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 Feb 21, 2018
Synvisc-One ¿ (hylan G-F 20), 6mL delivered from a 10mL syringe Product Usage: A elastoviscous high molecular weight…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Sanofi Genzyme
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Feb 21, 2018
HCG 5,000 IU/mL + Methylcobalamin 500 mcg/mL Injection 5 mL, Multi-Dose Vial, Sterile, Rx Only, Compounded by The…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.The Compounding Pharmacy
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Feb 21, 2018
Triple T Specialty Meats Inc. Recalls Chicken Salad Products Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Triple T Specialty Meats Inc.
USDA FSIS
Reported Feb 16, 2018
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Retira Productos De Pollo Listos Para Consumir Debido A Una Posible Contaminacin Con…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
USDA FSIS
Reported Feb 14, 2018
Covidien Vistec" X-Ray Detectable Sponges, 7317 Vistec" X-Ray Detectable Sponges Sponge. product Usage: Vistec X-Ray…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Covidien LP
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Feb 14, 2018
Cherry Tomatoes, packaged in a pint sized plastic clamshell, no labeling
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Frog Holler Ltd.
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Feb 14, 2018
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert For Poultry Products due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.Fsis
USDA FSIS
Reported Feb 14, 2018
All sterile drug preparations remaining within expiry prepared from Fentanyl Citrate Base Solution dispensed between…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Intrathecal Compounding Specialist, LLC
3 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Feb 14, 2018
Prickly Ash Bark Powder Herbal Supplement, packaged in food grade stand up plastic pouches or plastic bags depending on…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Mountain Rose Inc.
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Feb 7, 2018
Empty IntraVia Container with Non-DEHP Fluid Path, 500mL Containers are intended for use in the preparation and…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Baxter Healthcare Corporation
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jan 31, 2018
Earth's Care Eczema Lotion (2% Colloidal Oatmeal) Skin Protectant with Aloe and Almond Oil, 8 fl. oz. (237 mL) HPDE…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.DLC Laboratories, Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jan 31, 2018
Rugby Liquid Vitamin C Supplement 500 mg 118 mL UPC 00536-0160-97
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Pharmatech LLC
16 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Jan 31, 2018
TUMARK Q, Length 12 cm, Diameter 18G, GTIN 04250195603081, REF 271500, STERILE
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Somatex Medical Technologies GmbH
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jan 31, 2018
DOXOrubicin Hydrochloride Liposome Injection, 20 mg/10 ml (2 mg/mL), 10 mL Single Use Vial, Distributed by: Sun…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jan 24, 2018
Unifine Pentips 5mm x 31G pen needles, packaged in 100 ct pen needles. Product Usage: Sterile, non-toxic,…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Owen Mumford USA, Inc.
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jan 24, 2018
Rugby Diocto Liquid, Docusate Sodium 50 mg/ 5 mL, Stool Softener Laxative, One Pint (473 mL) plastic bottles, Dist. by:…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Pharmatech LLC
3 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jan 24, 2018
Divalproex Sodium Delayed Release Tablets USP, 500 mg, 100-count bottle, RX Only, Manufactured by: Unichem Laboratories…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Unichem Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jan 17, 2018
Sterile Eyewash (sterile isotonic phosphate buffered saline solution), 1 oz. 144 units per box. Manufactured by Medex…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Medex Cardio-Pulmonary Inc., d.b.a. Smiths Medical Company
3 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jan 17, 2018
SHS Wel-Plan Wheat and Corn Strach Baking Mix , 400 g box,Cardboard carton, 18 cartons per case, but distributed by…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Nutricia North America
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Jan 17, 2018
Golden delicious whole fresh apples, Apple Ridge 5lb, 2-3/4 apples, packaged in red net mesh bags " 3lb, 2-1/2 apples,…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Nyblad Orchards
3 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Jan 17, 2018
FOR EXPORT ONLY Atorvastatin calcium Film-Coated Tablets a) 80 mg SMT Tabs Bulk, b) 40 mg SMT G EP PR KR, c) 20 mg SMT…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Pfizer Manufacturing Deutschland GmbH
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jan 17, 2018
Codeine-Guaifenesin Oral Solution 10-100 mg/5 mL Antitussive Expectorant ,16 fl. oz. , Manufactured For: Method…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Woodfield Pharmaceutical, LLC
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jan 4, 2018
Hempler Foods Group, LLC Retira Producto De Pepperoni Debido A Una Posible Contaminacin Con Material Extrao
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Hempler Foods Group LLC
USDA FSIS
Reported Jan 3, 2018
Sterile Elastic Esmark Bandage, 3" x 9", individually packaged in a Tyvek plastic form fill seal pouch and placed into…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Medline Industries Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Free recall alerts
Get alerted about new Sterility and contamination recalls
One email when a matching recall is published. No account, no cost, unsubscribe in one click.
We email you about recalls and nothing else. Every send has a one-click unsubscribe, and you can change your preferences any time without an account.
Related categories
RecallNow is not a government agency. Every notice above was published by the FDA, USDA FSIS or CPSC and links back to its source. Browse the whole archive.