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 Jan 4, 2023
Pilling Wecksorb Cylindrical Sponges
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Teleflex LLC
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Dec 28, 2022
ConvaTec AQUACEL Foam Ag Adhesive, wound dressing advesive
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.ConvaTec, Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Dec 22, 2022
Morasch Meats Inc. Recalls Raw Frozen Diced Beef Products Due to Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Morasch Meats, Inc.
USDA FSIS
Reported Dec 21, 2022
STRADIS HEALTHCARE, WECKCELL EYE SPEARS, Item Numbers: a) 9430, b) 9431
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Stradis Medical, LLC dba Stradis Healthcare
77 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Dec 14, 2022
0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP 1000 mL Single-dose container Rx only NDC 0264-5802-00 B. Braun Medical Inc.…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.B. Braun Medical, Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Dec 14, 2022
0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, Each 100 mL contains: SODIUM CHLORIDE, USP - 900 mg, WATER FOR INJECTION, USP -…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Dec 14, 2022
LineSider Spinal System 5.5/6.0mm, Non-mod Standard 7.1mm - Dual Lead, Non-cannulated. Thoracolumbosacral pedicle screw…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Integrity Implants Inc.
3 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Dec 11, 2022
ByHeart recalls ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula, Milk Based Powder with Iron for 0-12months due to Potential for cross-contamination with Cronobacter…
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.ByHeart
FDA (recalls & safety alerts)
Reported Dec 7, 2022
Aero Blue Performance Surgical Gown, XL- Sterile surgical gown Code: 41734
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Owens & Minor Distribution, Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Dec 5, 2022
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ground Beef Products That Tested Positive for E. Coli O157:H7
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.Fsis
USDA FSIS
Reported Dec 5, 2022
Kraft Heinz Foods Company Recalls Ready-To-Eat Ham and Cheese Loaf Products Due to Possible Cross-Contamination From…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Kraft Heinz Foods Company
USDA FSIS
Reported Nov 30, 2022
Unity Total Knee System. Used for knee prosthesis in total knee replacement
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Corin Ltd.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Nov 30, 2022
Kalera, The cleanest lettuce in the world., Butter lettuce, Whole head with living roots, Distributed by Kalera, Inc,…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Kalera Public Limited Company
2 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Nov 30, 2022
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Fully Cooked Summer Sausage Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.Paradise Locker Meats
USDA FSIS
Reported Nov 30, 2022
Wild caught Alaskan Sockeye Smoked Salmon NET WT 4 OZ (113g) EXPIRATION DATE 7-11-2024 UPC: 68826715832 Origin: USA,…
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 Nov 30, 2022
Southmedic SAFETY CARTRIDGE WITH SOUTHMEDIC PLUS SURGICAL BLADE, REF 73-8020, STERILE EO
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Southmedic, Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Nov 23, 2022
Adam's Polishes ALCOHOL BASED HAND SANITIZER, isopropyl alcohol 75% v/v, packaged in a) 4 fl. oz (118) spray bottle,…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Adam's Polishes LLC
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Nov 23, 2022
0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 100 mL flexible container bag, Rx Only, ICU Medical, Inc., Lake Forest, Illinois,…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.ICU Medical Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Nov 23, 2022
PF-Labetalol HCl Injection, USP 20 mg/4 mL (5 mg/mL) vial, Rx Only, Nephron 503B Outsourcing Facility 4500 12th Street…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Nephron Sterile Compounding Center LLC
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Nov 16, 2022
Tyson Fresh Meats, 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.Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc.
USDA FSIS
Reported Nov 9, 2022
THERMOCOOL SMARTTOUCH SF Bi-Directional Navigation Catheter, REF: D-1348-05-S. Used for catheter-based cardiac…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Nov 9, 2022
Fresh Salmon fillets packed in 10-50 lb. corrugated cardboard or Styrofoam boxes
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Mariscos Bahia Inc.
6 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Nov 9, 2022
TASTE OF INSPIRATION 8 oz Brie - w/Herb center layer, rounds UPC 725439802567
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Old Europe Cheese, Inc.
9 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Nov 9, 2022
ACETYLCYSTEINE OPTH 10% Solution, 15 mL droptainers, Rx only, Vital Care Compounder, 115 S. 40th Ave., Hattiesburg, MS…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Pharmacy Plus, Inc. dba Vital Care Compounder
31 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
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