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.
3,090 stored notices, reported between Jun 20, 2012 and Nov 18, 2026. Newest first.
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)
Reported Jan 3, 2018
Alcohol Prep Pads (Isopropyl Alcohol USP 70% v/v), 100 Individual Pads, Sterile, Distributed by Simple Diagnostics,…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Simple Diagnostics, Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jan 3, 2018
Fentanyl 10 mcg in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 1 mL, 1 mL Vial, Concentration: 10 mcg/mL, This is a compounded injectable…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.SSM Health Care St. Louis dba SSM St. Clare Health Center
9 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Dec 29, 2017
Kroger Company recalls Comforts Comforts FOR BABY Purified Water with Fluoride due to Potential mold contamination - Talaromyces penicillium
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.Kroger Company
FDA (recalls & safety alerts)
Reported Dec 27, 2017
Gia Russa Spaghetti Dinner Sauce Mushrooms NET WT. 1 Lb. 8 oz (24 oz) 680 grams INGREDIENTS: Tomato Puree***Canola Oil,…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.John Zidian Co.
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Dec 27, 2017
Maximum Strength Zephrex-D, Pseudoephedrine HCl, 30 mg, Nasal Decongestant. 24 softgel tablets per paper carton,…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.L. Perrigo Company
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Dec 27, 2017
All Sterile Products within expiry
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Vital Rx, Inc. dba Atlantic Pharmacy and Compounding
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Dec 26, 2017
Swift Beef Company Recalls Beef Stew Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Swift Beef Company
USDA FSIS
Reported Dec 20, 2017
Riomet (metformin hydrochloride) Oral Solution Cherry Flavored 500 mg /5 mL, 4 fl. oz. (NDC 10631-206-01) and 16 fl.…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Dec 20, 2017
Glidesheath Slender Hydrophilic Coated Introducer Sheath, 5FR - 10CM (0.021), REF/Product Code RM*CS5F10NA, STERILE, Rx…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Terumo Medical Corp.
16 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Dec 16, 2017
Piller's Fine Foods Retira Productos De Salami Y Prosciutto Debido A Posible Adulteracin Con Salmonella
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Recalling firm not stated
USDA FSIS
Reported Dec 13, 2017
TrypticaseTM Soy Agar with 5% Sheep Blood (TSA IITM), Catalog Number 221261 Trypticase Soy Agar with 5% or 10% Sheep…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Becton Dickinson & Co.
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Dec 12, 2017
Santa Fe Importers, Inc. Recalls Ready-To-Eat Pork Products due to Possible Extraneous Material Contamination
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Santa Fe Importers, Inc.
USDA FSIS
Reported Nov 29, 2017
Tissu-Trans Filtron 1000 Catalog Number 3-TT-FILTRON 1000. Used for fat transfer and liposuction.
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Shippert Medical Technologies
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Nov 22, 2017
Vegetable products including: BROCCOLI FLORETS 3 LB BROCCOLI FLORETS LB BROCCOLI FLORETS PLU 4548 PRE-PACKAGED BROCCOLI…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Meijer Distribution, Inc.
13 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Nov 22, 2017
HARVEST(R) TERUMOBCT, BMAC-30-07 Bone Marrow Procedure Pack, Private Practice / Clinical Use Only, REF 51416, Rx Only,…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Terumo BCT, Inc.
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Nov 20, 2017
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Poultry Products Produced Without Benefit of Import Inspection
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.Productos Dany Inc.
USDA FSIS
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