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 21, 2021
Covidien Tri-Staple 2.0 Reinforced Intelligent Reload 60 mm Medium/Thick-For use with Signia stapling system. Staple…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Covidien LLC
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Apr 21, 2021
Lite'n Foamy Lemon Blossom Hand Sanitizer (benzalkonium chloride 0.1%), Net Contents: 18 oz/ 532 ml per foam pump…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Spartan Chemical Co. Inc.
5 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Apr 21, 2021
Riomet (metformin hydrochloride oral solution) 500 mg/5 mL Cherry Flavor, 16 fl. oz., 473 mL bottles Rx Only,…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Apr 16, 2021
JBS USA Food Company Recalls Imported Boneless 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.JBS USA Food Company
USDA FSIS
Reported Apr 15, 2021
Olymel S.E.C./L.P. Recalls Ready-to-Eat Ham Products Due to Possible Salmonella Enteritidis Contamination
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Olymel S.E.C./L.P.
USDA FSIS
Reported Apr 14, 2021
Guanfacine Extended-Release Tablets 2 mg,100-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Apotex Inc. Toronto, Ontario…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Apotex Corp.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Apr 14, 2021
Sabra Dipping Co, Classic Hummus ,10oz. PET cup, sealed with lid, 12 ct. Manufacturing Codes 300067. Expiration date…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Sabra Dipping Company, LLC
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Apr 10, 2021
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Raw Ground Turkey Products Linked to Salmonella Hadar Illness
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.Plainville Farms
USDA FSIS
Reported Apr 2, 2021
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Raw Ground Chorizo Sausage Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.Fsis
USDA FSIS
Reported Mar 31, 2021
Nutrin/Amendobras brand Roasted Peanut Splits packaged in 30lb cardboard boxes.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Nutrin Distribution Co.
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Mar 24, 2021
Phenylephrine HCl Injection, USP, 10 mg per mL, 1 mL per Single-Dose Vial packaged in 25 x 1 mL Single-Dose Vials per…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Sagent Pharmaceuticals Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Mar 17, 2021
Medtronic 6F Launcher Guide Catheter 100 cmJL 3.5 Model Number: LA6JL35
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Medtronic Vascular
3 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Mar 10, 2021
Various reprocessed products: PROVISION, Reprocessed Smith and Nephew Arthroscopic Shavers, STERILE EO; PROVISION…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.ReNovo, Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Mar 10, 2021
Organic fresh cut basil packaged in plastic clamshell containers. Shenandoah Growers by Thats Tasty, 0.75 oz UPC:…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Shenandoah Growers, Inc.
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Mar 10, 2021
Metoclopramide Injection USP, 10 mg/2 mL (5 mg/mL), 25x2mL Single Dose Vials, Rx only, Distributed by Teva…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Mar 3, 2021
BD ChloraPrep Clear, 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA) Sterile Solution, 0.10…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.CareFusion 213, LLC
3 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Mar 3, 2021
CV Basin Set Pack, REF numbers: a) 89-7935.11 b) 89-7935.12 c) 89-7935.13 d) 89-7935.14 e) 89-7935.15 f) 89-7935.16…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.DeRoyal Industries Inc.
2 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Mar 3, 2021
ManukaGuard Medical Grade Manuka Honey Allercleanse Nasal Spray, 1.3 FL OZ (40mL) bottle, 270 measured sprays,…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.NDAL Mfg Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Mar 3, 2021
Dacarbazine for Injection USP, 200 mg, Single Use Vial (NDC 0703-5075-01), packaged in 10X20 ML Single Use Vials per…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
14 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Mar 3, 2021
Fludeoxyglucose F 18 Injection, 20-300 mCi/mL at End of Synthesis (EOS) Solution, 50 mL glass vial, Rx only,…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.The General Hospital Corporation
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Feb 26, 2021
J&J Distributing Recalls Ready-to-Eat Meat and Poultry Salads and Wrap Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.J&J Distributing
USDA FSIS
Reported Feb 24, 2021
BD Hypodermic Syringe 10 ml, eccentric tip. Catalog (Ref No.) 305482
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Becton Dickinson & Company
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Feb 24, 2021
OPTIMUS LUBRICANTS Instant Hand Sanitizer, (ethyl alcohol 70%) 8.5 Fl. Oz. (250 mL) bottle, Made in Mexico, Liq-E, S.A.…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Liq-E S.A. De C.V.
3 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Feb 17, 2021
B5-2Q BALLOON CATHETER, Model No. B5-2Q - Product Usage: Used with endoscopes to inject contrast medium or other…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Aomori Olympus Co., Ltd.
110 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
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