Severity
Critical
FDA Drug recall · Reported March 25, 2026
Non-Sterility: microbial contamination identified as Paenibacillus phoenicis
The recall
Cardinal Health 200, LLC issued this critical-severity FDA Drug recall — Non-Sterility: microbial contamination identified as Paenibacillus phoenicis.
Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-0528-2026 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Drug action (record #D-0528-2026) was formally reported on March 25, 2026, with the manufacturer initiating the action on March 2, 2026. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Ongoing. Cardinal Health 200, LLC is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Waukegan, IL. Federal records list the affected scope as 174,380,282 boxes.
The documented reason for this recall is: Non-Sterility: microbial contamination identified as Paenibacillus phoenicis Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide within the United States, Puerto Rico and Japan.. 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, 4 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 — 9,301 vehicles recalls on record
Of 100,165 recalls in the database, 23,668 are high severity, 72,097 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified high severity.
Severity
Critical
Affected scope
174,380,282 boxes
Related Recalls
6
4 from same agency
Webcol Alcohol Prep pad (70% isopropyl alcohol) 2 ply, 200 count boxes, Cardinal Health 200 LLC 3651 Birchwood Drive, Waukegan, IL 60085.
Non-Sterility: microbial contamination identified as Paenibacillus phoenicis
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Critical (Class I) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall number | D-0528-2026 |
| Date reported | March 25, 2026 |
| Date initiated | March 2, 2026 |
| Recalling firm | Cardinal Health 200, LLC |
| Firm location | Waukegan, IL |
| Affected scope | 174,380,282 boxes |
| Distribution | Nationwide within the United States, Puerto Rico and Japan. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Drug enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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Source: FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA federal recall databases. This recall: FDA Drug, reported March 25, 2026.
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