Class I · High risk
Cefazolin in Dextrose
Presence of Particulate Matter
Is Cefazolin recalled?
Yes — there is an active recall. 3 ongoing FDA recalls mention Cefazolin (36 total). Check the affected lots below.
Most common reason: Sterility / contamination (27 of these recalls)
Recalls are matched by product description. A recall usually affects specific lots, not every package of Cefazolin. “Active” means an FDA recall is still ongoing; “closed” means it was terminated or completed. Checked against openFDA on Oct 10, 2026.
Cefazolin recalls in 2026
1 initiated in 2026, 36 in total — newest first
Class I · High risk
Cefazolin for Injection
Labeling: Label Mix-Up; cartons of Cefazolin for Injection, USP 1 gram were found to contain vials labeled as penicillin G potassium for Injection, USP, 20 million Unit. The vials contained Cefozalin
Class II · Moderate risk
ceFAZolin sodium in Sterile Water for injection
Lack of assurance of sterility.
Class II · Moderate risk
CEFAZOLIN 5mg/mL/HEPARIN 100unit/ml 1.5ML SYR
Lack of sterility assurance
Class II · Moderate risk
Cefazolin
Lack of sterility assurance
Class II · Moderate risk
Cefazolin for injection USP
cGMP deviations: Temperature abuse
Class II · Moderate risk
Cefazolin for injection USP
cGMP deviations: Temperature abuse
Class II · Moderate risk
ceFAZolin 3 G in 0.9% Sodium Chloride
Lack of sterility assurance.
Class II · Moderate risk
ceFAZolin
Lack of sterility assurance.
Class II · Moderate risk
Cefazolin for Injection
CGMP Deviations: Intermittent exposure to temperature excursion during storage.
Class II · Moderate risk
CeFAZolin 3 gm 100 mg/mL
Lack of sterility assurance.
Class II · Moderate risk
CeFAZolin 2 GM a) in NS 100 mL bag
Lack of sterility assurance.
Class II · Moderate risk
CeFAZolin 1 GM a) in NS 100 mL bag
Lack of sterility assurance.
Class II · Moderate risk
ceFAZolin 2 gm in NS 100mL. ceFAZolin Sodium
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Potential leakage of bags.
Class II · Moderate risk
Cefazolin 2 Gm/20 mL 20 ml. Rx Only. Packaged in 20 mL syringes…
Lack of sterility assurance.
Class II · Moderate risk
ceFAZolin 3 g added to 100 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Product made with recalled 0.9% sodium chloride bags which have the potential to leak.
Class II · Moderate risk
ceFAZolin sodium added to 100 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride injectable
Lack of assurance of sterility: Product bags leaking at seam.
Class II · Moderate risk
ceFAZolin sodium added to 100 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride injectable
Lack of assurance of sterility: Product bags leaking at seam.
Class II · Moderate risk
Cefazolin all strengths
Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified: Products may contain synthetic latex and/or natural latex.
Class II · Moderate risk
Cefazolin 1GM in Sterile Water
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Class II · Moderate risk
Cefazolin 2GM added to 5% Dextrose 50 mL USP
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Class II · Moderate risk
Cefazolin 3GM Added to a 100 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride Bag
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Class II · Moderate risk
Cefazolin 2GM added to 100 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride bag Rx Only
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Class II · Moderate risk
Cefazolin 6 grams in 292 mL 0.9% NS bags
Lack of Sterility Assurance
Class II · Moderate risk
Cefazolin 50 mg/mL Ophth Solution
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
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