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 Apr 1, 2026
Octreotide Acetate for Injectable Suspension, for gluteal intramuscular use, 10 mg, Single-dose 8 mL vial in Kit, Rx…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
2 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Mar 25, 2026
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution 0.2%/0.5%*, 5 mL, Rx Only, Sterile, Apotex Corp. Manufactured…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Apotex Corp.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Mar 25, 2026
Butter-Rich Powder, Net Weight 50 LB., packaged in a multiply Kraft bag with poly liner
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Bluegrass Ingredients Inc.
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Mar 25, 2026
Webcol Alcohol Prep pad (70% isopropyl alcohol) 2 ply, 200 count boxes, Cardinal Health 200 LLC 3651 Birchwood Drive,…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Cardinal Health 200, LLC
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Mar 25, 2026
Simply Nature, Spinach Bites, 12 oz retail unit, Plastic wrapped bites inside of a retail box. Keep Frozen.
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods Inc.
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Mar 23, 2026
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ground Beef Products Due to Possible Foreign Material Contamination
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.White Oak Pastures
USDA FSIS
DrugsReported Mar 20, 2026Updated Sep 18, 2026
Cardinal Health recalls Webcol Large Alcohol Prep Pads (70% isopropyl alcohol) due to Microbial Contamination
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.Cardinal Health
FDA (recalls & safety alerts)
Reported Mar 18, 2026
10mL Non-Sterile BD Luer-Lok Tip Syringe Only. Catalog Number: 301029. 850 bulk non-sterile units per case.
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Becton Dickinson & Company
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Mar 18, 2026
EndoVive Safety PEG Kit; Outer Box Material Number (UPN): M00509001; Inner Box Material Number (UPN): M00509000;
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Boston Scientific Corporation
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Mar 18, 2026
Hortex Mieszanka 9 - skBadnikowa Spring vegetable mix with 9 ingredients, net wt 15.87oz., UPC 5 900477 018735 >, 14…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Polski Ogrod Sp. z o.o.
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Mar 18, 2026
Frozen Raw Bulk 8 inch Blueberry Crumble Pie (4 pies/case). Net wt. 24.5oz. UPC 0002251881223. Handmade - Willamette…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Willamette Valley Pie Company, LLC
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Mar 11, 2026
tippy toes apple pear banana 6 months & up baby food 2-4OZ (113g) PACKS NET WT 8 OZ (226g) DISTRIBUTED BY TOPCO…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.IF Holding II, LLC
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Mar 11, 2026
VERGANI 1944 MILANO 'PANDORO CLASSICO' Gluten Free, 600g NET WT. 1 LBS. 5.2 OZ., packaged in paper cartons, 6 units per…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Italianway Import, Inc.
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Mar 11, 2026
Semaglutide Inj, 2mg x 10, Sterile Multi-Dose Vial, Rx only, Nomida, 25055 W Valley Pkwy, Suite 106, Olathe, KS 66061,…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.New Life Pharma LLC
3 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Mar 4, 2026
Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits, Net Wt. 5.5 oz. (155g), packaged in a plastic resealable bag with UPC 015000005962, packed 4…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Gerber Products Company dba Nestle Infant Nutrition
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Mar 4, 2026
Adbry, (tralokinumab-ldrm) injection, 300 mg/2mL, Packaged as a) 1 x Single dose Autoinjector, SAMPLE NOT FOR SALE, NDC…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Leo Pharma Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Mar 4, 2026
Medline Sterile Saline Wound Wash, Cleansing & Wound Irrigation, USP Normal Saline (0.9% Sodium Chloride), 7.1 FL OZ…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Medline Industries, LP
10 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Mar 4, 2026
NAVITAS ORGANICS ORGANIC CHIA SEEDS NET WT 8 OZ (227g) INGREDIENTS: CERTIFIED ORGANIC CHIA SEED (SALVIA HISPANICA).…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Navitas, LLC.
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Mar 4, 2026
Vista Tears Polyethylene Glycol 400 0.4% w/v, Propylene Glycol 0.3% w/v Eye Drops, Dry Eye Relief, Lubricant Drops,…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Wizcure Pharmaa Private Limited
6 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Mar 3, 2026
Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. Expands Recall for Chicken and Pork Fried Rice, Ramen, and Shu Mai Products Due to…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Ajinomoto Foods North America, Ajinomoto Toyo Frozen Noodle, Inc., Ajinomoto Foods North America
USDA FSIS
Reported Feb 25, 2026
IKM Aluminum Saucepan 9" with Wooden Handle. Sticker label: ALUMINIUM PAN 2 SIDE POUTED WOODEN HANDLE 9" UPC 7 023672…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Lotus Mom Corporation dba Indian Kitchen Mart
3 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Feb 22, 2026
Rosina Food Products, Inc. Recalls Ready-To-Eat Frozen Meatball Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Rosina Food Products, Inc.
USDA FSIS
Reported Feb 19, 2026
Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. Recalls Chicken Fried Rice Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Ajinomoto Foods North America
USDA FSIS
Reported Feb 18, 2026
ATEC Lateral Navigation Disc Prep Instruments LIF NAV, OSTEOTOME 10mm REF 266-01-000-10-N UDI-DI code: 00190376476179;…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Alphatec Spine, Inc.
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
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