Browse Drug Recalls
30 FDA drug safety recalls.
FDA Drug Recall Enforcement Database
Browse 30 FDA drug recall enforcement actions. Each entry includes the product description, reason for recall, classification (Class I through III based on severity), recalling firm, and distribution details. Use the filters below to search by year, classification, state, or keyword.
Drug Safety Recalls
Browse 30 FDA drug recalls.
| Date | Product | Reason | Class | Firm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2025 | BD ChloraPrep" Triple Swabsticks (Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG), 2% w/v and I... | Lack of Assurance of Sterlity | Class II | CareFusion 213, LLC |
| May 15, 2025 | BD ChloraPrep Clear, 2% x/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isoprop... | Lack of Assurance of Sterility: The affected product may exhibit an open seal on the packaging of... | Class II | CareFusion 213, LLC |
| Feb 14, 2025 | BD ChloraPrep Clear 1mL Applicators, 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and... | Non-Sterility: contamination of Aspergillus penicillioides, due to breach in package lidding. | Class I | CareFusion 213, LLC |
| Aug 25, 2023 | BD ChloraPrep Clear, 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isoprop... | Stability data does not support expiry: Shelf-life of the impacted lots of BD ChloraPrep" Clear 1... | Class II | CareFusion 213, LLC |
| Apr 20, 2021 | BD ChloraPrep Hi-Lite Orange 26 mL Applicator (2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate... | Defective Delivery System: An increase in complaints identified endcap being loose or falling off... | Class I | CareFusion 213, LLC |
| Mar 19, 2021 | ChloraPrep One-Step 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropy... | CGMP Deviations: Product is being recalled because at labeled storage conditions of 30*C/75% Rel... | Class II | CareFusion 213, LLC |
| Mar 19, 2021 | ChloraPrep With Tint 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isoprop... | Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Product:.Product is being recalled because at labeled stor... | Class I | CareFusion 213, LLC |
| Mar 19, 2021 | BD ChloraPrep Clear, 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isoprop... | Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Product is being recalled because at labeled storage conditions ... | Class II | CareFusion 213, LLC |
| Mar 19, 2021 | BD ChloraPrep Hi-Lite Orange 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v... | Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Product is being recalled because at labeled storage conditions ... | Class II | CareFusion 213, LLC |
| Mar 19, 2021 | BD ChloraPrep Hi-Lite Orange 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v... | Non-sterility.Product is being recalled because at labeled storage conditions of 30*C/75% Relativ... | Class I | CareFusion 213, LLC |
| Mar 19, 2021 | ChloraPrep With Tint 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isoprop... | CGMP Deviations: Product is being recalled because at labeled storage conditions of 30*C/75% Rel... | Class II | CareFusion 213, LLC |
| Mar 19, 2021 | BD ChloraPrep Clear, 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isoprop... | Non-sterility.Product is being recalled because at labeled storage conditions of 30*C/75% Relativ... | Class I | CareFusion 213, LLC |
| Mar 19, 2021 | ChloraPrep One-Step 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropy... | Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Product.Product is being recalled because at labeled stora... | Class I | CareFusion 213, LLC |
| Jul 7, 2020 | ChloraPrep One-Step 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropy... | Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Product: Product is being recalled to climatic Zone IV reg... | Class I | CareFusion 213, LLC |
| Jul 7, 2020 | BD ChloraPrep Hi-Lite Orange 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v... | Non-sterility: Product is being recalled to climatic Zone IV regions of the world where at the la... | Class I | CareFusion 213, LLC |
| Jul 7, 2020 | BD ChloraPrep Clear, 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isoprop... | Non-sterility: Product is being recalled to climatic Zone IV regions of the world where at the la... | Class I | CareFusion 213, LLC |
| Jul 7, 2020 | ChloraPrep With Tint 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isoprop... | Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products:Product is being recalled to climatic Zone IV reg... | Class I | CareFusion 213, LLC |
| Jun 23, 2020 | ChlroraPrep One-Step (2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopro... | Non-Sterility: Product is being recalled due to presence of Aspergillus Penicilloides | Class I | CareFusion 213, LLC |
| Jun 23, 2020 | BD ChloraPrep Clear 3 mL Applicators (2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) an... | Non-Sterility: Product is being recalled due to presence of Aspergillus Penicilloides | Class I | CareFusion 213, LLC |
| Jun 23, 2020 | ChloraPrep With Tint (2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopro... | Non-Sterility: Product is being recalled due to presence of Aspergillus Penicilloides | Class I | CareFusion 213, LLC |
| Oct 24, 2014 | Scrub Care Chlorhexidine Gluconate Solution, 4% Surgical Hand Scrub, OTC, Car... | Does Not Meet Monograph: Chlorhexidine Gluconate Surgical Scrub Brush is being recalled due to h... | Class III | CareFusion 213, LLC |
| Jun 13, 2013 | ChloraPrep With Tint, 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopr... | Lack of Assurance of Sterility; Immediate product pouches may not be properly sealed. | Class II | CareFusion 213, LLC |
| Mar 4, 2013 | Blood Culture Prep Kit II containing 1 FREPP (70% isopropyl alcohol), Net 1.1... | Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified: This product is misbranded because the product is not sterile... | Class II | CareFusion 213, LLC |
| Mar 4, 2013 | SEPP 2% Iodine Tincture USP (47% v/v Ethyl Alcohol, 2% w/v Iodine, USP, Sodiu... | Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified: This product is misbranded because the product is not sterile... | Class II | CareFusion 213, LLC |
| Mar 4, 2013 | FREPP/SEPP Kit containing 1 FREPP (povidone iodine 2% aqueous solution), Net ... | Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified: This product is misbranded because the product is not sterile... | Class II | CareFusion 213, LLC |
| Mar 4, 2013 | SEPP 70% Isopropanol (isopropyl alcohol) 70% v/v, USP, 200-count applicators ... | Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified: This product is misbranded because the product is not sterile... | Class II | CareFusion 213, LLC |
| Mar 4, 2013 | Donor Prep Kit containing 1 FREPP (70% isopropyl alcohol), Net 1.1 mL and 1 S... | Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified: This product is misbranded because the product is not sterile... | Class II | CareFusion 213, LLC |
| Mar 4, 2013 | SEPP 10% Povidone Iodine Solution USP (1% available Iodine, Surfactant & USP ... | Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified: This product is misbranded because the product is not sterile... | Class II | CareFusion 213, LLC |
| Apr 23, 2012 | ChloraPrep One-Step (2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate and 70% v/v isopropyl alc... | Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Firm mistakenly released quarantined, non conforming material tha... | Class II | Carefusion 213, Llc |
| Nov 8, 2011 | ChloraPrep with Tint, HI-Lite Orange, 3 mL Applicator, Patient Preoperative S... | Lack of Assurance of Sterility: A customer complaint reported some units had incomplete seals (op... | Class II | Carefusion 213, Llc |
Frequently Asked Questions
When a drug safety issue is identified — through FDA inspections, laboratory testing, adverse event reports, or manufacturer quality checks — the responsible company issues a recall to remove the affected products from the market. Pharmacies pull the product from shelves, and consumers are advised to contact their healthcare provider for alternatives.
The leading causes include cGMP deviations, impurity contamination (including nitrosamines like NDMA), failed dissolution or stability testing, sterility issues, potency problems, labeling errors, and foreign particle contamination.
Use the search and filter tools on this page to look up specific medications, active ingredients, or manufacturers. Each recall entry includes the product description, lot numbers, and distribution details.