The Recall Desk

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.

About this hazard tag

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976–1000 of 1320

  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-1250-2016·2016-05-04

    Tarry Medical Recalls DandleLION Kisses Due to Microbial Contamination

    Tarry Medical Products is recalling DandleLION Kisses sterile sucrose solution due to microbial contamination. The product is distributed in nine states.

    Product
    DandleLION Kisses, 24% Sterile Organic Sucrose In Purified Water, 2 ml polyethylene vial. For oral use Part Number D 12442 C384
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    9 states
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0726-2016·2016-03-02

    Keystone Recalls Medicated Better Braids Spray Due to Staphylococcus aureus

    Keystone Laboratories is recalling Medicated Better Braids, La Laque (salicylic acid) Spray due to a positive Staphylococcus aureus test result.

    Product
    Medicated Better Braids, La Laque (salicylic acid) Spray, 2%,12 Fl. OZ. (355 ml.) bottle, Distributed by Keystone Laboratories, Memphis, TN 38101-2026, UPC 0 70596 00422 5.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0655-2016·2016-02-17

    Fagron Recalls SyrSpend SF Grape Flavor Due to Yeast Contamination

    Fagron, Inc. is recalling SyrSpend SF Grape Flavor suspending base due to the presence of yeast. The recall affects 148 bottles distributed nationwide.

    Product
    SyrSpend SF, Suspending Base, Grape Flavored, a convenient, sweetened, sugar-free syrup-suspending vehicle specially formulated to assist in extemporaneous preparation of oral liquid dose forms, Rx Only, Shake Well, 4 L bottle, Manufactured by Fagron Inc., St. Paul, MN 55120, NDC
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0654-2016·2016-02-17

    Fagron Recalls SyrSpend SF Syrup Due to Yeast Contamination

    Fagron, Inc. is recalling SyrSpend SF syrup-suspending vehicle due to the presence of yeast. The recall affects 44 bottles distributed nationwide.

    Product
    SyrSpend SF, a convenient, sweetened, sugar-free syrup-suspending vehicle specially formulated to assist in extemporaneous preparation of oral liquid dose forms, Rx Only, Shake Well, 500 mL bottle, Manufactured by Fagron Inc., St. Paul, MN 55120, NDC 51552-1079-5.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0656-2016·2016-02-17

    Fagron Recalls SyrSpend SF Suspending Base Due to Yeast Contamination

    Fagron, Inc. is recalling SyrSpend SF Suspending Base because the product contains yeast. The recall covers 88 bottles distributed nationwide.

    Product
    SyrSpend SF, Suspending Base, a convenient, sweetened, sugar-free syrup-suspending vehicle specially formulated to assist in extemporaneous preparation of oral liquid dose forms, Rx Only, Shake Well, 4 L bottle, Manufactured by Fagron Inc., St. Paul, MN 55120, NDC 51552-1079-9.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0735-2016·2016-02-10

    MediChoice Cohesive Bandages Recalled for Microbial Contamination

    Owens & Minor is recalling MediChoice sterile cohesive bandages because testing revealed microbial contamination.

    Product
    MediChoice Cohesive Bandages, One (1) roll of cohesive bandage per bag, thirty-six (36) bags per case [all model numbers have equivalent packaging] General Hospital Use.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0733-2016·2016-02-10

    Owens & Minor Recalls MediChoice Cohesive Bandages Due to Microbial Contamination

    Owens & Minor is recalling MediChoice sterile cohesive bandages because testing revealed microbial contamination. The affected products were distributed nationwide.

    Product
    MediChoice Cohesive Bandages, One (1) roll of cohesive bandage per bag, thirty-six (36) bags per case [all model numbers have equivalent packaging]. General Hospital Use.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0734-2016·2016-02-10

    Owens & Minor Recalls MediChoice Cohesive Bandages Due to Microbial Contamination

    Owens & Minor is recalling MediChoice sterile cohesive bandages because testing revealed microbial contamination. The affected bandages were distributed nationwide.

    Product
    MediChoice Cohesive Bandages, One (1) roll of cohesive bandage per bag, thirty-six (36) bags per case [all model numbers have equivalent packaging] General Hospital Use.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0575-2016·2016-01-27

    FDA Recalls Energique Homeopathic Skin Spray Due to Microbial Contamination

    Grato Holdings, Inc. is recalling 118 bottles of Energique homeopathic skin spray due to out-of-specification microbial counts.

    Product
    Energique, Homeopathic Remedy, Skin Irritant & Healing Support, Topical Spray, 1 fl oz bottle, NDC 44911-0136-1, Dist. by Energique, Inc., Woodbine, IA; ALSO LABELED AS --- Liddell Laboratories, Skin Irritant & Healing Support, Topical Homeopathic Spray, NDC 50845-0214-1, Dist By
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0577-2016·2016-01-27

    Energique Joint Pain Spray Recalled for Microbial Contamination

    Grato Holdings is recalling Energique Joint Pain & Stiffness Relief Topical Spray due to microbial contamination. Testing revealed out-of-specification results for total aerobic microbiological count.

    Product
    Energique, Homeopathic Remedy, Joint Pain & Stiffness Relief, Topical Spray, 1 fl oz (30 ml) bottles, NDC 44911-0133-1, Dist. by Energique, Inc., Woodbine, IA; ALSO LABELED AS --- Liddell Laboratories, Joint Pain & Stiffness Relief, Topical Homeopathic Spray, NDC 50845-0218-1, Di
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0580-2016·2016-01-27

    FDA Recalls Energique Homeopathic Pain Spray for Microbial Contamination

    Grato Holdings is recalling Energique First Aid Pain & Trauma Relief homeopathic spray due to out-of-specification microbial counts.

    Product
    Energique, Homeopathic Remedy, First Aid Pain & Trauma Relief, 1 fl oz (30 ml) bottles, NDC 44911-0135-1, Dist. by Energique, Inc., Woodbine, IA; ALSO LABELED AS --- Liddell Laboratories, First Aid Pain & Trauma Relief, Topical Homeopathic Spray, NDC 50845-0216-1, Dist By Liddell
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0576-2016·2016-01-27

    Energique Homeopathic Spray Recalled for Microbial Contamination

    Grato Holdings is recalling Energique homeopathic topical spray due to out-of-specification microbial counts. The product was distributed nationwide and to Canada and Guatemala.

    Product
    Energique, Homeopathic Remedy, Muscle/Tendon Pain & Stress Relief, Topical Spray, 1 fl oz (30 ml) bottles, NDC 44911-0132-1, Dist. by Energique, Inc. Woodbine, IA 51579; ALSO LABELED AS --- Liddell Laboratories, Muscle/Tendon Pain & Stress Relief, Topical Homeopathic Spray, NDC 5
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0578-2016·2016-01-27

    Grato Holdings Recalls Energique Shingles Pain Spray Due to Microbial Contamination

    Grato Holdings is recalling Energique Shingles Pain & Ulceration Relief Topical Spray due to out-of-specification microbial counts. The recall covers 371 bottles distributed nationwide and to Guatemala and Canada.

    Product
    Energique, Homeopathic Remedy, Shingles Pain & Ulceration Relief, Topical Spray, 1 fl oz (30 ml) bottles, NDC 44911-0137-1, Dist. by Energique, Inc., Woodbine, IA; ALSO LABELED AS --- Liddell Laboratories, Shingles Pain & Ulceration Relief Topical Homeopathic Spray, NDC 50845-021
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0579-2016·2016-01-27

    Energique Headache Spray Recalled for Microbial Contamination

    Grato Holdings is recalling Energique Headache Pain & Sinus Pressure Relief Topical Spray due to microbial contamination.

    Product
    Energique, Homeopathic Remedy, Headache Pain & Sinus Pressure Relief, Topical Spray, 1 fl oz (30 ml) bottles, NDC 44911-0134-1, Dist. by Energique, Inc., Woodbine, IA; ALSO LABELED AS --- Liddell Laboratories, Headache Pain & Sinus Pressure Relief, Topical Homeopathic Spray, NDC
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Food)·F-3069-2015·2015-09-09

    HoneyCombs Formula IM Recalled for Excessive Coliform Bacteria

    HoneyCombs Industries is recalling 55 bottles of Formula IM because the powdered golden seal ingredient contained coliform bacteria levels above the specified limit.

    Product
    Formula IM packaged in 1 FL OZ (29mL) droppers. HoneyCombs Industries, 10671 6075 Road, Montrose, CO 81403.
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Food)·F-3068-2015·2015-09-09

    HoneyCombs Formula C&F Recalled for Excessive Coliform Bacteria

    HoneyCombs Industries is recalling 161 bottles of Formula C&F droppers because the powdered golden seal ingredient contained coliform bacteria levels exceeding specifications.

    Product
    Formula C&F packaged in 1 FL OZ (29mL) droppers. HoneyCombs Industries, 10671 6075 Road, Montrose, CO 81403.
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2095-2015·2015-07-22

    Alere i Influenza A & B Kit Recalled for False Negative Risk

    Alere is recalling 257 kits of the Alere i Influenza A & B test due to microbial growth that may cause false negative results.

    Product
    Alere i flu, Alere i, Alere Influenza A & B; Part Number (PN) 425-024 The Alere" i Influenza A & B assay, performed on the Alere" i Instrument, is a rapid molecular in vitro diagnostic test utilizing an isothermal nucleic acid amplification technology for the qualitative detecti
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1064-2015·2015-05-20

    Mission Pharmacal Recalls Sodium Sulfacetamide and Sulfur Wash Kits

    Mission Pharmacal is recalling 2,412 kits of Sodium Sulfacetamide 9% and Sulfur 4.5% Wash due to microbial contamination.

    Product
    Sodium Sulfacetamide 9% and Sulfur 4.5% Wash Kit, Rx Only, Sodium Sulfacetamide 9% and Sulfur 4.5% Wash, Net Wt. 16 oz (454 g), Daily Moisturizing Wash, 16 fl. oz. (473 mL), Manufactured for: BioComp Pharma Inc., San Antonio, TX 78230, NDC 44523-0609-23
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1065-2015·2015-05-20

    Mission Pharmacal Recalls Sodium Sulfacetamide and Sulfur Wash Kits

    Mission Pharmacal is recalling 1,992 kits of Sodium Sulfacetamide 9% and Sulfur 4.5% Wash due to microbial contamination.

    Product
    Sodium Sulfacetamide 9% and Sulfur 4.5% Wash Kit with Sunscreen, Rx Only, Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 25, Net Wt. 3 oz (85 g), Sodium Sulfacetamide 9% and Sulfur 4.5% Wash Net Wt. 16 oz (454 g), Manufactured for: BioComp Pharma Inc., San Antonio TX, 78230, NDC 44523-616-23
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-445-2015·2015-04-15

    Central Admixture Pharmacy Services Recalls Compounded TPN Infusion Bags

    Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling 4 bags of compounded TPN infusion bags due to non-sterility test failures.

    Product
    Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital (IL) TPN Dextrose 5% Trophamine 2%, Trophamine 5% Dextrose 2%, compound vol: 250 ml, sterile injectable, Rx only, compounded drug, IV infusion bag packaged in a corrugated box, each container is lined with a polystyrene insert; CAPS, Allentown,
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-457-2015·2015-04-15

    FDA Recalls Non-Sterile Compounded Neonatal IV Infusion Bags

    Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling 10 bags of compounded neonatal IV solution due to sterility test failures.

    Product
    Hackensack University Med Ctr (NJ) 5% Dextrose Neonatal Solution, Trophamine 3%, Dextrose 5%, Additives: Calcium Gluconate 0.46mEq/mL, 7mEq/L, compound vol: 150 ml, sterile injectable, Rx only, compounded drug, IV infusion bag packaged in a corrugated box, each container is lined
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-439-2015·2015-04-15

    Central Admixture Pharmacy Services Recalls Compounded IV Infusion Bags

    Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling 8 bags of compounded IV infusion bags due to out-of-specification sterility test results.

    Product
    Rose Medical Center (CO) Neonate D10 Bridge, Trophamine 3% Dextrose 10%, Additives: heparin PF 0.5 unit(s)/ml, compound vol: 350 ml, sterile injectable, Rx only, compounded drug, IV infusion bag packaged in a corrugated box, each container is lined with a polystyrene insert; CAPS
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-452-2015·2015-04-15

    Recall of Compounded TPN Bags Due to Sterility Test Failures

    Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling five bags of compounded Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) because they failed sterility tests for microbial contamination.

    Product
    Walter Reed Natl Mil Med Ctr (MD) Stock TPN D10% with Ca, Trophamine 12g, Dextrose 20g, Additives: Calcium Gluconate 8mEq, compound vol: 200 ml, sterile injectable, Rx only, compounded drug, IV infusion bag packaged in a corrugated box, each container is lined with a polystyrene
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-442-2015·2015-04-15

    Central Admixture Pharmacy Services Recalls Non-Sterile Neonatal TPN Bags

    Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling four bags of neonatal TPN solution due to failed sterility tests indicating microbial contamination.

    Product
    Bridgeport Hospital (CT)TPN Neonatal Standard Solution, Trophamine 6% Dextrose 10%, Additives: heparin PF 0.5 unit(s)/ml, Calcium Gluconate 4mEq/L, compound vol: 150 ml, sterile injectable, Rx only, compounded drug, IV infusion bag packaged in a corrugated box, each container is
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-444-2015·2015-04-15

    FDA Recalls Compounded Neonatal IV Infusion Bags Due to Sterility Failure

    Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling compounded neonatal IV infusion bags because they failed sterility tests for microbial contamination.

    Product
    Adventist Hinsdale Hospital (IL) Neonatal Starter: Troph 2% Dex10%, Trophamine 2% Dextrose 10%, Additives: heparin PF 0.5 unit(s)/ml, compound vol: 250 ml, sterile injectable, Rx only, compounded drug, IV infusion bag packaged in a corrugated box, each container is lined with a p
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide