Webcol alcohol prep pads recalled as Class I for microbial contamination
Cardinal Health is recalling Webcol Alcohol Prep pads because of non-sterility, with microbial contamination identified as Paenibacillus phoenicis. The FDA has classified this recall as Class I.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Drugs): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The rubric states an FDA Class I recall is never scored below 4, and this record carries a Class I classification with no reported deaths in the source.
Plain-English summary
Cardinal Health 200, LLC is recalling Webcol Alcohol Prep pads (70% isopropyl alcohol), 2 ply, in 200-count boxes. About 174,380,282 boxes were distributed nationwide within the United States, Puerto Rico and Japan.
The recall was initiated for non-sterility, with microbial contamination identified as Paenibacillus phoenicis. The FDA has classified this recall as Class I, its most serious category.
Affected product covers an extensive list of lot numbers beginning 25H065362, listed in full in the FDA enforcement record.
Facilities and consumers can identify affected product by the lot number printed on the box, and may contact Cardinal Health 200, LLC for further information.
The recalled product
- Product
- Webcol Alcohol Prep pad (70% isopropyl alcohol) 2 ply, 200 count boxes, Cardinal Health 200 LLC 3651 Birchwood Drive, Waukegan, IL 60085.
- Manufacturer
- Cardinal Health 200, LLC
- Category
- Drug — Antiseptic
- Affected units
- 174,380,282
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (20)
- Lot #: 25H065362
- 25J013962
- 25J034762
- 25J064562
- 25K004962
- 25K041262
- 25K065062
- 25L015362
- 25H065462
- 25J014062
- 25J035762
- 25J064762
- 25K005062
- 25K041362
- 25K065162
- 25L015462
- 25H066062
- 25J014862
- 25J035862
- 25J064862
Distribution
Related recalls
Same manufacturer · Cardinal Health 200, LLC
See all →- SevereCardinal Health Recalls Presource Packs with Medtronic Microstream Components
FDA (Devices) · 2026-10-14
- HighCardinal Health Recalls Gynecological Laparoscopy Kits Due to Handpiece Leakage
FDA (Devices) · 2026-10-07
- HighCardinal Health Recalls Presource Packs Due to Potential Handpiece Leakage
FDA (Devices) · 2026-10-07
- HighCardinal Health Recalls Stryker StrykeFlow PS and AHTO Tube Set Kits
FDA (Devices) · 2026-10-07
- HighCardinal Health Recalls Presource Packs with Leaking Handpieces
FDA (Devices) · 2026-10-07
Same hazard · non sterility
See all →- SevereChloraPrep One-Step Antiseptic Solution Recall Due to Sterility Concerns
FDA (Drugs) · 2026-07-01
- SevereChloraPrep One-Step Topical Antiseptic Recalled for Non-Sterility
FDA (Drugs) · 2026-07-01
- SevereLSL Healthcare Infant Central Line Dressing Change Kit Recalled
FDA (Devices) · 2026-04-29
- HighLSL Healthcare Central Line Dressing Change Kit Recalled for Non-Sterility
FDA (Devices) · 2026-04-29
- HighLSL Healthcare Wound Closure Tray Model 7554 Recalled for Non-Sterility
FDA (Devices) · 2026-04-29
Similar recalls
- HighMedline Medical Convenience Kits Recalled for Non-Sterile Alcohol Prep Pads
FDA (Devices) · 2026-05-06
- HighMedline Centurion Medical Convenience Kits Recalled for Non-Sterility
FDA (Devices) · 2026-05-06
- HighMedline Centurion Medical Kits Recalled for Non-Sterile Alcohol Prep Pads
FDA (Devices) · 2026-05-06
- HighMedline and Centurion Medical Convenience Kits Recalled for Non-Sterile Alcohol Prep Pads
FDA (Devices) · 2026-05-06
- SevereDSAEK Pack-RX surgical kits recalled for bacterial contamination
FDA (Devices) · 2026-07-08
- SevereSurgical Convenience Kit Recalled for Bacterial Contaminant in Alcohol Prep Pads
FDA (Devices) · 2026-07-08