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 15, 2024
Don Novo & Son Recalls Ready-To-Eat Meat Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Don Novo & Son
USDA FSIS
Reported Feb 14, 2024
Bristol Farms recalls No Brand Chicken Street Taco Kit due to Potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.Bristol Farms
FDA (recalls & safety alerts)
Reported Feb 14, 2024
AbsorbaTack Absorbable Fixation Device 30 Violet Absorbable Tacks 5 mm- -intended for fixation of prosthetic material…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Covidien LP
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Feb 14, 2024
HRIS ACET CUP CUT TIP 26X140 Part Number: 6210-5-100. single-use, sterile surgical instruments used during hip…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Feb 14, 2024
CVS Health brand Lubricant Eye Drops (Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium 0.5%), packaged in a) 0.5 FL OZ (15mL) bottles…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Kilitch Healthcare India Limited
21 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Feb 13, 2024
MG Foods recalls No Brand Ham & Cotija Torta Sandwich on Telera Roll due to Potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.MG Foods
FDA (recalls & safety alerts)
Reported Feb 12, 2024
Sprouts Farmers Market recalls No Brand Chicken Street Taco Kit due to Potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.Sprouts Farmers Market
FDA (recalls & safety alerts)
Reported Feb 10, 2024
Stater Bros. Markets recalls Stater Bros. Chicken Street Taco Kit due to Potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.Stater Bros. Markets
FDA (recalls & safety alerts)
Reported Feb 10, 2024
The Perfect Bite Co. recalls The Perfect Bite Co. Mexican Style Street Corn Bites due to Potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.The Perfect Bite Co.
FDA (recalls & safety alerts)
Reported Feb 10, 2024
The Save Mart Companies recalls SaveMart Chicken Street Taco Kit due to Potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.The Save Mart Companies
FDA (recalls & safety alerts)
Reported Feb 9, 2024
Albertsons Companies recalls Albertsons, Safeway, Eagle, Carrs-Safeway, Pavilions, Vons, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Shaw's, Star Market, Lucky Chicken Taco Kits…
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.Albertsons Companies
FDA (recalls & safety alerts)
Reported Feb 9, 2024
Braga Fresh recalls Marketside Bacon Ranch Crunch Chopped Salad Kit due to Potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.Braga Fresh
FDA (recalls & safety alerts)
Reported Feb 9, 2024
Fresh and Ready Foods recalls Fresh and Ready, Sprig and Sprout, Jack and Olive Torta sandwiches due to Potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.Fresh and Ready Foods
FDA (recalls & safety alerts)
Reported Feb 9, 2024
Fresh Express recalls Fresh Express, marketside Fresh Express Salsa! Ensalada Kit, Marketside Southwest Chopped Salad Kit due to Potential Listeria…
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.Fresh Express
FDA (recalls & safety alerts)
Reported Feb 9, 2024
Taylor Fresh Foods recalls Marketside Marketside Bacon Ranch Crunch Salad Kit due to Potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.Taylor Fresh Foods
FDA (recalls & safety alerts)
Reported Feb 8, 2024
BrightFarms, Inc. recalls Bright Farms Bright Farms Southwest Chipotle Crunch Kit salad kit due to Potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.BrightFarms, Inc.
FDA (recalls & safety alerts)
Reported Feb 8, 2024
Ready Pac Foods, Inc. recalls Marketside, Ready Pac Bistro Southwest Chopped Salad Kit, Bacon Ranch Crunch Kit, Fresh Mex Chopped Kit, Queso Crunch Salad Kit…
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.Ready Pac Foods, Inc.
FDA (recalls & safety alerts)
Reported Feb 8, 2024
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert For Ready-To-Eat Poultry Products Containing FDA-Regulated Dairy Products That Have…
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.SK Food Group
USDA FSIS
Reported Feb 8, 2024
Trader Joe’s Company recalls Trader Joe’s Chicken Enchiladas Verde, Cilantro Salad Dressing, Elote Chopped Salad Kit, Southwest Salad due to Potential Listeria…
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.Trader Joe’s Company
FDA (recalls & safety alerts)
Reported Feb 7, 2024
Fresh Creative Foods recalls Don Pancho, HEB, Trader Joe’s Cilantro Lime Crema, Everything Sauce Fiesta, Cilantro Cotija dressing, Poblano Caesar dressing,…
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.Fresh Creative Foods
FDA (recalls & safety alerts)
Reported Feb 7, 2024
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert For Frozen Ready-To-Eat Chicken Pilaf Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter…
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.Mama Vicky's Inc.
USDA FSIS
Reported Feb 7, 2024
202225 SALMON BAKKA FROST FILLET 6/7KG FR FRO F LB 202002 SALMON BAKKAFROST FAROE ISLANDS 5/6KG FR FRO F LB 202012…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Ocean Group Inc.
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Feb 7, 2024
Rizo Bros Cotija (Grated) 8 oz. UPC 72724200043 7 oz. UPC 7-27242-14022-5 Tio Francisco, Casa Cardenas 9 oz. UPC…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc. dba Don Francisco Cheese
13 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Feb 7, 2024
Simply Fresh LLC recalls Rojo’s Black Bean 6 Layer Dip due to Potential for Listeria monocytogenes contamination
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.Simply Fresh LLC
FDA (recalls & safety alerts)
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