Hazard

Contamination Risk recalls

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

What the numbers show

Total: 996
Critical: 2
Severe: 113
Most recent: 2026-09-09

Of the 996 contamination risk recalls we have scored against our rubric, 2 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 113 (11%) are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

About this hazard tag

Hazard tags are short, machine-readable labels we attach to every recall to make cross-cutting queries possible — “all contamination risk 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.

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351–375 of 996

HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0957-2023·2023-08-09
Epinephrine IV Bags Recalled Due to Unvalidated Sterility Process
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling 333 units of epinephrine 2 mg in dextrose 5% IV bags because validation data for sterilization procedures is lacking, raising concerns about product sterility assurance.
Product
EPINEPHrine, 2 mg added to dextrose 5% 250mL, Concentration = 8 mcg/mL, IV Bag, Rx Only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 2200 South 43rd Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85043, NDC: 72196-6030-1.
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Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1066-2023·2023-08-09
FDA Recalls PHENYLephrine Syringes Due to Sterility Validation Failure
FDA is recalling 81,073 PHENYLephrine syringes manufactured by Central Admixture Pharmacy Services. The manufacturer lacks validation data for its sterilization processes, so the syringes may not be sterile.
Product
PHENYLephrine in 0.9% sodium chloride, 1000 mcg/10 mL, (100 mcg/mL), 10 mL syringe, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 7935 Dunbrook Road, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92126, NDC 71286-6009-1
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Drug
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Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0989-2023·2023-08-09
FDA Recalls IV Potassium Phosphate Solution Due to Sterility Assurance Issues
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling 7,469 bags of potassium phosphate IV solution nationwide because decontamination validation data is lacking, creating a sterility assurance gap.
Product
potassium phosphate 15 mmole added to 0.9% sodium Chloride 250 mL, IV Bag, RX Only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 2200 South 43rd Avenue, Pheonix, AZ 85043, NDC: 72196-6060-1
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Drug
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Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0969-2023·2023-08-09
Vancomycin IV bags recalled due to sterility assurance failure
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling 6,782 bags of vancomycin IV bags distributed nationwide due to lack of validation data for decontamination cycles, which compromises sterility assurance.
Product
vancomycin 1.75g added to 0.9% sodium chloride 500mL, IV Bag, Rx only, Cental Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 2200 South 43rd Avenue, Pheonix, AZ 85043, NDC: 72196-7060-1
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Drug
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HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0956-2023·2023-08-09
Cardioplegia Solution del Nido Formula Recalled for Lack of Sterility Assurance
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling 10,480 bags of Cardioplegia Solution del Nido Formula nationwide due to missing validation data for decontamination cycles, creating potential sterility assurance risks.
Product
Cardioplegia Solution del Nido Formula, IV Bag, Total Volume = 1,052.8 mL, FOR INTRACARDIAC PERFUSION USE ONLY, PLASMA-LYTE A 1000 mL, Mannitol 20% 16.3 mL, Sodium Bicarbonate 8.4% 13 mL, Potassium Chloride 2 mEq/mL 13 mL, Magnesium Sulfate 4.06 mEq/mL 4 mL, Lidocaine 2% 6.5 mL,
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Drug
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HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1035-2023·2023-08-09
Cardioplegia Solution Recalled Due to Insufficient Sterility Assurance
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling Cardioplegia Solution due to lacking validation data for decontamination cycles, creating insufficient assurance of sterility in this injectable product.
Product
CARDIOPLEGIA SOLUTION, 12 mEq K, Maintenance 4:1 in Ringer's Low Potassium, IV Bag, total volume = 504.8 mL, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 2200 South 43rd Avenue, Pheonix, AZ 85043, NDC: 72196-0205-1
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Drug
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Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2314-2023·2023-08-09
Medline procedural kits with potentially non-sterile ultrasound gel recalled
Medline Industries is recalling 80 custom procedural kits containing ultrasound gel that may not meet sterility specifications. Kits were distributed worldwide from April 2020 to April 2023.
Product
Custom Sterile and Non-Sterile Procedural Kits containing Turkuaz Ultrasound Gel. Labeled as the following: a. PACK ENDO AAA HYBRID CHRG, Model Number: DYNJ60126B;
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Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0967-2023·2023-08-09
Vancomycin IV Bags Recalled for Lack of Sterility Assurance
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling 6,772 bags of vancomycin IV solution nationwide due to lack of assurance of sterility. Validation data for decontamination cycles is lacking.
Product
vancomycin 1.5 g/500 mL added to 0.9% sodium chloride, 3 mg/mL, IV Bag, Rx only, Cental Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 2200 South 43rd Avenue, Pheonix, AZ 85043, NDC: 72196-6176-1
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Drug
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Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1049-2023·2023-08-09
Compounded HYDROmorphone Syringes Recalled for Lack of Sterility Assurance
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling 2,228 HYDROmorphone injectables (0.1 mg/mL) due to lack of validation data for sanitization cycles affecting sterility assurance. Multiple lot numbers distributed nationwide are affected.
Product
HYDROmorphone in dextrose 5%, 3 mg/30 mL, (0.1 mg/mL), 30 mL Syringe, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 7935 Dunbrook Road, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92126, NDC: 71286-2013-2
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Drug
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Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1053-2023·2023-08-09
FDA Recalls Fentanyl Syringes Due to Sterility Validation Concerns
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling 1,669 fentanyl syringes nationwide due to lack of validation data for sanitization cycles, preventing assurance of product sterility.
Product
fentaNYL in 0.9% sodium chloride, 100 mcg/10 mL, (10 mcg/mL), 10 mL Syringe, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 7935 Dunbrook Road, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92126, NDC: 71286-2071-2
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Drug
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Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2328-2023·2023-08-09
Medline Procedural Kit Ultrasound Gel Sterility Specification Failure
Medline Industries is recalling procedural kits containing ultrasound gel that may not meet sterility specifications. The affected kits were distributed to healthcare facilities worldwide from 2020 to 2023.
Product
Custom Sterile and Non-Sterile Procedural Kits containing Turkuaz Ultrasound Gel. Labeled as the following: a. DR MOTT DRAPE PACK, Model Number: DYNJ42065B
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Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0960-2023·2023-08-09
PHENYLephrine Intravenous Bags Recalled for Lack of Sterility Assurance
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling PHENYLephrine IV bags distributed nationwide. The company could not prove the products were properly sterilized.
Product
PHENYLephrine, 10mg/250ml added to 0.9% sodium chloride, 40mcg/mL, IV Bag, Rx Only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 2200 South 43rd Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85043, NDC: 72196-6058-1.
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Drug
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Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0983-2023·2023-08-09
FDA Recalls Oxytocin IV Bags Due to Sterility Assurance Concerns
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling 463 bags of oxytocin IV solution nationwide due to inadequate validation data for sterilization processes. The product may not meet FDA sterility standards required for injectable medications.
Product
oxyTOCIN, 20 units added to dextrose 5%/lactated ringers 1000 mL, IV Bag, Rx Only, This drug was repacked by CAPS, Inc., 2200 South 43rd Avenue, Pheonix, AZ 85043, NDC: 72196-6031-1
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Drug
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Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0970-2023·2023-08-09
Vancomycin IV Bags Recalled Over Sterility Assurance Concerns Nationwide
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling vancomycin 2 g/500 mL IV bags nationwide due to lack of sterility assurance. Validation data for decontamination cycles is not available.
Product
vancomycin 2 g/500 mL added to 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 4 mg/mL, IV Bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 2200 South 43rd Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85043, NDC: 72196-6078-1
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Drug
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Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1016-2023·2023-08-09
FDA Recalls Cardioplegia Solution for Lack of Sterility Assurance
The FDA has recalled Central Admixture Pharmacy Services' Cardioplegia Solution 40 mEq K due to insufficient validation data for sterilization processes. The 80-bag lot may not meet sterility standards required for cardiac use.
Product
CARDIOPLEGIA SOLUTION 40 mEq K, Warm Induction 4:1 High Potassium, IV Bag, total volume = 500mL, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 2200 South 43rd Avenue, Pheonix, AZ 85043, NDC: 72196-0002-1
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Drug
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Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1025-2023·2023-08-09
Cardioplegia Solution Recalled Due to Sterility Assurance Deficiency
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services recalls Leesburg Cardioplegia Solution due to inadequate sterilization validation. The recall affects 36 bags distributed nationwide.
Product
CARDIOPLEGIA SOLUTION, LEESBURG CARDIOPLEGIA, IV Bag, Total Volume = 1030.2 mL, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 2200 South 43rd Avenue, Pheonix, AZ 85043, NDC: 72196-0218-1
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Drug
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Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1022-2023·2023-08-09
Cardioplegia Solution IV bags recalled for missing sterility validation
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling Cardioplegia Solution IV bags (Lot 36-252142) nationwide because decontamination validation data is lacking, preventing assurance of sterility.
Product
CARDIOPLEGIA SOLUTION, 15 mEq K, Reperfusate 4:1, low potassium, IV Bag, total volume = 477.5mL, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 2200 South 43rd Avenue, Pheonix, AZ 85043, NDC: 72196-0008-1
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Drug
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Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0984-2023·2023-08-09
IV Oxytocin Solution Recall Due to Sterility Assurance Concerns
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling 9,504 IV bags of oxytocin mixed with Lactated Ringer's solution because validation data for sterilization cycles is lacking. The product was distributed nationwide.
Product
oxyTOCIN 20 units added to Lactated Ringer's 1000 mL, IV Bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 2200 South 43rd Avenue, Pheonix, AZ 85043, NDC: 72196-6038-1
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Drug
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Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1013-2023·2023-08-09
Oxytocin IV bags recalled nationwide for insufficient sterility assurance
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services recalled 2,692 bags of oxytocin IV solution nationwide because the company lacks data needed to prove the sterilization process is effective.
Product
oxyTOCIN, 40 units added to 0.9% sodium chloride 1000 mL, IV Bag, Rx Only, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 2200 South 43rd Avenue, Pheonix, AZ 85043, NDC: 72196-8069-1
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Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0974-2023·2023-08-09
Heparin IV Bags Recalled Due to Sterility Assurance Failure
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling heparin IV bags due to lack of sterility assurance and missing validation data for decontamination cycles. The recall affects 358 bags distributed nationwide.
Product
heparin 2500 units added to 0.9% sodium chloride 250mL, CONCENTRATION = 10 units/mL, IV Bag, Rx only, Cental Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 2200 South 43rd Avenue, Pheonix, AZ 85043, NDC: 72196-8000-1
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Drug
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Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0961-2023·2023-08-09
Phenylepherine IV bags recalled due to sterility assurance concerns
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling over 8,300 phenylepherine IV bags nationwide because sterilization procedures were not adequately validated. Sterility cannot be assured for the affected units.
Product
PHENYLephrine 20mg/250ml added to 0.9% sodium chloride, IV Bag, Rx Only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 2200 South 43rd Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85043, NDC: 72196-7025-1.
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Drug
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Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0977-2023·2023-08-09
Heparin IV bags recalled for lack of validated sterility assurance
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling 7,509 heparin IV bags nationwide because the company lacks validation data showing the sterilization process works. No illnesses have been reported.
Product
heparin 2500 units/500mL added to 0.9% sodium chloride 5 units/mL, IV Bag, Rx only, Cental Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 2200 South 43rd Avenue, Pheonix, AZ 85043, NDC: 72196-8100-1
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Drug
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Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1020-2023·2023-08-09
Cardioplegia Solution Nationwide Recall Due to Sterility Assurance Failure
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling a cardioplegia solution nationwide due to lack of sterility assurance and insufficient validation data for sterilization decontamination cycles.
Product
CARDIOPLEGIA SOLUTION, 15 mEq K, Reperfusate 4:1, low potassium/low tromethamine, total volume = 500mL, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 2200 South 43rd Avenue, Pheonix, AZ 85043, NDC: 72196-0009-1
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Drug
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Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1074-2023·2023-08-09
Lidocaine Injectable Syringes Recalled for Sterilization Assurance Concerns
CAPS Inc. is recalling 9,517 lidocaine 2% injectable syringes distributed nationwide due to lack of sterilization validation data. No illnesses have been reported.
Product
lidocaine 2%, 100 mg /5 mL, (20 mg/mL), 5 mL Syringe, Rx only, CAPS, Inc., 7935 Dunbrook Road, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92126, NDC: 71286-6006-1
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Drug
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Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1065-2023·2023-08-09
Morphine Injectable Syringes Recalled for Lack of Sterility Assurance
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling 720 syringes of morphine due to lack of validation data for sanitization cycles, which creates uncertainty about product sterility. The product was distributed nationwide.
Product
morphine in 0.9% sodium chloride, 30 mg/30 mL, (1 mg/mL), 30 mL Syringe, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 7935 Dunbrook Road, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92126, NDC 71286-2040-3
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Drug
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Distributed nationwide