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 Jul 24, 2013
PISTACHIOS-INSHELL-R/S-21/25-6.25LB, Net Wt. 6.25 LB. Item number: 920. Product is packed in a clear plastic liner then…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Nassau Candy
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Jul 17, 2013
GEO-MED ORTHO TOTAL JOINT TRACECART(R), REF 53-1831.07, Rx Only, NON-STERILE Product Usage: general surgical
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.DeRoyal Industries Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jul 17, 2013
Eco-Cuisine Betty Brownie Mix with Vanilla, Pack size 1.09 lb bag, 10 bags per case or 25 lbs bulk, Distributed by…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Eco-Cuisine
11 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Jul 17, 2013
Finger Lakes FARMSTEAD CHEESE Mecklenburg, NY Schuyler County, SCHUYLER Gouda aged at least 60 days, Net Wt. 8 lbs…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Finger Lakes Farmstead Cheese Company LLC
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Jul 17, 2013
Item Number: 101643 Item Description: TUB CHOC DD PEANUTS Case Pack: 12 Package Size: 8 OZ 2-Piece Clear Tub (Zoppity…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Lipari Foods, Inc.
51 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Jul 17, 2013
Acetyl-D-Glucosamine w/Chondroitin 200 mg/ml, compounded by Olympia Pharmacy, Orlando, FL
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Lowlite Investments, Inc. D/B/A Olympia Pharmacy
104 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jul 17, 2013
"***JENSEN'S SEATTLE STYLE SMOKED WILD PACIFIC SALMON ***JENSEN'S SMOKEHOUSE, INC.***10520 GREENWOOD AVE N***SEATTLE,…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Salmolux (A Pacific Seafood Group Company)
5 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Jul 10, 2013
0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, in MINI-BAG Plus Container, a) 50 mL (NDC 0338-0553-11), b) 100 mL (NDC…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Baxter Healthcare Corp.
5 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jul 10, 2013
Acetylcysteine 10 % Solution, Clinical Specialties Compounding Pharmacy, 318 Baston Road, Augusta, GA 30907
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Clinical Specialties Compounding Pharmacy
48 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jul 10, 2013
BIG COUNTRY BREAKFAST, CASE WEIGHT 26 LBS., MANUFACTURED BY: FOOD CONCEPTS, LEBANON, TN 37087
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Food Concepts
2 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Jul 10, 2013
Custom Procedural Trays: Merit's Custom Angio Kits A custom procedural tray is a combination of legally marketed…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jul 3, 2013
0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, Polyolefin Flexible Container, a) 500 mL (NDC 0409-7983-30), b) 1000 mL (NDC…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Hospira Inc.
8 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jun 26, 2013
0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 250 mL single dose Flexible Plastic Container, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Hospira Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jun 19, 2013
Berkshire Blue Cheese, Made from Whole Unpasteurized Cow's' Milk. Aged 60 days Unit size: 2-3 Lb. wheels Wrapped in wax…
Low riskThis product is unlikely to cause harm, but it breaks a safety or labelling rule.Berkshire Cheese LLC
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Jun 19, 2013
Jumbo Barcelona in-shell hazelnuts and Large Barcelona in-shell hazelnuts, raw, Hazelnut Growers of Oregon Brand,…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Hazelnut Growers
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Jun 19, 2013
Cefazolin, injection, 1 gram per vial, 25 vials per box, sterile, Rx only, single-use vial, Manufactured in Austria by…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Sandoz Incorporated
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jun 12, 2013
FAST Procedure Kit. Intended for use as a Minor Surgical Procedures Tray.
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.American Optisurgical Inc.
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jun 12, 2013
GYRUS ACMI, MYRINGOTOMY KNIFE DISPOSABLE, SICKLE BLADE FLAT HANDLE, REF 130715, Rx only, STERILE EO, GYRUS ACMI, INC.,…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Gyrus Acmi, Incorporated
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jun 12, 2013
Diazepam Injection, USP 5 mg/mL, 10 mL, Multiple-dose fliptop vial, RX only, HOSPIRA, INC. LAKE FOREST, IL 60045 USA,…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Hospira Inc.
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jun 12, 2013
DiGiorno pizzeria, bianca/white pizza , Net Wt.18.0 OZ (510 g), UPC 71921-91484
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Nestle USA, Inc. - Northbrook Pizza Head Office
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Jun 12, 2013
Proplete 34 - 39 KG (Intradialytic Parenteral Nutrition composed of amino acids, dextrose and sterile water), in 330mL…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Pentec Health
14 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jun 12, 2013
Stryker Instruments 0400-710-000 T4 Pullover Toga (S/M) Sterile, EO; single use; Product Usage: Protection System and…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Stryker Instruments Div.
15 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jun 12, 2013
Methotrexate 25mg/mL Injectable, 10 mL vials, Compounded by The Compounding Shop, St. Petersburg, FL
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.The Compounding Shop, Inc.
24 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jun 12, 2013
The Zimmer Air Dermatome, REF 00- 8801- 001- 00 , Rx, non-sterile grafting instruments intended to provide variable…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Zimmer Surgical Inc.
2 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
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