Hazard

Microbial Contamination recalls

1,320 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total: 1,320
Critical: 313
Severe: 670
Most recent: 2026-09-09

Of the 1,320 microbial contamination recalls we have scored against our rubric, 313 (24%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 670 (51%) are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

About this hazard tag

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226–250 of 1320

SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0377-2022·2022-01-26
SENNA Syrup unit-dose cups recalled for microbial contamination
Lohxa, LLC is recalling SENNA Syrup (sennosides) 8.8 mg/5 mL unit-dose cups due to microbial contamination of the non-sterile product. The recall affects Lot #AM1115S with expiration date 01/2023, distributed nationwide.
Product
SENNA Syrup (sennosides) 8.8 mg/ 5 mL unit-dose cups, packaged in 24 cups per carton, Mfg for: AvKARE, TN 38478, NDC 50262-731-24.
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0375-2022·2022-01-19
Clobetasol Propionate Ointment Recalled for Microbial Contamination
Taro Pharmaceuticals is recalling Clobetasol Propionate Ointment USP 0.05% due to the presence of R. Pickettii bacteria in a non-sterile product. The affected lot may have been distributed nationwide through retailers.
Product
CLOBETASOL PROPIONATE — CLOBETASOL PROPIONATE (CLOBETASOL PROPIONATE)
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0306-2022·2022-01-05
Sodium Bicarbonate in 5% Dextrose Injection Recalled for Sterility Assurance
SterRx is recalling Sodium Bicarbonate in 5% Dextrose Injection nationwide due to lack of assurance of sterility. The recall affects 127,260 bags distributed across the U.S.
Product
Sodium Bicarbonate in 5% Dextrose Injection, 150 mEq per 1000 mL (12.6 mg per mL), Rx only, SterRx, 141 Idaho Ave., Plattsburgh, NY 12903, NDC 70324-326-01.
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0313-2022·2022-01-05
Morphine Sulfate Injection Recalled for Lack of Sterility Assurance
SterRx is recalling 40 bags of Morphine Sulfate in 5% Dextrose Injection (1 mg per mL) distributed nationwide due to lack of assurance of sterility. The product is subject to contamination risk.
Product
Morphine Sulfate in 5% Dextrose Injection, 100 mg per 100 mL (1 mg per mL), Rx only, SterRx, 141 Idaho Ave., Plattsburgh, NY 12903, NDC 70324-452-01.
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0323-2022·2022-01-05
SterRx Phenylephrine HCl Injection Recalled for Sterility Assurance
SterRx is recalling PHENYLephrine HCl 40 mg per 250 mL injectable solution nationwide due to lack of assurance of sterility. The recall affects approximately 20,640 bags distributed across the United States.
Product
PHENYLephrine HCl, 40 mg per 250 mL, (160 mcg per mL) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, Rx Only, SterRx, 141 Idaho Ave., Plattsburgh, NY 12903, NDC 70324-252-01.
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0292-2022·2021-12-29
OTC Expectorant Recall: Microbial Contamination in Rompe Pecho
Efficient Laboratories is recalling Rompe Pecho guaifenesin expectorant in 4 fl oz and 6 fl oz bottles due to microbial contamination of non-sterile products. The affected product was distributed nationwide.
Product
ROMPE PECHO — ROMPE PECHO (GUAIFENESIN)
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0293-2022·2021-12-29
OTC Cough and Cold Drug Recalled for Microbial Contamination
Efficient Laboratories is recalling approximately 4,026 bottles of Rompe Pecho Max Multi-Symptoms cough and cold medicine nationwide due to potential microbial contamination of the non-sterile product.
Product
ROMPE PECHO MAX MULTI SYMPTOMS — ROMPE PECHO MAX MULTI SYMPTOMS (ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHOPHAN HBR, PHENYLEPHRINE HCL, GUAIFENESIN)
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0291-2022·2021-12-29
Rompe Pecho Cough Syrup Recalled for Microbial Contamination
Efficient Laboratories, Inc. is recalling Rompe Pecho DM cough syrup (6 fl oz bottles) due to microbial contamination of the non-sterile product. The recall affects 27,206 bottles distributed nationwide.
Product
ROMPE PECHO — ROMPE PECHO (DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR, GUAIFENESIN)
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0290-2022·2021-12-29
Rompe Pecho Cold & Flu Syrup Recalled for Microbial Contamination
Efficient Laboratories is recalling Rompe Pecho CF Cold & Flu Advanced Formula syrup due to microbial contamination of the non-sterile product. The recall affects 10,833 bottles distributed nationwide.
Product
ROMPE PECHO — ROMPE PECHO (DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR, GUAIFENESIN, PHENYLEPHRINE HCL)
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0151-2022·2021-11-17
Talon Compounding Pharmacy Injectable Drugs Recalled for Lack of Sterility Assurance
Talon Compounding Pharmacy is recalling injectable medications containing testosterone cypionate, anastrozole, and dutasteride due to lack of assurance of sterility. The recall affects 23 vials distributed across the United States.
Product
TEST CYPIONATE 200MG/ANASTROZOLE 0.5MG/DUTASTERIDE 0.5MG/ML IN OIL INJECTABLE, Rx only, Talon Compounding Pharmacy, 2950 Thousand Oaks Drive Ste 25, San Antonio, Texas 78247
Category
Drug
Distribution
2 states
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0225-2022·2021-11-17
TRI-MIX Papaverine Injectable Recalled for Lack of Sterility Assurance
Vita Pharmacy, LLC dba Talon Compounding Pharmacy is recalling TRI-MIX PAPAVERINE 40/PHENTOLAMINE 2/PGE-1 10 injectable medication because the manufacturer cannot assure sterility of the product. The recall affects one lot distributed across the United States, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico.
Product
TRI-MIX PAPAVERINE 40/PHENTOLAMINE 2/PGE-1 10 INJ INJECTABLE, Rx only, Talon Compounding Pharmacy, 2950 Thousand Oaks Drive Ste 25, San Antonio, Texas 78247
Category
Drug
Distribution
2 states
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0174-2022·2021-11-17
Testosterone Cypionate/Anastrozole Injectable Recalled for Lack of Sterility Assurance
Vita Pharmacy (Talon Compounding Pharmacy) is recalling two lots of testosterone cypionate 200mg/anastrozole 0.7mg/ml injectable solution due to lack of assurance of sterility. The product was distributed nationwide.
Product
TESTOSTERONE CYPIONATE 200MG/ANASTROZOLE 0.7MG/ML IN OIL INJECTABLE, Rx only, Talon Compounding Pharmacy, 2950 Thousand Oaks Drive Ste 25, San Antonio, Texas 78247
Category
Drug
Distribution
2 states
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0142-2022·2021-11-17
Talon Compounding Pharmacy injectable lacks sterility assurance
Vita Pharmacy, LLC dba Talon Compounding Pharmacy is recalling a compounded injectable medication (QUAD-MIX) due to lack of assurance of sterility. The product was distributed across the United States, including Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico.
Product
QUAD-MIX PAPAV 30/PHENTOL 4/PGE-1 40/ATROPINE 0.4 INJ *C6* INJECTABLE, Rx only, Talon Compounding Pharmacy, 2950 Thousand Oaks Drive Ste 25, San Antonio, Texas 78247
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Drug
Distribution
2 states
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0175-2022·2021-11-17
Testosterone Cypionate Injectable Compounded Injection Lacks Sterility Assurance
Vita Pharmacy, LLC dba Talon Compounding Pharmacy is recalling Testosterone Cypionate 200mg/Anastrozole 1.5mg/mL injectable due to lack of assurance of sterility. The product was distributed in the United States including Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico.
Product
TESTOSTERONE CYPIONATE 200MG/ANASTROZOLE 1.5MG/ML IN OIL INJECTABLE, Rx only, Talon Compounding Pharmacy, 2950 Thousand Oaks Drive Ste 25, San Antonio, Texas 78247
Category
Drug
Distribution
2 states
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0129-2022·2021-11-17
MIC B Complex Injectable from Talon Compounding Pharmacy Recalled for Sterility Concerns
Talon Compounding Pharmacy is recalling MIC B Complex INJ-MILES FORMULATION INJECTABLE due to lack of assurance of sterility. The drug is distributed across the United States, including Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico.
Product
MIC B COMPLEX INJ-MILES FORMULATION INJECTABLE, Rx only, Talon Compounding Pharmacy, 2950 Thousand Oaks Drive Ste 25, San Antonio, Texas 78247
Category
Drug
Distribution
2 states
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0092-2022·2021-11-10
Dr. Berg Nutritionals Liquid Vitamin D with Zinc Dietary Supplement Recalled for Mold and Yeast Contamination
Health & Wellness Center, Inc. is recalling Dr. Berg Nutritionals Liquid Vitamin D with Zinc Dietary Supplement due to mold and yeast levels that exceed product specifications.
Product
Dr. Berg Nutritionals, Liquid Vitamin D with Zinc Dietary Supplement ( Liquid Vitamin D ), Individual 1 FL OZ bottle (with no secondary packaging), Glass bottle. The label of the Liquid Vitamin D product includes the following storage instructions: Store in a cool, dark plac
Category
Food
Distribution
0 states
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0064-2022·2021-11-03
MIC/B12A/B6 Injection Recalled for Sterility Assurance Concerns
Red Mountain Compounding Pharmacy is recalling MIC/B12A/B6 injectable medication because FDA inspection identified concerns about sterility assurance. The recall affects 494 patients across seven states.
Product
MIC/B12A/B6 15/50/100 5MG/50MG/ML MDV, Rx only, Red Mountain Compounding Rx
Category
Drug
Distribution
7 states
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0155-2022·2021-10-27
medfusion Stopcock devices recalled due to sterility assurance deficiency
Smiths Medical is recalling over 933,000 medfusion Stopcock medical devices internationally due to lack of sterility assurance. The devices may not meet required sterility standards.
Product
medfusion Stopcock, 1-way and 4-way, Model Numbers (REF): a. 081-101BE b. 081-101GE c. 081-101GEE d. 081-101NE e. 081-102NE f. 081-102RE g. 089-101E h. 888-101NE i. 081-102GEE j. 888-101BE k. 888-101GE l. 888-101GEE m. 081-101RE n. 081-102GE o. 081-102BE p. 888-10
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
0 states
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0004-2022·2021-10-13
Betaxolol Ophthalmic Solution Recalled for Sterility Failure
Akorn, Inc. is recalling Betaxolol Ophthalmic Solution, USP 0.5% due to confirmed sterility failure detected during stability testing. The affected lot was distributed nationwide.
Product
Betaxolol Ophthalmic Solution, USP, 0.5%, (Betaxolol HCl 5.6 mg/mL), 5 mL dropper bottle, Rx only, Sterile, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. Carton NDC: 17478-705-10, Bottle NDC 17478-705-11
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Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0896-2021·2021-10-06
ceFAZolin Injectable Recalled for Lack of Sterility Assurance
IntegraDose Compounding Services LLC is recalling ceFAZolin 2 G/20 mL sterile syringes for injection due to lack of sterility assurance. Approximately 2,614 syringes distributed in NH, MA, and MN are affected.
Product
ceFAZolin, 2 G/20 mL in Sterile Water, 20 mL Sterile Syringe for Injection, IntegraDose Compounding Services, LLC, 719 Kasota Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN. NDC 71139-7087-1
Category
Drug
Distribution
3 states
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0008-2022·2021-10-06
Ruzurgi (amifampridine) Tablets Recalled for Microbial Contamination
Jacobus Pharmaceutical Company is recalling Ruzurgi (amifampridine) 10 mg tablets due to microbial contamination. Testing found that certain lots exceeded acceptable limits for aerobic bacteria, yeast, and mold.
Product
Ruzurgi (amifampridine) Tablets 10 mg, packaged in 100-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by: Jacobus Pharmaceutical Company, Inc, P.O. Box 5290, Princeton, New Jersey 08540, NDC 49938-110-01.
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Drug
Distribution
0 states
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0854-2021·2021-10-06
Valproic Acid Oral Solution Recalled for Microbial Contamination
American Health Packaging is recalling Valproic Acid Oral Solution due to potential microbial contamination in liquid sugar batches used during manufacturing. The affected product was distributed nationwide.
Product
Valproic Acid Oral Solution, USP, 500 mg/10 mL, 100 10 mL unit dose cups per case, Rx Only, Packaged and Distributed by: American Health Packaging, Columbus, Ohio 43217 Case NDC#: 60687-262-56; Individual Dose NDC: 60687-262-42
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Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0830-2021·2021-09-29
Avicel RC-591 NF Bulk Powder Recalled for Microbial Contamination
DuPont Nutrition USA is recalling Avicel RC-591 NF bulk powder (lot #2173766940) due to out-of-specification microbial contamination. The product was distributed as a component in finished drug formulations nationwide.
Product
Avicel RC-591 NF (MCC/Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium) NF, bulk powder, 80.0 KG drum, Manufactured by: DuPont Nutrition USA, Inc., 1301 Ogletown Road, Newark, DE 19711
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0815-2021·2021-09-29
Promethazine With Codeine Oral Solution Recall Due to Microbial Contamination
Morton Grove Pharmaceuticals is recalling Promethazine With Codeine Oral Solution (Lot #UV1198) nationwide due to potential microbial contamination in liquid sugar batches used during manufacturing.
Product
Promethazine With Codeine Oral Solution, (Promethazine Hydrochloride 6.25 mg/5mL & Codeine Phosphate 10 mg/5 mL), 1 Pint (473 mL), Rx Only, Manufactured For: Wockhardt USA, LLC, Parsippany, NJ 07054; Manuractured By: Morton Grove Pharmaceuticals, Inc, Morton Grove, IL 60053. NDC:
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Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0814-2021·2021-09-29
Promethazine Syrup Plain Recall Due to Microbial Contamination
Morton Grove Pharmaceuticals is recalling Promethazine Syrup Plain 6.25 mg/5 mL in 1-pint bottles due to potential microbial contamination in liquid sugar batches used during manufacturing.
Product
Promethazine Syrup Plain, 6.25 mg/5 mL (Promethazine Hydrochloride Syrup, USP), 1 Pint (473 mL), Rx Only, Manufactured For: Wockhardt USA, LLC, Parsippany, NJ 07054; Manuractured By: Morton Grove Pharmaceuticals, Inc, Morton Grove, IL 60053. NDC: 60432-608-16
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide