Class II · Moderate risk
Cefoxitin
Lack of sterility assurance
Is Cefoxitin recalled?
Not under an active recall.
Cefoxitin was recalled 3 times in the past — all now closed. Most recent: Dec 27, 2022.
Most common reason: Sterility / contamination (2 of these recalls)
Recalls are matched by product description. A recall usually affects specific lots, not every package of Cefoxitin. “Active” means an FDA recall is still ongoing; “closed” means it was terminated or completed. Checked against openFDA on Oct 10, 2026.
Cefoxitin recalls on record
none so far in 2026; 3 on record, newest first
Class II · Moderate risk
Cefoxitin various strength in normal saline bags
Lack of sterility assurance.
Class I · High risk
Cefoxitin for Injection and Dextrose Injection
Presence of Particulate Matter: B. Braun Medical Inc. is recalling several injectable products due to visible particulate matter found in reserve sample units.
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