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.
3,034 stored notices, reported between Jun 20, 2012 and Sep 23, 2026. Newest first.
Reported Nov 12, 2014
Bard Dimension Stone Basket Product Usage: The Bard Dimension Stone basket is a teardrop-shaped basket with the ability…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.C.R. Bard, Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Nov 12, 2014
Bulk packed Wheat Cheese Calzone 48 Servings KEEP FROZEN NET WEIGHT 15.00 lbs Inspected By The U.S. Dept of Agriculture…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Giorgio Foods Inc.
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Nov 12, 2014
ALPROSTADIL, 10 mcg/mL, injectable, 1.7 mL glass vial, RX, Creative Compounds, Wilsonville, OR 97070.
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Oregon Compounding Centers, Inc. dba Creative Compounds
55 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Nov 12, 2014
Stryker SmartLife Large Aseptic Housing REF 7126-120-000 Rx Only The SmartLife" Aseptic Housings are designed to be…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Stryker Instruments Div.
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Nov 5, 2014
Williams Sonoma Pumpkin Seed Pesto 8 oz. glass jar
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.California Olive and Vine, LLC
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Nov 5, 2014
Acetylcysteine 10% (PF) inhalant solution packaged in either a 3 mL or 7 mL vial, Martin Avenue Pharmacy, 1247 Rickert…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Martin Avenue Pharmacy, Inc.
117 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Nov 5, 2014
CALCIUM GLUCONATE 2 gm (PF) PRESERVATIVE FREE in 100 mL Sodium Chloride 0.9% for Injection, Rx Only Manufactured by…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Specialty Compounding, LLC
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Nov 5, 2014
CVS pharmacy, Pain Relieving Antiseptic Spray. Benzalkonium Cl 0.13% Lidocaine HCl 2.5% 5 FL OZ (148 mL), OTC,…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Wisconsin Pharmacal Company
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Oct 29, 2014
Suction canisters labels as follows: 1) DeRoyal(R) SUCTION CANISTER, 1000cc, SEMI-RIGID, REF 71-6510, NON-STERILE, Rx…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.DeRoyal Industries Inc.
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Oct 29, 2014
All Raw Vegan, Raw Carob Powder, Net Wt. 8 oz. and 5 lb bag, - Keep Cool & Dry. Glaser Organic Farms, Miami, FL. (305)…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Glaser Organic Farms
3 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Oct 29, 2014
GYRUS ACMI, REF 3345 -Everest BiCOAG MOLly Forceps 5mm/45cm REF 3345PK - PKS MOLly Forceps 5mm/45cm REF 3640 -Everest…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Gyrus Medical, Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Oct 29, 2014
Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Injection, USP, 10 mg/mL, Rx only, packaged in a) 1 mL Single-dose Vial (NDC 0703-0110-01),…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Hospira Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Oct 29, 2014
OSCAR'S SMOKE HOUSE JALAPENO PEPPER CHEDDAR SPREAD, NET WT 7 OZS, keep refrigerated. Distributed by: Oscar's Smoke…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Oscar's Hickory House, Inc.
10 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Oct 25, 2014
Pennsylvania Firm Recalls Chicken Products Due to Staphylococcal Enterotoxin Contamination
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Pennsylvania Firm
USDA FSIS
Reported Oct 24, 2014
Illinois Firm Recalls Chicken Products Due to Possible Salmonella Enteritidis Contamination
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Illinois Firm
USDA FSIS
Reported Oct 22, 2014
Wild Caught Seared Ahi Tuna Seasoned with Cracked Black Pepper and Garlic, manufactured by Lagniappe Louisiana Foods,…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Anova Food, LLC
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Oct 22, 2014
Arrow Select Kits (ASK) and Maximal Barrier Precautions Kits (CDC) with BD Medical Posiflush 10mL Saline Flush Syringe.
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Arrow International Inc.
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Oct 22, 2014
Bumble Bee Premium Albacore Tuna in Water, Net Wt. 2.5oz, UPC 8660024011, 8660024031, 5763800424. Bumble Bee Premium…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Bumble Bee Foods LLC
8 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Oct 15, 2014
ZOLL Pro-padz Sterile Multi-Function Electrodes (MFE) Part Number: 8900-4012 Product Usage: These MFE Electrodes are…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Bio-Detek, Inc.
3 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Oct 15, 2014
Xarelto (rivaroxaban) Tablets 15 mg per tablet, 5 count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: JOLLC, Gurabo, PR 00778 NDC…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Janssen Ortho LLC
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Oct 15, 2014
BioFlo PICC with ENDEXO Technology Maximal Barrier Nursing Kit, 3F-55 cm, UPN Product No. H965750231, REF/Catalog No.…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Navilyst Medical, Inc.
11 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Oct 15, 2014
N-Acetyl Cysteine 20% 4 mL Vial Stock Code: 4133
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Unique Pharmaceutical, Ltd.
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Oct 8, 2014
Minnesota Firm Recalls Meat and Poultry Products for Possible Listeria Contamination
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Buddy's Kitchen, Inc.
USDA FSIS
Reported Oct 8, 2014
Reusable laparoscopic instruments are packaged as non-sterile. Cleaning and sterilization of devices must occur prior…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Instrumed International, Inc.
9 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
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