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ModerateClass IIOngoing

FDA Devices recall · Reported March 30, 2022

Medical Device products purchased from Family Dollar retail stores located in Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee. The general categories of products, but are limited to these products, includes: feminine hygiene products, surgical masks, contact lens cleaning solutions, bandages, nasal care products

Potential exposure to rodents and rodent activity in the distribution center.

Recall #
Z-0822-2022
Affected scope
Unknown
Initiated
February 18, 2022
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Dollar Tree Distribution, Inc. recalled Medical Device products purchased from Family Dollar retail stores located in Alabama, Ar… - a moderate-severity action.

Medical Device products purchased from Family Dollar retail stores located in Alabama, Ar… was recalled by Dollar Tree Distribution, Inc. in March 30, 2022. Reason: Potential exposure to rodents and rodent activity in the distribution center.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0822-2022 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Dollar Tree Distribution, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Potential exposure to rodents and rodent activity in the distribution center..

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
March 30, 2022
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0822-2022 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) 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, 6 from FDA Devices - 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.

Medical Devices recalls over time

Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record

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Severity1906864652High severity (most serious)Moderate severityLow severity
Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

Medical Device products purchased from Family Dollar retail stores located in Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee. The general categories of products, but are limited to these products, includes: feminine hygiene products, surgical masks, contact lens cleaning solutions, bandages, nasal care products

Reason for recall

Potential exposure to rodents and rodent activity in the distribution center.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Ongoing
Recall number Z-0822-2022
Date reported March 30, 2022
Date initiated February 18, 2022
Recalling firm Dollar Tree Distribution, Inc.
Firm location Chesapeake, VA
Affected scope Unknown
Distribution US Nationwide distribution: Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee O.U.S.: N/A

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

  • Check the recall number (Z-0822-2022) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Devices record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Medical Device products purchased from Family Dollar retail stores located in Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee. The general categories of products, but are limited to these products, includes: feminine hygiene products, surgical masks, contact lens cleaning solutions, bandages, nasal care products. Recalled by Dollar Tree Distribution, Inc.. Units affected: Unknown.
Why was this product recalled?
Potential exposure to rodents and rodent activity in the distribution center.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on March 30, 2022. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0822-2022.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: US Nationwide distribution: Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee O.U.S.: N/A.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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