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.
3,087 stored notices, reported between Jun 20, 2012 and Nov 11, 2026. Newest first.
Reported May 5, 2023
SD Biosensor, Inc. recalls Pilot COVID-19 At-Home Test due to Due to microbial contamination in the liquid buffer solution.
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.SD Biosensor, Inc.
FDA (recalls & safety alerts)
Reported May 3, 2023
Savor Imports IQF Whole Raspberries; Net Wt 2-5lb; MFG# 341798; UPC: 10684476003771
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Mondi Lamex Serbia
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Apr 26, 2023
C-Semaglutide 5mg/mL injection, 0.5mL vials, Rx only, Vital Care Compounder 115 South 40th Ave, Suite A Hattiesburg, MS…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Pharmacy Plus, Inc. dba Vital Care Compounder
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Apr 25, 2023
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ready-to-Eat Meat Soup Products Due to Possible Contamination
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.Ivars Commissary
USDA FSIS
Reported Apr 20, 2023
Weinstein Wholesale Meats, Inc. Recalls Raw Ground Beef Burger Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Weinstein Wholesale Meats Inc.
USDA FSIS
Reported Apr 19, 2023
Biltmore Smoked Sockeye Salmon - 4 oz
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Seven Seas International USA LLC
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Apr 12, 2023
Clio Strawberry Granola & Yogurt Parfait Bar Net Wt. 1.94 OZ (55g ) UPC: 854021008152 Packaged in a cardboard box.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Clio LLC
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Apr 12, 2023
Alprazolam C-IV, 0.5 mg, 30 Tabs per bottle, Rx only, Packaged and Distributed By: Direct Rx Dawsonville, GA 30534, NDC…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Direct Rx
2 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Apr 12, 2023
Alprazolam Tab, USP 0.25mg, (CIV), 30-count bottle, Rx Only, Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Manufactured by:…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
19 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Apr 12, 2023
Stryker Color Cuff Non-Sterile Disposable Tourniquet Cuff -NS DISP 30X4,1BLA,1PRT QUICK Catalog number: 5921-030-135NS…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Stryker Corporation
5 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Apr 7, 2023
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Fresh Salads With Chicken and Ham Containing Lettuce Recalled by FDA for Possible…
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.Russ' Commissary
USDA FSIS
Reported Apr 5, 2023
Alcon Custom Pak Surgical Procedure Pack: Pak Number & Pak Description: 17533-04 DR GROSS LPS LLC 18704-03 CATARACT…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Alcon Research, LLC
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Apr 5, 2023
Fentanyl 500mcg (2mcg/mL) and Ropivacaine HCl 250mg (1mg/mL) added to 250mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride, For Epidural Use…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Apollo Care
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Mar 29, 2023
Delsam Pharma's Artificial Eye Ointment (Mineral Oil 15%, White Petrolatum 83%), 3.5 grams (1/8 oz.) tube, Distributed…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Global Pharma Healthcare Private Limited
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Mar 29, 2023
Sprouts Farmers Market Saltine Crackers Sea Salt Tops NET WT 16 OZ (1 LB) 454g UPC 646670310164 packaged in slug…
Low riskThis product is unlikely to cause harm, but it breaks a safety or labelling rule.Sprout's Farmers Market
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Mar 28, 2023
Jarman’s Midwest Cleaning Systems, Inc. recalls Midwest Cleaning Solutions, Clean Pro Supply, SOFT HANDS Alcohol Antiseptic 80% Topical Solution Hand Sanitizer…
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.Jarman’s Midwest Cleaning Systems, Inc.
FDA (recalls & safety alerts)
Reported Mar 24, 2023
Elkhorn Valley Packing Recalls Boneless Beef Chuck Product Due to Possible E. coli O103 Contamination
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Elkhorn Valley Packing LLC
USDA FSIS
Reported Mar 22, 2023
Egg roll wrappers, 6" x 6" and 7" x 7", packaged in 30lb. corrugated (cardboard) boxes. Product is sold frozen.
Low riskThis product is unlikely to cause harm, but it breaks a safety or labelling rule.Baily International Foods
2 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Mar 22, 2023
Alprazolam Tablets, USP, 0.25mg, CIV, packaged in: a) 100-count bottle (NDC 51991-0704-01), b) 500-count bottle and c)…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc.
5 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Mar 22, 2023
Tapas Cocktail White Tiger Shrimp Net Wt 7oz (198g) UPC:4056489411499 Packaged in a plastic container.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Lidl US TRADING
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Mar 22, 2023
ENFAMIL PROSOBEE PWD 12.9OZ (6CAN) US
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Mead Johnson & Company
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Mar 17, 2023
Hoyo, SBC Recalls Frozen, Ready-To-Eat Beef Sambusa Product Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Hoyo, SBC
USDA FSIS
Reported Mar 17, 2023
Perrigo Company plc recalls Gerber Good Start Powdered Infant formula due to Potential Cronobacter sakazakii contamination
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.Perrigo Company PLC
FDA (recalls & safety alerts)
Reported Mar 15, 2023
Brimonidine Tartrate Ophthalmic Solution 0.15%, Rx Only, Packaged as: a) 5 mL dropper bottle, NDC 60505-0564-1, UPC 3…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Apotex Corp.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
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