The Recall Desk

Hazard

Defective Container recalls

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

What the numbers show

Total
69
Critical
0
Severe
4
Most recent
2026-08-05

Of the 69 defective container recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 4 (6%) 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 defective container 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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51–69 of 69

  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0709-2022·2022-03-30

    Phenylephrine HCl Injection Recalled Due to Defective Container

    Athenex Pharma Solutions is recalling one lot of Phenylephrine HCl Injection due to a defective container. The recall affects 670 bags distributed nationwide.

    Product
    Phenylephrine HCl Injection 40 mg per 250 mL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 40 mg, 250 mL excel bag, Rx only, Athenex Pharma Solutions, LLC, Clarence, NY, 14031, NDC 76154-493-15
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0711-2022·2022-03-30

    Phenylephrine HCl Injection Recalled for Defective Container

    Athenex Pharma Solutions is recalling Phenylephrine HCl Injection (20 mg, 250 mL excel bags) distributed nationwide due to defective container issues. The recall affects three specific lots.

    Product
    Phenylephrine HCl Injection in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 20 mg, 250 mL excel bag, Rx only, Athenex Pharma Solutions, LLC, Clarence, NY, 14031, NDC 76154-491-15
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0707-2022·2022-03-30

    Norepinephrine Bitartrate Injection Recalled for Defective Container

    Athenex Pharma Solutions recalls Norepinephrine Bitartrate Injection due to defective container issues. The recall affects 5,320 bags distributed nationwide.

    Product
    Norepinephrine Bitartrate Injection 16 mg per 250 mL added to 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 16 mg, 250 mL excel bag, Rx only, Athenex Pharma Solutions, LLC, Clarence, NY, 14031, NDC 76154-476-15
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0708-2022·2022-03-30

    Norepinephrine Bitartrate Injection Recalled for Defective Container

    Athenex Pharma Solutions is recalling Norepinephrine Bitartrate Injection 8 mg per 250 mL due to a defective container. The recall affects approximately 9,800 bags distributed nationwide.

    Product
    Norepinephrine Bitartrate Injection 8 mg per 250 mL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 8 mg, 250 mL excel bag, Rx only, Athenex Pharma Solutions, LLC, Clarence, NY, 14031, NDC 76154-475-15
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0287-2022·2021-12-29

    Medline Hand Sanitizer Foam Recalled for Defective Containers

    Medline Industries Inc is recalling Hand Sanitizer Foam in multiple sizes due to leaking bottles and dispensing issues reported by customers. The product was distributed nationwide and internationally.

    Product
    Hand Sanitizer Foam (ethyl alcohol), 62% v/v, packaged in a) 1.5 Oz. cans, NDC 53329-970-12; b) 8 Oz. (227 g) cans, NDC 53329-970-08; and c) 16 Oz. (453 g) cans, NDC 53329-970-06; Manufactured for: Medline Industries, Inc., Northfield, IL 60093.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0258-2022·2021-12-01

    Diclofenac Sodium Topical Solution recalled for defective container

    Teligent Pharma, Inc. is recalling Diclofenac Sodium Topical Solution USP 1.5% w/w due to a defective container. The recall affects approximately 2,664 bottles distributed nationwide.

    Product
    Diclofenac Sodium Topical Solution USP, 1.5 w/w, 5 fl oz (150 mL) plastic bottles, Rx only, Teligent Pharma, Inc., Buena, New Jersey, 08310, NDC 52565-002-05
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0259-2022·2021-12-01

    Diclofenac Sodium Topical Solution recalled for defective container

    Teligent Pharma, Inc. is recalling Diclofenac Sodium Topical Solution USP 1.5% due to a defective container. The recall affects 5,400 units distributed nationwide.

    Product
    Diclofenac Sodium Topical Solution USP, 1.5 w/w, 5 fl oz (150 mL) plastic bottles, Rx only, Teligent Pharma, Inc., Buena, New Jersey, 08310, NDC 70512-025-05.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0856-2021·2021-10-06

    Morphine Sulfate Injection Recalled Due to Defective Vials

    Fresenius Kabi USA LLC is recalling 963,000 vials of Morphine Sulfate Injection because some vials are cracked, which compromises sterility assurance. The affected product was distributed nationwide.

    Product
    MORPHINE SULFATE — MORPHINE SULFATE (MORPHINE SULFATE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0221-2021·2021-01-20

    Akorn Recalls Levetiracetam Oral Solution Due to Leaking Bottles

    Akorn, Inc. is recalling specific lots of Levetiracetam Oral Solution because customer complaints reported the liquid leaking from the bottles.

    Product
    Levetiracetam Oral Solution, 100 mg/mL, 16 fl oz (473 mL) bottle, Rx Only, HI-TECH PHARMACAL CO., INC., Amityville, NY 11701; NDC 50383-241-16
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1379-2020·2020-07-15

    EMD Serono Recalls Cetrotide Vials Due to Missing Rubber Stoppers

    EMD Serono is recalling 30,756 vials of Cetrotide because missing rubber stoppers could compromise sterility assurance.

    Product
    CETROTIDE — CETROTIDE (CETRORELIX ACETATE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1259-2020·2020-05-13

    Sandoz Recalls Infuvite Pediatric Injection Due to Defective Container Crimping

    Sandoz is recalling 17,500 units of Infuvite Pediatric Multiple Vitamins Injection due to sub-optimal crimping in the vial. The product was distributed nationwide.

    Product
    INFUVITE PEDIATRIC — INFUVITE PEDIATRIC (MULTIPLE VITAMINS INJECTION)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1454-2019·2019-07-10

    InvaGen Recalls Testosterone Topical Solution Due to Defective Container

    InvaGen Pharmaceuticals is recalling 1,776 bottles of Testosterone Topical Solution because defective containers may cause the actuator to function improperly, affecting dose delivery.

    Product
    TESTOSTERONE — TESTOSTERONE (TESTOSTERONE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Drugs)·D-0087-2019·2018-10-31

    Lupin Recalls Testosterone Topical Solution Due to Defective Pump

    Lupin Pharmaceuticals is recalling 6,752 bottles of Testosterone Topical Solution because the pump mechanism is not working.

    Product
    TESTOSTERONE — TESTOSTERONE (TESTOSTERONE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0838-2016·2016-05-11

    VistaPharm Recalls Oxycodone Hydrochloride Oral Solution Due to Defective Container Seals

    VistaPharm is recalling 8,901 cases of Oxycodone Hydrochloride Oral Solution because defective container seals may allow the medication to leak.

    Product
    Oxycodone Hydrochloride Oral Solution, USP 5 mg/5 mL (1mg/ml) (NDC 66689-401-01), shrink- wrapped in 10 unit dose cups x 5 trays per case (NDC 66689-401-50), Rx only, Manufactured by VistaPharm, Largo, FL 33771
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0290-2015·2014-12-17

    Fresenius Kabi Recalls Gentamicin Vials Due to Missing Stoppers

    Fresenius Kabi is recalling 92,125 vials of Gentamicin Injection because some may be missing stoppers. The product was distributed nationwide and in Puerto Rico.

    Product
    GENTAMICIN — GENTAMICIN (GENTAMICIN SULFATE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide