The Recall Desk

Hazard

Penicillin Contamination recalls

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

What the numbers show

Total
98
Critical
0
Severe
94
Most recent
2016-07-27

Of the 98 penicillin contamination recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 94 (96%) are Severe.

About this hazard tag

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1–25 of 98

  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1444-2016·2016-07-27

    GlaxoSmithKline Recalls Bactroban Nasal Ointment Due to Penicillin Contamination

    GlaxoSmithKline is recalling Bactroban Nasal ointment tubes due to penicillin cross-contamination. The recall covers 153,119 units distributed nationwide and in Puerto Rico.

    Product
    Bactroban Nasal, (Mupirocin Calcium Ointment 2%), 1 gram Single Use Tubes, Rx only, GlaxoSmithKline, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, NDC 0029-1526-11.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1443-2016·2016-07-27

    GlaxoSmithKline Recalls Bactroban Cream Due to Penicillin Cross Contamination

    GlaxoSmithKline is recalling Bactroban Cream (Mupirocin Calcium Cream 2%) due to penicillin cross-contamination. The recall covers 7,480 tubes distributed nationwide and in Puerto Rico.

    Product
    Bactroban Cream, (Mupirocin Calcium Cream 2%), 30 gram tube, Rx only, GlaxoSmithKline, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, Made in England, NDC 0029-1527-25,
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1442-2016·2016-07-27

    GlaxoSmithKline Recalls Bactroban Cream Due to Penicillin Cross Contamination

    GlaxoSmithKline is recalling Bactroban Cream (Mupirocin Calcium Cream 2%) due to penicillin cross contamination. The recall affects 28,131 tubes distributed nationwide and in Puerto Rico.

    Product
    Bactroban Cream, (Mupirocin Calcium Cream 2%), 15 gram tube, Rx only, GlaxoSmithKline, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, Made in England, NDC 0029-1527-22,
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0496-2016·2015-12-09

    Life Science Pharmacy Recalls BI-EST Capsules Due to Penicillin Contamination

    Life Science Pharmacy Inc. is recalling BI-EST Capsules because they may be contaminated with penicillin. The recall covers all lots distributed nationwide.

    Product
    BI-EST Capsules, Rx, compounded by Life Science Pharmacy Inc., Harriman, NY
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0506-2016·2015-12-09

    Methyfolate Injection Recalled for Potential Penicillin Contamination

    Life Science Pharmacy Inc. is recalling Methyfolate Injection due to potential penicillin cross-contamination. The recall covers all lots distributed nationwide.

    Product
    METHYLFOLATE Injection, Rx, compounded by Life Science Pharmacy Inc., Harriman, NY
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0500-2016·2015-12-09

    Life Science Pharmacy Recalls BI-EST Creams Due to Penicillin Contamination

    Life Science Pharmacy Inc. is recalling BI-EST Creams because they may be contaminated with penicillin. The recall covers all lots distributed nationwide.

    Product
    BI-EST Creams, Rx, compounded by Life Science Pharmacy Inc., Harriman, NY
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0502-2016·2015-12-09

    Life Science Pharmacy Recalls TRI-EST Lozenges Due to Penicillin Contamination

    Life Science Pharmacy Inc. is recalling TRI-EST Lozenges due to potential penicillin cross-contamination. The recall covers all lots distributed nationwide.

    Product
    TRI-EST Lozenges, Rx, compounded by Life Science Pharmacy Inc., Harriman, NY
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0488-2016·2015-12-09

    Life Science Pharmacy Recalls Hydroxocobalamin Injection Due to Penicillin Contamination

    Life Science Pharmacy Inc. is recalling Hydroxocobalamin Injection due to potential penicillin cross-contamination. The recall covers all lot numbers and expiration dates distributed nationwide.

    Product
    HYDROXOCOBALAMIN Injection, Rx, compounded by Life Science Pharmacy Inc., Harriman, NY
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0505-2016·2015-12-09

    Methyfolate Capsules Recalled for Potential Penicillin Cross Contamination

    Life Science Pharmacy Inc. is recalling Methyfolate Capsules due to potential penicillin cross contamination. The recall is nationwide and affects all lots.

    Product
    METHYLFOLATE Capsules, Rx, compounded by Life Science Pharmacy Inc., Harriman, NY
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0501-2016·2015-12-09

    Life Science Pharmacy Recalls TRI-EST Capsules Due to Penicillin Contamination

    Life Science Pharmacy Inc. is recalling TRI-EST Capsules because they may be contaminated with penicillin. The recall covers all lots distributed nationwide.

    Product
    TRI-EST Capsules, Rx, compounded by Life Science Pharmacy Inc., Harriman, NY
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0503-2016·2015-12-09

    Life Science Pharmacy Recalls TRI-EST Liquids Due to Penicillin Contamination

    Life Science Pharmacy Inc. is recalling TRI-EST Liquids because they may be contaminated with penicillin. The recall covers all lots distributed nationwide.

    Product
    TRI-EST Liquids, Rx, compounded by Life Science Pharmacy Inc., Harriman, NY
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0499-2016·2015-12-09

    Life Science Pharmacy Recalls BI-EST Suspensions Due to Penicillin Contamination

    Life Science Pharmacy Inc. is recalling BI-EST Suspensions because they may be contaminated with penicillin. The recall covers all lots distributed nationwide.

    Product
    BI-EST Suspensions, Rx, compounded by Life Science Pharmacy Inc., Harriman, NY
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0507-2016·2015-12-09

    Life Science Pharmacy Recalls HCG Injections Due to Penicillin Contamination

    Life Science Pharmacy Inc. is recalling Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) injections nationwide due to potential penicillin cross-contamination.

    Product
    HUMAN CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIC (HCG) Injection, Rx, compounded by Life Science Pharmacy Inc., Harriman, NY
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0497-2016·2015-12-09

    Life Science Pharmacy Recalls BI-EST Gels Due to Penicillin Contamination

    Life Science Pharmacy Inc. is recalling BI-EST Gels because they may be contaminated with penicillin. The recall covers all lots distributed nationwide.

    Product
    BI-EST Gels, Rx, compounded by Life Science Pharmacy Inc., Harriman, NY
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0498-2016·2015-12-09

    Life Science Pharmacy Recalls BI-EST Lozenges Due to Penicillin Contamination

    Life Science Pharmacy Inc. is recalling BI-EST Lozenges because they may be contaminated with penicillin. The recall covers all lots distributed nationwide.

    Product
    BI-EST Lozenges, Rx, compounded by Life Science Pharmacy Inc., Harriman, NY
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0508-2016·2015-12-09

    Life Science Pharmacy Recalls HCG Sublingual Drops Due to Penicillin Contamination

    Life Science Pharmacy Inc. is recalling Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) sublingual drops due to potential penicillin cross-contamination. The recall covers all lots distributed nationwide.

    Product
    HUMAN CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIC (HCG) Sublingual Drops, Rx, compounded by Life Science Pharmacy Inc., Harriman, NY
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0385-2016·2015-11-25

    Solutions Rx Pharmacy Recalls Budesonide Capsules Due to Penicillin Contamination

    Solutions Rx Pharmacy is recalling compounded budesonide nasal rinse capsules due to possible penicillin cross-contamination in the bulk powder.

    Product
    c-Budesonide 0.6MG capsules, 60-count bottle, NOT FOR ORAL USE-USE IN NASAL RINSE OR NEBULIZER, SOLUTIONS Rx PHARMACY, 2705 4TH AVENUE SOUTH, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    4 states
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0208-2016·2015-11-18

    The Compounder Recalls BIEST TD 80/20 Cream Due to Penicillin Contamination

    The Compounder is recalling BIEST TD 80/20 transdermal cream because the active ingredient was contaminated with penicillin by a supplier.

    Product
    BIEST TD 80/20 (Estradiol (E2) Trit (Yellow)/Estriol USP Micronized (E3) VAN CR (vanishing cream) W/V (weight/volume) (4812) 2.5MG/ML Transdermal cream, dispensed in a) 1mL and b)3 mL prefilled, amber syringes, Rx only, The Compounder, 340 Marshall Avenue Unit 100, Aurora, IL 605
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide