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 Jul 6, 2016
Sodium Chloride Inhalation Solution, USP 3%, 60 x 4 mL Sterile Unit-Dose Vials per carton, Rx Only, NDC 0487-9003-60. A…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corp.
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jul 6, 2016
Methylcobalamin 5,000 mcg/ml, Sodium Chloride 0.9%,1 mL SDV, Vital Care Compounder, Hattiesburg, MS
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Vital Care Compounder
2 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jul 1, 2016
Winter Gardens Quality Foods, Inc. Recalls Lemongrass Basil Chicken Products Due To Possible Listeria Contamination
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Sandridge - PA, LLC
USDA FSIS
Reported Jun 29, 2016
Histoplasma Yeast Complement Fixation Antigen Dilute Ref# H30150 The fungal antigens and positive controls are used to…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Immuno-Mycologics, Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jun 29, 2016
(Albertsons/Safeway/Basha Hometown Grocers) Oriental Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing, Net Wt.10 oz.(284g), 24 pieces…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Papa John's Salads and Produce, Inc.
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Jun 29, 2016
Hyoscyamine Sulfate Sublingual Tablets, 0.125 mg, packaged in 100-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured for: Virtus…
Low riskThis product is unlikely to cause harm, but it breaks a safety or labelling rule.Virtus Pharmaceuticals, LLC
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jun 22, 2016
Piccolo Composite Tibia and Femoral Nailing Systems - Ball Tip Guide Wire for fixation of fractures that occur in and…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.CarboFix Orthopedics, Ltd.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jun 22, 2016
Small Patient ECC Pack, REF BEQ-TOP 24100, Product Usage: The HLM Tubing Sets with Bioline Coating are for single use…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Datascope Corporation
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
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)
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