Hazard

Sterility recalls

2,383 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total: 2,383
Critical: 1
Severe: 2,113
Most recent: 2026-08-26

Of the 2,383 sterility recalls we have scored against our rubric, 1 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 2,113 (89%) are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

About this hazard tag

Hazard tags are short, machine-readable labels we attach to every recall to make cross-cutting queries possible — “all sterility 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.

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26–50 of 2383

HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1000-2023·2023-08-09
Neonatal TPN Bags Recalled Due to Lack of Sterility Assurance
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling 516 Neonatal TPN Starter Bags due to insufficient validation of decontamination processes. The recall affects bags 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-1032-2023·2023-08-09
Cardioplegia Solution Recalled Due to Sterility Assurance Concerns
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling cardioplegia solution due to lack of sterility assurance and missing validation data for manufacturing decontamination cycles.
Product
CARDIOPLEGIA SOLUTION, 108 mEq K, Induction 8:1, High Potassium, IV Bag, total volume = 500 mL, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 2200 South 43rd Avenue, Pheonix, AZ 85043, NDC: 72196-0102-1
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Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1028-2023·2023-08-09
Cardioplegia Solution Recalled for Lack of Sterility Assurance
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services recalls 196 bags of cardioplegia solution nationwide due to lack of sterility assurance and missing validation data for decontamination cycles.
Product
CARDIOPLEGIA SOLUTION, 60 mEq K, Induction 4:1, High Potassium, IV Bag, total volume = 830 mL, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 2200 South 43rd Avenue, Pheonix, AZ 85043, NDC: 72196-0100-1
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Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1003-2023·2023-08-09
FDA Recalls OxyTOCIN IV Bags Due to Sterility Assurance Issues
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling 497 bags of OxyTOCIN IV bags nationwide due to lack of validated sterility assurance. The manufacturer's decontamination validation data is insufficient.
Product
oxyTOCIN 30 units added to dextrose 5%/lactated ringers 500 mL, IV Bag, Rx Only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 2200 South 43rd Avenue, Pheonix, AZ 85043, NDC: 72196-6032-1
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Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1042-2023·2023-08-09
FDA Recalls Fentanyl Injections Due to Sterility Assurance Concerns
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling 1,197 syringes of fentanyl injectable solution due to lack of validation for sterilization cycles. The product was distributed nationwide.
Product
fentaNYL in dextrose 5%, 300 mcg/30 mL, (10 mcg/mL), 30 mL syringe, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 7935 Dunbrook Road, Suite C San Diego, CA 92126, NDC: 71286-2001-2
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Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1043-2023·2023-08-09
Fentanyl injection syringes recalled for unvalidated sterilization process
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling 5,124 fentanyl syringes because the manufacturer lacks validation that its sterilization process is effective. The nationwide recall affects multiple lot numbers distributed through September 2023.
Product
fentaNYL, 1250 mcg/25 mL, (50 mcg/mL), 30 mL Syringe, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 7935 Dunbrook Road, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92126, NDC: 71286-2003-7
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Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0984-2023·2023-08-09
IV Oxytocin Solution Recall Due to Sterility Assurance Concerns
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling 9,504 IV bags of oxytocin mixed with Lactated Ringer's solution because validation data for sterilization cycles is lacking. The product was distributed nationwide.
Product
oxyTOCIN 20 units added to Lactated Ringer's 1000 mL, IV Bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 2200 South 43rd Avenue, Pheonix, AZ 85043, NDC: 72196-6038-1
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Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1048-2023·2023-08-09
Vecuronium Injection Recalled Due to Lack of Sterility Validation
Vecuronium injection syringes were recalled nationwide due to lack of validation data for sanitization cycles, which raises sterility assurance concerns.
Product
vecuronium, 10 mg/10mL, (1 mg/mL), 10 mL syringe, Rx only, PARALYZING AGENT, CAPS, Inc., 7935 Dunbrook Road, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92126, NDC: 71286-6012-1.
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Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1049-2023·2023-08-09
Compounded HYDROmorphone Syringes Recalled for Lack of Sterility Assurance
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling 2,228 HYDROmorphone injectables (0.1 mg/mL) due to lack of validation data for sanitization cycles affecting sterility assurance. Multiple lot numbers distributed nationwide are affected.
Product
HYDROmorphone in dextrose 5%, 3 mg/30 mL, (0.1 mg/mL), 30 mL Syringe, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 7935 Dunbrook Road, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92126, NDC: 71286-2013-2
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Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1040-2023·2023-08-09
Cardioplegia Solution IV Bags Recalled Due to Sterility Assurance
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling 72 bags of Cardioplegia Solution due to insufficient validation data for product sterilization processes.
Product
CARDIOPLEGIA SOLUTION, 24 mEq K, Maintenance 8:1, Low Potassium, IV Bag, total volume = 500 mL, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 2200 South 43rd Avenue, Pheonix, AZ 85043, NDC: 72196-0105-1
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Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0955-2023·2023-08-09
Vancomycin IV Bags Recalled Due to Sterility Assurance Concerns
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling 15,304 bags of vancomycin IV solution due to lack of validation data confirming proper sterilization of the product.
Product
vancomycin 1.25 g/250 mL added to 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 5 mg/mL, IV Bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 2200 South 43rd Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85043, NDC: 72196-6074-1
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Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1015-2023·2023-08-09
Cardioplegia Solution IV Bags Recalled for Sterility Assurance Deficiency
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling Cardioplegia Solution IV bags (Lot 36-257024) due to lack of sterility assurance and insufficient validation of decontamination processes. Healthcare providers should discontinue use immediately.
Product
CARDIOPLEGIA SOLUTION, IV Bag, Total Volume = 1818 mL, CRYSTALLOID INDUCTION, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 2200 South 43rd Avenue, Pheonix, AZ 85043, NDC: 72196-0216-1
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Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1072-2023·2023-08-09
Fentanyl-bupivacaine injectable drug recalled due to sterility concerns
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling 896 bags of fentanyl-bupivacaine injectable solution nationwide due to lack of sterility assurance. The FDA Class II recall affects compounded pain medication lacking adequate sterilization validation.
Product
fentaNYL 2 mcg/mL and bupivacaine 0.125% PF in 0.9% sodium chloride / Total Volume = 250 mL, Total fentaNYL 500 mcg/250 mL, bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 7935 Dunbrook Road, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92126, NDC 71286-2082-2
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Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0932-2023·2023-07-26
Norepinephrine injectable medication recalled nationwide for sterility assurance
SterRx recalled 125,598 bags of norepinephrine injectable medication nationwide because the manufacturer could not guarantee the product's sterility. The recalled medication has expiration dates from July 2023 to April 2024.
Product
Norepinephrine 8 mg per 250 mL (32 mcg per mL) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 250 mL Single Dose bag, packaged in 250 mL x 12 units per case, Rx only, SterRx, 141 Idaho Ave., Plattsburgh, NY 12903, NDC 70324-577-01.
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Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2132-2023·2023-07-19
Medline Non-Sterile PVP Solution Mislabeled as Sterile Product
Medline Industries recalled 15 units of non-sterile PVP solution in EAR CDS kits that were mislabeled as 'Sterile PVP SLN' instead of 'Non-Sterile PVP Solution, Sterile Packaging.' The mislabeling could result in inappropriate use in sterile medical applications.
Product
MEDLINE NON-STERILE PVP SOLUTION, packaged in kits as follows: EAR CDS, Model Number CDS980089O
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0650-2023·2023-05-31
Cardioplegia Solution Nationwide Recall Due to Sterility Assurance Failure
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling 255 bags of Cardioplegia Solution after FDA inspection questioned its sterility assurance. The product was distributed nationwide.
Product
Cardioplegia Solution, Reperfusate No Potassium, packaged in 238.75 mL per bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., Lehigh Valley, 6580 Snowdrift Road, Allentown, PA 18106, NDC 71285-0005-1.
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Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0727-2023·2023-05-31
FDA Recalls Phenylephrine Injectable Due to Sterility Concerns
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling 5,304 bags of phenylephrine injection nationwide after FDA inspection raised concerns about product sterility assurance.
Product
PHENYLephrine added to 0.9% sodium chloride, 25 mg/250 mL* (100 mcg/mL), 250 mL per bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 6580 Snowdrift Rd., Ste 100, Allentown, PA 18106, NDC 71285-7011-1.
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Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0635-2023·2023-05-24
Apollo Care Ketamine Injection Recalled Due to Sterility Assurance Defect
Apollo Care is recalling Ketamine Injection single-use syringes (2,040 units) distributed in Missouri due to lack of assurance of sterility. Patients should consult their healthcare provider if affected.
Product
Ketamine Injection, 50 mg per 5 mL (10 mg/mL), Single-Use Syringe, Rx only, Apollo Care, LLC, 3801 Mojave Ct., Suite 101, Columbia, MO 65202. NDC 71170-050-05
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Drug
Distribution
1 state
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0643-2023·2023-05-24
VANComycin Injectable Recalled for Lack of Sterility Assurance
Apollo Care, LLC is recalling a VANComycin injectable medication due to lack of assurance of sterility. The affected lot was distributed in Missouri only.
Product
VANComycin 2.5 g added to 500 mL of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, Rx Only, Apollo Care, LLC, 3801 Mojave Ct., Suite 101, Columbia, MO 65202. NDC 71170-224-50
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Drug
Distribution
1 state
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0639-2023·2023-05-24
Injectable Vancomycin Recalled Due to Lack of Sterility Assurance
Apollo Care LLC is recalling 1,113 bags of VANComycin injectable solution due to lack of assurance of sterility. The recalled product was distributed in Missouri.
Product
VANComycin 1.25g added to 250 mL of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, Rx Only, Apollo Care, LLC, 3801 Mojave Ct., Suite 101, Columbia, MO 65202. NDC 71170-264-25
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Drug
Distribution
1 state
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0621-2023·2023-05-24
Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection Recalled for Lack of Sterility Assurance
Astral SteriTech is recalling approximately 1.3 million vials of Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection nationwide due to lack of assurance of sterility during manufacturing.
Product
Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection, USP, 3.375 grams per vial, Rx only, Manufactured for: Civica Inc. Lehi Utah 84043, NDC 72572-576-10
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Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0361-2023·2023-03-08
Phenylephrine HCl Injection Recalled for Sterility Assurance Deficiency
Nephron is recalling 24,870 Phenylephrine HCl Injection vials nationwide due to lack of sterility assurance. No illnesses have been reported.
Product
Phenylephrine HCl Injection, USP, 0.8 mg/10 mL (80 mcg/mL), 10 mL Single-Dose Vial, packaged in 30 x 10 mL Single-Dose Vials per carton, 12 x 30 Vials Carton per case, Rx Only, Nephron 503B Outsourcing Facility, 4500 12th St. Extension, West Columbia, SC 29172, NDC 69374-301-10.
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Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0122-2023·2023-01-18
BiMix Injection Recalled for Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Northern VA Compounders has recalled BiMix Injection due to lack of assurance of sterility. Patients using affected lots should consult their healthcare provider.
Product
BiMix Injection (Papaverine HCl/Phentolamine Mesylate) 30mg/0.5mg/mL INJECTABLE, packaged in 2.5 mL Multiple-Dose vials, Rx Only, Compounded by: Akina Pharmacy, 23475 Rock Haven Way Suite 105, Sterling, VA 20166.
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Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0020-2023·2022-10-19
Hobbs Posi-Stop Injection Needle Recalled for Incorrect Expiration Date Labeling
Hobbs Medical is recalling Hobbs Posi-Stop Injection Needles with certain lot numbers because device labels display an incorrect expiration date, extending the product's indicated shelf life.
Product
Hobbs Posi-Stop Injection Needle Catalog Number: 4702
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1526-2022·2022-09-21
Injectable Drug Recall: TRI-MIX 30/1/10 Vials Lack Sterility Assurance
Carolina Infusion is recalling TRI-MIX 30/1/10 injectable vials nationwide because the sterility of the product cannot be assured. This FDA Class II recall affects 16 vials distributed across multiple lots with expiration dates through October 2022.
Product
TRI-MIX 30/1/10 Injectable, 10 ML vial, Rx only, Carolina Infusion LLC, 95 Bees Creek Road, Ridgeland, SC 29936.
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Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide