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 Dec 20, 2023
Busse Hospital Disposals recalls Busse Hospital Disposals Medical Device Kits and Trays due to Device & Drug Safety - Potential Lack of Sterility
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.Busse Hospital Disposals
FDA (recalls & safety alerts)
Reported Dec 20, 2023
Malichita/Z Farms Cantaloupes 35 to 40 lb. cartons sold by piece count.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Crown Jewels Produce Company, LLC
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Dec 20, 2023
STERILE PVP SOLUTION, REF DYNDA1907
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
9 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Dec 20, 2023
Fruit Medley Cup 16/6 oz 3300-3 Cantaloupe Cube (2/5 lb) 3338-3 Fruit Mix Kit (4/5 lb) (Tray) 2963-3 3 Melon 16/6 oz…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Vinyard Fruit & Vegetable Co., LLC
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Dec 15, 2023
Simmons Prepared Foods, Inc. Recalls Boneless Chicken Bites Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Simmons Prepared Foods, Inc.
USDA FSIS
Reported Dec 15, 2023
The Quaker Oats Company recalls Quaker Granola Bars and Granola Cereals due to Potential for Salmonella contamination
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.The Quaker Oats Company
FDA (recalls & safety alerts)
Reported Dec 13, 2023
FreshPoint Bix Produce Company, Whole Cantaloupe, Item 03143. 1/3 CT. 3 melons per container.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.FreshPoint Bix Produce Company, LLC
7 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Dec 13, 2023
Whole cantaloupe 3ct and 6ct
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.FreshPoint Dallas
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Dec 13, 2023
Whole cantaloupe 3ct and 6ct brand name Imperial Fresh
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Freshpoint Of Southern Ca
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Dec 13, 2023
Hilltop Meadow Farm Raw Milk Cheese Pepper Jack Aged 60 Days .5 lb., 1 lb., 1.15 lb, 2.5 lb., and 5 lb. UPC: 0 200144…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Hilltop Meadow Farm
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Dec 13, 2023
Integra Cranial access kit (without Prep solutions) Bit and Guard-For access to the subarachnoid space or the lateral…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Integra LifeSciences Corp.
8 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Dec 13, 2023
Whole cantaloupe, Brand name Malichita 11 count carton, 8 count carton, 9 count carton, 15 count carton d. Container…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Sofia Produce, LLC
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Dec 13, 2023
ceFAZolin sodium in Sterile Water for injection, Injectable Solution, 1g/10mL (0.1 g per mL), Syringe, Rx only, Wells…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Wells Pharma
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Dec 7, 2023
Cardinal Health recalls Covidien and Cardinal Health Urology and OR room specific kits and trays due to Potential lack of sterility assurance which could…
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.Cardinal Health
FDA (recalls & safety alerts)
Reported Dec 6, 2023
VITRAKVI (larotractenib) oral solution, 20mg/mL, 100 mL bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for Bayer HealthCare…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Dec 6, 2023
Garland Ventures Recalls Ready-to-Eat Chicken Fried Rice Products due to Possible Listeria Contamination
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Garland Ventures Ltd.
USDA FSIS
Reported Dec 6, 2023
GreenGate Fresh Standard Cello Spinach; 4 - 2.5lb plastic bags per box; SKU 465; Perishable hence require refrigeration…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.GreenGate Fresh LLLP
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Dec 1, 2023
Pelleh Poultry Corp. Recalls Ready-To-Eat Beef and Poultry Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Pelleh Poultry Corp.
USDA FSIS
Reported Nov 29, 2023
Bronchoscope-for endoscopy and endoscopic surgery within the airways and tracheobronchial tree. Model Numbers:…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Aizu Olympus Co., Ltd.
21 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Nov 29, 2023
LEADER brand Eye Irritation Relief (Polyvinyl alcohol 0.5%, Povidone 0.6%, Tetrahydrozoline Hydrochloride 0.05%), 0.5…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Cardinal Health Inc.
5 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Nov 29, 2023
Polyvinyl Alcohol 1.4% Lubricating Eye Drops, packaged in 0.5 FL OZ (15mL) bottles, Dist. by: RUGBY LABORATORIES,…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.The Harvard Drug Group LLC dba Major Pharmaceuticals and Rugby Laboratories
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Nov 19, 2023
Skyline Provisions, Inc. Recalls Raw Ground Beef Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Skyline Provisions
USDA FSIS
Reported Nov 16, 2023
Sofia Produce, LLC dba Trufresh recalls Malichita Fresh Cantaloupe due to Potential Salmonella contamination
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.Sofia Produce, LLC dba Trufresh
FDA (recalls & safety alerts)
Reported Nov 15, 2023
Cordis ANGIOGRAPHIC CATHETERIZATION SETS, INFINITI THRULEMEN, 5F, REF CO0208, cardiac catheter
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Cordis US Corp.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
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