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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HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1157-2023·2023-09-27
Sterile Eye Drops Recalled for Lack of Sterility Assurance TRP Natural Eyes
TRP Natural Eyes sterile eye drops have been recalled because their sterility cannot be confirmed. About 8,000 units distributed to medical accounts in Rhode Island and Colorado are affected.
Product
TRP Natural Eyes, Eye Lid Relief PF, Sterile Eye Drops, Homeopathic 0.33 FL OZ (10 mL), Manufactured in Jordan, exclusively for TRP Company, Inc., 1575 Delucchi Lane, Reno, NV 89502, NDC: 17312-417-19.
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Drug
Distribution
2 states
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1161-2023·2023-09-27
FDA Recalls TRP Natural Eyes Sterile Eye Drops for Lack of Sterility
The FDA is recalling TRP Natural Eyes Pink Eye Relief eye drops due to lack of assurance of sterility. The product was distributed to accounts in Rhode Island and Colorado.
Product
TRP Natural Eyes, Pink Eye Relief, Sterile Eye drops, Homeopathic 0.33 FL OZ (10 mL), Manufactured in Jordan, exclusively for TRP Company, Inc., 1575 Delucchi Lane, Reno, NV 89502 NDC: 17312-013-15.
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Drug
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2 states
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1118-2023·2023-09-06
Neonatal TPN Starter Bags Recalled for Sterility Assurance Gaps
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling 140 bags of Neonatal TPN Starter Bag due to lack of validation data for sanitization cycles. The injectable nutrition product was distributed nationwide.
Product
Neonatal TPN Starter Bag, Amino Acids (trophamine) 3%/Dextrose 10% with CALCIUM and HEPARIN, IV Bag, total volume = 250mL, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 2200 South 43rd Avenue, Pheonix, AZ 85043, NDC: 72196-0420-1
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Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1134-2023·2023-09-06
OxyTOCIN IV Bags Recalled for Lack of Sterility Validation
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling 298 bags of oxyTOCIN 40 units IV bags nationwide due to lack of validation data for sanitization cycles, creating potential sterility concerns.
Product
oxyTOCIN, 40 units added to 0.9% sodium chloride 1000 mL, IV Bag, Rx Only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 2200 South 43rd Avenue, Pheonix, AZ 85043, NDC: 72196-8069-1
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Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1137-2023·2023-09-06
Diltiazem IV Bag Recalled Due to Lack of Sterilization Assurance
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling 235 bags of diltiazem IV product due to lack of validation data for sanitization cycles. No illnesses have been reported.
Product
dilTIAZem 125mg/125mL (1 mg/mL), added to 0.9% sodium chloride, IV Bag, Rx Only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 2200 South 43rd Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85043, NDC: 72196-6055-1
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Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1061-2023·2023-08-09
Fentanyl Injectable Solution Recalled for Sterility Validation Failure
Central Admixture recalls 8,146 bags of fentanyl injection due to lack of sterilization cycle validation. This Class II recall affects patients nationwide who may receive contaminated IV medication.
Product
fentaNYL in 0.9% sodium chloride, 2500 mcg/250 mL, (10 mcg/mL), 250 mL bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 7935 Dunbrook Road, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92126, NDC 71286-2071-5
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Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1080-2023·2023-08-09
Morphine Injectable Recalled Due to Unvalidated Sterilization Process
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services recalls 1,235 morphine syringes nationwide due to lack of validation data for sterilization cycles, potentially compromising sterility.
Product
morphine in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 50 mg/50 mL (1mg/mL), 50 mL Syringe, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 7935 Dunbrook Road, Suite C San Diego, CA 92126, NDC: 71286-2040-4
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Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1079-2023·2023-08-09
Fentanyl Injectable Recalled Due to Unvalidated Sterilization Process
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling approximately 6,770 fentanyl syringes distributed nationwide due to lack of validated sanitization data. The injectable medication may not have proper sterility assurance.
Product
fentaNYL in 0.9% sodium chloride, 10 mcg/1 mL, (10 mcg/mL), 3 mL Syringe, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 7935 Dunbrook Road, Suite C San Diego, CA 92126, NDC: 71286-2071-1
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Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1071-2023·2023-08-09
Ketamine Injection Recalled Due to Lack of Sterility Assurance
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling 2,994 syringes of ketamine injection distributed nationwide due to lack of validated sterilization procedures that ensure product sterility.
Product
ketamine in 0.9% sodium chloride, 50 mg/5mL (10mg/mL), 5 mL syringe, Rx only, CAPS, Inc., 7935 Dunbrook Road, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92126, NDC 71286-3022-1
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Drug
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Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0996-2023·2023-08-09
Neonatal TPN solution recalled for lack of sterility assurance
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling 296 bags of neonatal TPN starter solution due to lacking validation data for decontamination cycles, raising concerns about sterility assurance.
Product
Neonatal TPN Starter Bag, Amino Acids (Trophamine) 2.5%/Dextrose 10% with CALCIUM and HEPARIN, total volume = 250mL, IV Bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 2200 South 43rd Avenue, Pheonix, AZ 85043, NDC: 72196-0418-1
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Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1044-2023·2023-08-09
HYDROmorphone Injectable Syringes Recalled Due to Sterility Assurance Concerns
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services Inc is recalling HYDROmorphone injectable syringes because sterilization cycles were not validated. The recall affects 2,717 units distributed nationwide.
Product
HYDROmorphone in 0.9% sodium chloride, 6 mg/30 mL, (0.2 mg/mL), 30 mL Syringe, Rx only, CAPS, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 7935 Dunbrook Road, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92126, NDC: 71286-2010-1
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Drug
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Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0879-2023·2023-07-05
Endometrin Vaginal Inserts Recalled Due to Potential Microbial Contamination
Ferring Pharmaceuticals is recalling certain lots of Endometrin (progesterone) Vaginal Inserts due to potential microbial contamination resulting from manufacturing deviations.
Product
Endometrin (progesterone) Vaginal Insert 100mg, packaged in a carton of 21 vaginal inserts with 21 disposable vaginal applicators, Manufactured for: Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc., Parsippany, NJ NDC# 55566-6500-03
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Drug
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Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0749-2023·2023-05-31
Vasopressin Injectable Drug Recalled Due to Sterility Assurance Questions
FDA recalls 4259 bags of vasopressin injectable solution nationwide due to lack of assurance of sterility following an FDA inspection. The affected lots are intended for central pharmacy use.
Product
vasopressin 50 units added to 0.9% sodium chloride 50 mL*, 1 unit/mL*, 50 mL in 100 mL Partial Additive Bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 6580 Snowdrift Rd., Ste 100, Allentown, PA 18106, NDC 71285-9002-1.
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Drug
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Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0682-2023·2023-05-31
Neonatal TPN Starter Bag Recalled for Lack of Sterility Assurance
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services recalled 80 Neonatal TPN Starter Bags nationwide due to FDA concerns about sterility assurance after an inspection.
Product
Neonatal TPN Starter Bag, Amino Acids (Trophamine) 2%/Dextrose 10%, packaged in 250 mL per bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., Lehigh Valley, 6580 Snowdrift Road, Allentown, PA 18106, NDC 71285-0400-1.
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Drug
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Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0634-2023·2023-05-24
Fentanyl Injectable Syringes Recalled for Lack of Sterility Assurance
Apollo Care's fentanyl 50 mcg/mL injectable syringes are recalled due to lack of assurance of sterility. The 790-syringe batch distributed in Missouri may pose contamination risks if administered.
Product
FentaNYL 50 mcg/mL (2,500mcg Total Dose), 50 mL Syringe, Rx Only, Apollo Care, LLC, 3801 Mojave Ct., Suite 101, Columbia, MO 65202. NDC 71170-910-25
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Drug
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0 states
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0613-2023·2023-05-24
Ceftriaxone Injectable Recalled Due to Lack of Sterility Assurance
Ceftriaxone for Injection is being recalled nationwide due to lack of assurance of sterility. Approximately 73,475 vials manufactured by Astral SteriTech may not meet required sterility standards.
Product
Ceftriaxone for Injection, USP 1 gram per vial, Rx only, Mfg. for: Piramal Critical Care, Bethlehem, PA 18017, NDC 66794-213-42
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Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0567-2023·2023-05-17
Atovaquone Oral Suspension Recalled for Bacillus cereus Contamination
Camber Pharmaceuticals is recalling Atovaquone Oral Suspension due to contamination by Bacillus cereus bacteria. The contamination was discovered during testing of repackaged medication.
Product
ATOVAQUONE — ATOVAQUONE (ATOVAQUONE)
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Drug
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Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Food)·F-0809-2023·2023-05-10
Atkins Dark Chocolate Royale Protein Shakes Recalled for Contamination
Simply Good Foods Co. is recalling Atkins Dark Chocolate Royale Protein Rich Shakes due to contamination that rendered the product non-sterile, creating potential for spoilage.
Product
Atkins Dark Chocolate Royale Protein Rich Shakes, NET WT. 44 oz (4 / 11oz) 4 Tetra packs per carton, UPC 637480065108, Distributed exclusively by Simply Good Foods USA, Inc. 1 Denver, CO 80202 1-800-6-ATKINS.
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Food
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0756-2023·2023-04-19
Magnesium Citrate Tribasic Hydrate Powder Recalled for Microbial Contamination
Jost Chemical Co is recalling Magnesium Citrate Tribasic Hydrate powder due to elevated microbial counts above the manufacturer's specification. Lot 25350037 (3,300 pounds) was distributed to Florida.
Product
Magnesium Citrate Tribasic Hydrate, USP, Ultrafine Powder sold in bulk 55 lb fiber box.
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Food
Distribution
1 state
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0487-2023·2023-04-05
Apollo Care Fentanyl and Ropivacaine Epidural Injection Recalled for Contamination
Apollo Care is recalling 215 bags of Fentanyl and Ropivacaine epidural injection (Lot AC-016581) due to suspected microbial growth on external packaging. The recall affects product distributed in Missouri.
Product
Fentanyl 500mcg (2mcg/mL) and Ropivacaine HCl 250mg (1mg/mL) added to 250mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride, For Epidural Use Only, Rx only, 3801 Mojave Ct. Suite 101, Columbia, MO 65202, NDC 71170-950-25
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Drug
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1 state
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1241-2023·2023-03-22
BD Insulin Syringes Recalled for Potential Nonsterile Condition
Becton Dickinson & Company is recalling 1.17 million BD Ultra-Fine Insulin Syringes due to a nonsterile manufacturing defect that could expose patients to pathogenic microorganisms and increase infection risk.
Product
BD Ultra-Fine Insulin Syringe 1mL, 6mm, 31G-Insulin Syringes are designed for administering insulin in the treatment of diabetes mellitus. Catalog Number: 326678
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Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1244-2023·2023-03-22
BD Ultra-Fine II insulin syringes recalled for sterility defect
Becton Dickinson recalled 1,472,400 BD Ultra-Fine II insulin syringes due to a sterility defect. The nonsterile syringes pose a risk of local infection at injection sites.
Product
BD Ultra-Fine II Insulin Syringe 0.5mL, 8mm, 30G-Insulin Syringes are designed for administering insulin in the treatment of diabetes mellitus. Catalog Number: 326725
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Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0357-2023·2023-03-08
FDA Recalls Norepinephrine Injection Due to Sterility Concerns
Nephron Sterile Compounding Center is recalling Norepinephrine Bitartrate injection nationwide due to lack of sterility assurance. The recall affects 305,895 bottles across 13 lots.
Product
Norepinephrine Bitartrate in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 4 mg/250 mL (16 mcg/mL*), 250 mL Single-Dose Container bottle, packaged in 15 IV Bottles per carton, Rx Only, Nephron 503B Outsourcing Facility, 4500 12th St. Extension, West Columbia, SC 29172, NDC 69374-319-25.
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Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0320-2023·2023-02-22
TPN parenteral nutrition bags recalled due to lack of sterility
Sentara Infusion Services is recalling 31 TPN bags due to lack of sterility assurance. The recalled bags with Beyond Use Dates December 24–31, 2022, were dispensed nationwide to patients.
Product
TPN (a) 115GM/AA, 215GM/DEX, 25GM/LIP 1150ML, (b)90GM/AA, 215GM/DEX, 25GM/LIP 1150ML, (c) TPN AA: 100GM DEX: 105GM 2700ML, (d) TPN AA: 100GM DEX: 105GM LIP: 45GM 2700ML, (e) TPN: AA100GM ; DEX185GM ; LIP50GM IN 1500ML, (f) TPN: AA 150GM ; DEX 220GM ; LIP 45GM IN 2400 ml, (g) TPN
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Drug
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Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1132-2023·2023-02-22
Olympus colonovideoscope recalled for potential microbial contamination from veterinary use
An Olympus EVIS EXERA III colonovideoscope was used in veterinary endoscopy before being designated as a medical facility loaner, creating potential for microbial contamination.
Product
EVIS EXERA III Colonovideoscope-For endoscopy and endoscopic surgery within the lower digestive tract (including the anus, rectum, sigmoid colon, colon, and ileocecal valve) Model/Serial: CF-Q180AL
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Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide