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.
3,092 stored notices, reported between Jun 20, 2012 and Nov 18, 2026. Newest first.
Reported Aug 21, 2013
Spartan Fresh Dark Chocolate Covered Dried Cherries 8oz
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Shoreline Fruit Inc.
2 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Aug 21, 2013
REEVA (triclosan) Antibacterial Hand Soap and Dishwashing Liquid, Green Apple, 0.10%, 24 fl oz. bottle, Distributed by…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Showline Automotive Products, Inc. dba US Soaps Mfg. Company
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Aug 14, 2013
Latanoprost Ophthalmic Solution, 0.005% (125 mcg/2.5 mL), 2.5 mL bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Apotex Inc.,…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Apotex Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Aug 14, 2013
CVS Pharmacy Wound Closure Adhesive Surgical Tape Strips 30 strips 1/4 in. x 4 in. Sterile latex free UPC #…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Aso, LLC
8 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Aug 14, 2013
Nestle Nutrition, Compat, Enteral Feeding Tube, sterile, 8 French (REF 08310400), 10 French (REF 08310600), and 12…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Nestle HealthCare Nutrition
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Aug 14, 2013
Non-sterile Viscot Surgical Skin Markers Part Number 1437-100 Non-sterile Viscot Part Number 143-100 Surgical Skin…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Precision Dynamics Corporation
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Aug 14, 2013
VENTANA (a member of the Roche Group) BenchMark ULTRA; REF/MU 750-600; Research Use Only Product Usage: Research Use…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Ventana Medical Systems Inc.
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Aug 7, 2013
Arm & Hammer Baking Soda a) Net Wt. 1 LB. (454 g) UPC 3320001130 b) Net Wt. 8 oz. (277 g) UPC 3320001110 Church &…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Church & Dwight Inc.
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Aug 7, 2013
10-inch Supreme Chocolate Layered Cake; 12 units per shipping case
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.CSM Bakery Products North America
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Aug 7, 2013
Custom Spine ISSYS LP Inverted Screw System. 8.5MM X 45 MM ISSYS LP Screw Rx Non-Sterile. Custom Spine, Inc. 9 Campus…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Custom Spine, Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Aug 7, 2013
Penny's Garlic Hummus 12 oz has UPC 7 49404 83061 4; Harbor Greens Garlic Hummus 8 oz has UPC 7 49404 802123; Tacoma…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Hagee Foods Inc.
8 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Aug 7, 2013
Leica ASP6025 Vacuum Tissue Processor The Leica ASP6025 is a modular tissue processor for the following laboratory…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Leica Microsystems, Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jul 31, 2013
VIVITROL (naltrexone for extended-release injectable suspension) a) 380 mg vial NDC 65757-303-02, b) 380 mg vial in kit…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Alkermes, Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jul 31, 2013
AmBisome (amphotericin B) liposome for injection, 50mg vial, single use vial, For Intravenous Infusion Only, Rx Only,…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Astellas Pharma US Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jul 31, 2013
Sodium Bicarbonate, USP Provided bulk as raw material - label not applicable according to firm Dialysis Grade 1.5…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Church & Dwight Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jul 31, 2013
Endopath Electrosurgery Probe Plus II, twelve (12) different devices, including hooks, spatulas, right angles, curved…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc.
3 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jul 31, 2013
AmBisome (amphotericin B) liposome for Injection, 50 mg, For Intravenous Infusion Only, Single-Use Vial, Rx Only,…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Gilead Sciences, Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jul 31, 2013
Magnesium Sulfate 2 grams in Dextrose 5% for Injection, in 50 mL Plastic Infusion Bags, Med Prep Consulting Inc.,…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Med Prep Consulting, Inc.
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jul 31, 2013
Mitosol (mitomycin for solution), 0.2 mg/vial, Kit for Ophthalmic Use (NDC 49771-002-01), 3 kits per box (NDC…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Mobius Therapeutics LLC
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jul 31, 2013
ALCOHOL FREE ANTISEPTIC (cetylpyridinium chloride) Mouth Rinse, 0.07%, mint, 33.8 FL OZ (1 L) bottle, Distributed By…
Low riskThis product is unlikely to cause harm, but it breaks a safety or labelling rule.Vi-Jon, Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jul 24, 2013
Sodium Bicarbonate Powder, CAS-144-55-8, Arm & Hammer, labeled as a) USP1 Grade, packaged in bags of various…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Church & Dwight Inc.
4 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jul 24, 2013
Broccoli Salad Kit No Dressing, packaged in plastic bags inside paper cartons, 4 bags per case.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Fresh Unlimited Inc.
3 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Jul 24, 2013
27023WU Balloon Catheter, 3 Fr., 2/pkg, sterile, contains latex. The RUSCH ureter occlusion catheter is indicated for…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Karl Storz Endoscopy America Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jul 24, 2013
KENTON'S CHEESE CO. Bianco A soft Brie-Style cheese Aged at least 60 days, Net Wt. 8 oz wheel. Distributed by Kenton's…
Low riskThis product is unlikely to cause harm, but it breaks a safety or labelling rule.Kenton Burr
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
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