The Recall Desk

Hazard

Lack Of Sterility recalls

1,423 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total
1,423
Critical
3
Severe
1,055
Most recent
2026-10-14

Of the 1,423 lack of sterility recalls we have scored against our rubric, 3 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 1,055 (74%) 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 lack of sterility 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.

226–250 of 1423

  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0306-2023·2023-02-22

    Metronidazole injectable antibiotic recalled due to sterility concerns

    Sentara Infusion Services is recalling 30 bags of Metronidazole 500mg injectable antibiotic distributed nationwide due to lack of sterility assurance. Patients using the product should contact their healthcare provider.

    Product
    METRONIDAZOLE 500MG 100ML, antibiotic, Rx Only, use with a home pump or no pump, Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste 300, Chesapeake, VA 23320
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    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0275-2023·2023-02-22

    Ampicillin IV Infusion Bags Recalled for Lack of Sterility Assurance

    Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services is recalling 14 bags of Ampicillin 8GM in NS 400ML due to lack of sterility assurance. The affected batches were distributed nationwide to patients.

    Product
    AMPICILLIN 8GM IN NS 400ML, antibiotic, used with Curlin pump, Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste 300, Chesapeake, VA 23320,
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    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0309-2023·2023-02-22

    Mycamine 100mg Intravenous Preparation Recalled for Sterility Assurance Deficiency

    Sentara Infusion Services recalled Mycamine 100mg intravenous solution nationwide due to lack of sterility assurance. Patients should contact their healthcare provider.

    Product
    MYCAMINE 100MG IN NS 100ML, antifungal, Rx Only, use with a homepump, Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste 300, Chesapeake, VA 23320
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    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0315-2023·2023-02-22

    Piperacillin/Tazobactam Injectable Antibiotic Recalled Due to Lack of Sterility Assurance

    Sentara Infusion Services is recalling Piperacillin/Tazobactam antibiotic injections due to lack of sterility assurance. The 78-unit recall affects patients nationwide.

    Product
    PIPERACILLIN / TAZOBACTAM (a) 4.5GM IN NS 100 ML, (b)18GM IN NS 267M, (c) 27GM IN NS 400ML, (d) 3.375 GM IN NS 50ML, (e) 36 GM IN NS 533 ML, antibiotic, Rx only, use with a Curlin or home pump or no pump, Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste 300…
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    Drug
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    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0294-2023·2023-02-22

    Ganciclovir Injectable Solution Recalled Due to Lack of Sterility Assurance

    Sentara Infusion Services is recalling Ganciclovir (Cytovene) injectable solutions due to lack of sterility assurance. The medication was dispensed to patients nationwide.

    Product
    GANCICLOVIR ( CYTOVENE) (a)1480MG IN NS 296ML, (b) 740 MG IN NS 336 ML, antiviral, Rx Only, use with a Curlin pump, Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste 300, Chesapeake, VA 23320
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    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0291-2023·2023-02-22

    Ertapenem Injectable Antibiotic Bags Recalled for Lack of Sterility Assurance

    Sentara Infusion Services is recalling 22 bags of Ertapenem (Invanz) injectable antibiotic due to lack of sterility assurance. The product was dispensed nationwide to patients receiving home infusion therapy.

    Product
    Ertapenem (Invanz) 1GM NS 100ML, antibiotic, use with home pump, Rx Only, Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste 300, Chesapeake, VA 23320
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    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0272-2023·2023-02-22

    FDA Recalls 0.9% Sodium Chloride Solution for Lack of Sterility Assurance

    Sentara Infusion Services is recalling 114 bags of 0.9% Sodium Chloride intravenous solution due to lack of sterility assurance. The product was distributed nationwide with Beyond Use dates of December 24–31, 2022.

    Product
    0.9% Sodium Chloride, used as a diluent or hydration, packaged volume of (a)1000ML (b)2000ML (c) 720ML, used with Curlin pump, no pump or gravity. Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste 300, Chesapeake, VA 23320
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    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0308-2023·2023-02-22

    Morphine Sulfate Intravenous Solutions Recalled Due to Sterility Assurance Failure

    Sentara Infusion Services is recalling Morphine Sulfate intravenous infusion solutions (1 mg/mL and 5 mg/mL) distributed nationwide due to lack of sterility assurance. The products may not be sterile, creating a potential risk of infection.

    Product
    MORPHINE Sulfate (a) 1MG/ML IN NS 350ML, (b) 5MG/ML IN NS 200ML, pain, Rx Only, use with Curlin pump, Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste 300, Chesapeake, VA 23320
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    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0284-2023·2023-02-22

    FDA Recalls D5 NS Injectable Solution for Lack of Sterility Assurance

    Sentara Infusion Services is recalling D5 NS 2300mL, an injectable dextrose-saline solution, due to lack of sterility assurance. The product was dispensed to patients nationwide.

    Product
    D5 NS 2300ML, Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste 300, Chesapeake, VA 23320,
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    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0313-2023·2023-02-22

    FDA Recalls Pantoprazole Injectable Syringes for Sterility Assurance Failure

    Sentara Infusion Services is recalling Pantoprazole 30mg intravenous syringes due to lack of sterility assurance. The product was dispensed to patients nationwide.

    Product
    PANTOPRAZOLE 30MG IN NS 7.5ML, SYRINGE, antimetic, Rx only, Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste 300, Chesapeake, VA 23320
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    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0282-2023·2023-02-22

    Ceftriaxone Injectable Antibiotic Recalled for Lack of Sterility Assurance

    Sentara Infusion Services is recalling Ceftriaxone antibiotic infusions nationwide because the manufacturer cannot assure the products meet sterility standards. Patients should contact their healthcare provider.

    Product
    CEFTRIAXONE (a) 1GM IN NS 50ML, (b)4GM IN NS 200ML, (c) 8GM IN NS 400ML, antibiotic, Rx only, used in a Curlin or Home pump, Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste 300, Chesapeake, VA 23320,
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    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0283-2023·2023-02-22

    Ceftriaxone injectable antibiotic recalled for lack of sterility assurance

    Sentara Infusion Services recalled 72 bags of ceftriaxone injectable antibiotic due to lack of sterility assurance. The affected product was distributed nationwide with a beyond-use date of December 24–31, 2022.

    Product
    CEFTRIAXONE (a) 2GM in NS 100ml, (b) 4GM IN NS 200ML, Antibiotic, used with a Curlin or Home pump, Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste 300, Chesapeake, VA 23320,
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    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0289-2023·2023-02-22

    Diphenhydramine 18mg Injectable Recalled for Lack of Sterility Assurance

    Sentara Infusion Services is recalling Diphenhydramine 18mg syringes distributed nationwide due to lack of sterility assurance. The 15-bag recall affects injectable antihistamine products that may pose an infection risk if used.

    Product
    Diphenhydramine 18mg in 3.6ML NS SYRINGE, antihistamine, Rx Only, Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste 300, Chesapeake, VA 23320,
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    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0318-2023·2023-02-22

    Sentara TPN Products Recalled Due to Lack of Sterility Assurance

    Sentara Infusion Services is recalling 26 bags of Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) solutions distributed nationwide because the manufacturer cannot assure the products maintain sterility. Patients receiving these products should contact their healthcare provider.

    Product
    TPN (a) 100GM/AA, 285GM/DEX, (b)55GM/LIP 2300ML, (c)55GM/AA 285GM/DEX 50GM/LIP1800ML, (d)TPN AA:100GM DEX:250GM LIP:50GM 2400ML, (e) 55GM DEX:285GM 1800ML, Rx Only, use with Curlin pump or no pump, Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste 300…
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    Drug
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    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0296-2023·2023-02-22

    Hydromorphone Infusion Recalled for Lack of Sterility Assurance

    Sentara Infusion Services is recalling Hydromorphone injectable solutions due to lack of sterility assurance. The recall affects 37 bags distributed nationwide.

    Product
    HYDROMORPHONE (a) 1MG/ML IN NS, 50ML, 75 ML, 100ML, 175ML(NDC 00703-0018-01 and NDC 00409-2634-50) ; (b) 5MG/ML IN NS 60ML, 100ML, 250ML; pain, Rx only, used with a Curlin pump or no pump, Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste 300, Chesapeake, VA…
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    Drug
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    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0312-2023·2023-02-22

    Ondansetron 8mg Injectable Recalled for Lack of Sterility Assurance

    Sentara Infusion Services is recalling ondansetron 8mg injectable doses due to lack of sterility assurance. The medication was dispensed to patients nationwide with a beyond use date of December 29-30, 2022.

    Product
    ONDANSETRON 8MG IN NS 100ML, antimetic, Rx Only, Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste 300, Chesapeake, VA 23320
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    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0310-2023·2023-02-22

    Nafcillin Antibiotic Infusion Recalled Due to Sterility Assurance Failure

    Sentara Infusion Services is recalling 16 bags of nafcillin antibiotic infusion nationwide due to lack of sterility assurance. Patients should contact their healthcare provider immediately.

    Product
    NAFCILLIN 24GM IN NS 1200ML, antibiotic, Rx Only, use with a Curlin pump, Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste 300, Chesapeake, VA 23320
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    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0293-2023·2023-02-22

    Fluconazole 200mg injection recalled due to sterility concerns

    Sentara Infusion Services is recalling Fluconazole 200mg injectable solution due to lack of sterility assurance. The recall affects 13 bags distributed nationwide to patients.

    Product
    FLUCONAZOLE 200MG NS 100ML, antifungal, Rx only, Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste 300, Chesapeake, VA 23320
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    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0303-2023·2023-02-22

    Meropenem Injectable Antibiotic Recalled Due to Lack of Sterility Assurance

    Sentara Infusion Services is recalling 91 bags of meropenem injectable antibiotic due to lack of sterility assurance. The product was dispensed nationwide to patients.

    Product
    MEROPENEM (a) 1000MG IN NS 250ML, (b) 2GM IN NS 100ML, (c) 500mg IN NS 125ML, antibiotic, Rx Only, use with home pump or no pump, Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste 300, Chesapeake, VA 23320
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    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0324-2023·2023-02-22

    Vitamin K Injectable Syringes Recalled for Lack of Sterility Assurance

    Sentara Infusion Services is recalling Vitamin K (Phytonadione) 2.5mg injectable syringes distributed nationwide due to lack of sterility assurance. Patients should contact their healthcare provider.

    Product
    VITAMIN K(PHYTONADIONE) 2.5MG(0.25ML) SYRINGE, Rx only, Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste 300, Chesapeake, VA 23320,
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    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0280-2023·2023-02-22

    Cefepime injectable antibiotic bags recalled due to sterility concerns

    Sentara Infusion Services is recalling 71 bags of Cefepime injectable antibiotic due to lack of sterility assurance. Patients who received affected doses should consult their healthcare provider.

    Product
    CEFEPIME, (a) 2GM IN NS 100ML (b)8GM IN NS 400ML (c) 12GM IN NS 600ML, used with a Curlin or Home pump, Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste 300, Chesapeake, VA 23320
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    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0241-2023·2023-02-01

    Vancomycin Ophthalmic Solutions Recalled for Sterility Assurance Concerns

    Pharmacy Innovations is recalling vancomycin fortified ophthalmic solutions nationwide due to lack of sterility assurance. FDA inspection revealed insanitary conditions at the manufacturing facility.

    Product
    VANCOMYCIN FORTIFIED 10MG/ML (1ML DROPTAINER) OPH SOLUTION VANCOMYCIN FORTIFIED 14MG/ML (3ML DROPTAINER) OPH SOLUTION VANCOMYCIN FORTIFIED-STS- 50MG/ML OPH SOLUTION VANCOMYCIN-STS- 25MG/ML (2ML DROPTAINER) OPH SOLUTION, Rx Only, Pharmacy Innovations, 2936 W 17th St., Erie, PA.
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    Drug
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    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0223-2023·2023-02-01

    Mitomycin Ophthalmic Solution Recalled Nationwide Over Sterility Assurance

    Pharmacy Innovations is recalling Mitomycin 0.2mg/ml ophthalmic solution nationwide due to lack of sterility assurance following FDA facility inspection findings.

    Product
    MITOMYCIN 0.2MG/ML (1ML DROPTAINER) OPH SOLUTION; MITOMYCIN 0.2MG/ML (1ML VIAL) OPH SOLUTION, Rx Only, Pharmacy Innovations, 2936 W 17th St., Erie, PA.
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    Drug
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    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0202-2023·2023-02-01

    Injectable Drug Recall: Lack of Sterility Assurance at Manufacturing Facility

    Pharmacy Innovations is recalling an injectable medication due to lack of sterility assurance caused by insanitary conditions at the manufacturing facility. Affected vials were distributed nationwide.

    Product
    Dexpanthenol/Pyridoxine/Hydroxocobalamin-PF- 250MG/100MG/1MG/ML (1ML vial) Injectable, Rx Only, Pharmacy Innovations, 2936 W 17th St., Erie, PA.
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    Drug
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    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0191-2023·2023-02-01

    FDA Recalls Acetylcysteine Ophthalmic Solution Due to Sterility Concerns

    Pharmacy Innovations is recalling Acetylcysteine 10% Ophthalmic Solution nationwide due to FDA-identified insanitary manufacturing conditions that compromise product sterility. Affected batches include codes t20221011@36 and t20221108@24.

    Product
    Acetylcysteine 10% Ophthalmic Solution, Rx Only, Pharmacy Innovations, 2936 W 17th St., Erie, PA.
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    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide