The Recall Desk

Hazard

Bacterial Contamination recalls

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

What the numbers show

Total
441
Critical
19
Severe
172
Most recent
2026-09-03

Of the 441 bacterial contamination recalls we have scored against our rubric, 19 (4%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 172 (39%) are Severe.

About this hazard tag

Hazard tags are short, machine-readable labels we attach to every recall to make cross-cutting queries possible — “all bacterial contamination recalls regardless of agency”, “all listeria recalls in California”, “all airbag recalls in 2025”. The tags are extracted from each recall’s source text during the LLM rewrite step and validated against a fixed schema.

A recall can carry multiple tags — a Listeria recall might also be tagged ready-to-eat and undeclared-allergen. Use the full-text search if you want to combine hazard tags with brand or category filters.

351–375 of 441

  • ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0268-2017·2016-11-02

    Pharmatech Recalls D-Vita Drops Due to Potential B. cepacia Contamination

    Pharmatech LLC is recalling 90,504 bottles of D-Vita Drops dietary supplements due to a precautionary measure regarding potential contamination with Burkholderia cepacia.

    Product
    D-Vita Drops, 50 mL, OTC Non-Sterile. Dietary supplement.
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    4 states
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1525-2016·2016-10-05

    Pharmatech Recalls Senexon Liquid Due to Potential B. cepacia Contamination

    Pharmatech LLC is recalling Senexon Liquid (sennosides) 8.8 mg bottles nationwide as a precautionary measure due to a potential risk of contamination with B. cepacia bacteria.

    Product
    Senexon Liquid (sennosides) 8.8 mg, 8 fl oz. (237 mL) bottle, Distributed by: Rugby Laboratories, 31778 Enterprise Drive, Livonia, MI 48150, NDC 0536-1000-59.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1526-2016·2016-10-05

    Pharmatech Recalls Senna Syrup Due to Potential B. cepacia Contamination

    Pharmatech LLC is recalling Senna Syrup due to a precautionary measure regarding potential contamination with B. cepacia bacteria.

    Product
    Senna Syrup (sennosides) 8.8 mg, 8 fl. oz. (237 mL) bottle, Distributed by: Major Pharmaceuticals, 31778 Enterprise Drive, Livonia, MI 48150, NDC 0904-6289-09.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1524-2016·2016-10-05

    Pharmatech Recalls Diocto Syrup Due to Potential B. cepacia Contamination

    Pharmatech LLC is recalling Diocto Syrup (docusate sodium) nationwide due to a potential risk of contamination with B. cepacia bacteria.

    Product
    Diocto Syrup (docusate sodium), 60 mg/15 mL, One Pint (473 mL) bottle, Dist. by: Rugby Laboratories, 31778 Enterprise Drive, Livonia, MI 48150, NDC 0536-1001-85.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1523-2016·2016-10-05

    Pharmatech Recalls Aller-Chlor Syrup Due to Potential B. cepacia Contamination

    Pharmatech LLC is recalling 12,308 bottles of Aller-Chlor Syrup nationwide due to a potential risk of contamination with B. cepacia bacteria.

    Product
    Aller-Chlor (chlorpheniramine maleate) Syrup, USP, 2 mg in each 5 mL, 4 fl oz (120 mL) bottle, Distributed by: Rugby Laboratories, 31778 Enterprise Drive, Livonia, MI 48150, NDC 0536-1025-47.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1522-2016·2016-10-05

    Pharmatech Recalls Ninjacof-A Liquid Due to Potential B. cepacia Contamination

    Pharmatech LLC is recalling Ninjacof-A liquid due to a potential risk of contamination with B. cepacia bacteria. This is a precautionary measure.

    Product
    Ninjacof-A (acetaminophen, chlophedianol HCl, pyrilamine maleate) Liquid, 160 mg/12.5 mg/12.5 mg in each 5 mL, 16 fl oz (473 mL) bottle, Manufactured for: Centurion Labs, LLC, Birmingham, AL 35243, NDC 23359-033-16.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1520-2016·2016-10-05

    Pharmatech Recalls Sennazon Syrup Due to Potential B. cepacia Contamination

    Pharmatech LLC is recalling 1,008 bottles of Sennazon (sennosides) Syrup nationwide due to a potential risk of contamination with B. cepacia bacteria.

    Product
    Sennazon (sennosides) Syrup, 8.8 mg, 8 fl. oz. (237 mL) bottle, Mfd. for: Bayshore Pharmaceuticals, Tampla, FL 33619, NDC 76518-100-08.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2040-2016·2016-06-29

    Immuno-Mycologics Recalls Histoplasma Yeast Complement Fixation Antigen Due to Bacterial Contamination

    Immuno-Mycologics, Inc. is recalling 467 units of Histoplasma Yeast Complement Fixation Antigen Dilute (Lot 111WH3) due to bacterial contamination. The product was distributed nationwide to specific states.

    Product
    Histoplasma Yeast Complement Fixation Antigen Dilute Ref# H30150 The fungal antigens and positive controls are used to detect antibodies in patient serum by the complement fixation (CF) procedure to aid in the diagnosis of four specific fungal diseases: Histoplasmosis, blastomyc
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-0870-2016·2016-06-01

    Avastin Syringes Recalled for Bacterial Contamination

    AmEx Pharmacy is recalling 836 Avastin syringes nationwide because testing revealed bacterial contamination.

    Product
    Avastin (Bevacizumab) 1.25 mg/0.05 mL syringe, Office Administration Only, AmEx Pharmacy, 1515 Elizabeth St Suite J, Melbourne, FL 32901.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-0869-2016·2016-06-01

    Avastin Syringes Recalled for Bacterial Contamination

    AmEx Pharmacy is recalling 45 Avastin syringes nationwide because testing revealed bacterial contamination.

    Product
    Avastin (Bevacizumab) 2 mg/0.08 mL syringe, Office Administration Only, AmEx Pharmacy, 1515 Elizabeth St Suite J, Melbourne, FL 32901.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Food)·F-1083-2016·2016-04-27

    Hill Country Fare Chunk Light Tuna Recalled for Underprocessing

    HEB is recalling 5,376 cans of Hill Country Fare Chunk Light Tuna in Texas because the product may have been underprocessed.

    Product
    Hill Country Fare Chunk Light Tuna in pure vegetable oil NET WT. 5 OZ (142g) packaged in a metal can.
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    1 state
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1219-2016·2016-03-30

    Castile Soap Towelettes Recalled Due to Bacterial Contamination

    Covidien LLC is recalling Castile soap towelettes found in Foley trays and specimen kits because they are contaminated with bacteria.

    Product
    Covidien Dover 400 PREM U/M 18FR SLVR FLY Item Code: ¿¿¿ P4P18XSD Castile soap towelettes are used to clean the genital area for male and female patients
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1220-2016·2016-03-30

    Recall of Bacteria-Contaminated Castile Soap Towelettes in Medical Kits

    The FDA is recalling specific lots of Aplicare Castile Soap towelettes found in medical kits due to bacterial contamination.

    Product
    Covidien Dover PRECSION PRM 14FR SIL FLY Item Code: ¿ PP14SD ¿¿ Castile soap towelettes are used to clean the genital area for male and female patients
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1211-2016·2016-03-30

    Castile Soap Towelettes Recalled Due to Bacterial Contamination

    FDA is recalling Castile soap towelettes used in Foley trays and specimen kits due to bacterial contamination.

    Product
    Covidien Dover P400 PREM U/M 16FR UL FOLY CSD Item Code:P4P16ULD Castile soap towelettes are used to clean the genital area for male and female patients
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1212-2016·2016-03-30

    Castile Soap Towelettes Recalled Due to Bacterial Contamination

    FDA is recalling Aplicare Castile Soap towelettes found in Foley trays and specimen kits due to bacterial contamination.

    Product
    Covidien Dover P400 PREM U/M 16FR SLVR FLY Item Code: P4P16XSD Castile soap towelettes are used to clean the genital area for male and female patients
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1223-2016·2016-03-30

    Castile Soap Towelettes Recalled Due to Bacterial Contamination

    Castile soap towelettes used in Foley trays and specimen kits are recalled because they are contaminated with bacteria.

    Product
    Covidien Dover PRECSION PRM 16FR SIL FLY Item Code: PP16SD Castile soap towelettes are used to clean the genital area for male and female patients
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1225-2016·2016-03-30

    Castile Soap Towelettes in Medical Kits Recalled for Bacterial Contamination

    The FDA is recalling Castile soap towelettes included in Foley trays and specimen kits due to bacterial contamination.

    Product
    Covidien Dover PREC PRM 16FR SILVER FLY TY Item Code: PP16XSD Castile soap towelettes are used to clean the genital area for male and female patients
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1215-2016·2016-03-30

    Castile Soap Towelettes Recalled Due to Bacterial Contamination

    The FDA is recalling Castile soap towelettes included in Foley trays and specimen kits because they are contaminated with bacteria.

    Product
    Covidien Dover P400 UM 18FR SIL COUDE SECURE Item Code: P4P18CSDK Castile soap towelettes are used to clean the genital area for male and female patients
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1198-2016·2016-03-30

    Castile Soap Towelettes Recalled Due to Bacterial Contamination

    FDA is recalling specific lots of Castile soap towelettes used in medical kits because they are contaminated with bacteria.

    Product
    Covidien Dover 7 OZ MIDSTREAM W/CAST SOAP Item Code: 24035 Castile soap towelettes are used to clean the genital area for male and female patients
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1199-2016·2016-03-30

    Castile Soap Towelettes Recalled Due to Bacterial Contamination

    FDA is recalling Castile soap towelettes in Foley trays and specimen kits due to bacterial contamination.

    Product
    Covidien Dover EASY CATCH MIDSTREAM KT W/CAST Item Code: 25015 Castile soap towelettes are used to clean the genital area for male and female patients
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1208-2016·2016-03-30

    Castile Soap Towelettes Recalled Due to Bacterial Contamination

    FDA is recalling Aplicare Castile Soap towelettes found in Foley trays and specimen kits because they are contaminated with bacteria.

    Product
    Covidien Dover P400 UM 16FR SIL COUDE SECURE Item Code: P4P16CSDK Castile soap towelettes are used to clean the genital area for male and female patients
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1197-2016·2016-03-30

    Castile Soap Towelettes Recalled Due to Bacterial Contamination

    FDA is recalling Castile soap towelettes used in Foley trays and specimen kits because they are contaminated with bacteria.

    Product
    Covidien Dover 4.5OZ MIDSTREAM W/CASTILE TOWL Item Code: 24015 Castile soap towelettes are used to clean the genital area for male and female patients
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide