point, potentially affecting therapy delivery.
Pfizer Inc. is recalling Atropine Sulfate Injection due to glass particulate matter contamination in lot GY2496. This FDA Class I recall affects 24,400 cartons distributed nationwide in the USA and Puerto Rico.
Maquet Cardiovascular is recalling Express chest drain units with defective sterile water syringes. If not kept upright, patients risk exposure to infectious material that may cause infection, abscess, sepsis, or death.
NBRBDR Inc. is recalling Zucchini Mushroom Pie (5 oz) due to undeclared allergens: egg, milk, and wheat. Consumers with allergies to these ingredients should not consume the product.
Herold Salads recalls Amish Wedding - Southern Macaroni Salad for potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Distributed in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Michigan.
Herold Salads, Inc. recalls Amish Wedding Southern Potato Salad with egg due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Affected products were distributed in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Michigan.
Procter & Gamble is recalling Secret Dry Spray Antiperspirant due to benzene contamination in specific lot numbers. The FDA has classified this as a Class I recall.
Cleveland's Own Macaroni Salad sold in 5-pound and 10-pound containers is being recalled due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall affects products distributed in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Michigan.