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 Jun 22, 2016
The Red Head 2 Reusable Fat Harvesting Canister, Product # RH-2, Non-Sterile. Intended for use in aspirating…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Miami Fat Supply, Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jun 22, 2016
Publix Deli, Wheatberry Salad, sold in 3.5 oz clamshell, 1 lb Grab and Go kit, and Chef Select custom order behind the…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Publix Super Markets, Inc.
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Jun 18, 2016
GNP Company Recalls Chicken Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
USDA FSIS
Reported Jun 15, 2016
Publix Cranberry Nut & Seed Mix, 7.05 ounce plastic container. Manufactured by Publix Supermarkets in Lakeland, FL.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Publix Super Markets, Inc.
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Jun 15, 2016
17-0H PROGESTERONE 250MG/ML, packaged in 5mL vials, Rx only, Well Care Compounding Pharmacy Las Vegas, NV 89121
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Well Care Compounding Pharmacy
50 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jun 14, 2016
G & M Co. Recalls Beef Products Due To Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.G&M Co.
USDA FSIS
Reported Jun 8, 2016
Sulfacetamide Sodium Ophthalmic Solution, USP, 10%, Sterile, Rx Only, 15 mL bottles, Mfd. by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest,…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Akorn, Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jun 8, 2016
0.9% Sodium Chloride a) 500 mL b) 2000 mL and c) 3000 mL bags, FOR IV USE ONLY, Baptist Health Medical Towers Pharmacy…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Baptist Health Medical Towers Pharmacy and Infusion Services
37 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jun 8, 2016
Ivory Teff Flour, bulk 25 lb bags. This product is a raw agricultural commodity and it is not a ready to eat product.…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Bridgewell Resources LLC
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Jun 8, 2016
Curity Gauze Sponges, 16 ply 4" x 4" (10.2 cm x 10.2 cm), Sterile 10's in Soft Pouch; Item Number: 397310; Open mesh…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Covidien LLC
12 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jun 8, 2016
Torque Limiting Handle: PRECIMED, T-Handle Torque, Non Sterile. Handle: Customer Number/Model: MCL120014 T14000,…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Greatbatch Medical
2 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jun 3, 2016
Butterfield Foods, LLC. Recalls Broccoli Salad Kit Products Due To Possible Listeria Contamination
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Butterfield Foods, LLC
USDA FSIS
Reported Jun 1, 2016
American Surgical Delicot 15mm x 20mm Ref: 63-04 Product Usage: Neurosurgical and Nonneurosurgical Sponges
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.American Surgical Company
90 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jun 1, 2016
0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP, MINI-BAG Plus Container, 100 mL VIAFLEX Single Dose Container bags, Rx only, Baxter…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Baxter Healthcare Corp.
3 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jun 1, 2016
Avastin (Bevacizumab) 2 mg/0.08 mL syringe, Office Administration Only, AmEx Pharmacy, 1515 Elizabeth St Suite J,…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Pacifico National, Inc. dba AmEx Pharmacy
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jun 1, 2016
Linezolid Injection, 600 mg/300 mL Single use container bags (NDC 0703-9060-31), packaged in 10 x 300 mL Single Use…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Teva North America
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jun 1, 2016
Zinc Oxide Powder (API) used in the manufacturing of dietary supplements .
Low riskThis product is unlikely to cause harm, but it breaks a safety or labelling rule.Zochem Inc.
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported May 25, 2016
Liposomal Magnesium Nutritional Supplement. 6 FL. OZ (180 ml) The product is packaged in a six ounce, plastic, Royalty…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Empirical Laboratories, Incorporated
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported May 25, 2016
BETTER BRAIDS UN-BRAID (salicylic acid), Le Demelant, Packaged in 12 FL. OZ. (355 ml) Bottles, Over the Counter Only.…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Keystone Laboratories Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported May 25, 2016
Phosphoric Acid, 75% and 85% Food Grade (Brand Name PRAYPHOS PPA 75% FG and PRAYPHOS PPA 85% FG)
Low riskThis product is unlikely to cause harm, but it breaks a safety or labelling rule.Prayon Inc.
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported May 20, 2016
Papa John's Salads and Produce Recalls Ready-To-Eat Salad with Chicken Products Due To Possible Listeria…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Taylor Farms Southwest Inc.
USDA FSIS
Reported May 13, 2016
Pilgrim's Pride Corp. Expands Recall of Poultry Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
USDA FSIS
Reported May 11, 2016
Ajinomoto Windsor, Inc. Recalls Meat and Poultry Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Ajinomoto Windsor Inc.
USDA FSIS
Reported May 10, 2016
Garland Ventures LTD Recalls Poultry Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Garland Ventures Ltd.
USDA FSIS
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