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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476–500 of 996

HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0739-2023·2023-05-31
Heparin sodium chloride injection recalled nationwide due to sterility assurance questions
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling 1,300 bags of heparin injection nationwide after an FDA inspection questioned the product's sterility assurance.
Product
heparin added to 0.9% sodium chloride, 2,500 units/250 mL* (10 units/mL), 250 mL per bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 6580 Snowdrift Rd., Ste 100, Allentown, PA 18106, NDC 71285-8000-1.
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Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0716-2023·2023-05-31
IV Potassium Phosphate Solution Recalled Due to Sterility Concerns
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services recalls 9,432 bags of potassium phosphate injectable solution nationwide following FDA inspection findings that questioned the sterility of these pharmaceutical products.
Product
potassium phosphate 15 mmole added to 0.9% sodium chloride 250 mL per bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 6580 Snowdrift Rd., Ste 100, Allentown, PA 18106, NDC 71285-6060-1.
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HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0667-2023·2023-05-31
Cardioplegia Solution Recalled Due to Sterility Concerns
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling 476 bags of Cardioplegia Solution nationwide because an FDA inspection raised concerns about the product's sterile assurance.
Product
Cardioplegia Solution, Maintenance 4:1 Plasma-Lyte/Tromethamine, low potassium, packaged in 1000 mL per bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., Lehigh Valley, 6580 Snowdrift Road, Allentown, PA 18106, NDC 71285-0112-1.
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Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0668-2023·2023-05-31
Cardioplegia Solution Recalled for Lack of Sterility Assurance
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling its Cardioplegia Solution, del Nido Formula, nationwide after an FDA inspection questioned the product's sterility.
Product
Cardioplegia Solution, del Nido Formula, packaged in 1,052.8 mL per bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., Lehigh Valley, 6580 Snowdrift Road, Allentown, PA 18106, NDC 71285-0202-1.
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HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0721-2023·2023-05-31
Vancomycin and Dextrose Injection Sterility Recall by Central Admixture
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services recalls 10,282 bags of vancomycin in dextrose 5% nationwide after FDA inspection raised sterility assurance concerns for this injectable pharmaceutical product.
Product
vancomycin added to dextrose 5%, 1.5 g/250 mL* (6 mg/mL), 250 mL per bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 6580 Snowdrift Rd., Ste 100, Allentown, PA 18106, NDC 71285-6075-1.
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HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0661-2023·2023-05-31
FDA Recalls Cardioplegia Solution for Sterility Assurance Failure
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling cardioplegia solution due to sterility assurance concerns identified in an FDA inspection. The recall affects 269 bags distributed nationwide.
Product
Cardioplegia Solution, Maintenance 4:1 low potassium, 20 mEq K, packaged in 810 mL per bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., Lehigh Valley, 6580 Snowdrift Road, Allentown, PA 18106, NDC 71285-0103-1.
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HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0713-2023·2023-05-31
Injectable Diltiazem Recalled Over Sterility Assurance Concerns from FDA Inspection
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling 3,040 bags of prescription diltiazem injection after FDA inspection raised concerns about product sterility. The medication was distributed nationwide.
Product
dilTIAZem added to 0.9% sodium chloride, 125 mg/125 mL* (1 mg/mL), 125 mL per bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 6580 Snowdrift Rd., Ste 100, Allentown, PA 18106, NDC 71285-6055-1.
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HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0741-2023·2023-05-31
Tromethamine Injectable Syringes Recalled Due to Sterility Concerns
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling 225 syringes of tromethamine 0.3 Molar nationwide due to lack of sterility assurance identified during an FDA inspection. No illnesses have been reported.
Product
tromethamine 0.3 Molar, 50 mL syringe, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 6580 Snowdrift Rd., Ste 100, Allentown, PA 18106, NDC 71285-8086-2.
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HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0740-2023·2023-05-31
FDA recalls oxytocin admixture bags for lack of sterility assurance
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling 2,186 bags of oxytocin intravenous admixture nationwide due to lack of sterility assurance following an FDA inspection.
Product
oxyTOCIN 40 units added to 0.9% sodium chloride 1,000 bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 6580 Snowdrift Rd., Ste 100, Allentown, PA 18106, NDC 71285-8069-1.
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HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0754-2023·2023-05-31
FDA Recalls HyperLyte CR Injection for Lack of Sterility Assurance
The FDA recalled HyperLyte CR Injection because the manufacturer could not assure the product met sterility requirements. The recall affects 554 bags distributed nationwide.
Product
HyperLyte CR Injection, 500 mL bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, 6580 Snowdrift Road, Allentown, PA 18106, NDC 71285-8094-1, code 7128580941.
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HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0702-2023·2023-05-31
OxyTOCIN-dextrose injectable recalled nationwide for sterility assurance concerns
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling oxyTOCIN 20 units in dextrose 5%/Lactated Ringer's solution nationwide due to lack of sterility assurance identified during FDA inspection. 7,595 bags across multiple lot numbers are affected.
Product
oxyTOCIN 20 units added to dextrose 5%/Lactated Ringer's 1,000 mL per bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 6580 Snowdrift Rd., Ste 100, Allentown, PA 18106, NDC 71285-6031-1.
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HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0695-2023·2023-05-31
Neonatal TPN Starter Bags Recalled for Unassured Sterility
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling 135 bags of neonatal TPN starter bags distributed nationwide because the FDA found inadequate assurance of sterility during inspection.
Product
Neonatal TPN Starter Bag, Amino Acids (Trophamine) 2%/Dextrose 10% with low calcium and HEPARIN, packaged in 250 mL per bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., Lehigh Valley, 6580 Snowdrift Road, Allentown, PA 18106, NDC 71285-0425-1.
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HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0592-2023·2023-05-24
Ampicillin-Sulbactam Injection Recalled Due to Sterility Concerns
FDA recalls Ampicillin and Sulbactam for Injection (1.5 grams per vial) manufactured by Astral SteriTech due to lack of sterility assurance. The recall affects 236,610 vials distributed nationwide.
Product
Ampicillin and Sulbactam for Injection, USP 1.5 grams per vial, Rx only, Mfd for Meitheal Pharmaceuticals Chicago, IL 60631, NDC 71288-005-20
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HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0619-2023·2023-05-24
Injectable Ceftriaxone Recalled for Lack of Sterility Assurance
Astral SteriTech is recalling 243,825 vials of Ceftriaxone for Injection due to inability to assure sterility. The medication was distributed nationwide and poses a contamination risk.
Product
Ceftriaxone for Injection, USP, 2 grams per vial, Rx only, Manufactured for: Xellia Pharmaceuticals USA, LLC, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, NDC 70594-097-02
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Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0624-2023·2023-05-24
Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection Recalled Due to Sterility Assurance Failure
Astral SteriTech recalls approximately 893,950 vials of piperacillin and tazobactam injection nationwide because the manufacturer cannot assure the product was properly sterilized.
Product
Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection, USP 3.375 grams per vial, Rx only, Mfd for Meitheal Pharmaceuticals Chicago, IL 60631, NDC 71288-003-31
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HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0636-2023·2023-05-24
Vancomycin injection recalled for lack of sterility assurance
Vancomycin 1.5g in 0.9% saline solution being recalled due to lack of assurance of sterility. Product distributed in Missouri with lot numbers AC-016629 and AC-016646.
Product
VANComycin 1.5g added to 500 mL of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, Rx only, Apollo Care, LLC, 3801 Mojave Ct., Suite 101, Columbia, MO 65202. NDC 71170-185-50
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1 state
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0614-2023·2023-05-24
Ceftriaxone Injectable Antibiotic Recalled for Lack of Sterility Assurance
Astral SteriTech is recalling 41,500 vials of Ceftriaxone for Injection due to lack of assurance of sterility. The antibiotic was distributed nationwide.
Product
Ceftriaxone for Injection, USP 2 grams per vial, Rx only, Mfg. for: Piramal Critical Care, Bethlehem, PA 18017, NDC 66794-214-42
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HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0632-2023·2023-05-24
PHENYLephrine HCl Injection Recalled for Lack of Sterility Assurance
Apollo Care, LLC is recalling 2,265 syringes of PHENYLephrine HCl Injection (100 mcg/mL) due to lack of assurance of sterility. The affected lots were distributed in Missouri only.
Product
PHENYLephrine HCl Injection, 1 mg per 10 mL (100 mcg/mL), Single-Use Syringe, Solution for IV Use Only. Apollo Care, LLC, 3801 Mojae Ct., Suite 101, Columbia, MO 65202. NDC: 71170-010-10
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1 state
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0628-2023·2023-05-24
Antibiotic Injection Vials Recalled for Sterility Assurance Failure
Astral SteriTech is recalling approximately 138,610 vials of Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection nationwide due to lack of assurance of sterility.
Product
Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection, USP, 4.5 grams per vial, Rx only, Mfg. for: Piramal Critical Care, Bethlehem, PA 18017, NDC 66794-218-41
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Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0616-2023·2023-05-24
Ceftriaxone Injectable Antibiotic Recalled Nationwide for Sterility Assurance Deficiency
Astral SteriTech's 66,125-vial ceftriaxone injection is being recalled nationwide due to lack of assurance of sterility in manufacturing. The product is distributed across the United States.
Product
Ceftriaxone for Injection, USP 250 mg per vial, Rx only, Manufactured for: Xellia Pharmaceuticals USA, LLC, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, NDC 70594-094-02
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HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0618-2023·2023-05-24
Ceftriaxone for Injection Recalled for Lack of Sterility Assurance
Xellia Pharmaceuticals is recalling 739,750 vials of Ceftriaxone for Injection, USP due to lack of assurance of sterility. All affected lots nationwide should not be used.
Product
Ceftriaxone for Injection, USP, 1 grams per vial, Rx only, Manufactured for: Xellia Pharmaceuticals USA, LLC, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, NDC 70594-096-02
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Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0596-2023·2023-05-24
Ampicillin and Sulbactam for Injection Recalled Due to Sterility Concerns
Ampicillin and Sulbactam for Injection is being recalled nationwide due to lack of assurance of sterility. Approximately 58,770 vials manufactured by Astral SteriTech Private Ltd. are affected.
Product
Ampicillin and Sulbactam for Injection, USP 1.5 grams per vial, Rx only, Mfg. for: Piramal Critical Care, Bethlehem, PA 18017 USA, NDC 66794-241-41
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Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0582-2023·2023-05-24
Ampicillin Injection Vials Recalled for Sterility Assurance Failure
Astral SteriTech is recalling approximately 89,690 vials of Ampicillin for Injection due to lack of assurance of sterility. The product was distributed nationwide.
Product
Ampicillin for Injection, USP 1g per vial, Rx only, Mfg. for: Piramal Critical Care, Bethlehem, PA 18017 USA, NDC 66794-222-41
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Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0584-2023·2023-05-24
Ampicillin for Injection Recalled for Lack of Sterility Assurance
Piramal Critical Care is recalling Ampicillin for Injection nationwide due to lack of sterility assurance. Approximately 8,925 bottles are affected.
Product
Ampicillin for Injection, USP 10 g per Pharmacy Bulk Package, Rx only, Mfg. for: Piramal Critical Care, Bethlehem, PA 18017 USA, NDC 66794-224-15
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Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0587-2023·2023-05-24
Ampicillin for Injection Recalled Due to Sterility Assurance Defect
Astral SteriTech Private Ltd. is recalling Ampicillin for Injection due to manufacturing controls that cannot assure product sterility. The FDA Class II recall affects approximately 80,850 vials distributed nationwide.
Product
Ampicillin for Injection, USP 1g per vial, Rx only, Manufactured for: Xellia Pharmaceuticals USA, LLC, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, NDC 70594-086-02
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Distributed nationwide