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 Nov 8, 2019
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ready-to-Eat Entrees due to Possible Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.Fsis
USDA FSIS
Reported Nov 6, 2019
LUNCH BOX SANDWICHES CHICKEN SALAD; NET WT 4.5 oz (127G); MADE BY: GS Sandwich Co. Longs, SC 29568 843-399-2999; UPC 0…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Grand Strand Sandwich Company,Inc.
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Nov 6, 2019
Lyophilized Chorionic Gonadotropin 11,000 USP Units for Injection, Rx Only, Compounded by: Innoveix Addison, TX 75001…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Innoveix Pharmaceuticals Inc.
3 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Nov 6, 2019
SPROTTE Lumbar with Introducer, labeled as the following: 1. Sprotte 22G x 90mm w/ introducer and wings (25/box); 2.…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Pajunk GmbH
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Nov 6, 2019
Simmons Prepared Foods, Inc. Retira Productos De Aves Debido A Una Posible Contaminación Con Materia Extraña
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Simmons Prepared Foods, Inc.
USDA FSIS
Reported Oct 30, 2019
Povidone Iodine, 5% Ophthalmic Solution, 5 mL per droptainer, Repackaged by: Avella Specialty Pharmacy, 24416 N. 19th…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Avella of Deer Valley, Inc. Store 38
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Oct 30, 2019
Irrisept Wound Debridement and Cleansing System. 12 units per case.
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.IrriMAX Corporation
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Oct 30, 2019
Tuna salad under the following brand names: BALLARDS FARM Barboursville, WV 25504 UPC 076010000293 12 oz. plastic…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Mrs. Stratton's Salads, Inc.
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Oct 30, 2019
PF-Fentanyl Citrate (2 mcg/mL)* & Bupivacaine HCl 0.0625 in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection-250 mL Total Dose: (500…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation dba Nephron Sterile Compounding Center
4 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Oct 28, 2019
OSI Industries, LLC Retira Productos De Hamburguesa De Res Listos Para Consumir Debido A Una Posible Contaminación Con…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.OSI Industries, LLC
USDA FSIS
Reported Oct 23, 2019
Fentanyl Citrate USP, Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient, Spectrum Chemical MFG. CORP., Gardena, CA 90248 NDC…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Spectrum Laboratory Products
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Oct 18, 2019
George's Prepared Foods Recalls Ready-To-Eat Pork and Turkey Products due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Gold Creek Foods, LLC
USDA FSIS
Reported Oct 18, 2019
Pride of Florida 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.Pride Enterprise Food Products
USDA FSIS
Reported Oct 16, 2019
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Beef Products due to Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.Fsis
USDA FSIS
Reported Oct 16, 2019
Major Infants' Gas Relief Drops, Simethicone Oral Suspension USP, 1 FL OZ (30 mL) bottle, Distributed by: Major…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.GCP Laboratories Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Oct 16, 2019
Greenland All Natural Gourmet Crispy Fried Onions NET WT 400g UPC 5415685068 packaged in foil bag then carton; Chirag…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Lion Foods
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Oct 16, 2019
10% LMD in 5% Dextrose Injection Dextran 40 in Dextrose Injection, USP, 500 mL bags, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Pfizer Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Oct 16, 2019
DrKids Children's Natural Cough Syrup English Ivy Leaf, packaged in Pre-measured Single-Use Vials 0.17 fl. oz. (5 mL)…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Unipharma, Llc.
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Oct 14, 2019
Kenosha Beef International Retira Productos De Carne De Res Adobada Debido A Una Posible Contaminación Con Materia…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Kenosha Beef International, Ltd.
USDA FSIS
Reported Oct 9, 2019
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP, 2.5%, 15 mL bottle, Rx only, Mfd. by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest,…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Akorn, Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Oct 9, 2019
L5C4531 X1 Integrated APD Set with Cassette 3-Prong Sterile, nonpyrogenic fluid path. Sterilized by ethylene oxide.
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Baxter Healthcare Corporation
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Oct 9, 2019
The Access Cortisol Reagent. REF (Catalog Number) 33600, Lot 831755. A paramagnetic particle, chemiluminscent…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Beckman Coulter Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Oct 9, 2019
C-ACETYLCYSTEINE OPHTH 10% SOLN, packaged in a) 5 mL and b) 10 mL droptainer bottles, Rx only, Colonia Care Pharmacy,…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Colonia Care Pharmacy
31 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Oct 9, 2019
Alpha Lipoic Acid (PF) 750 mg/30 mL (25 mg/mL) 30 mL Single Dose Vial for IV Use, Rx Only, KRS Global Biotechnology 791…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc.
79 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
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