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.
3,091 stored notices, reported between Jun 20, 2012 and Nov 18, 2026. Newest first.
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)
Reported Jul 22, 2020
MagNA Pure 96 Instrument, clinical sample concentrator, Material number 06541089001 - Product Usage: This protocol is…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jul 20, 2020
LIQ-E S.A. de C.V. recalls Optimus Hand Sanitizer due to Potential Methanol Contamination
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.LIQ-E S.A. de C.V.
FDA (recalls & safety alerts)
Reported Jul 15, 2020
Cetrotide (cetrorelix acetate for Injection) 0.25 mg, Sterile - for subcutaneous use only, Rx Only, Manufactured for:…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.EMD Serono, Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jul 15, 2020
Prodimed Combicath catheters for mini bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL)-COMBICATH PE 60 cm x 2.7 mm Product Code: 58216 27US
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Prodimed Plastimed Division
5 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jul 14, 2020
AAA Cosmetica, S.A. de C.V. recalls bio aaa Hand Sanitizer due to Potential Undeclared Methanol Contamination
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.AAA Cosmetica, S.A. de C.V.
FDA (recalls & safety alerts)
Reported Jul 14, 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 Jul 8, 2020
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ready-To-Eat Diced Chicken Products Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.BrucePac
USDA FSIS
Reported Jul 8, 2020
CODAN SWAN-LOCK Swabable Needlefree Connector, Catalog #BC1000N, REF 16.7220, individually packaged, 504/case, Sterile.…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Codan US Corporation
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jul 1, 2020
Sterile Cannabidiol (CBD) 4mg/mL, 10mL vial
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.BIOTA Biosciences LLC
4 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jun 28, 2020
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Recalls Chicken Breast Nugget Products due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
USDA FSIS
Reported Jun 24, 2020
Stryker Locking Screw, Fully Threaded S2 05x35 mm Catalog Number: 17965035S - Product Usage: Stryker implants are…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Stryker GmbH
14 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jun 17, 2020
Bin Butternut Squash, Bulk, Raw Product in Bins / 4, 5lb packages in each case
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Coastal Sunbelt Produce Co. Inc.
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Jun 17, 2020
Histoplasma Immunodiffusion (ID) Antigen; The IFU labeling is for multiple products which included Fungal Antigens,…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Immuno-Mycologics, Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jun 17, 2020
STAINLESS STEEL REPROCESSING TRAY, 8MM ENDOSCOPE, IS4000, Model No. 400498-02 - Product Usage: is designed to enable…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jun 13, 2020
Lakeside Refrigerated Services Recalls 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.Lakeside Refrigerated Services
USDA FSIS
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