Independent register of U.S. FDA drug recalls · updated Oct 10, 2026
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Is Benzalkonium recalled?

Yes — there is an active recall. 25 ongoing FDA recalls mention Benzalkonium (77 total). Check the affected lots below.

Recalls are matched by product description. A recall usually affects specific lots, not every package of Benzalkonium. “Active” means an FDA recall is still ongoing; “closed” means it was terminated or completed. Checked against openFDA on Oct 10, 2026.

Benzalkonium recalls on record

none so far in 2026; 77 on record, newest first
Class II · Moderate risk

Best Choice

CGMP Deviations: products manufactured under conditions that could impact its product quality.

Terminated cGMP deviation Product Quest Manufacturing LLC D-0059-2019
Class II · Moderate risk

CVS Health

CGMP Deviations: products manufactured under conditions that could impact its product quality.

Terminated cGMP deviation Product Quest Manufacturing LLC D-0031-2019
Class II · Moderate risk

WipeEssentials Wet Wipes

CGMP Deviations: finished products were manufactured with poor quality water.

Terminated cGMP deviation Diamond Wipes International, Inc. D-0630-2018
Class II · Moderate risk

CVS pharmacy

Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: CVS Pharmacy Pain Relieving Antiseptic Spray tested positive for microbial growth.

Terminated Microbial contamination Wisconsin Pharmacal Company NDC 68093-6150-1 D-0047-2015
Class II · Moderate risk

Benzalkonium chloride water for injection packaged in an amber glass injectable vial

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Martin Avenue Pharmacy, Inc. is conducting a voluntary recall of all compounded sterile preparations within expiry. The recall is being initiated in connection with a recent FDA inspection due to observations associated with certain quality control procedures that present a risk to sterility assurance.

Terminated Sterility / contamination Martin Avenue Pharmacy, Inc. D-0063-2015
Class II · Moderate risk

Hillyard

Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: The product may be contaminated with bacteria.

Terminated Microbial contamination Hillyard GMP NDC 76402-403-03 D-140-2013