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 7, 2018
Acetylcysteine Injection 10 mg/5 mL (2 mg/mL), Pharm D Solutions, Houston, Texas ---- NDC 69699-1424-10
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Pharm D Solutions, LLC
78 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Nov 7, 2018
60% Dark Chocolate Chips, packaged in poly-lined cardboard boxes, net wt. 30 lbs. The label is read in parts: "***…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Portland Chocolate Company LLC
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Nov 7, 2018
Sargento IQF Veggie Burger. Product 10001725 6/4 lb., and Product 4610035085 6/4lb. Keep Frozen. Manufactured by…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Sargento Foods, Inc.
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Nov 7, 2018
Rejuvenation Plus, Homeopathic Oral Spray, 1.38 fl. oz (41ml), Manufactured for Sprayology Gaithersburg. MD 20879 NDC…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Sprayology
21 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Oct 31, 2018
CHS Custom Convenience Kit-DR. NANDA CLOSING TRAY(CONMED HYFRECATOR SHARP) Product Number: B9-15934B
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Custom Healthcare Systems, Inc.
28 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Oct 31, 2018
Instrument Arm Drape (Box of 20) individually sealed in poly-Tyvek pouches / Rx Sterile / to used exclusively on the…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Ecolab Inc.
3 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Oct 31, 2018
Cidofovir injection 375 mg/mL (75 mg/mL) vial Injection, 5 mL vials, Rx Only, Mfg. By Emcure Pharmaceutical Ltd…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Heritage Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Oct 31, 2018
Tritanium TL Steerable Inserter, Cat. No. 48930000, UDI 07613327381900 Product Usage: The TL Steerable Inserter is a…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Oct 31, 2018
Meropenem for Injection, USA (I.V.), 1 gram/vial, 25 vials per carton, Sterile, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Hospira,…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Pfizer Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Oct 31, 2018
Procesadora La Hacienda, Inc., Recalls Beef Products due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Procesadora La Hacienda, Inc.
USDA FSIS
Reported Oct 31, 2018
Cortaid Intensive Therapy Cooling Spray (1% hydrocortisone), 2 FL OZ (59 mL) spray bottle, OTC, Distributed by: Valeant…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC
2 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Oct 26, 2018
Suzanna's Kitchen, Inc., Recalls Poultry Products due to an Unapproved Substance
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Suzanna's Kitchen Inc.
USDA FSIS
Reported Oct 24, 2018
Disposable Smooth Interior Tubing Material: Polyethylene EVA copolymer. This tubing is supplied non-sterile P/N:…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.A M Systems Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Oct 24, 2018
La Mexicana Hot Salsa 16 oz., 24 oz., 48 oz., 64 oz., and 128 oz. Gourmet Style Hot Salsa 16 oz.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.La Mexicana LLC
6 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Oct 24, 2018
Gibco MEM Non-Essential Amino Acids Solution (100X) (SKU 11140050), for In-Vitro Diagnostic Use
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Life Technologies, Corp.
3 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Oct 24, 2018
DERMATONE (titanium oxide 6% and zinc oxide 4.7%) No-Touch Sunscreen Stick, SPF 50, Net Wt. 0.49 oz. (13.9g) stick,…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Product Quest Manufacturing LLC
53 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Oct 19, 2018
Envolve Foods Recalls Chicken and Beef Products due to Possible Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes Contamination in…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Envolve Foods
USDA FSIS
Reported Oct 19, 2018
GHSW, LLC Recalls Salad Products Due To Possible Salmonella And Listeria monocytogenes Contamination In Corn
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.F&S Fresh Foods
USDA FSIS
Reported Oct 19, 2018
SK Food Group Recalls Chicken Products due to Possible Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes Contamination in Vegetables
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.SK Food Group
USDA FSIS
Reported Oct 17, 2018
GHSE, LLC Recalls Salads Containing Meat Products due to Possible Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes Contamination…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Ghse, LLC
USDA FSIS
Reported Oct 10, 2018
NeoRelief for Muscle Cramping & Restlessness Homeopathic Topical Gel, packaged in a) 4 ml sample packs and b) Net Wt.…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.BioLyte Laboratories, LLC
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Oct 10, 2018
Kerlix AMD Antimicrobial Bandage Roll, 6 Ply, 4-1/2 x 12.3 (11.4 cm x 3.7m), REF 3332 Product Usage- as both primary…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Covidien LLC
6 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Oct 10, 2018
ellex I.Science iTRACK 250A, Canaloplasty Microcatheter Kit, for single use, REF iT-250A, Rx. The firm name on the…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Ellex iScience, Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Oct 10, 2018Updated Oct 23, 2026
Malone's Fine Sausage, Inc. Recalls Pork Head Cheese Products due to Possible Listeria Contamination
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Malone's Fine Sausage, Inc.
USDA FSIS
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