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 Dec 14, 2016
McConnell's Fine Ice Cream Dutchman's Chocolate
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.McConnell's Ice Cream, Inc.
6 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Dec 14, 2016
Range Trauma Kit Hardcase - Product Code 85-0889, North American Rescue
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.North American Rescue LLC.
8 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Dec 14, 2016
Taylor Farms Veggie & Hummus Bistro Box: Baby Carrots, Hummus Dip, Grape Tomatoes, Flatbread squares, Celery Sticks.…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Taylor Farms Pacific Inc. (MacArthur Facility)
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Dec 9, 2016
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert For Possibly Undercooked Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products That Have Been Incorporated Into…
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.National Steak Processors (2024), LLC.
USDA FSIS
Reported Dec 7, 2016
Sterile IV Start Kits 50 units/trays per case Convenience kit for IV start procedures
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.B. Braun Medical, Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Dec 7, 2016
Ondansetron HCI API, Bulk, Manufacturer: Cadila Pharmaceuticals, Ltd., Ankleshwar, Gujarat, India 393002
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Cadila Pharmaceuticals Limited
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Dec 7, 2016
Greatbatch, Offset Cup Impactor with the following Parts and Catalogue #: Tl0600 ~ MMP3100CHA04 T10491 MIMP3100CHA04…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Greatbatch Medical
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Dec 7, 2016
ISLAND SOUPS, MANNISH WATER, NET WT. 16 OZ (28.4G)
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Island Soups Company Inc.
5 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Dec 7, 2016
Travoprost Ophthalmic Solution USP, 0.004%, a) 2.5 mL and b) 5 mL bottles, Rx only, FOR USE IN THE EYES ONLY, Made in…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Par Pharmaceutical, Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Dec 7, 2016
Synthes 0.76 mm Drill Bit/Stryker J-Latch/with 5mm Stop/44.5 mm Non-Sterile
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Synthes (USA) Products LLC
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Dec 7, 2016
ARROW OnControl Bone Marrow Biopsy System Tray, Sterile, Rx only, Manufactured for: Teleflex Medical, The Arrow…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Teleflex Medical
4 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Nov 30, 2016
ACTIS Flex Reamers SZ 0/1; 2/3; 4/5; 6/7; 8/9; 10/11; 12, Product is sold non-sterile, these instruments are packed…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Depuy Orthopaedics Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Nov 30, 2016
Greatbatch Stiffer Coaxial Micro-Introducer. Model #/ Name: 10904-001 Stiffer Coaxial Micro-Introducer 4FR; 10904-002…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Greatbatch Medical
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Nov 30, 2016
SURESOUND22US Multipack (US Distribution) containing 2 packs of six devices. SURESOUND22 Multipack (OUS Distribution)…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Hologic, Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Nov 30, 2016
Fentanyl Citrate Injection, USP, 100 mcg Fentanyl/ 2mL, Single Dose, 50 mcg/mL, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest IL…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Hospira Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Nov 30, 2016
Publix Premium Chocolate Cookie Dough Ice Cream, 1/2 gallon carton.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Publix Super Markets, Inc.
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Nov 30, 2016
Free2b Sun Cups Chocolate. Made With SunButter Sunflower Spread. Packaged in 2 Cups. Net weight 1.5 oz (45g) and 1 Cup.…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Seth Ellis Chocolatier, LLC
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Nov 30, 2016
Lactulose Solution, USP, 10 g/15 mL, 15 mL unit dose cups (NDC 66689-039-01), packaged in 15 mL x 50 unit dose cups per…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.VistaPharm, Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Nov 23, 2016
White Cheddar Cheese, 40 lb. blocks
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Farm Country Cheese House, Inc.
4 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Nov 23, 2016
L-Cysteine Hydrochloride Injection, USP, 0.5 g/10 mL (50 mg/mL), 10 mL Single Dose Vial (NDC 66758-004-01), packaged in…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Sandoz Inc.
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Nov 16, 2016
Refrigerated, Ready to Eat Herring in Brine under firms brand name FRESH SEAFOOD packaged in a 10.9 oz. (310g) plastic…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Royal Seafood Baza
28 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Nov 9, 2016
HANDS-OFF Infusion Port Thermodilution Catheter consists of the Arrow IPTD thermodilution catheter enclosed in a…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Arrow International Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Nov 9, 2016
Heater Cooler Unit Usage: The Heater-Cooler Unit (HCU 30) supplies temperature-controlled water for cardioplegia heat…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Maquet Cardiovascular US Sales, LLC
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Nov 9, 2016
Succinylcholine Chloride, 20 mg per mL, 200 mg per 10 mL, 10 mL vials, Rx only, PharMEDium Services, LLC, Memphis, TN,…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Pharmedium Services, LLC
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
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