The Recall Desk

Hazard

Bacillus Cereus recalls

18 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total
18
Critical
3
Severe
6
Most recent
2025-07-23

Of the 18 bacillus cereus recalls we have scored against our rubric, 3 (17%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 6 (33%) are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

About this hazard tag

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1–18 of 18

  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0444-2024·2024-04-24

    Atovaquone Oral Suspension Recalled Due to Potential Bacillus Contamination

    AvKARE recalls Atovaquone Oral Suspension due to potential Bacillus cereus contamination of a non-sterile product. The recalled lot (AW0221A, Exp. 08/30/2025) was distributed nationwide; 153 cartons affected.

    Product
    Atovaquone Oral Suspension USP, 750 mg per 5 mL sachets, 20 Units x 5 mL cartons, Rx Only, Manufactured for: AvKARE, Pulaski, TN 38478, NDC 50268-086-12.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0047-2024·2023-10-25

    FDA Recalls Sucralfate Oral Suspension Due to Bacillus Cereus Contamination

    VistaPharm is recalling 180 bottles of Sucralfate Oral Suspension nationwide due to Bacillus cereus contamination, a Class I recall. The affected lot (810300, expiring October 2023) should not be used.

    Product
    SUCRALFATE — SUCRALFATE (SUCRALFATE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0567-2023·2023-05-17

    Atovaquone Oral Suspension Recalled for Bacillus cereus Contamination

    Camber Pharmaceuticals is recalling Atovaquone Oral Suspension due to contamination by Bacillus cereus bacteria. The contamination was discovered during testing of repackaged medication.

    Product
    ATOVAQUONE — ATOVAQUONE (ATOVAQUONE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-1160-2022·2022-07-06

    Nasal Swab Remedy for Kids Recalled for Microbial Contamination

    Allergy Bee Gone for Kids Nasal Swab Remedy is recalled due to FDA-confirmed microbial contamination including yeast, mold, and Bacillus cereus. Affected consumers should stop using the product.

    Product
    Allergy Bee Gone for Kids Nasal Swab Remedy 0.33 FL OZ (10 mL) tubes, UPC Code 860002022116
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    0 states
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0668-2022·2022-03-30

    Blaine Labs Revitaderm Wound Care Gel Recalled for Bacillus Contamination

    The FDA has recalled Revitaderm Wound Care gel (Benzalkonium Chloride 0.1%) distributed nationwide due to contamination with Bacillus cereus. The affected product was distributed to 45 doctors in 17 states.

    Product
    REVITADERM WOUND CARE — REVITADERM WOUND CARE (BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Food)·F-0284-2022·2021-12-22

    Ripple Dairy-Free Plant-Based Milk Recalled for Bacillus Cereus

    Ripple Foods is recalling 48 fl oz bottles of Ripple Dairy-Free Plant-Based Milk due to the detection of Bacillus Cereus in one lot. The contamination was identified during an FDA investigation.

    Product
    Ripple Dairy-Free. As It Should Be 8g Plant Based Protein; Half the Sugar of Dairy Milk PET bottle with twist cap 50% More Calcium that Dairy Milk. Keep refrigerated. Fresh for 7-10 days after opening. 48 fl oz. (1.5 qt) ((1.42L) - 6 x 48 ox. bottles per case Ingredients: Wate
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereUSDA FSIS·047-2021·2021-12-14

    Margherita Pepperoni Recalled for Possible Bacillus Cereus Contamination

    Smithfield Packaged Meats is recalling approximately 10,990 pounds of Margherita pepperoni due to possible Bacillus cereus contamination. No illnesses have been reported.

    Product
    Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp. Dba Margherita Meats Inc. Recalls Pepperoni Products Due to Possible Bacillus Cereus Contamination
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0786-2021·2021-09-08

    Akorn Artificial Tears Ointment Recalled for Non-Sterility

    Akorn, Inc. is recalling Artificial Tears Ointment eye lubricant due to failure of sterility testing. The product may be contaminated with Bacillus cereus.

    Product
    Artificial Tears Ointment, Lubricant Eye Ointment, Net Wt. 3.5 g (1/8 oz.) per tube, Sterile, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 17478-062-35
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1529-2019·2019-06-26

    Mothers' Milk Bank at Austin Recalls Pasteurized Donor Human Breast Milk

    Mothers' Milk Bank at Austin is recalling 54 bottles of pasteurized donor human breast milk due to a positive microbiological culture for Bacillus cereus.

    Product
    Pasteurized donor human breast milk, Pool 9029, Batch 1 packaged in 3 ounce (90 cc) plastic bottles
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    1 state
  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-1308-2019·2019-05-08

    Kingston Pharma Recalls Infant Cough Syrup Due to Microbial Contamination

    Kingston Pharma LLC is recalling DG health NATURALS infant cough syrup due to microbial contamination with Bacillus species. Consumers should stop using the product.

    Product
    DG health NATURALS For Infants 2+ Months+ baby Cough Syrup + Mucus, Natural Grape Flavor, 2 FL OZ (59 mL), UPC: 8 54954 00250 0, Product Code: 003
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Food)·F-0628-2019·2018-11-28

    Gatorade Vanilla Protein Shake Recalled for Bacillus Cereus Bacteria

    PepsiCo is voluntarily recalling specific 12-pack cases of Gatorade Vanilla Protein Shake because they may contain Bacillus cereus bacteria.

    Product
    Gatorade Vanilla Protein Shake, 330-mL, Primary Package HDPE in a 12pk case
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    2 states
  • HighFDA (Food)·F-0946-2017·2017-01-04

    Kerry Upgrade Bio WS Recalled Due to Bacillus cereus Contamination

    Kerry, Inc. is recalling 478 bags of Kerry Upgrade Bio WS because the product was identified as being adulterated with Bacillus cereus.

    Product
    Kerry Upgrade Bio WS, Net Wt. 50 lb (22068 kg), Item 5R01451.
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    4 states
  • HighUSDA FSIS·150-2015·2015-12-31

    Jafflz Sandwiches Recalled Due to Cooling Process Deviation

    Du Monde Gourmet is recalling Jafflz pocket sandwiches due to a possible cooling process deviation that could allow harmful bacteria to grow.

    Product
    Jafflz LLC — Du Monde Gourmet Recalls Jafflz Sandwich Products Due To Possible Cooling/Process Deviation
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    1 state
  • CriticalUSDA FSIS·075-2014·2014-10-30

    Richard's Boudin Recalled Due to Potential Bacillus Cereus Toxin

    Carlton Foods is recalling approximately 25,764 pounds of Richard's Boudin products due to potential temperature abuse that may have allowed Bacillus cereus toxin formation.

    Product
    Texas Firm Recalls Boudin Products Due To Possible Temperature Abuse
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    2 states
  • HighFDA (Food)·F-2298-2012·2012-09-26

    Roundy's Rich Fields Butter Cookies Recalled for Bacillus cereus

    Atico International USA is recalling Roundy's Rich Fields Butter Cookies due to the presence of Toxigenic Bacillus cereus found in an FDA sample.

    Product
    Roundy's Rich Fields Butter Cookies. Product is labeled in part: Side of tin: "***RICH FIELDS*** Butter Cookies***NET WT 12 OZ (340g)***See Bottom Panel for Nutritional Information***" Bottom of tin: "***Nutrition Facts Serving Size 4 Cookies (30g)***INGREDIENTS: Wheat Flou
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Food)·F-1453-2012·2012-06-27

    Casa de Mesquite Mesquite Bean Flour Recalled for Bacillus Cereus Contamination

    Casa de Mesquite is recalling specific lots of Mesquite Bean Flour due to potential contamination with Bacillus cereus, a spoilage organism that can cause gastrointestinal symptoms.

    Product
    Casa de Mesquite brand Mesquite Bean Flour, packaged in 10 kg bag in carton, and 13 kg bag in carton for food manufacturing, and 10, 24 and 44 oz retail bags; Product is processed and packaged by Casa de Mesquite, LLC, Hollister, CA
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    0 states