Sterility and contamination recalls
Sterility recalls cover injectable medication, surgical and wound-care supplies and the equipment used with them. A breach of sterility does not mean anyone was harmed; it means the product can no longer be assumed safe for its use, so the notice usually asks clinicians and distributors to quarantine remaining stock.
3,090 stored notices, reported between Jun 20, 2012 and Nov 18, 2026. Newest first.
Reported Feb 25, 2016
Sally Sherman Foods Firm Recalls Chicken Salad Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.U.F.S. Industries, Inc.
USDA FSIS
Reported Feb 24, 2016
Bupivacaine, 0.25%, 450 mL, This Rx is Compounded, Abbott's Compounding Pharmacy, Berkeley, CA 94705
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Abbott's Compounding Pharmacy, Inc.
42 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Feb 24, 2016
TEARS Naturale FREE (dextran 70 and hypromellose 2910) lubricant eye drops, 1% and 0.3%, Preservative Free, 0.9 mL…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Alcon Research, Ltd.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Feb 17, 2016
SyrSpend SF, a convenient, sweetened, sugar-free syrup-suspending vehicle specially formulated to assist in…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Fagron, Inc.
2 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Feb 17, 2016
Whole cucumbers
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.FreshPoint Corporate
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Feb 17, 2016
T-piece Nebulizer with in-line connectors, Part number 8915-7-50. Single patient use, non-sterile prescription device…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Salter Labs
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Feb 16, 2016
Winter Gardens Quality Foods, Inc. Recalls Chicken Salad Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Sandridge - PA, LLC
USDA FSIS
Reported Feb 12, 2016Updated Oct 23, 2026
McCain Foods USA, Inc. Recalls Pork Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.McCain Foods USA, Inc.
USDA FSIS
Reported Feb 10, 2016
PS-500 Scope Warmer; 10 units per box. Pre-heating scope for laparoscopy surgery.
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.JosNoe Medical, Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Feb 10, 2016
MediChoice Cohesive Bandages, One (1) roll of cohesive bandage per bag, thirty-six (36) bags per case [all model…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Owens & Minor Distribution, Inc.
2 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Feb 9, 2016
Hormel Foods Corporation Recalls Beef Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Hormel Foods Corporation
USDA FSIS
Reported Feb 3, 2016
MEROPENEM in NS, Packaged as a) 1000MG in 250ML Homepumps, and b) 2GM in 100ML Homepumps, Rx Only. SENTARA HOME HEALTH…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Sentara Enterprises
33 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jan 27, 2016
TLC¿ Self Retaining Retractor System Contents 1-RETRACTOR FRAME 6-ELASTIC STAYS STERILE EO Rx ONLY. Indicated for use…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Abeon Medical Corporation
2 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jan 27, 2016
Baclofen 1 mg/ml in 40 ml NS syringe, FOR INTRATHECAL USE ONLY, Rx Only, Compounded by Amerita, Inc., Prescott, AZ…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Amerita Specialty Infusion Services
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jan 27, 2016
Energique, Homeopathic Remedy, Skin Irritant & Healing Support, Topical Spray, 1 fl oz bottle, NDC 44911-0136-1, Dist.…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Grato Holdings, Inc.
5 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jan 27, 2016
Bromfenac Ophthalmic Solution 0.09%, a) 2.5 mL bottles (NDC 0378-7110-35) and b) 5 mL bottles (NDC 00378-7109-35), Rx…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Mayne Pharma USA
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jan 20, 2016
Domperidone BP, Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient for Prescription Compounding, packaged in a) 5 gm (NDC:…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Freedom Pharmaceuticals Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jan 20, 2016
Snapp's Ferry Packing Company Recalls Beef Product Due To Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.SAN Meat Packing Inc.
USDA FSIS
Reported Jan 6, 2016
Cross Valley Farms cucumbers, 24 count corrugated carton
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Del Monte Fresh Produce N A Inc.
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Jan 6, 2016
Pedi MVI a) 5 mL, b) 10 mL syringe, Rx Only, Compounded by Option Care 148, San Antonio, TX 78232-5045
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Walgreens Infusion Services
32 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jan 4, 2016
Huisken Meat Company Retira Productos De Carne De Res Por Posible Adulteracin Con Material Extrao
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Branding Iron Holdings
USDA FSIS
Reported Dec 30, 2015
FB Broth, 10ml (Fastidious Bacteria Broth) Cat. no: K31 Lot: 15231 A fastidious bacteria broth for the enriched…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Hardy Diagnostics
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Dec 30, 2015
Winn Dixie Old Fashioned Potato Salad, Net Wt. 16oz (1 LB) 454g.
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Reser's Fine Foods Inc.
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Dec 23, 2015
Metro Irresistibles Gluten Free Cheese Ravioli 6- 9 ounce bags Use By 020317; Imported for Metro Brands, Montreal…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Contes Pasta Company, Inc.
4 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
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