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 Feb 5, 2025
Diced Bartlett Pears In Extra Light Syrup, 105 OZ (6 LB 9 OZ), packed in a metal can, hermetically sealed
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Pacific Coast Producers
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Jan 31, 2025
Blue Ridge Beef recalls Blue Ridge Beef Natural Mix due to Salmonella contamination
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.Blue Ridge Beef
FDA (recalls & safety alerts)
Reported Jan 31, 2025
DJ’s Boudain LLC Retira Productos De Salchicha Debido A Una Posible Contaminación Con Materia Extraña
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.D. J.'s Boudain, LLC
USDA FSIS
Reported Jan 30, 2025
Olympus Corporation recalls Olympus MAJ-891 endoscope accessory due to Risk of device contamination that may result from improper reprocessing.
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.Olympus Corporation
FDA (recalls & safety alerts)
Reported Jan 29, 2025
Marketside, BROCCOLI FLORETS, 12oz, BEST IF USED BY DEC 10 2024, PRODUCT OF USA, MEXICO
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Braga Fresh Foods LLC
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Jan 29, 2025
Microvention, Headway" 17 Advanced Straight Microcatheter with Hydrophilic Coating, REF: MC172150SX-CN, Sterile R, Rx…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Microvention Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jan 29, 2025
Brand Name: IMed Products Product Name: Dressing Change Kit with ChloraPrep 3mL & HaloGUARD Model/Catalog Number:…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Trinity Sterile, Inc.
4 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jan 27, 2025
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Wegmans Frozen Fully Cooked Chicken Nuggets Due to Possible Extraneous Material…
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.Perdue Foods LLC
USDA FSIS
Reported Jan 22, 2025
Folysil Silicone Foley Catheters, Device Reference Numbers AA6106, AA6108, AA6110, AA6112, AA6114, AA6116, AA6118,…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Coloplast Manufacturing US, LLC
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jan 22, 2025
Cucumber Coins (sliced cucumbers); 1.25-oz, 2-oz, 2.16-oz, 2.25-oz, 2.6-oz, 3-oz, 4-oz Brand: Snack Buddies
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.First Quality Produce
3 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Jan 22, 2025
Karl Storz - Endoskope - REF 723400 - Optical Biopsy and Grasping Forceps, CE
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Karl Storz Endoscopy
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jan 22, 2025
Orgain 30g Plant Protein, Complete Protein Powder, 6g Prebiotic +Fiber, 9g EAAS+BCAAs, 1gSugar, Chocolate Flavor; NET…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Orgain, LLC
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Jan 22, 2025
DELI FRESH VEGETABLE TRAY MED, 4 lb., packaged in a plastic container with a plastic lid, UPC 11110-99274
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.The Kroger Co.
3 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Jan 15, 2025
Access Intact PTH assay, a paramagnetic particle, chemiluminescent immunoassay for the quantitative determination of…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Beckman Coulter, Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jan 15, 2025
Great Value, Chicken Broth, 48 oz. , Aseptic paper cartons, 6 retail units per case, 120 cases/pallet .
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Tree House Foods Inc.
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Jan 11, 2025
Bestway Sandwiches Inc. Recalls Frozen Chicken And Cheese Taquito Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Bestway Sandwiches Inc.
USDA FSIS
Reported Jan 8, 2025
Product is a whole, fresh cucumber with no individual packaging, labeling, PLU, or other identifying information.…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Delta Fresh LLC.
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Jan 8, 2025
--- Organic Baby Carrots --- Organic Baby Peeled Carrots 12/12oz Steam-to-Serve; Organic Baby Peel Carrot12/12oz…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Grimmway Enterprises, Inc. dba Grimmway Farms
4 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Jan 8, 2025
ketamine inj 50 mg per 1 mL, Rx Only, 1 mL fill in a 3mL pre-filled syringe, For IV or IM Use, Hikma Injectables USA…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Hikma Injectables USA Inc.
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jan 8, 2025
SUC-4300S, Rigid Intracardiac Sucker Fluted Tip; 1/4" (6.4mm) connector 13" (33cm) length. Indicated for handheld use…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Med Michigan Holding LLC
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jan 8, 2025
Medline custom medical procedure kits labeled as: 1) CATH LAB PACK-LF, REF DYNJ0382559M; 2) CRANI, REF DYNJ56001B; 3)…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
17 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jan 5, 2025
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Frozen, Raw Ground Beef Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.Stockyards Packing Co. LLC
USDA FSIS
Reported Jan 1, 2025
Access hsTnI Reagent, REF B52699, Immunoassay Method, Troponin Subunit. For the quantitative determination of cardiac…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Beckman Coulter, Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jan 1, 2025
Kit for the Preparation of Technetium Tc 99m Sestamibi Injection, Each Kit contains: 30 sterile and non-pyrogenic…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Curium US, LLC
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
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