Becton Dickinson & Company recalls
Every recall we track for Becton Dickinson & Company — 137 in all, from 2017–2026 — plus the complaints and injury reports the public filed about them. 1 is rated “stop using now”.
Recalls per year, by danger level
Recalls from Becton Dickinson & Company peaked in 2019 (42); 137 since 2017. 1% rated “stop using now”.
All FDA recall records for Becton Dickinson & Company since 2017, counted by recall date (one bar per calendar year; 2026 is partial). Danger level is GovInfoNow’s plain-language rating; “not yet rated” records are still being written up.
| Year | Stop using now | Use caution | Lower risk | Not yet rated | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2018 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 0 | 19 |
| 2019 | 0 | 9 | 33 | 0 | 42 |
| 2020 | 0 | 16 | 15 | 1 | 32 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
| 2023 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 12 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 (to date) | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Most common reasons for Becton Dickinson & Company recalls
What to do if you have a recalled Becton Dickinson & Company product
- Match the model, catalog or lot number on your device to the recall.
- Ask the prescribing clinician or supplier what to do — many device recalls are corrections, not removals.
- Report problems to FDA MedWatch.
All Becton Dickinson & Company recalls
53 shown- Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Company recalls BD¿Spinal Tray with BD¿Whitacre Needle 22 G x 3.5 in.; lidocaine HCL (1%), 5 mL, bupivacaine HCL (0.75%) with dextrose
Becton Dickinson recalls spinal trays with specific lidocaine and bupivacaine solutions due to quality issues found during FDA facility inspections. Affected units have catalog numbers 405645 and expiration dates up to October 2026.
Becton DickinsonApr 27, 2026 - Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Company recalls 10mL Non-Sterile BD Luer-Lok Tip Syringe Only. Catalog Number: 301029. 850 bulk non-sterile units per case.
Becton Dickinson recalls 850 units of 10mL non-sterile Luer-Lok Tip Syringes (Catalog 301029) because some Luer Slip syringes were mistakenly included in the batch.
Becton DickinsonJan 27, 2026 - Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Company recalls BD Luer Tip Caps; Catalog Number(s) or Model Number(s): 308341;
Becton Dickinson recalls Luer Tip Caps with catalog number 308341 due to failed biocompatibility testing. Affected units may pose health risks.
Becton DickinsonOct 14, 2025 - Use cautionMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Company recalls PosiFlush Prefilled Saline Syringe with General Pump Compatibility (10mL Syringe with 10mL Saline Fill), Catalog Number
Becton Dickinson recalls 9 lots of 10mL PosiFlush Prefilled Saline Syringes with General Pump Compatibility due to incorrect stoppers causing increased injection force that may trigger syringe pump alarms.
Becton DickinsonNov 16, 2023 - Stop using nowMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Company recalls BD gravity sets (Product Name, Catalog #) 32-IN GRAV SET W/0.2 MICRON FILTER BAG ACCESS PORT SS VALVE TEXIUMTM LOW
Becton Dickinson recalls gravity sets that label themselves as DEHP-free but actually contain di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). Affected sets have catalog numbers 4030B-07T and 42081E, sold through July 31, 2026.
Becton DickinsonOct 11, 2023 - Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Company recalls BD Ultra-Fine Insulin Syringe 0.5mL, 8mm, 31G-Insulin Syringes are designed for administering insulin in the treatment
Becton Dickinson recalls BD Ultra-Fine Insulin Syringes (0.5mL, 8mm, 31G) due to nonsterile condition potentially causing infections. Affected lots expire by 2027.
Becton DickinsonFeb 1, 2023 - Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Company recalls BD Vacutainer Tube Sodium Fluoride: 100 mg, Potassium Oxalate: 20 mg, Catalog Number 367001. For collecting,
Becton Dickinson recalls BD Vacutainer tubes with sodium fluoride (100mg) and potassium oxalate (20mg) due to potential false positive methanol test results in blood alcohol testing. All lots affected.
Becton DickinsonSep 15, 2022 - Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Company recalls BD PhaSealTM Y-Site Connector (C80)- airtight and leak-proof Closed System Drug Transfer Device (CSTD) that
Becton Dickinson recalls BD PhaSeal Y-Site Connectors with incorrect expiration dates on labels. These devices may expire before use, risking medication safety. Affected units include specific lot numbers.
Becton DickinsonJul 18, 2022 - Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Company recalls BD Connecta Stopcock Without Extension Tube Catalog No. 394601 (OUS)
Becton Dickinson recalls BD Connecta Stopcock Without Extension Tube (Catalog No. 394601) due to potential leakage risks that could delay treatment, cause contamination, or lead to under-dosing. Affected units include specific lot numbers from March 2024 to April 2024.
Becton DickinsonMay 9, 2022 - Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Company recalls BD Vacutainer Luer Lok Access Device - intended as a sterile, single use device designed to provide a connection to a
Becton Dickinson recalls BD Vacutainer Luer Lok Access Devices that may shed contaminants into urine samples, leading to false high red blood cell counts when used with certain analyzers.
Becton DickinsonJan 6, 2022 - Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Company recalls BD Syringe Tip Cap Bulk Sterile Convenience Pak-1000 units/shelf carton. Used to seal syringes and maintain container
Becton Dickinson recalls BD Syringe Tip Cap Bulk Sterile Convenience Pak-1000 units due to packaging holes that may compromise sterility. Affected units have catalog number 305822 and lot number 1111347.
Becton DickinsonSep 27, 2021 - Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Company recalls BD Hypodermic Syringe 10 ml, eccentric tip. Catalog (Ref No.) 305482
Becton Dickinson recalls 10ml eccentric tip syringes with open seals that could compromise sterility. Affected units have catalog number 305482 and expire May 2023. Consumers should check packaging for open seals.
Becton DickinsonDec 23, 2020 - Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Company recalls BD Regional Block Needles 22G x 1.50in (50 units/cs.). Indicated for administration of medications to affect anesthesia
Becton Dickinson recalls 50-unit packs of 22G regional block needles for updated safety instructions to prevent medication errors during anesthesia procedures.
Becton DickinsonDec 9, 2020 - Use cautionMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Company recalls BD PrecisionGlide Needle 30G x 1/2 (0.3 mm X 13mm) REF 305106 - Product Usage: used for general purpose injection and
Becton Dickinson recalls BD PrecisionGlide 30G needles with blood contamination risk. If blood is not noticed before use, infection may occur. Affected units: Lot 9128897, expired June 2024.
Becton DickinsonNov 18, 2020 - Use cautionMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Company recalls BD Ultra-Fine Pen Needles 32G x 4mm (5/32' )-intended for parenteral administration of a drug from a cartridge
Becton Dickinson recalls BD Ultra-Fine Pen Needles due to incorrect labeling. The cartons are labeled for the Latin American market, missing US compatibility info.
BDOct 23, 2020 - Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Company recalls Bard 3F SL PowerMidline Full Kit CE-indicated for short term access to the peripheral venous system for selected
Becton Dickinson recalls Bard 3F SL PowerMidline Full Kits due to missing stylet/T-lock assembly, which could lead to procedural delays or kit discards during IV procedures.
Becton DickinsonSep 14, 2020 - Use cautionMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Company recalls BD Nexiva Closed IV Catheter System Dual Port (20 GA 1.75 IN) Catalog (Ref) No. 383538 BD Nexiva closed IV catheter
Becton Dickinson recalls BD Nexiva Closed IV Catheter Systems with dull needles that could delay treatment. Learn if your product is affected and what to do.
Becton DickinsonSep 14, 2020 - Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Company recalls BD SafetyGlideTM 3ml 25G x 1 3mL SafetyGlide syringes, 50 units in pack
Becton Dickinson recalls 50-unit packs of BD SafetyGlide 3mL syringes with incorrect scale markings that may lead to inaccurate dosing. Affected units have catalog # 305924 and lot # 8289599.
Becton DickinsonJul 28, 2020 - Use cautionMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Company recalls PowerLoc MAX Power Injectable Infusion Port Access Kit; Catalog Numbers 2131910 (UDI 00801741044151), 2131915 (UDI
Becton Dickinson recalls PowerLoc MAX Power Injectable Infusion Port Access Kits with specific catalog numbers and lot numbers due to potential tubing cracks causing chemical exposure or infection risks.
Becton DickinsonJun 19, 2020 - Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Company recalls BD Posiflush SF Saline Flush Syringe (US Distributed Catalog 306553), UDI 50382903065535
Becton Dickinson recalls BD Posiflush SF Saline Flush Syringes with packaging holes that could compromise sterility. Affected units include specific lots sold in the US. Consumers should check their syringe packaging for holes and contact BD for details.
Becton DickinsonApr 16, 2020 - Use cautionMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Company recalls CareFusion Safe-T-Centesis Catheter Drainage Tray, Sterile, For Single Use Only, Rx only, Catalog Number PIG1280T, UDI
Becton Dickinson recalls sterile catheter drainage trays with wrong needle size. This may cause injury during medical procedures. Affected units have specific catalog and lot numbers.
Becton DickinsonMar 26, 2020 - Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Company recalls PowerGlide ST Midline Catheter Maximal Barrier Kit-18 gauge,10 cm length Catalog Number: ST018101D
Becton Dickinson recalls PowerGlide ST Midline Catheter Maximal Barrier Kit (ST018101D) due to missing lidocaine. Affected units may not function as intended.
Becton DickinsonMar 17, 2020 - Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Company recalls BARD MYPICC KIT 5F Dual-Lumen, Catalog Number CK000277
Becton Dickinson recalls MYPICC Kit 5F Dual-Lumen (Catalog CK000277) due to supplier's surgical gown recall. Affected units have specific lot numbers. No action needed if not in the recall list.
Becton DickinsonFeb 26, 2020 - Use cautionMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Company recalls Site~Rite 8 Ultrasound Systems-intended for diagnostic ultrasound imaging of the human body. Site~Rite 8 Ultrasound
Becton Dickinson recalls Site~Rite 8 Ultrasound Systems that may abruptly shut down without warning when running on battery power. This could cause interruptions in medical imaging.
Becton DickinsonNov 4, 2019 - Use cautionMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Company recalls BD Posiflush Pre-Filled Normal Saline Syringes Catalog Number: 306575 (Canada only)
Becton Dickinson recalls Canadian BD Posiflush Pre-Filled Normal Saline Syringes (Catalog 306575) due to risk of mixing with non-human-use syringes. Affected units have specific labels and lot numbers.
Becton DickinsonOct 14, 2019 - Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Company recalls 13 Fr. Trialysis Catheter with Alphacurve. Catalog No. 5653150. UDI: 00801741066023 Power-Trialysis Short-Term
Becton Dickinson recalls 13 Fr. Trialysis Catheters with incorrect 12.5cm length (instead of 15cm) due to packaging error. Affected units have UDI 00801741066023. No action needed as the error is non-hazardous.
Becton DickinsonSep 16, 2019 - Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Company recalls 8 G x 10 CM Jamshidi Crown Bone Marrow biopsy/Aspiration Needle with MAC Catalog Number: TMJ4008
Becton Dickinson recalls 8G x 10cm bone marrow needles with potential sterility issues. Product pouches may not seal properly, risking contamination during medical procedures.
Becton DickinsonAug 1, 2019 - Use cautionMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Company recalls BD Vacutainer¿ Push Button Blood Collection Set with Pre-Attached Holder Catalog number 368356 - Product Usage: This
Becton Dickinson recalls BD Vacutainer Push Button Blood Collection Sets with catalog number 368356 due to risk of front and rear barrel separation during use, potentially causing injury.
Becton DickinsonJul 31, 2019 - Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Company recalls BD Vacutainer Lithium HeparinN (LH) 95 USP Units Blood Collection Tubes, Catalog Number 367886
Becton Dickinson recalls BD Vacutainer Lithium Heparin blood collection tubes due to false carboxyhemoglobin results when used with IL GEM 4000 blood gas analyzers. Affected tubes have catalog number 367886.
Becton DickinsonJun 12, 2019 - Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Company recalls BD Microtainer Tube w/ BD Microgard Closure, K2EDTA additive, Model Numbers 365974 and 365975 Product Usage: The
Becton Dickinson recalls BD Microtainer Tubes with K2EDTA additive (models 365974/365975) that may develop clots, leading to delayed patient test results. Affected lots include 9017588-9056896.
Becton DickinsonJun 3, 2019 - Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Company recalls BD Vacutainer Fluoride Tubes for Blood Alcohol determinations Part Number: 367001 Product Usage: Blood Alcohol
Becton Dickinson recalls BD Vacutainer Fluoride Tubes (Part 367001) for blood alcohol tests due to potential inaccurate results if stored over 2 days. Affected lots may need replacement to ensure accurate blood alcohol measurements.
Becton DickinsonMay 30, 2019 - Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Company recalls BD Microtainer PSTTubes with LH (Lithium Heparin) Part/Catalog Number:365985
Becton Dickinson recalls BD Microtainer PSTTubes with Lithium Heparin (Part 365985) due to potential decreased fill volume causing inaccurate blood test results. Affected units have specific lot numbers.
Becton DickinsonMay 13, 2019 - Use cautionMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Company recalls Alaris Pump Infusion Set, Model Codes 10010453, 10010454, 10012144, 10015294, 10015414, 10933805, 11171447, 11404930,
Becton Dickinson recalls Alaris Pump Infusion Sets with specific model codes due to potential medication delivery errors. Affected units may cause unintended medication delivery or faster-than-expected drug flow.
Becton DickinsonMay 6, 2019 - Use cautionMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Company recalls CareFusion MaxPlus Clear Needleless Connector. Intended for Positive Displacement Connector for needleless access to
Becton Dickinson recalls CareFusion MaxPlus Clear Needleless Connectors due to risk of blood loss and air embolism if valve remains open after disconnection, especially in neonates. Affected units have specific lot numbers and expiration dates.
Becton DickinsonMay 2, 2019 - Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Company recalls MaxZero Extension Sets with Needle-less Connector, Product codes MZ1000 MZ1000-07 MZ5301 MZ5302 MZ5303 MZ5304 MZ5305
Becton Dickinson recalls MaxZero Extension Sets with Needle-less Connector due to fluid droplets separating after disconnection. Affected product codes include MZ1000 through MZ9329 and others. No remedy specified in recall notice.
Becton DickinsonApr 10, 2019 - Use cautionMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Company recalls BD Blood Collection Assembly with Male Luer Lock, Catalog Number MBC6010
Becton Dickinson recalls BD Blood Collection Assembly with Male Luer Lock (Catalog MBC6010) due to risk of luer breaking, causing leaks or getting stuck in dialysis ports. Affected units have specific lot numbers. Patients may need re-cannulation.
Becton DickinsonMar 7, 2019 - Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Company recalls BD Vacutainer Eclipse Blood Collection Needles 22Gx1.25, cat. no. 368608
Becton Dickinson recalls Eclipse blood collection needles (22Gx1.25) due to missing bevel causing blood leakage. Affected lots include 8207894, 9025826, 8354527, and 9010765.
Becton DickinsonMar 7, 2019 - Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Company recalls Gravity IV Set with 3-port Closed Stopcock Manifold Model CM42500E-07
Becton Dickinson recalls Gravity IV Set with 3-port Closed Stopcock Manifold Model CM42500E-07 due to kinked tubing in specific lots. Affected units may cause infusion issues.
Becton DickinsonMar 5, 2019 - Use cautionMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Company recalls BD Nexiva Dual Port 20GA 1.00IN -Closed IV Catheter System intended for use in the peripheral vascular system Catalog
Becton Dickinson recalls BD Nexiva Dual Port 20GA 1.00IN IV catheter systems due to potential blood exposure from leaks under high pressure during use.
Becton DickinsonMar 1, 2019 - Use cautionMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Company recalls SmartSite Syringe Administration Set-Product Package Size 50, Catalog Number: 10798696
Becton Dickinson recalls SmartSite Syringe Administration Sets (50-pack) due to leaking risk, which may cause infusion delays, under-infusion, or contamination. Affected units have specific catalog and lot numbers.
Becton DickinsonFeb 28, 2019 - Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Company recalls 3mL Luer-Lok Syringe, Catalog Number 309657, UDI 30382903096573
Becton Dickinson recalls 3mL Luer-Lok Syringes with incorrect scale markings that may lead to inaccurate dosing. Affected units include Catalog Number 309657, UDI 30382903096573, and Lot Number 8303571.
Becton DickinsonFeb 1, 2019 - Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Company recalls PCEA Kit ASV Yellow Stripe Microbore, Catalog Number 10800177 Product Usage: PCEA Administration Set. Microbore tubing
Becton Dickinson recalls PCEA Kit ASV Yellow Stripe Microbore (Catalog 10800177) due to potential leaks between male luer lock and tubing. Affected units include specific batch numbers.
Becton DickinsonSep 26, 2018 - Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Company recalls BD Vacutainer Urine Collection Cups, Cat. No. 364941
BD Vacut: Urine collection cups may cause slight red blood cell elevation when used with Sysmex analyzers. Follow GCP guidelines for urine testing to ensure accurate results.
Becton DickinsonAug 30, 2018 - Use cautionMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Company recalls BD NEXIVA Closed IV Catheter System Dual Port 18GA 1.25 IN (BD Nexiva Catheter), Catalog Number 383539 Product Usage:
Becton Dickinson recalls BD Nexiva Closed IV Catheter System Dual Port 18GA 1.25 IN due to potential needlestick injury risk from a faulty safety mechanism. Affected units include Lot 8087800 with UDI 0130382903835394.
Becton DickinsonAug 23, 2018 - Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Company recalls The BD Vacutainer Plus Plastic Citrate Blood Collection Tube is an evacuated blood collection tube that provides a
Becton Dickinson recalls light blue top BD Vacut: 3.4% risk of overfill draw volumes (11-14%) in 2.7mL citrate tubes. No remedy stated in official notice.
Becton DickinsonApr 11, 2018 - Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Company recalls BD Vacutainer¿ Lithium Heparin Green Top Tube; Catalog Numbers: 1. 366664 (UDI: 50382903666640); 2. 367884 (UDI:
Becton Dickinson recalls specific Vacutainer Lithium Heparin Green Top Tubes that may cause inaccurate lead levels in blood tests using certain lead testing methods. Affected tubes have catalog numbers starting with 366664 or 367884.
Becton DickinsonMar 22, 2018 - Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Company recalls BD Vacutainer¿ Ultra TouchTM Push Button Blood Collection Set 0.6 x 19 mm x 305 mm 23G x ¿ x 12. Catalog no 367364
Becton Dickinson recalls Ultra Touch Blood Collection Sets due to potential failure to meet sterility standards. Affected units may not be sterile, risking infection during blood draws.
Becton DickinsonMar 20, 2018 - Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Company recalls BD VACUTAINER PLUS SST Tube with HEMOGARD closure 13x100mm 5.0ml PLBL Gold, Catalog No. 367986
Becton Dickinson recalls BD VACUTAINER PLUS SST Tubes with HEMOGARD closure 13x100mm 5.0ml PLBL Gold (Catalog 367986) due to risk of stopper detachment. Affected units have specific lot numbers and expiration dates.
Becton DickinsonFeb 13, 2018 - Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Company recalls BD Vacutainer¿ Barricor" Lithium Heparin Plasma Blood Collection Tubes for Invitro Diagnostic Use, Catalog Numbers:
Recalled BD Vacutainer Barricor Lithium Heparin Plasma Blood Collection Tubes (Catalogs 365043-365047) have increased residual blood on stoppers after use, potentially affecting test accuracy. Contact BD for details.
Becton DickinsonSep 18, 2017 - Lower riskDrug
Becton Dickinson & Company recalls ChloraPrep OneStep (Clear) (2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA)), 3 mL applicator,
Becton Dickinson recalls ChloraPrep OneStep Clear solution due to incorrect labeling. The product is labeled as 'Chloroprep Onestep (Clear)' but should be 'Chloroprep with Tint (Hi Lite Orange)'. This labeling error may cause confusion with a different product.
Becton DickinsonSep 15, 2017 - Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Company recalls BD Vacutainer¿ K2 EDTA (K2E) 3.6mg Blood Collection Tube (13 x 75 mm x 2.0 mL). Catalog Number: 367841. Used for whole
Becton Dickinson recalls BD Vacutainer K2E blood collection tubes with catalog number 367841 due to potential inaccurate test results, which could delay treatment or cause serious health issues.
Becton DickinsonAug 29, 2017 - Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Company recalls BD Needle 22GA 1-1/2in SafetyGlide(TM) Non Sterile, Bulk, REF 301701 The BD SafetyGlide(TM) needle is intended to be
Becton Dickinson recalls BD SafetyGlide 22GA 1-1/ 2in needles with loose polypropylene particles. These needles may contain foreign material above safety specs, posing a risk during medical use. Affected lots: 6211579, 6271695, 6154760, 6154765, 5268868.
Becton DickinsonJun 13, 2017 - Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Company recalls BD Precision Glide Needle 18G x 1 RB, Catalog 305195 Product Usage: These needles are intended for general purpose
Becton Dickinson recalls BD Precision Glide Needle 18G x 1 RB (Catalog 305195) due to hub damage causing breakage or leakage during use. Affected units sold with lot number 6152995 through expiration date 31-Jul-21.
Becton DickinsonMay 31, 2017
Becton Dickinson & Company recall questions
How many recalls has Becton Dickinson & Company had?
137 recalls from Becton Dickinson & Company are on record with U.S. safety agencies, from 2017–2026 (136 medical device, 1 drug).
What is the most recent Becton Dickinson & Company recall?
Becton Dickinson & Company recalls BD¿Spinal Tray with BD¿Whitacre Needle 22 G x 3.5 in.; lidocaine HCL (1%), 5 mL, bupivacaine HCL (0.75%) with dextrose, dated Apr 27, 2026. Every Becton Dickinson & Company recall is listed on this page, newest first.
Why are Becton Dickinson & Company products recalled?
The most common reasons on record: The kits contain surgical gowns which were subject to a recall by the supplier. (8).
What should I do if I have a recalled Becton Dickinson & Company product?
Match the model, catalog or lot number on your device to the recall. Ask the prescribing clinician or supplier what to do — many device recalls are corrections, not removals. Report problems to FDA MedWatch.
How do I get alerts for new Becton Dickinson & Company recalls?
Sign up for free email alerts on GovInfoNow — we check official CPSC, FDA, USDA and NHTSA data every day and email you only when a recall matches what you follow.