Severity
Critical
FDA Drug recall · Reported December 3, 2025
Microbial Contamination of Sterile Products; out of limit results obtained for endotoxin testing.
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC recalled Famotidine Injection, USP, 20 mg per 2 mL (10 mg per mL), 2 mL vials, Rx only, Fresenius … - a critical-severity action.
Famotidine Injection, USP, 20 mg per 2 mL (10 mg per mL), 2 mL vials, Rx only, Fresenius … was recalled by Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC in December 3, 2025. Reason: Microbial Contamination of Sterile Products; out of limit results obtained for endotoxin testing.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-0182-2026 with the FDA Drug before acting.
The recall
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC issued this critical-severity FDA Drug recall-Microbial Contamination of Sterile Products; out of limit results obtained for endotoxin testing..
Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-0182-2026 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Drug action (record #D-0182-2026) was formally reported on December 3, 2025, with the manufacturer initiating the action on November 6, 2025. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Ongoing. Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Lake Zurich, IL. Federal records list the affected scope as 2,199,850 vials.
The documented reason for this recall is: Microbial Contamination of Sterile Products; out of limit results obtained for endotoxin testing. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide within the United States as well as AK, HI, and PR.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 5 from FDA Drug - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 14,287 drugs & medications recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified high severity.
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Severity
Critical
Affected scope
2,199,850 vials
Related Recalls
6
5 from same agency
Famotidine Injection, USP, 20 mg per 2 mL (10 mg per mL), 2 mL vials, Rx only, Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC, NDC 63323-739-11 (unit of use), 63323-739-12 (unit of sale).
Microbial Contamination of Sterile Products; out of limit results obtained for endotoxin testing.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Critical (Class I) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall number | D-0182-2026 |
| Date reported | December 3, 2025 |
| Date initiated | November 6, 2025 |
| Recalling firm | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC |
| Firm location | Lake Zurich, IL |
| Affected scope | 2,199,850 vials |
| Distribution | Nationwide within the United States as well as AK, HI, and PR. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Drug enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
What to do with this recall
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