Class I (most serious)
Medical Device
2026/06/03
Abiomed recalled the Automated Impella Controller (AIC), the console for its Impella circulatory-support pump, after identifying alarm failures, power-path faults, electrical-short risks, and inaccurate motor-current sensing. The FDA classified it Class I, the most serious. Distributed across the U.S. and Europe.
- Impella circulatory-support pump controller (AIC): alarm, power, short-circuit, and motor-sensing faults
- Purge-cassette misalignment can cause a piston block, requiring a switch to a backup console
- FDA classified it Class I (Z-2238-2026, reported June 3, 2026, ongoing)
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Class I (most serious)
Food
2026/06/03
Legacy Bakehouse recalled "Butter Parsley Bagel Crisps" because they were made with milk powder (from California Dairies) that had itself been recalled for Salmonella. The FDA classified it Class I, the most serious. An example of a contaminated ingredient cascading into many downstream products.
- Bagel crisps recalled because made with recalled milk powder
- FDA classified it Class I (H-0850-2026, reported June 3, 2026, ongoing)
- Cause: used California Dairies milk powder recalled for Salmonella
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Class I (most serious)
Food
2026/06/03
Wawa's bottled "Diet Iced Tea Lemon" (16oz) was recalled for an undeclared milk allergen. The FDA classified it Class I, the most serious. People with a milk allergy who trust the label could suffer a severe reaction.
- Wawa bottled "Diet Iced Tea Lemon (16oz)" recalled for an undeclared milk allergen
- FDA classified it Class I (H-0856-2026, reported June 3, 2026, ongoing)
- Distributed in DE, MD, NJ, PA, VA; similar recalls cover other Wawa bottled drinks
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Class I (most serious)
Drug
2026/05/27
Wisconsin Pharmacal recalled an over-the-counter MG217 multi-symptom treatment cream (colloidal oatmeal 2%) after confirming the presence of Staphylococcus aureus. The FDA classified it Class I.
- Staphylococcus aureus in MG217 skin cream (colloidal oatmeal 2%)
- FDA classified it Class I (D-0553-2026, reported May 27, 2026, ongoing)
- Microbial contamination of a non-sterile product; about 690 tubes, U.S. and Bahamas
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Class I (most serious)
Food
2026/05/27
Shining Sea Fish recalled vacuum-packed kippered herring over an uncontrolled Clostridium botulinum (botulism) hazard. The FDA classified it Class I. Vacuum-packed, low-oxygen seafood is a classic botulism risk.
- Uncontrolled Clostridium botulinum (botulism) hazard in vacuum-packed kippered herring
- FDA classified it Class I (H-0810-2026, reported May 27, 2026, ongoing)
- About 675 pounds, distributed in Michigan, firm-initiated (initiated April 28, 2026)
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Class I (most serious)
Food
2026/05/27
Ghirardelli recalled commercial frappe mixes (containing nonfat dry milk) over possible Salmonella contamination. The FDA classified it Class I. Distribution includes Japan. In late May 2026, many Class I food recalls cited Salmonella, several tied to a contaminated milk-powder ingredient.
- Possible Salmonella in Ghirardelli commercial frappe mix (with nonfat dry milk)
- FDA classified it Class I (H-0841-2026, reported May 27, 2026, ongoing)
- Distribution includes Japan (plus 26+ U.S. states and Canada/Guatemala/Philippines)
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Class I (most serious)
Medical Device
2026/05/20
Medline recalled medical kits containing Namic manifolds (used in cardiac catheterization / angiography) after identifying particulate within the manifolds' fluid path. The FDA classified it Class I, the most serious. Distribution includes Japan.
- Particulate identified in the fluid path of Namic manifolds used in cardiac-cath / angiography kits
- FDA classified it Class I (recall Z-2147-2026, reported May 20, 2026, ongoing)
- About 21,119 kits; firm-initiated (recall initiated March 24, 2026)
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Class I (most serious)
Drug
2026/05/13
B. Braun Medical recalled Lactated Ringer's Injection (1000 mL) over the presence of particulate matter. The FDA classified it Class I. About 95,412 units are affected, distributed U.S. nationwide. Particulate in injectables can cause serious harm.
- Particulate matter in B. Braun Lactated Ringer's injection (1000 mL, Rx)
- FDA classified it Class I (D-0540-2026, reported May 13, 2026, ongoing)
- About 95,412 units, distributed U.S. nationwide, firm-initiated (initiated April 28, 2026)
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Class II
Food
2026/06/03
Fly By Jing's "Creamy Sesame Noodles" (3.8oz) were recalled for possible peanut cross-contamination resulting in an undeclared allergen. The FDA classified it Class II. Distributed nationwide. People with a peanut allergy should take note.
- Popular brand Fly By Jing's "Creamy Sesame Noodles (3.8oz)" recalled
- Reason: possible cross-contamination yielding an undeclared allergen (peanut)
- FDA classified it Class II (H-0854-2026, reported June 3, 2026, ongoing)
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Class II
Drug
2026/05/27
Drug repackager Safecor Health recalled atomoxetine HCl capsules where a 25mg product was mistakenly labeled "10mg." The FDA classified it Class II. Trusting the label could lead a patient to take 2.5× the intended dose.
- Atomoxetine (ADHD) capsules: a 25mg product mislabeled as "10mg"
- FDA classified it Class II (D-0538-2026, reported May 27, 2026, ongoing)
- Trusting the label could mean taking 2.5× the intended dose
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Class II
Drug
2026/05/27
Generics maker Zydus recalled erythromycin tablets (500mg) after a nitrosamine impurity (N-Nitroso-Desmethyl-Erythromycin) was found above the recommended acceptable intake limit. The FDA classified it Class II. Distributed nationwide.
- Erythromycin tablets (500mg) had a nitrosamine impurity above the acceptable limit
- Impurity: N-Nitroso-Desmethyl-Erythromycin (caused by a CGMP deviation)
- FDA classified it Class II (D-0545-2026, reported May 27, 2026, ongoing)
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