Castile Soap Towelettes Recalled Due to Bacterial Contamination
FDA is recalling Castile soap towelettes used in Foley trays and specimen kits because they are contaminated with bacteria.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (bacterial contamination) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is recalling Aplicare Castile Soap towelettes that are included in Foley Trays and Mid stream specimen kits. The recall was initiated because the towelettes are contaminated with bacteria.
The affected product is manufactured by Covidien LLC and is used to clean the genital area for male and female patients. The recall covers 9,200 units distributed nationwide in the United States and to Canada. Specific lot codes for the affected items are 512550564X, 513256764X, 515358564X, and 522551364X.
Consumers and healthcare facilities should stop using the affected towelettes and contact the manufacturer or their supplier for instructions on how to return the product or obtain a replacement.
The recalled product
- Product
- Covidien Dover PRECSION PRM 18FR SIL FLY Item Code: PP18SD Castile soap towelettes are used to clean the genital area for male and female patients
- Manufacturer
- Covidien LLC
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 9,200
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 (1)
- Lot Codes: 512550564X 513256764X 515358564X 522551364X
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 34 recalled by Covidien LLC under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
See all 34 products in this recall →Related recalls
Same manufacturer · Covidien LLC
See all →- ModerateEndoFLIP System Recall Due to Incorrect Catheter Expiration Flags
FDA (Devices) · 2026-08-26
- ModerateCovidien Shiley Disposable Decannulation Plug product labeling error
FDA (Devices) · 2026-07-08
- ModerateShiley tracheostomy tubes recalled over incorrect display box labeling
FDA (Devices) · 2026-06-10
- ModerateCovidien Mon-a-Therm general purpose temperature probes lack FDA clearance
FDA (Devices) · 2026-06-10
- ModerateCovidien esophageal stethoscope temperature sensors lack FDA clearance
FDA (Devices) · 2026-06-10
Same hazard · bacterial contamination
See all →- HighClorox Recalls Scented Mistolin and Lestoil Cleaners in Puerto Rico
CPSC · 2026-09-03
- HighCurry chicken salad flagged for possible Listeria contamination in two states
USDA FSIS · 2026-07-30
- ModerateMedline Medical Convenience Kits Recalled Due to Potential Bacillus Contamination
FDA (Devices) · 2026-07-29
- HighMedline Convenience Kits Recalled Over Bacillus Contamination
FDA (Devices) · 2026-07-29
- SevereSurgical Convenience Kit Recalled for Bacterial Contaminant in Alcohol Prep Pads
FDA (Devices) · 2026-07-08