Hazard

Microbial Contamination recalls

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

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SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0553-2026·2026-05-27
MG217 Multi-Symptom Treatment Cream recalled for microbial contamination
Wisconsin Pharmacal Company is recalling MG217 Multi-Symptom Treatment Cream & Skin Protectant due to confirmed presence of Staphylococcus aureus contamination. Affected units are 6 oz tubes with Lot #1024088, expiring 11/30/2026, distributed nationwide and in the Bahamas.
Product
MG217 Multi-Symptom Treatment Cream & Skin Protectant (colloidal oatmeal 2%), NET WT 6 oz (170 g), Manufactured by: Pharmacal 1 Pharmacal Way, P.O. Box 198, Jackson, WI 53037.
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0525-2026·2026-05-20
Oasis Tears PF Lubricant Eye Drops Recalled for Sterility Assurance
Oasis Medical, Inc. is recalling Oasis Tears PF preservative-free lubricant eye drops nationwide due to lack of assurance of sterility following FDA observations during an inspection.
Product
OASIS TEARS PF — OASIS TEARS PF (GLYCERIN)
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0499-2026·2026-05-06
Optase Dry Eye Drops Recalled for Lack of Sterility Assurance
Scope Health is recalling Optase Dry Eye Intense Drops (Glycerin 0.2%) due to lack of assurance of sterility. The product is distributed nationwide.
Product
OPTASE — OPTASE (GLYCERIN)
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2041-2026·2026-05-06
Medline and Centurion Medical Convenience Kits Recalled for Non-Sterile Alcohol Prep Pads
Medline Industries is recalling specific lots of medical convenience kits containing non-sterile Webcol Large Alcohol Prep Pads due to discovery of Paenibacillus phoenicis contamination. Affected kits were distributed nationwide.
Product
Medline and Centurion medical convenience kits, containing Webcol Large Alcohol Prep Pads, labeled as: 1. FOLEY CARE KIT, Medline Kit SKU UROT1044; 2. IV START KIT WITH EXTENSION TUBING, Medline Kit SKU IV8770; 3. IV START KIT, Medline Kit SKU DYNDV2520; 4. ARTERIAL LINE
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0411-2026·2026-04-08
Artificial Tears Eye Drops Recalled Nationwide for Sterility Assurance Issues
Multiple brands of artificial tears eye drops are being recalled nationwide due to lack of sterility assurance. Over 1 million bottles are affected.
Product
ARTIFICIAL TEARS — ARTIFICIAL TEARS (GLYCERIN)
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0528-2026·2026-03-25
Webcol Alcohol Prep Pads Recalled Due to Microbial Contamination
Cardinal Health is recalling approximately 174.3 million boxes of Webcol Alcohol Prep pads nationwide due to non-sterile conditions caused by microbial contamination. The contaminated products should not be used.
Product
Webcol Alcohol Prep pad (70% isopropyl alcohol) 2 ply, 200 count boxes, Cardinal Health 200 LLC 3651 Birchwood Drive, Waukegan, IL 60085.
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1095-2026·2026-01-21
Coagulation Testing Device Recalled for Potential Microbial Contamination
Instrumentation Laboratory is recalling approximately 7,720 coagulation testing devices due to potential microbial contamination. These devices are used to evaluate blood coagulation pathways and monitor heparin therapy.
Product
The product is used for the evaluation of the intrinsic coagulation pathway, APTT substitution test and the monitoring of heparin therapy.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0258-2026·2026-01-21
Testosterone Injectable Pellets Recalled for Sterility Assurance Issues
TESTO-100 CIII testosterone pellets are being recalled due to potential microbial contamination. The manufacturer could not ensure sterility of the product. Patients in affected regions should contact their healthcare provider.
Product
TESTO-100 CIII (testosterone 100 mg), 10 Sterile Pellets per carton, Rx only, Manufactured by: Advanced Pharmaceutical Technology, 132 South Central Avenue, Elmsford, NY 10523, NDC# 57377-100-01
Category
Drug
Distribution
3 states
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0288-2026·2026-01-14
Nasal spray recalled for microbial and yeast contamination nationwide
ReBoost nasal spray is recalled nationwide due to contamination with yeast, mold, and Achromobacter bacteria. All lot numbers within expiration are affected.
Product
REBOOST — REBOOST (SILVER NITRATE,EUPHORBIA RESINIFERA RESIN, CALCIUM SULFIDE, GOLDENSEAL, POTASSIUM DICHROMATE,LUFFA OPERCULATA FRUIT, SODIUM CARBONATE, ECHINACEA UNSPECIFIED, CAIRINA MOSCHATA HEART/LIVER AUTOLYSATE AND PULSATILLA VULGARIS)
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0182-2026·2025-12-03
Injectable Famotidine Recalled Due to Microbial Contamination and Endotoxin Testing Failures
Fresenius Kabi is recalling Famotidine injection vials nationwide due to microbial contamination detected through failed endotoxin testing in sterile product lots.
Product
FAMOTIDINE — FAMOTIDINE (FAMOTIDINE)
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Food)·H-0073-2026·2025-10-22
Dole Apple Juice recalled due to potential microbial contamination
Tropicana Brands Group is recalling 1,599 cases of Dole Apple Juice due to a manufacturing process deviation that may cause spoilage or microbial contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled product.
Product
Dole Apple Juice (primary package), 15.2 Fl oz., PET, 12 bottles per case, Refrigerate after opening
Category
Food
Distribution
11 states
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0022-2026·2025-10-22
Aloe Up Sport Performance Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 recalled for microbial contamination
Aloe Up Sport Performance Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 from lot 25196 is being recalled nationwide due to microbial contamination discovered during cGMP testing. No illnesses have been reported.
Product
Aloe Up Sport Performance Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30, 1 FL OZ (30 mL) per tube, Mfd. for: ALOE UP, 9700 W. 76th St., Ste 112, Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55344
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0094-2026·2025-10-15
NAD+ Injectable Drug Recalled for Microbial Contamination and Elevated Endotoxin Levels
GenoGenix LLC is recalling NAD+ for Injection due to microbial contamination and elevated endotoxin levels in lot GG121624-023. The Class I recall affects 100 mg/mL and 200 mg/mL products distributed nationwide.
Product
NAD+ (Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) for Injection, a) 100 mg/mL b) 200 mg/mL, 10 mL multi-dose amber vials, GenoGenix, LLC, 2840 NW 2nd Ave Ste 204 Boca Raton, FL 33431-6692.
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0019-2026·2025-10-08
NES Turbo Elite Laser Atherectomy Catheter Recalled for Sterile Barrier Defect
Northeast Scientific is recalling the NES Reprocessed Turbo Elite Laser Atherectomy Catheter due to potential breaches in sterile barrier packaging that may compromise device sterility. The recall affects 173 units distributed nationwide.
Product
NES Reprocessed 1.4mm OTW Turbo Elite Laser Atherectomy Catheter. Model Number: R-414-151. The NES Reprocessed Turbo-Elite Laser Atherectomy Catheter is indicated for use in the treatment, including atherectomy, of infrainguinal stenoses and occlusions. This model is no
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0648-2025·2025-09-24
FDA Recalls Chlorpromazine Hydrochloride Tablets Due to Packaging Contamination
Amerisource Health Services is recalling 1,062 cartons of chlorpromazine hydrochloride tablets after a micro-organism was detected in packaging material during manufacturing. No micro-organism was found on the tablets themselves.
Product
CHLORPROMAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE — CHLORPROMAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE (CHLORPROMAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE)
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0649-2025·2025-09-24
Chlorpromazine Hydrochloride 100 mg tablets recalled for packaging contamination
Amerisource Health Services is recalling 1,757 cartons of Chlorpromazine Hydrochloride 100 mg tablets due to detection of a micro-organism in packaging material. The organism was not found on the tablets themselves.
Product
CHLORPROMAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE — CHLORPROMAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE (CHLORPROMAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE)
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0624-2025·2025-09-17
Antibiotic Drug Tablets Recalled Due to Microbial Contamination in Packaging
A lot of sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim tablets is being recalled due to discovery of a micro-organism in packaging material. No contamination was detected on the tablets themselves.
Product
SULFAMETHOXAZOLE AND TRIMETHOPRIM — SULFAMETHOXAZOLE AND TRIMETHOPRIM (SULFAMETHOXAZOLE AND TRIMETHOPRIM)
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0612-2025·2025-09-10
FDA Recalls KleenFoam Antimicrobial Foam Soap for Bacterial Contamination
DermaRite Industries is recalling 6,973 cartridges of KleenFoam Antimicrobial Foam Soap due to contamination with Burkholderia cepacia bacteria.
Product
KleenFoam, Antimicrobial Foam Soap with Aloe Vera, (Chloroxylenol 0.5%) 34 FL OZ (1000 mL) per cartridge, DermaRite Industries LLC, 7777 West Side Avenue, North Bergen, NJ 07047. NDC 61924-093-34
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0610-2025·2025-09-10
DermaKleen Health Care Antiseptic Lotion Soap Recalled for Bacterial Contamination
DermaKleen Health Care Antiseptic Lotion Soap products have been recalled due to contamination with Burkholderia cepacia bacteria. The FDA classified this as a Class I recall affecting approximately 11,321 units distributed nationwide.
Product
DermaKleen, Health Care Antiseptic Lotion Soap with Vitamin E (Chloroxylenol 0.2%), packaged in a) 800 ml (27 fl. oz.) bag-n-box (NDC 61924-092-27) and b) 1000ml (34 fl. oz.) bag-n-box (NDC 61924-092-34) , DermaRite Industries LLC, 7777 West Side Avenue, North Bergen, NJ 07047.
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0611-2025·2025-09-10
DermaSarra External Analgesic Recalled Nationwide for Bacterial Contamination
DermaSarra external analgesic is recalled nationwide because bottles were contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia bacteria. Consumers should stop using the product immediately.
Product
DermaSarra, External Analgesic, (Camphor 0.5%) 222 mL (7.5 fl. oz.) per bottle, DermaRite Industries LLC, 7777 West Side Avenue, North Bergen, NJ 07047. NDC 61924-189-08
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0615-2025·2025-09-10
Prescription antibiotic tablets recalled due to packaging contamination
Amneal Pharmaceuticals recalls Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim tablets nationwide due to microbial contamination found in packaging material. No contamination was detected on the tablets themselves.
Product
SULFAMETHOXAZOLE AND TRIMETHOPRIM — SULFAMETHOXAZOLE AND TRIMETHOPRIM (SULFAMETHOXAZOLE AND TRIMETHOPRIM)
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0619-2025·2025-09-10
Chlorpromazine Hydrochloride Tablets Recalled Due to Microbial Contamination in Packaging
A specific lot of Chlorpromazine Hydrochloride 200mg tablets is being recalled because the auxiliary polyester coil packaging material was detected with a microorganism. No contamination was found on the tablets themselves.
Product
CHLORPROMAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE — CHLORPROMAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE (CHLORPROMAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE)
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0618-2025·2025-09-10
Chlorpromazine Hydrochloride Tablets Recalled Due to Packaging Contamination
Amneal Pharmaceuticals is recalling specific lots of chlorpromazine hydrochloride 100-mg tablets nationwide due to a micro-organism detected in packaging material. No contamination was found on the tablets themselves.
Product
CHLORPROMAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE — CHLORPROMAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE (CHLORPROMAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE)
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0488-2025·2025-06-18
Antibiotic Tablets Recalled Nationwide for Microbial Contamination
Amneal Pharmaceuticals is recalling Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim tablets nationwide due to microbial contamination. Affected tablets may display black spots.
Product
SULFAMETHOXAZOLE AND TRIMETHOPRIM — SULFAMETHOXAZOLE AND TRIMETHOPRIM (SULFAMETHOXAZOLE AND TRIMETHOPRIM)
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1911-2025·2025-06-11
Olympus Duodenovideoscope Recalled Due to Increased Microbial Contamination
Olympus Corporation recalls approximately 12,195 EVIS EXERA III Duodenovideoscopes (Model TJF-Q190V) worldwide. Post-market surveillance data suggests higher microbial contamination levels when manual cleaning is delayed beyond one hour and a presoak is performed.
Product
Olympus EVIS EXERA III Duodenovideoscope. Model Number: TJF-Q190V
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide