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 Aug 9, 2017
Potassium Phosphates Inj., USP, 45 mM (3 mM P/mL) Also contains: 66 mEq K+ (4.4 mEq/mL) 15 mL, Single-dose, Caution:…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Hospira a Pfizer Company
3 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Aug 9, 2017
Magnesium Citrate Oral Solution, packaged in a 10 fl. oz. (296 mL) glass bottle, OTC, labeled as: a) GoodSense…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Vi-Jon, Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Aug 9, 2017
Lactulose Solution, USP, 10 g/15 mL, dose cups delivers 15 mL packaged in 50-unit dose cups per case, Manufactured by…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.VistaPharm, Inc.
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Aug 7, 2017Updated Oct 23, 2026
Good Food Concepts, LLC. Recalls Beef Products Due To Possible E. Coli O26 Contamination
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Good Food Concepts, LLC
USDA FSIS
Reported Aug 2, 2017
Converters(R) Under Buttocks Drape with Fluid Control Pouch II, REF 8482, STERILE R, Qty. 1, Cardinal Health, Waukegan,…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Cardinal Health 200, LLC
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Aug 2, 2017
morphine sulfate 1 mg per mL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, (Total morphine Dose 100 mg/100 mL), Total Volume 100 mL Single…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.SCA Pharmaceuticals
35 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Aug 1, 2017Updated Oct 23, 2026
JBS USA Inc. Recalls Beef Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Low riskThis product is unlikely to cause harm, but it breaks a safety or labelling rule.JBS Prepared Foods-Tupelo Facility
USDA FSIS
Reported Jul 26, 2017
BD 5ml Syringe Luer-Lok" Tip with Blunt Fill Needle 18G x 1 1/2 (1.2mm x 40mm) Catalog #305062
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Becton Dickinson & Company
6 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jul 26, 2017
Cost Plus World Market My Favorite Macadamia Pancake and Waffle Mix, 24 oz. UPC Codes: 496960
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.New Hope Mills Mfg., Inc.
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Jul 26, 2017
Succinylcholine Chloride Injection (Preserved) 20 mg per mL, 200 mg per 10 mL, 10 mL Total Volume in BD Syringe, For IV…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.PharMedium Services, LLC
12 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jul 19, 2017
QUELICIN (Succinylcholine Chloride) Injection, USP 20 mg/mL in a) 5 mL vial (NDC 15082-814-67), b) 7mL vial (NDC…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Advanced Pharma Inc.
3 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jul 19, 2017
0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP, 250 mL VIAFLEX Container bag, Rx only, Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Baxter Healthcare Corporation
2 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jul 19, 2017
Potassium PHOSphate added to 250 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride 10 mMol (14.67 mEq K+) Total Approximate Volume 254 mL, Rx…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.SCA Pharmaceuticals
3 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jul 19, 2017
CVS Health Baby Eczema Moisturizing Cream(colloidal oatmeal 1.0%), Net Wt. 7.3 oz (207g) tubes, OTC, Distributed by CVS…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Sigan Industries Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jul 19, 2017
The Smokehouse of NY Smoked Norwegian Fish packaged as: 4oz & 8oz and whole sides
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.The Smokehouse
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Jul 15, 2017Updated Oct 23, 2026
Marathon Enterprises Inc. Recalls Hot Dog Products Due to Possible Extranous Material Contamination
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Marathon Enterprises Inc.
USDA FSIS
Reported Jul 12, 2017
Clindamycin Injection USP; 300 mg/2 mL (150 mg/mL). 2 mL Single-dose ADD-VANTAGE Vial, Rx Only, Manufactured for…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Alvogen, Inc.
2 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jul 12, 2017
Succinylcholine Chloride, 100 mg per 5mL, 20 mg per mL syringe. IV Use Only. JCB Laboratories, 8710 E 34th St., N.…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Fagron Compounding Services LLC dba Fagron Sterile Services
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jul 12, 2017
Amitriptyline HCl Tablets, USP 25 mg, Packaged in a)100-count bottles (NDC 0781-1487-01) and b) 1000-count bottles (…
Low riskThis product is unlikely to cause harm, but it breaks a safety or labelling rule.Sandoz Incorporated
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jul 5, 2017
DeRoyal(R) Dolphin Inflation Device, REF 0185ND, Rx Only, STERILE EO, Dolphin is an inflation device indicated during…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.DeRoyal Industries Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jun 28, 2017
QuikClot TraumaPad, , sterile, soft, white, X-ray detectable hemostatic dressing Part Number 460 Manufactured by…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Z-Medica, LLC
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jun 24, 2017Updated Oct 23, 2026
Overhill Farms, Inc. Recalls Chicken Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Overhill Farms, Inc.
USDA FSIS
Reported Jun 21, 2017
Palcam Supplement Acumedia PN 7987 Product Usage: PALCAM Supplement is used with PALCAM Agar or PALCAM Broth as a…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Acumedia Manufacturers, Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jun 21, 2017
Arterial Catheterization Kit, Arterial Line Kit with Sharps Safety Features wire, guide, catheter The Arrow Arterial…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Arrow International Inc.
11 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
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