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

Hazard tags are short, machine-readable labels we attach to every recall to make cross-cutting queries possible — “all microbial contamination recalls regardless of agency”, “all listeria recalls in California”, “all airbag recalls in 2025”. The tags are extracted from each recall’s source text during the LLM rewrite step and validated against a fixed schema.

A recall can carry multiple tags — a Listeria recall might also be tagged ready-to-eat and undeclared-allergen. Use the full-text search if you want to combine hazard tags with brand or category filters.

126–150 of 1320

  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0069-2024·2023-11-01

    Restore Sinus Spray Recalled for Microbial Contamination

    Biomic Sciences is recalling Restore Sinus Spray due to microbial contamination of the non-sterile product. The product is distributed nationwide and internationally.

    Product
    Restore Sinus Spray, Manufactured by: Biomic Sciences, LLC Charlottesville, VA
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0047-2024·2023-10-25

    FDA Recalls Sucralfate Oral Suspension Due to Bacillus Cereus Contamination

    VistaPharm is recalling 180 bottles of Sucralfate Oral Suspension nationwide due to Bacillus cereus contamination, a Class I recall. The affected lot (810300, expiring October 2023) should not be used.

    Product
    SUCRALFATE — SUCRALFATE (SUCRALFATE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0046-2024·2023-10-25

    TheraBreath for Kids Oral Rinse Recalled for Yeast Contamination

    FDA recalls TheraBreath for Kids Oral Rinse due to microbial contamination identified as Candida parapsilosis yeast. Approximately 5,316 bottles distributed nationwide are affected.

    Product
    TheraBreath for Kids! Oral Rinse, sodium fluoride 0.05% (0.02% w/v fluoride ion), 16 fl. oz. 473 mL bottles, Strawberry Splash, UPC 6 97029 70000 6, manufactured for Church & Dwight Co, Inc., Ewing, NJ 08628
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-0037-2024·2023-10-11

    FDA Recalls Dr. Berne's MSM Drops Due to Non-Sterility Concerns

    Dr. Berne's MSM DROPS 5% Solution was recalled by the FDA for non-sterility issues. Lot 6786, with expiration date March 31, 2025, is distributed nationwide and internationally.

    Product
    Dr. Berne's MSM DROPS 5% Solution, 30 mL/1.014 OZ bottle, Distributed by: Dr. Berne's Whole Health Products, Tesuque, NM, 87574, [email protected], UPC 00854582001111.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1163-2023·2023-09-27

    TRP Natural Eyes Red Eye Relief Recalled for Sterility Failure

    TRP Natural Eyes Red Eye Relief sterile eye drops have been recalled due to lack of assurance of sterility. The recall affects 8,868 units distributed to accounts in Rhode Island and Colorado.

    Product
    TRP Natural Eyes, Red 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: 17312-058-15.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    2 states
  • 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.
    Category
    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.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    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
    Category
    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
    Category
    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
    Category
    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
    Category
    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
    Category
    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
    Category
    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
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    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
    Category
    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
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    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
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    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.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    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.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • 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
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    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
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    1 state
  • 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)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    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.
    Category
    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.
    Category
    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
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    1 state