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.
3,091 stored notices, reported between Jun 20, 2012 and Nov 18, 2026. Newest first.
Reported Dec 21, 2016
Cellfina Prep Pack, Part No. CP1
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Ulthera Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Dec 14, 2016
4C All Natural Parmesan Grated Cheese, UPC 41387-33126, 6 oz
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.4 C Foods, Corp.
7 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Dec 14, 2016
Manila Sky Purple Yumm Ice Cream 16 oz.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.AC Creamery
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Dec 14, 2016
Agave Dream Lavender 1 Pint UPC Code 8 9934900206 2
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Agave Dream
4 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Dec 14, 2016
Cheese Stick w/Beef Stick Meal Break, Item #61406
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.E S Foods
19 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Dec 14, 2016
PAPA/PHEN/PROST (papverine/phentolamine/prostaglandin) 18 mg/0.6 mg/0.006 mg/mL Injection, 1 mL vials, Fallon Wellness…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Fallon Wellness Pharmacy, LLC
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Dec 14, 2016
Halyard C-Section Drape with Clear Screen and Full Incise (Non-Sterile), Product Code 44965 NS; C-Section Drape with…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Halyard Health, Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Dec 14, 2016
Nancy's Fancy Butterscotch Budino Gelato 16 oz. UPC Code 51005 00329
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.ISB Food Group, LLC
3 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Dec 14, 2016
Weight Watchers Smart Ones, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Sundae, Keep Frozen, 4 Individual Sundaes, 4-2.11 OZ (60g), NET…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Kraft Heinz Foods Company
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
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)
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