Hazard
67 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
Of the 67 fungal contamination recalls we have scored against our rubric, 11 (16%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 22 (33%) are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
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Medline Industries is recalling specific lots of Convenience Kits due to potential fungal contamination that could lead to serious adverse health consequences.
Medline is recalling 489 convenience kits nationwide because they may contain sterile applicators contaminated with Aspergillus penicillioides, which can cause serious infection.
Medline is recalling 47,848 blood and urine collection kits nationwide because they may contain Aspergillus penicillioides, a fungus that can cause serious infection.
Medline Industries is recalling 1,100 convenience kits nationwide due to potential Aspergillus penicillioides contamination in sterile applicators.
Medline is recalling specific lots of Anesthesia L&D A-Line Sets due to potential Aspergillus penicillioides contamination in sterile applicators.
Medline Industries is recalling 447 convenience kits nationwide due to potential fungal contamination that could cause serious health consequences.
Medline is recalling 10,407 convenience kits containing sterile applicators that may be contaminated with Aspergillus penicillioides, posing a risk of serious infection.
CareFusion 213, LLC is recalling ChloraPrep One-Step (chlorhexidine gluconate and isopropyl alcohol) topical applicators due to non-sterility caused by the presence of Aspergillus penicillioides fungal contamination.
CareFusion is recalling 178,000 ChloraPrep One-Step antiseptic applicators (Lot #4073005) nationwide due to potential non-sterility from fungal contamination and seal breaches from paper lidding wrinkles.
Hologic is recalling 3,728 units of ThinPrep CytoLyt Solution over fungal contamination of the affected lot with Parengyodontium album.
Zicam Nasal AllClear swabs are being recalled because of fungal contamination of the nasal swabs. All lots are affected, covering 13,632 cartons.
Orajel Baby Cooling Swabs for Teething are being recalled because of fungal contamination of the infant oral swabs. All lots are affected, covering 695,880 cartons.
Zicam Cold Remedy Medicated Nasal Swabs are being recalled because of fungal contamination of the swabs. All lots are affected, covering 3,374,918 cartons.
Microbiologics Inc recalls KWIK-STIK quality control kits contaminated with Aspergillus brasiliensis fungus. Users may observe unexpected fungal growth when using affected control material.
Microbiologics Inc is recalling LYFO-DISK P. venetum laboratory culture disks (lot 794-142) found contaminated with Aspergillus flavus during complaint investigation. The product was distributed worldwide.
Red Mountain Compounding Pharmacy is recalling testosterone cypionate 200mg/ml in sesame oil due to FDA concerns about lack of sterility assurance. The product was distributed to approximately 494 patients across seven states.
Avid Medical is recalling 160 fistula care kits due to potential contamination from Aspergillus penicillioides fungal growth in a component applicator. The contamination could breach the kit's package integrity and affect other sterile components.
Avid Medical is recalling 720 Fistula On-Off Kits due to potential fungal contamination that may compromise package integrity. The BD ChloraPrep applicator component may develop Aspergillus penicillioides, which could contaminate other kit components.
Bioseal Corporation is recalling 140 units of Chest Tube Insertion Trays because the included ChloraPrep applicator may allow Aspergillus penicillioides growth, potentially breaching package integrity.
Bioseal Corporation is recalling 580 Central Line Dressing Kits because the included ChloraPrep applicator may allow Aspergillus penicillioides growth, potentially breaching package integrity.
CareFusion 213, LLC is recalling ChloraPrep One-Step applicators because fungal growth breached package integrity. The product is a sterile skin antiseptic.
CareFusion 213, LLC is recalling Chloraprep One-Step antiseptic applicators because fungal growth breached package integrity. The product is distributed nationwide and internationally.
CareFusion 213, LLC is recalling ChloraPrep One-Step applicators due to a lack of assurance of sterility. The product may allow fungal growth at labeled storage conditions, potentially breaching package integrity.
CareFusion 213, LLC is recalling ChloraPrep One-Step applicators due to potential fungal growth that may breach package integrity and compromise sterility.
CareFusion 213, LLC is recalling 400 cartons of Chloraprep One-Step antiseptic applicators distributed in Puerto Rico and Oman due to potential fungal growth and package integrity breaches.