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 23, 2020
EKOS Control System (CU) 4.0. UPN 600-40500 The EkoSonic MACH4 Endovascular (EKOS) System consists of a single use…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Boston Scientific Corporation
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Dec 23, 2020
Azacitidine for Injection 100 mg/vial For Subcutaneous and Intravenous Use Only Single-Dose Vial Manufactured by Shilpa…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Cipla
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Dec 23, 2020
HLS Set Advanced Model Name: BEQ-HLS 5050 USA; HLS Set Advanced 5.0, Product Code/Part Number: 70105.2797 - Product…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Maquet Cardiovascular US Sales, LLC
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Dec 23, 2020
Tina-quant C-Reactive Protein Gen.3, Catalog number 05172373190 - Product Usage: the in vitro quantitative…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Dec 19, 2020
Nestlé Prepared Foods Recalls Lean Cuisine Baked Chicken Meal Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Nestlé Prepared Foods
USDA FSIS
Reported Dec 16, 2020
Dexmedetomidine HCl in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, 200 mcg / 50 mL (4 mcg / mL), 50 mL Single Dose Bottle, Rx only,…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Dec 16, 2020
PROKERA, non-sterile - Product Usage: Biologic corneal bandage.
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.TissueTech, Inc.
2 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Dec 9, 2020
Lemonade 1/2 gallon glass bottle. UPC:7525200265. "10% Real Juice Lemonade"
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Homestead Creamery, Inc.
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Dec 9, 2020
Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse USP, 0.12%, Alcohol Free, packaged in 15 mL unit does cups (barcode 7016602715),…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Lohxa LLC
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Dec 9, 2020
REGENECARE HA (Lidocaine HCL 2%) Topical Anesthetic Hydrogel, Net Wt. 3 oz. (85 g), Manufactured For: MPM Medical…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.MPM Medical LLC
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Dec 9, 2020
Quantum Health branded Elderberry liquid herbal extract dietary supplement is packaged in 2oz glass bottle, 12…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Quantum Inc.
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Dec 2, 2020
DOXOrubicin Hydrochloride Injection, USP, 10 mg / 5 mL (2 mg / mL), 5 mL fill in a 6 mL vial, Single Dose Vial, Rx…
Low riskThis product is unlikely to cause harm, but it breaks a safety or labelling rule.Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Dec 2, 2020
HQO High Quality Organics Organic Thyme Leaves, Whole Net Weight 30 lbs., 500 lbs. High Quality Organics 1201 Moya…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.High Quality Organics
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Dec 2, 2020
Paroex (chlorhexidine gluconate) Oral Rinse, USP 0.12%, Alcohol Free, Rx only, packaged in: a) 1 pint (473 mL) NDC…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Sunstar Americas, Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Dec 2, 2020
Natural Grocers, Elderberries Whole Organic, 4 oz. (113g), plastic bag, UPC 0-0082-00304-3
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Vitamin Cottage Natural Foods Market, Inc. dba Natural Grocers
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Nov 25, 2020
Art Of Tea - Feel Better tea; Produced and Distributed by: Art of Tea LLC, Monterey Park, CA Directions: 1 Tbsp of tea…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Art Of Tea
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Nov 25, 2020
Kangaroo Connect 500ml Bag Set, Non-Sterile, Product Code 77500FD - Product Usage: single-use tubing sets used with…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Cardinal Health 200, LLC
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Nov 25, 2020
Frozen French Cut Green Beans. Packaged in 20.5 lb boxes. Expiration date 11/25/2022
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.National Food Trading Corporation
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Nov 25, 2020
Rosebud's brand Elderberry Syrup Kit in a 3 oz. clear stand-up pouch (GS1 Code 852782007834).
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Rosebud's Ranch and Garden, LLC
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Nov 15, 2020
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Chicken and Pork Tamales Containing FDA-Regulated Diced Tomatoes in Puree That Have…
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.Tucson Tamale Wholesale Company LLC
USDA FSIS
Reported Nov 4, 2020
Critical Care Decontamination System (CCDS) Compatible N95 respirators - Product Usage: Used in decontaminating…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Battelle Memorial Institute
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Nov 4, 2020
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Spaghetti and Meatballs in Marinara Sauce Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter…
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.Kwik Trip, Inc.
USDA FSIS
Reported Oct 28, 2020
The Spice Hunter Organic Parsley 0.23 oz. Jar UPC 8105701659 Case UPC 40081057016594
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Sauer Brands Inc. - SLO
25 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Oct 21, 2020
Tina-quant Complement C4 ver.2, Catalog 05991994190
Low riskThis product is unlikely to cause harm, but it breaks a safety or labelling rule.Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
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