Yes — there is an active recall. 10 ongoing FDA recalls mention Iodine (45 total). Check the affected lots below.
Recalls are matched by product description. A recall usually affects specific lots, not every package of Iodine. “Active” means an FDA recall is still ongoing; “closed” means it was terminated or completed. Checked against openFDA on Oct 10, 2026.
Subpotent Drug: The laminate used to make the pouches was reversed such that the aluminum layer was in contact with the product causing an exothermic reaction between the free iodine and the aluminum.
Subpotent Drug:The titratable iodine contained in the Povidone-Iodine prep pads is below label claim of 0.85%.
Cross Contamination With Other Products: Oral care solutions were manufactured by a third party supplier on equipment shared with non-pharmaceutical products
Labeling: Label mix-up. Finished product Povidone iodine 7.5% was labeled as Povidone iodine 10% , the outer box had the correct label.
Chemical contamination: Product may be contaminated with a toxic compound.
Labeling: incorrect or missing lot number and/or expiration date
Subpotent Drug: CareFusion is recalling the CareFusion Scrub Care Surgical Scrub Brush-Sponge/Nail Cleaner. The available iodine in the product is less than as stated on the product label.
Subpotent Drug: CareFusion is recalling the CareFusion Scrub Care Surgical Scrub Brush-Sponge/Nail Cleaner. The available iodine in the product is less than as stated on the product label.
Presence of foreign substance: One lot of the product may contain black foreign particles
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: FDA inspection findings resulted in concerns regarding quality control processes
Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified: This product is misbranded because the product is not sterile and the labeling is misleading in relation to sterility claims.
Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified: This product is misbranded because the product is not sterile and the labeling is misleading in relation to sterility claims.
Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified: This product is misbranded because the product is not sterile and the labeling is misleading in relation to sterility claims.
Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified: This product is misbranded because the product is not sterile and the labeling is misleading in relation to sterility claims.
Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified: This product is misbranded because the product is not sterile and the labeling is misleading in relation to sterility claims.
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Franck's Lab Inc. initiated a recall of all Sterile Human Drugs distributed between 11/21/2011 and 05/21/2012. FDA environmental sampling revealed the presence of microorganisms and fungal growth in the clean room where sterile products were prepared.
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Franck's Lab Inc. initiated a recall of all Sterile Human Drugs distributed between 11/21/2011 and 05/21/2012. FDA environmental sampling revealed the presence of microorganisms and fungal growth in the clean room where sterile products were prepared.
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Franck's Lab Inc. initiated a recall of all Sterile Human Drugs distributed between 11/21/2011 and 05/21/2012. FDA environmental sampling revealed the presence of microorganisms and fungal growth in the clean room where sterile products were prepared.
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Franck's Lab Inc. initiated a recall of all Sterile Human Drugs distributed between 11/21/2011 and 05/21/2012. FDA environmental sampling revealed the presence of microorganisms and fungal growth in the clean room where sterile products were prepared.
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Franck's Lab Inc. initiated a recall of all Sterile Human Drugs distributed between 11/21/2011 and 05/21/2012. FDA environmental sampling revealed the presence of microorganisms and fungal growth in the clean room where sterile products were prepared.
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