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 Aug 26, 2020
MURRAY'S CHADS SMOKED GOUDA DIP in plastic tubs, all sizes.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.The Kroger Co.
16 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Aug 25, 2020
Russ Davis Wholesale recalls Crazy Fresh and Quick & Easy an Unbranded and Bountiful Fresh gift baskets Peach Salsa and Gift Baskets due to Potential for…
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.Russ Davis Wholesale
FDA (recalls & safety alerts)
Reported Aug 22, 2020
Prima Wawona recalls Wawona, Prima, Kroger, Organic Marketside, and Wegmans Peaches due to Potential Salmonella contamination
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.Prima Wawona
FDA (recalls & safety alerts)
Reported Aug 20, 2020
Grupo Asimex de Mexico SA de CV recalls FLORANCE MORRIS Antiseptic Hand Sanitizer, 70% Alcohol due to Potential Methanol Contamination
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.Grupo Asimex de Mexico SA de CV
FDA (recalls & safety alerts)
Reported Aug 19, 2020
Arrow Single Shot Epidural Anesthesia Kit - Product Usage: The Arrow Blunt Needle Single Shot Epidural Kit permits…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Arrow International Inc.
3 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Aug 19, 2020
HelloFresh recalls Hello Fresh Onions due to Potential Salmonella Contamination
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.HelloFresh
FDA (recalls & safety alerts)
Reported Aug 19, 2020
All Clean Hand Sanitizer, Fresh Scent, 1 Liter bottles, Ethyl Alcohol 70.00%, Produced by Eskbiochem SA de CV Ave…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Itech 361 LLC
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Aug 19, 2020
Hardware removal kit, Part Number 1985KIT1 - Product Usage: The Wright Medical hardware removal kit is designed to…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Aug 12, 2020
Tasty Drops Hemp Oil Extract, Natural, 1 FL. OZ (30ML) bottles, 500mg CBD, Dist by: Tasty Hemp Oil, Jenison, MI, UPC 6…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Michigan Herbal Remedies
35 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Aug 12, 2020
Fentanyl Citrate Inj., USP 100 mcg Fentanyl/2 mL (50 mcg/mL) 2 mL Single-dose Fliptop Vials, Rx only, Distributed by…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Pfizer Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Aug 12, 2020
Lemon Blossom Hand Sanitizer (benzalkonium chloride 0.1% - antimicrobial), For Institutional and Industrial Use Only,…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Spartan Chemical Co. Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Aug 12, 2020
KORE ORGANIC CBD Oil Watermelon 15mg*, 30 mL dropper bottles, Handcrafted By Summitt Labs, UPC 8 5765000812 8,…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Summitt Labs
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Aug 9, 2020
Soluciones Cosmeticas recalls Bersih Hand Sanitizer Gel due to Potential Methanol Contamination
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.Soluciones Cosmeticas
FDA (recalls & safety alerts)
Reported Aug 7, 2020
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ready to Eat Sausage Products due to Possible Listeria Contamination
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.Blue Grass Provisions Co. Inc.
USDA FSIS
Reported Aug 7, 2020
Incredible Products Sa de Cv recalls Gelbac T Antibacterial Handgel due to Methanol Contamination
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.Incredible Products Sa de Cv
FDA (recalls & safety alerts)
Reported Aug 5, 2020
Clonazepam Orally Disintegrating Tablets, USP, 0.125 mg, 60-count bottle, Rx only, Mfg by: Sun Pharmaceutical…
Low riskThis product is unlikely to cause harm, but it breaks a safety or labelling rule.Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Aug 5, 2020
Saniderm ADVANCED HAND SANITIZER, 70% Alcohol Content, 1 Liter bottles, Distributed by Polarized, LLC, Produced by…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Uvt Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Aug 4, 2020
Roque Plast S.A. de C.V. recalls Command Brands Hand Sanitizer due to Methanol Contamination
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.Roque Plast S.A. de C.V.
FDA (recalls & safety alerts)
Reported Jul 29, 2020
PowerLoc MAX Power Injectable Infusion Set AllPoints Port Access System; Catalog Numbers AN132075 (UDI 00801741118968),…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Becton Dickinson & Company
11 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jul 29, 2020
Mystic Shield PROTECTION, ALCOHOL ANTISEPTIC 70%, Topical Solution, Antiseptic Hand Rub, Non-sterile Solution, Extra…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Transliquid Technologies, LLC
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jul 29, 2020
Walker Emulsions Hand Sanitizer (60%), Non-Sterile Solution, Alcohol Antiseptic 60%, 1 Gallon, Topical Solution, Walker…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Walker Emulsions Inc.
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jul 22, 2020
Proparacaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP, 0.5%, 15 mL per dropper bottle, Sterile, Rx Only, Manufactured by:…
Low riskThis product is unlikely to cause harm, but it breaks a safety or labelling rule.Akorn, Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jul 22, 2020
Freshness Guaranteed Five Cheese Stuffed Shells Traditional Italian Ricotta Filled Shells with Marinara Sauce 10.76…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Garland Ventures, Ltd. dba Bally Plus
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Jul 22, 2020
Garlic Shrimp Poke weighed and packed in plastic containers in the deli section per customer request. Cooked Shrimp is…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Hkh Jvc Llc.
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
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