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 Apr 24, 2024
Elekta Disposable Biopsy Needle Kit for Leksell Stereotactic System, REF 911933, 2.1mm Diameter / 14 Gauge, containing…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Elekta Instrument AB
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Apr 24, 2024
STRATAFIX Spiral MONOCRYL Plus Bidirectional Knotless Tissue Control Device: STRATAFIX SPIRAL MONOCRYL PLUS BI UD…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Ethicon, Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Apr 24, 2024
Helados Mexico Premium Ice Cream Minis Variety Pack 12 bars Strawberry, Coconut, Mango 1.5 FL OZ (44mL) Bards Net 18 FL…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Tropicale Foods, Inc.
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Apr 20, 2024
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ground Beef Products Due to Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.Greater Omaha Packing Co., Inc.
USDA FSIS
Reported Apr 17, 2024
ConvaTec CarboFlex, 15cm x 20cm, 6 in. x 8 in., Order No. 403204, Odor Control Dressing, Sterile. Packaged 1…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.ConvaTec, Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Apr 17, 2024
Naturz Organics Organic Pea Protein, Item Code NO-OPP-80, Net Weight 20 KG Bulk product packaged in paper bags.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Naturz Organics USA LLC
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Apr 10, 2024
AJI MORI***CHILLIMAMI SAUCE***UMAMI BOMB***NET WT. 250ml. Packaged in a LDPE bottle. Refrigerate after opening.
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Aji Mori Sauce Corp.
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Apr 10, 2024
Lactated Ringer's Injection USP, 1000mL, EXCEL CONTAINER, Rx only, B.Braun Medical Inc., Bethlehem, PA 18018, NDC…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.B. Braun Medical Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Apr 10, 2024
BD Phoenix NMIC-306 Panel is a self-inoculating (when used with a BD Phoenix Automated Microbiology System) polystyrene…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Becton Dickinson & Co.
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Apr 10, 2024
Ureteral dilator, REF RBD014
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Coloplast Manufacturing US, LLC
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Apr 10, 2024
fentaNYL Citrate 2,500 mcg/50mL in Sterile Water, 50 mL CADD for Injection, IntegraDose Compounding Services, LLC, 719…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.IntegraDose Compounding Services LLC
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Apr 10, 2024
Centurion STERILE TRACH BRUSH, Product Code 6225ST
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
29 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Apr 10, 2024
Phenylephrine HCl, 1000 mcg/10 mL, 10 mL Total Volume per syringe, Intravenous, Rx Only, Hospital/Office Use Only, This…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.SSM Health Care St. Louis dba SSM St. Clare Health Center
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Apr 8, 2024
Medline Industries, LP recalls Medline and Centurion Convenience kits due to The potential for a lack of sterility
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.Medline Industries, LP
FDA (recalls & safety alerts)
Reported Apr 5, 2024
Honeywell Safety Products USA recalls Fendall 2000 Non-Sterile Eyewash Cartridge due to Non-compliance with current good manufacturing practice (cGMP)…
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.Honeywell Safety Products USA
FDA (recalls & safety alerts)
Reported Apr 3, 2024
SYRINGE,BULB,2OZ/60CC,GREEN, Part: 300055070, packaged inside Alcon Custom-Pak Surgical Procedure Packs, Products:…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Alcon Research, LLC
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Apr 3, 2024
Diltiazem HCl 125 mg in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection (Concentration = 1mg/mL), 125 mL Bag, Rx only, SCA…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.SCA Pharmaceuticals, LLC
31 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Apr 3, 2024
Trader Joe's 50% Less Sodium Roasted & Salted Whole Cashews Net Wt. 15 oz (1 LB) 454g Dist. & Sold Exclusively By:…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Wenders LLC
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Apr 1, 2024
AvKARE, LLC recalls AVpak Atovaquone Oral Suspension, USP 750mg/5mL due to Potential Bacillus cereus contamination
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.AvKARE, LLC
FDA (recalls & safety alerts)
Reported Mar 27, 2024
Situate Laparotomy Sponge, RF and X-ray Detectable, REF: L1818-04P01C-1
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Covidien
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Mar 27, 2024
Fresh & Ready Ham Torta Sandwich 9 oz UPC 8290690707
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Fresh & Ready Foods LLC
3 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Mar 27, 2024
Digoxin Tablets, USP 125mcg, (0.125 mg), 1000-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Novitium Pharma LLC., 70 Lake…
Low riskThis product is unlikely to cause harm, but it breaks a safety or labelling rule.Novitium Pharma LLC
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Mar 20, 2024
Potassium Chloride for Injection Concentrate USP, 500 mEq/250 mL (2 mEq/mL), 250 mL Bag, Rx only, B. Braun Medical…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.B. Braun Medical Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Mar 20, 2024
CVS Health Waterproof Wound Tracking Dressing, REF CVS690330, immediate package contains 1 sterile dressing, 4 in. x 4…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
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