Hazard

Microbial Contamination recalls

1,324 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total: 1,324
Critical: 314
Severe: 677
Most recent: 2026-10-21

Of the 1,324 microbial contamination recalls we have scored against our rubric, 314 (24%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 677 (51%) are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

About this hazard tag

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1–25 of 1324

SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0137-2027·2026-10-21
Medtronic Recalls Grafton DBM Allografts Due to Donor Microbial Presence
Medtronic is recalling 18 units of Grafton DBM and Grafton Plus DBM products because the donor tissue tested positive for Clostridium butyricum, posing a potential infection risk.
Product
Grafton" DBM and Grafton Plus" DBM contain demineralized human bone tissue combined with an inert additive to yield a demineralized bone matrix (DBM) allograft product having a particular physical form and/or handling property. Grafton DBM Gel and Grafton Plus DBM Paste are…
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0879-2026·2026-10-07
SV Labs Recalls Benzoyl Peroxide Wash Due to Microbial Contamination
SV Labs Toronto Corporation is recalling specific lots of Benzoyl Peroxide Wash, USP, 10% due to microbial contamination. The affected products were distributed only in Illinois.
Product
Benzoyl Peroxide Wash, USP, 10%, packaged in a)5 FL OZ (148mL) bottles (NDC 0536-1261-63), and b) 8.5 FL OZ (237 mL) bottles (NDC 0536-1351-42), Distributed by: Rugby Laboratories, 17177 N. Laurel Park Drive, Suite 233, Livonia, MI 48152.
Category
Drug
Distribution
1 state
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0878-2026·2026-10-07
SV Labs Recalls Benzoyl Peroxide Wash Due to Microbial Contamination
SV Labs Toronto Corporation is recalling specific lots of Benzoyl Peroxide Wash, USP, 5% due to microbial contamination. The product was distributed in Illinois.
Product
Benzoyl Peroxide Wash, USP, 5%, 5 FL OZ (148 mL), Distributed by: Rugby Laboratories, 17177 N. Laurel Park Drive, Suite 233, Livonia, MI 48152. NDC: 0536-1259-63
Category
Drug
Distribution
1 state
CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-0851-2026·2026-09-09
Optimal Balance Pharmacy Recalls Contaminated Glutathione Injection Vials
Optimal Balance Pharmacy is recalling 53 vials of Glutathione 200 mg/mL due to bacterial endotoxin contamination.
Product
Glutathione 200 mg/mL, 30 mL sterile multidose vial, Each vial contains: Glutathione, Ascorbic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol & sterile water for injection, For IM or IV Injection Use Only, RX only, Optimal Balance Pharmacy, 2204 Cypress Creek Pkwy Suite F, Houston, TX 77090
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-3061-2026·2026-09-09
Medline Eye and Cataract Kits Recalled for Potential Sterility Breach
Medline is recalling 2,080 eye and cataract preop kits due to packaging defects that may compromise sterility, posing a risk of microbial contamination.
Product
Medline Convenience Kits: 1) EYE KIT, Model Number: DYKM2751; 2) EYE KIT, Model Number: DYKM2751A; 3) CATARACT PREOP KIT, Model Number: DYKS1583A; 4) CATARACT PREOP KIT, Model Number: DYKS1583B
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-3063-2026·2026-09-09
Medline Blood Draw and Phlebotomy Kits Recalled for Sterility Breach
Medline is recalling approximately 996,692 blood draw and phlebotomy kits due to potential sterility breaches in the packaging. The defect may expose patients to microbial contamination.
Product
Medline Convenience Kits: 1) BLOOD DRAW KIT, Catalog Number: DYLAB1081; 2) WHOLE BLOOD PHLEBOTOMY KIT, Catalog Number: DYNDB3005D; 3) QP KIT, Catalog Number: DYNDB3005F; 4) DOUBLE RED CELL PHLEBOTOMY KIT, Catalog Number: DYNDB3006C; 5) PLATELET PHLEBOTOMY KIT, Catalog…
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-3062-2026·2026-09-09
Medline Convenience Kits Recalled for Potential Sterility Breach
Medline is recalling 18,290 convenience kits due to packaging defects that may compromise sterility, posing a risk of microbial contamination.
Product
Medline Convenience Kits: 1) ORTHO ASPIRATION KIT, Model Number: DYKM1636A; 2) SHOULD BLOCK KIT, Model Number: DYKM1881A; 3) TRIMA KIT, Model Number: DYNDB3077C
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-3048-2026·2026-09-09
Medline Convenience Kits Recalled for Potential Sterility Breach
Medline is recalling 104 convenience kits due to packaging defects that may compromise sterility, posing a risk of microbial contamination.
Product
Medline Convenience Kits: 1) DRAWER 9 CRICOTHYROTOMY KIT, Model Number: ACC010741; 2) KIT ANESTHESIA L&D A- LINE SET, Model Number: DYKMBNDL199A
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-3057-2026·2026-09-09
Medline Blood Culture Kits Recalled for Potential Sterility Breach
Medline is recalling 3,650 blood culture kits nationwide due to potential packaging defects that may compromise sterility and expose patients to microbial contamination.
Product
Medline Convenience Kits: 1) BLOOD CULTURE TRAY PEDIATRIC, Model Number: DYNDH1193; 2) BLOOD CULTURE KIT 2 W/CONNECT, Model Number: DYNDH1487A
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-3060-2026·2026-09-09
Medline C-Section Prep Kits Recalled for Potential Sterility Breach
Medline is recalling 352 C-Section Prep kits due to packaging defects that may compromise sterility, posing a risk of microbial contamination.
Product
Medline Convenience Kits: 1) C-SECTION PREP, Model Number: DYNJ32702B
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-3053-2026·2026-09-09
Medline Ultrasound Breast Pack Recalled for Potential Sterility Breach
Medline is recalling 300 Ultrasound Breast Packs due to packaging defects that may compromise sterility, posing a risk of microbial contamination.
Product
Medline Convenience Kits: 1) ULTRASOUND BREAST PACK, Model Number: DYNJ63375C
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3059-2026·2026-09-09
Medline Convenience Kits Recalled for Potential Sterility Breach
Medline is recalling 3,752 Labor CDS and Vag Delivery Admission Bags due to packaging wrinkles that may compromise sterility, risking microbial contamination.
Product
Medline Convenience Kits: 1) LABOR CDS, Model Number: CDS981762B; 2) VAG DELIVERY ADMISSION BAG, Model Number: DYKA1054F
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3052-2026·2026-09-09
Medline Colorectal Convenience Kits Recalled for Potential Sterility Breach
Medline is recalling 176 colorectal convenience kits due to potential packaging defects that may compromise sterility, posing a risk of microbial contamination.
Product
Medline Convenience Kits: 1) COLORECTAL ME, Model Number: DYNJ906437D
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3051-2026·2026-09-09
Medline IVS Blood Culture Kits Recalled for Sterility Breach
Medline is recalling 17,750 IVS Blood Culture Kits nationwide due to potential packaging defects that may compromise sterility.
Product
Medline Convenience Kits: 1) IVS BLOOD CULTURE KIT, Model Number: DYNDH1920; 2) IVS BLOOD CULTURE KIT, Model Number: DYNDH1920A
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3055-2026·2026-09-09
Medline Arterial Line Insertion Kits Recalled for Sterility Breach
Medline is recalling 1,840 Arterial Line Insertion Kits due to potential packaging defects that may compromise sterility, posing a risk of microbial contamination.
Product
Medline Convenience Kits: 1) ARTERIAL LINE INSERTION KIT, Model Number: ART1295
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3054-2026·2026-09-09
Medline Convenience Kits Recalled for Potential Sterility Breach
Medline is recalling 434,595 convenience kits nationwide due to packaging defects that may compromise sterility, posing a risk of microbial contamination.
Product
Medline Convenience Kits: 1) IV START KIT, Catalog Number: DYNDV2520; 2) PERIPHERAL LAB BLOOD CULTURE KIT, Catalog Number: DYNDH1983A; 3) PEDI EMERGENCY TRAY-PURPLE, Catalog Number: ACC010157C; 4) PEDS EMERGENCY TRAY- GREEN, Catalog Number: ACC010158C; 5) PEDI EMERGENCY…
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3050-2026·2026-09-09
Medline Convenience Kits Recalled for Potential Sterility Breach
Medline Industries is recalling 58,037 convenience kits due to packaging defects that may compromise sterility, posing a risk of microbial contamination.
Product
Medline Convenience Kits: 1) DYKM1414, Catalog Number: DYKM1414; 2) DYKM1414, Catalog Number: DYKM1414; 3) DYNDH1462A, Catalog Number: DYNDH1462A; 4) DYNJ38145F, Catalog Number: DYNJ38145F; 5) DYNJ63199A, Catalog Number: DYNJ63199A
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3056-2026·2026-09-09
Medline IV Start Kits Recalled for Potential Sterility Breach
Medline is recalling 22,736 IV start kits due to packaging defects that may compromise sterility, posing a risk of microbial contamination.
Product
Medline Convenience Kits: 1) IV START KIT LAB DRAW-SH, Model Number: CDS860014P; 2) IV START KIT, Model Number: DYKM1000B; 3) KIT, I V START NSK, Model Number: DYKM2187; 4) KIT, I V START NSK, Model Number: DYKM2187A; 5) IV BLOOD CULTURE KIT, Model Number: DYNDH1909A…
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3058-2026·2026-09-09
Medline Pre-Op Kits Recalled for Potential Sterility Breach
Medline is recalling 13,032 pre-operative kits nationwide due to packaging defects that may compromise sterility, posing a risk of microbial contamination.
Product
Medline Convenience Kits: 1) PRE-OP KIT, Catalog Number: DYKS1043F; 2) PRE OP KIT, Catalog Number: DYKS1128C; 3) PRE OP KIT, Catalog Number: DYKS1216I; 4) PRE OP KIT, Catalog Number: DYKS1325A; 5) CATARACT PREOP KIT, Catalog Number: DYKS1583; 6) GENERAL PREOP KIT…
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3049-2026·2026-09-09
Medline Convenience Kits Recalled for Potential Sterility Breach
Medline is recalling 4,636 convenience kits nationwide due to packaging wrinkles that may compromise sterility, posing a risk of microbial contamination.
Product
Medline Convenience Kits: 1) CDS840396X, Catalog Number: CDS840396X; 2) CDS840396Y, Catalog Number: CDS840396Y; 3) CDS983348AA, Catalog Number: CDS983348AA; 4) CDS983348AB, Catalog Number: CDS983348AB; 5) CDS983672O, Catalog Number: CDS983672O; 6) CDS983672P, Catalog…
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-0772-2026·2026-08-19
Victory Medical Center Pharmacy Recalls Glutathione Vials Due to Contamination
Victory Medical Center Pharmacy is recalling 91 vials of Glutathione (MDV) 200 mg/mL due to bacterial endotoxin contamination.
Product
Glutathione (MDV), 200 mg/mL, 30 mL vial, each mL contains Glutathione 200 mg, Ascorbic Acid 20 mg, Benzyl Alcohol 1.5%, Na Hydroxide (Ph Adjust) in sterile water for injection, VMC.
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2789-2026·2026-07-29
Medline Convenience Kits Recalled Over Bacillus Contamination
Medline Industries, LP is recalling 398 medical convenience kits that may be contaminated with low levels of Bacillus species. The recall affects specific SKUs distributed across multiple US states.
Product
Medline medical convenience kits labeled as: 1) SHOULDER PACK, Medline Kit SKU DYNJ39590O; 2) SHOULDER PACK, Medline Kit SKU DYNJ88566; 3) MAJOR ORTHO KIT, Medline Kit SKU DYNJ911535.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
10 states
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2788-2026·2026-07-29
Medline Medical Convenience Kits Recalled Due to Potential Bacillus Contamination
Medline Industries, LP is recalling specific Medline medical convenience kits because they may contain BD PurPrep 26 mL contaminated with low levels of Bacillus species.
Product
Medline medical convenience kits labeled as: 1) KIT PEDIATRIC OPEN HEART MOSES, Medline Kit SKU DYNJ910103B; 2) BASIC HEART CDS, Medline Kit SKU DYNJ910961A.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
10 states
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0717-2026·2026-07-29
ROHTO Cooling Eye Drops Recalled Over Sterility Assurance Concerns
Rohto-Mentholatum is recalling ROHTO Cooling Eye Drops due to lack of assurance of sterility. The recall affects 499,673 cartons distributed nationwide in the U.S.
Product
Rohto Cooling Eye Drops Max Strength (naphazoline hydrochloride 0.03%, polysorbate 80 0.2%), Sterile, TWIN PACK, 0.4 FL OZ (13 mL), Distributed by: The Mentholatum Company, Orchard Park, NY 14127, Made in Vietnam, UPC 310742011210, NDC 10742-8158-2
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0671-2026·2026-07-15
Pemetrexed for Injection Recalled Due to Lack of Sterility Assurance
Somerset Therapeutics is recalling Pemetrexed for Injection 100mg/Vial due to lack of sterility assurance. The recall affects approximately 12,000 vials distributed nationwide.
Product
Pemetrexed for Injection 100mg/Vial, 1 10 mL Single-Dose Vial per carton, For intravenous use only, Rx only, Manufactured for: Somerset Therapeutics, LLC., Somerset, NJ 08873 NDC: 70069-0834-01
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide