The Recall Desk

Hazard

Burkholderia Cepacia recalls

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

What the numbers show

Total
26
Critical
10
Severe
9
Most recent
2025-09-10

Of the 26 burkholderia cepacia recalls we have scored against our rubric, 10 (38%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 9 (35%) are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

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1–25 of 26

  • CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-0611-2025·2025-09-10

    External analgesic lotion recalled over Burkholderia cepacia contamination

    DermaSarra External Analgesic containing camphor 0.5%, lot 40187.2, is recalled because the product was found contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia. The FDA classified the action as Class I.

    Product
    DermaSarra, External Analgesic, (Camphor 0.5%) 222 mL (7.5 fl. oz.) per bottle, DermaRite Industries LLC, 7777 West Side Avenue, North Bergen, NJ 07047. NDC 61924-189-08
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    Drug
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    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-0613-2025·2025-09-10

    Health care antiseptic recalled over contamination with Burkholderia cepacia bacteria

    DermaRite PeriGiene Health Care Antiseptic containing chloroxylenol 0.5% is recalled because the product was found contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia. The FDA classified the action as Class I.

    Product
    PeriGiene, Health Care Antiseptic, (Chloroxylenol 0.5%) 222 mL (7.5 fl. oz.) per bottle, DermaRite Industries LLC, 7777 West Side Avenue, North Bergen, NJ 07047. NDC 61924-198-08
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    Drug
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    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-0612-2025·2025-09-10

    Antimicrobial foam soap recalled over contamination with Burkholderia cepacia

    DermaRite KleenFoam Antimicrobial Foam Soap with Aloe Vera is recalled because the product was found contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia. The FDA classified the action as Class I. 6,973 cartridges are affected.

    Product
    KleenFoam, Antimicrobial Foam Soap with Aloe Vera, (Chloroxylenol 0.5%) 34 FL OZ (1000 mL) per cartridge, DermaRite Industries LLC, 7777 West Side Avenue, North Bergen, NJ 07047. NDC 61924-093-34
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    Drug
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    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-0610-2025·2025-09-10

    Antiseptic lotion soap recalled over contamination with Burkholderia cepacia

    DermaRite DermaKleen Health Care Antiseptic Lotion Soap is recalled because the product was found contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia. The FDA classified the action as Class I. 11,321 bag-in-boxes are affected.

    Product
    DermaKleen, Health Care Antiseptic Lotion Soap with Vitamin E (Chloroxylenol 0.2%), packaged in a) 800 ml (27 fl. oz.) bag-n-box (NDC 61924-092-27) and b) 1000ml (34 fl. oz.) bag-n-box (NDC 61924-092-34) , DermaRite Industries LLC, 7777 West Side Avenue, North Bergen, NJ 07047.
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    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0557-2024·2024-06-26

    Little Remedies Gas Relief Drops Class II Recall for Manufacturing Deviations

    Denison Pharmaceuticals recalls 113,544 bottles of Little Remedies Gas Relief Drops (Lot #0855, exp. 8/31/2025) due to manufacturing deviations. All units have been recovered and controlled at the manufacturer.

    Product
    LITTLE REMEDIES — LITTLE REMEDIES (SIMTHICONE)
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    Drug
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    0 states
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0349-2024·2024-03-06

    FDA Recalls Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray Due to Suspected Bacterial Contamination

    The FDA is recalling Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray due to suspected potential presence of Burkholderia cepacia complex bacteria. The affected lot (TX5275) was distributed nationwide.

    Product
    FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE — FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE (FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE)
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    Drug
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    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0326-2024·2024-02-28

    Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray Recalled for Potential Bacterial Contamination

    Apotex Corp. is recalling Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray (292,752 bottles nationwide) due to potential Burkholderia cepacia contamination from manufacturing deviations. No illnesses reported.

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    FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE — FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE (FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE)
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    Drug
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    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·23058·2022-12-01

    The Laundress cleaning products recalled for bacterial contamination

    The Laundress is recalling approximately 8 million laundry and household cleaning products that may contain harmful bacteria including Burkholderia cepacia complex, Klebsiella aerogenes, and Pseudomonas species. People with weakened immune systems or underlying lung conditions face risk of serious infection.

    Product
    The Laundress laundry and household cleaning products
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    Consumer Product
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    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1407-2019·2019-06-26

    P & L Developments Recalls Cetirizine HCL Oral Solution Due to Contamination

    P & L Developments, LLC is recalling 202,068 bottles of Cetirizine HCL Oral Solution due to potential contamination with Burkholderia cepacia and Ralstonia pickettii.

    Product
    Cetirizine HCL Oral Solution 1 mg/mL, Children's Allergy, Antihistamine, Dye Free, Gluten Free, Grape Flavor, 5 mg/5mL, 4 FL. oz. Bottle, Distributed by Dolgencorp, LLC, 100 mission ridge, Goodlettsville, TN 37072, NDC 55910-878-04, UPC 359726178051.
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    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1409-2019·2019-06-26

    P & L Developments Recalls Cetirizine Oral Solution Due to Bacterial Contamination

    P & L Developments is recalling 124,512 bottles of Up & Up Children's Cetirizine Oral Solution due to potential contamination with Burkholderia cepacia and Ralstonia pickettii.

    Product
    Cetirizine Oral Solution 1 mg/mL, Up & Up, Children's allergy relief, Antihistamine, Dye Free, Grape Flavor, 4 FL. oz. (118 mL) Bottle, Distributed by Target Corporation, Minneapolis, MN 55403, NDC 11673-178-04, UPC 359726178044.
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    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1408-2019·2019-06-26

    P & L Developments Recalls Cetirizine Oral Solution Due to Bacterial Contamination

    P & L Developments, LLC is recalling 17,664 bottles of Cetirizine Oral Solution due to potential contamination with Burkholderia cepacia and Ralstonia pickettii.

    Product
    Cetirizine Oral Solution 1 mg/mL, Children's Allergy, Antihistamine, Dye Free, Grape Flavor, 4 FL. oz. Bottle, Distributed by C.D.M.A. Inc., Novi, MI 48376, Quality Choice, NDC 63868-430-04, UPC 635515992474.
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    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1357-2019·2019-06-19

    Biscolax Laxative Suppositories Recalled for Potential Bacterial Contamination

    Torrent Pharma is recalling Biscolax Laxative suppositories due to potential contamination with Burkholderia cepacia and Ralstonia pickettii.

    Product
    Biscolax Laxative (Bisacodyl, USP 10 mg), a) 12 suppositories per carton, NDC: 0904-5058-12, b) 100 suppositories per carton, NDC: 0904-5058-60, Distributed by Major Pharmaceuticals Inc., Livonia MI 48152.
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    0 states
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1376-2019·2019-06-19

    Torrent Pharma Recalls Hydrocortisone Acetate Suppositories Due to Contamination Risk

    Torrent Pharma Inc. is recalling Hydrocortisone Acetate Suppositories due to potential contamination with Burkholderia cepacia and Ralstonia pickettii.

    Product
    Hydrocortisone Acetate Suppositories, 25 mg, Rx Only, For rectal administration, a) 12 Adult Suppositories per carton, NDC: 59741-301-12, b) 24 Adult Suppositories per carton, NDC: 59741-301-24, Manufactured by Bio-Pharm Inc., Levittown PA 19057.
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    0 states
  • CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-1202-2018·2018-09-19

    HelloLife Recalls Thyroveev Homeopathic Medicine Due to Microbial Contamination

    HelloLife is recalling 370 bottles of Thyroveev homeopathic medicine due to microbial contamination. The product was distributed nationwide and internationally.

    Product
    Thyroveev, Homeopathic (OTC Medicine), 2 fl oz (59 mL) per bottle, Mftd for: HelloLife, Inc. 4635 40th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512. NDC: 49726-025-02
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    Drug
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    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-1203-2018·2018-09-19

    FDA Recalls Respitrol Homeopathic Medicine Due to Microbial Contamination

    The FDA is recalling Respitrol Homeopathic OTC Medicine because it is contaminated with microorganisms, including Staphylococcus saprophyticus and Burkholderia cepacia.

    Product
    Respitrol, Homeopathic (OTC Medicine), 2 fl oz (59 mL) per bottle, Mftd for: HelloLife, Inc. 4635 40th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512. NDC: 49726-003-02
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    Drug
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    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-1200-2018·2018-09-19

    FDA Recalls Compulsin Homeopathic OTC Medicine Due to Microbial Contamination

    The FDA is recalling Compulsin Homeopathic OTC Medicine because it is contaminated with microorganisms, including Staphylococcus saprophyticus and Burkholderia cepacia.

    Product
    Compulsin, Homeopathic (OTC Medicine), 2 fl oz (59 mL) per bottle, Mftd for: HelloLife, Inc. 4635 40th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512. NDC: 49726-034-02
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    Drug
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    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-1201-2018·2018-09-19

    FDA Recalls Neuroveen Homeopathic OTC Medicine for Microbial Contamination

    The FDA is recalling Neuroveen Homeopathic OTC Medicine due to microbial contamination with Staphylococcus saprophyticus and Burkholderia cepacia.

    Product
    Neuroveen, Homeopathic (OTC Medicine), 2 fl oz (59 mL) per bottle, Mftd for: HelloLife, Inc. 4635 40th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512. NDC: 49726-015-02
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    Drug
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  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0463-2017·2017-02-08

    VistaPharm Recalls Lactulose Solution Due to Potential Bacterial Contamination

    VistaPharm is recalling Lactulose Solution USP because purified water used in manufacturing may have been contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia.

    Product
    Lactulose Solution, USP 10 g/15 mL, 50 unit dose cups of 15 mL per case, Rx only, Manufactured by VistaPharm, Largo, FL 33771, NDC No. 66689-039-50.
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    Drug
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    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0460-2017·2017-02-08

    VistaPharm Recalls Phenytoin Oral Suspension Due to Water Contamination

    VistaPharm is recalling Phenytoin Oral Suspension because the purified water used in manufacturing may have been contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia.

    Product
    Phenytoin Oral Suspension, USP 100 mg/ 4 mL, 50 unit dose cups of 4 mL per case., Rx only, Manufactured by VistaPharm, Largo, FL 33771, NDC No. 66689-036-50.
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    Drug
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    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0466-2017·2017-02-08

    VistaPharm Recalls Methadone Hydrochloride Due to Potential Bacterial Contamination

    VistaPharm is recalling Methadone Hydrochloride Oral Concentrate because purified water used in manufacturing may have been contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia.

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    METHADONE HYDROCHLORIDE — METHADONE HYDROCHLORIDE (METHADONE HYDROCHLORIDE)
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    Drug
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    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0465-2017·2017-02-08

    VistaPharm Recalls Methadone Hydrochloride Due to Potential Bacterial Contamination

    VistaPharm is recalling Methadone Hydrochloride Oral Concentrate because purified water used in manufacturing may have been contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia.

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    METHADONE HYDROCHLORIDE — METHADONE HYDROCHLORIDE (METHADONE HYDROCHLORIDE)
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    Drug
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    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0459-2017·2017-02-08

    VistaPharm Recalls Metoclopramide Oral Solution Due to Potential Water Contamination

    VistaPharm is recalling specific lots of Metoclopramide Oral Solution because the purified water used in manufacturing may have been contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia.

    Product
    Metoclopramide Oral Solution, USP 10 mg/ 10 mL, 50 unit dose cups of 10 mL per case, Rx only, Manufactured by VistaPharm, Largo, FL 33771, NDC No. 66689-031-50.
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    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-0229-2017·2016-12-28

    Sage Products Recalls Comfort Shield Barrier Cream Cloths Due to Bacteria

    Sage Products LLC is recalling Comfort Shield Barrier Cream Cloths because they are contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia bacteria.

    Product
    COMFORT SHIELD BARRIER — COMFORT SHIELD BARRIER (DIMETHICONE)
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    Drug
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    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-0022-2017·2016-10-19

    Diocto Liquid Stool Softener Recalled for Microbial Contamination

    The Harvard Drug Group is recalling Diocto Liquid stool softener bottles due to positive findings of Burkholderia cepacia contamination.

    Product
    Diocto Liquid (docusate sodium) 50 mg/5 mL Stool Softener Laxative, One Pint (473 mL) bottles, Dist by: Rugby Laboratories, Livonia, MI --- NDC 0536-0590-85
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    Drug
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    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-155-2013·2013-02-13

    Zicam Nasal Spray Recalled for Burkholderia cepacia Contamination

    Matrixx Initiatives Inc is recalling Zicam Extreme Congestion Relief nasal spray due to potential contamination with Burkholderia cepacia. The recall covers 46,752 bottles distributed nationwide.

    Product
    Zicam Extreme Congestion Relief (oxymetazoline HCl) nasal gel, 0.05%, 0.50 fl. oz. (15 mL) spray bottle, Developed and distributed by Zicam LLC, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255, a wholly owned subsidiary of Matrixx Initiatives Inc, NDC 62750-005-10, UPC 7 32216 20410 0.
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    Distributed nationwide