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.
3,093 stored notices, reported between Jun 20, 2012 and Nov 18, 2026. Newest first.
Reported Oct 31, 2012
Zovia (ethynodiol diacetate and ethinyl estradiol) Tablets USP, 1 mg/35 mcg, inert tablets, 28-count tablets per…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Watson Laboratories Inc.
4 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Oct 24, 2012
Ricotta Salata Frescolina Brand Soft Cheese. Product is packaged in a retail package, wedge shaped, size ranges from…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Floyd Peterson Company Inc.
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Oct 24, 2012
Cushman's Fruit and Flower Basket
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Harry and David Operations, Inc.
3 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Oct 24, 2012
Grafton DBM Putty Multiple Sizes Grafton is a human bone allograft product containing demineralized human bone tissue…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Osteotech Inc.
11 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Oct 24, 2012
Pound Cake 12 ounces
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Spartan Central Kitchen
138 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Oct 24, 2012
Macadamia Nuts Style 2, RAW, SHELLED. DESCRIPTION OF CARTON FROM GUATEMALA: LOT 2 70 JUNE 25/12 423, 43 1 NORMAL/BIG .
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Specialty Commodities, Inc.
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Oct 24, 2012
Hem-o-lok Large Polymer Ligating Clips, REF #544240, Rx only, Sterile, Teleflex Medical, Research Triangle Park, NC…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Teleflex Medical
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Oct 17, 2012
Maryland Crab Cake Bulk (fresh), #81868, 4oz @2x8ct, Net Wt. 4 lbs, Packed by 3fish, Inc.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.3fish Inc.
11 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Oct 17, 2012
Cut Cantaloupe: G.O Fresh: 0379729 4/5# CANTALOUPE CHUNKS (PACKER) 130250 BEST BY 9/16/12. SYSCO Imperial: 2229268 4/5#…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.G.O. Fresh
8 more products in this recall
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Reported Oct 17, 2012
Automatic Cutting Needles, Soft Tissue Biopsy Needle, NAC-1820M, Sterile, Remington Medical, Inc., 5830 Meadowridge…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Remington Medical Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Oct 10, 2012
ChloraPrep One-Step (2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol) Patient Preoperative Skin…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Carefusion 213, LLC
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Oct 10, 2012
Mango Peeled Halved and Cored, wrapped in plastic and refrigerated. Distributed by FreshPoint Central California,…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.FreshPoint Central California, Inc.
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Oct 10, 2012
Dole brand Sliced Mushrooms, Net Wt. 8 OZ. (227G), UPC: 0 33383 67600 5, in a plastic container over-wrapped with…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Oakshire Mushroom Sales, LLC
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Oct 10, 2012
Champ's Sliced White Mushrooms, 227 g/8 oz, in a styrofoam container with shrink wrap, UPC 0 33383 67600 5. Labeled in…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Spokane Produce, Inc.
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Oct 10, 2012
Sliced White Mushroom, Champ's Mushroom, net wt. 8 oz. The UPC is 0 33383 67600 5.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Triple B Corporation
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Oct 3, 2012
5% Dextrose Injection USP, packaged in a) 250 mL AVIVA Container, product code 6E0062, NDC 0338-6346-02; b) 500 mL…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Baxter Healthcare Corp.
4 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Oct 3, 2012
Fruit Mixes: 1) Dining In¿ Super Fruit Medley,10.5oz, UPC 1122508396, Use by date 9/6/2012; 2) Ready Pac¿ Super Fruit…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Ready Pac Foods Inc.
11 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Sep 26, 2012
ChloraPrep with Tint, HI-Lite Orange, 3 mL Applicator, Patient Preoperative Skin Preparation, External Use Only,…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Carefusion 213, LLC
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Sep 26, 2012
ZEE Antiseptic Wipes, First Aid Antiseptic, Benzalkonium chloride 0.133% (effective concentration), over the counter;…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Dukal Corp.
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Sep 26, 2012
Sterile Distraction Screws of 3 different sizes: 12mm, 14mm and 16mm sold under TSI, 3COR, DB Surgical, and American…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Tedan Surgical Innovations LLC
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Sep 26, 2012
Guardian II Hemostasis Valve, Model 8210 and Guardian II NC Hemostasis Valve, Model FH102. Intended to maintain…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Vascular Solutions, Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Sep 19, 2012
Meal Replacement product is labeled in part: "***The Perfect Shake***All of the Best***None of the…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Atlas Operations, Inc.
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Sep 19, 2012
REF 101-05-20***NOVATION MODULAR DRILL BIT LENGTH: 20mm, DIAMETER 3.2mm***Use with 20mm Screw***STERILE***EXACTECH 2320…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Exactech, Inc.
5 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Sep 19, 2012
Finest Traditions Smokey Baked Beans, 8 lbs.,10 733147 10456 6, 16 oz., 7 33147 00161 5, 8 lbs., 10 733147 10231 9;
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
93 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
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