Hazard

Contamination recalls

2,096 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total: 2,096
Critical: 84
Severe: 838
Most recent: 2026-10-21

Of the 2,096 contamination recalls we have scored against our rubric, 84 (4%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 838 (40%) 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 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.

401–425 of 2096

HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0717-2023·2023-05-31
Vancomycin injection recalled due to sterility assurance concerns
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling vancomycin injections (1 g/250 mL) nationwide due to concerns about sterility assurance identified during FDA inspection. The recall affects 4,390 bags.
Product
vancomycin added to 0.9% sodium chloride, 1 g/250 mL* (4 mg/mL), 25 250 mL per bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 6580 Snowdrift Rd., Ste 100, Allentown, PA 18106, NDC 71285-6064-1.
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0629-2023·2023-05-24
Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection Recalled for Lack of Sterility Assurance
The FDA is recalling 169,520 vials of Piperacillin and Tazobactam injectable antibiotic due to lack of assurance of sterility. The affected vials were distributed nationwide.
Product
Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection, USP 2.25 g per vial,s Rx only, Manufactured for: Xellia Pharmaceuticals USA, LLC, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, NDC 70594-078-02
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0630-2023·2023-05-24
Piperacillin and Tazobactam Injection Recalled Due to Sterility Assurance Issue
Approximately 936,680 vials of Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection are being recalled nationwide due to lack of assurance of sterility. All affected lots remain within their expiration dates.
Product
Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection, UPS, 3.375 grams per vial, Rx only, Manufactured for: Xellia Pharmaceuticals USA, LLC, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, NDC 70594-079-02
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0642-2023·2023-05-24
Vancomycin Injectable Solution Recalled Due to Lack of Sterility Assurance
Apollo Care, LLC is recalling 413 bags of Vancomycin 2g injectable solution (Lot #AC-016638, expiration 05/27/2023) distributed in Missouri due to lack of assurance of sterility.
Product
VANComycin 2g added to 500 mL of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, Rx Only. Apollo Care, LLC, 3801 Mojave Ct., Suite 101, Columbia, MO 65202. NDC 71170-204-50
Category
Drug
Distribution
1 state
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0611-2023·2023-05-24
Ceftriaxone injection vials recalled for lack of sterility assurance
Astral SteriTech is recalling approximately 66,250 vials of Ceftriaxone for Injection due to lack of sterility assurance. The injectable antibiotic poses a potential contamination risk if used.
Product
Ceftriaxone for Injection, USP 250 mg per vial, Rx only, Mfg. for: Piramal Critical Care, Bethlehem, PA 18017, NDC 66794-211-42
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0606-2023·2023-05-24
Cefepime for Injection Recalled Due to Sterility Assurance Concerns
The FDA is recalling Cefepime for Injection 2 grams per vial due to inability to assure product sterility. No illnesses have been reported.
Product
Cefepime for Injection, USP 2 grams per vial, Rx only, Mfd. for Meitheal Pharmaceuticals Chicago, IL 60631, NDC 71288-009-20
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0621-2023·2023-05-24
Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection Recalled for Lack of Sterility Assurance
Astral SteriTech is recalling approximately 1.3 million vials of Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection nationwide due to lack of assurance of sterility during manufacturing.
Product
Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection, USP, 3.375 grams per vial, Rx only, Manufactured for: Civica Inc. Lehi Utah 84043, NDC 72572-576-10
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0594-2023·2023-05-24
Ampicillin and Sulbactam Injection Recalled for Sterility Assurance Failure
Meitheal Pharmaceuticals is recalling Ampicillin and Sulbactam for Injection nationwide due to lack of assurance of sterility. No illnesses have been reported.
Product
Ampicillin and Sulbactam for Injection, USP 15 grams per Pharmacy Bulk Package, Rx only, Mfd for Meitheal Pharmaceuticals Chicago, IL 60631, NDC 71288-007-75
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0609-2023·2023-05-24
Cefepime for Injection recalled due to sterility assurance failure
Astral SteriTech's Cefepime for Injection (1 gram per vial, 550,160 vials nationwide) is being recalled due to lack of assurance of sterility.
Product
Cefepime for Injection, USP 1 gram per vial, Manufactured for: Xellia Pharmaceuticals USA, LLC, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, NDC 70594-089-02
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0588-2023·2023-05-24
Ampicillin for Injection Recalled for Lack of Sterility Assurance
Ampicillin for Injection is being recalled by Xellia Pharmaceuticals because the manufacturer cannot assure the vials are sterile. The nationwide recall involves 220,340 vials.
Product
Ampicillin for Injection, USP 2 g per vial, Rx only, Manufactured for: Xellia Pharmaceuticals USA, LLC, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, NDC 70594-087-02
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0598-2023·2023-05-24
Ampicillin and Sulbactam Injection Recalled Over Sterility Assurance Failure
The FDA is recalling 11,555 bottles of Ampicillin and Sulbactam for Injection due to lack of assurance of sterility. The nationwide recall affects all lots within expiry.
Product
Ampicillin and Sulbactam for Injection, USP 15 grams per Pharmacy Bulk Package, Rx only, Mfg. for: Piramal Critical Care, Bethlehem, PA 18017 USA, NDC 66794-208-15
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0612-2023·2023-05-24
Ceftriaxone Injectable Antibiotic Recalled Due to Sterility Assurance Failure
Ceftriaxone for Injection is being recalled due to lack of assurance of sterility. The recall affects 65,950 vials distributed nationwide in the United States.
Product
Ceftriaxone for Injection, USP 500 mg per vial, Rx only, Mfg. for: Piramal Critical Care, Bethlehem, PA 18017, NDC 66794-212-42
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0635-2023·2023-05-24
Apollo Care Ketamine Injection Recalled Due to Sterility Assurance Defect
Apollo Care is recalling Ketamine Injection single-use syringes (2,040 units) distributed in Missouri due to lack of assurance of sterility. Patients should consult their healthcare provider if affected.
Product
Ketamine Injection, 50 mg per 5 mL (10 mg/mL), Single-Use Syringe, Rx only, Apollo Care, LLC, 3801 Mojave Ct., Suite 101, Columbia, MO 65202. NDC 71170-050-05
Category
Drug
Distribution
1 state
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0644-2023·2023-05-24
Norepinephrine injectable recalled for lack of sterility assurance
Apollo Care is recalling Norepinephrine 4 mg dextrose injection (682 bags) due to lack of assurance of sterility. Distribution was limited to Missouri.
Product
Norepinephrine 4 mg added to 250 mL of 5% Dextrose Injection, Rx Only, Apollo Care, LLC, 3801 Mojave Ct., Suite 101, Columbia, MO 65202. NDC 71170-500-25
Category
Drug
Distribution
1 state
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0808-2023·2023-05-10
Atkins Milk Chocolate Delight Protein Shakes Recalled for Spoilage Risk
Simply Good Foods is recalling Atkins Milk Chocolate Delight Protein Shakes nationwide due to post-processing contamination that may cause spoilage. Affected products have lot numbers SA2208P3F6 (exp. 07/27/23) or SA2210P3F6 (exp. 07/29/23).
Product
Atkins Milk Chocolate Delight Protein Rich Shakes, NET WT. 44 oz (4 / 11oz), 4 Tetra Packs per carton, UPC 637480065016, Distributed exclusively by Simply Good Foods USA, Inc. Denver, CO 80202, 1-800-6-ATKINS
Category
Food
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0713-2023·2023-04-19
Frisch's Tuna Salad Recalled Due to Condensation Contamination
FKC LLC is recalling Frisch's Tuna Salad in 4-pound tubs distributed in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana due to condensation observed falling into the food.
Product
Frisch's Tuna Salad packaged in 4lb plastic tubs - sold individually
Category
Food
Distribution
3 states
HighFDA (Food)·F-0684-2023·2023-04-05
Canned Geisha Medium Shrimp Recalled for Leaking Containers
Kawasho Foods USA is recalling Geisha Medium Shrimp 4 oz cans due to leaking and bulging containers. The defect may compromise food safety.
Product
Geisha Medium Shrimp; WT 4OZ(113g)
Category
Food
Distribution
4 states
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0475-2023·2023-04-05
Calcitonin Salmon Nasal Spray Recalled for Out-of-Specification Impurities and Low Potency
Endo Pharmaceuticals is recalling Calcitonin Salmon Nasal Spray due to out-of-specification impurities and subpotent drug content. Affected lots distributed nationwide have expiration dates ranging from March 2023 to March 2025.
Product
CALCITONIN SALMON — CALCITONIN SALMON (CALCITONIN SALMON)
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0534-2023·2023-04-05
Prescription Drug Dabigatran Etexilate Recalled for Excess Nitrosamine Impurity
Ascend Laboratories is recalling 12,804 bottles of Dabigatran Etexilate 150mg capsules nationwide due to detection of N-nitroso-dabigatran (NDAB) impurity levels above the Acceptable Daily Intake limit caused by manufacturing process deviations.
Product
DABIGATRAN ETEXILATE — DABIGATRAN ETEXILATE (DABIGATRAN ETEXILATE)
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
CriticalUSDA FSIS·011-2023·2023-03-24
Elkhorn Valley Packing Recalls Boneless Beef Chuck Due to E. coli O103
Elkhorn Valley Packing is recalling approximately 3,436 pounds of boneless beef chuck product due to possible contamination with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) O103.
Product
Elkhorn Valley Packing LLC — Elkhorn Valley Packing Recalls Boneless Beef Chuck Product Due to Possible E. coli O103 Contamination
Category
Food
Distribution
9 states
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0523-2023·2023-03-22
Fresh Creative Cuisine Bistro Garden Salad Recalled for Listeria Risk
Fresh Creative Cuisine Bistro Garden Salad is recalled due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The FDA Class I recall affects products distributed across 11 states in late January 2023.
Product
Fresh Creative Cuisine, Bistro Garden Salad W/Dressing, Net . Wt. 5.5 Oz. Single Serving, Keep refrigerated
Category
Food
Distribution
11 states
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0448-2023·2023-03-22
Quick & Fresh Egg Muffin Recalled Due to Potential Listeria Contamination
Fresh Ideation Food Group is recalling Quick & Fresh egg muffins due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The affected products were distributed across 11 states from January 24–30, 2023.
Product
Quick & Fresh, Colby, Cheddar & Egg Muffin, Net . Wt. 5.5 Oz. Single Serving, Mylar Wrap, Keep refrigerated
Category
Food
Distribution
11 states
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0502-2023·2023-03-22
Bistro To Go Quinoa Bowls Recalled for Potential Listeria Contamination
Fresh Creative Cuisine is recalling Bistro To Go Rustic Italian Quinoa Bowls distributed to 11 states because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. No illnesses have been reported.
Product
Bistro To Go, Rustic Italian Quinoa Bowl, Net Wt. 10.25 Oz. Single Serving, Keep refrigerated
Category
Food
Distribution
11 states
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0469-2023·2023-03-22
Ready-to-eat chicken sandwich recall due to Listeria contamination risk
Fresh Creative Cuisine is recalling Bistro To Go chicken, apple & brie ciabatta baguettes due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The 175 affected units were sold in 11 states from January 24-30, 2023.
Product
Bistro To Go, Chicken, Apple & Brie Ciabatta Baguette, Net Wt. 9.5 Oz. Single Serving, Keep refrigerated
Category
Food
Distribution
11 states
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0065-2024·2023-03-22
Orchard Bistro Chicken Salad Finger Sandwiches Recalled for Listeria Contamination
Fresh Ideation Food Group is recalling Orchard Bistro Chicken Salad Finger Sandwiches sold January 24–30, 2023, for potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed to 11 states in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region.
Product
Orchard Bistro, Chicken Salad Finger Sandwiches, Net Wt.6.5 Oz. Single Serving, Keep refrigerated
Category
Food
Distribution
11 states