Cefazolin recalls
The FDA has published 7 recalls involving Cefazolin since 2014. The latest was reported on 19 Aug 2026. Most were for particulate matter. B. Braun Medical has the most recalls in this group. Recalls usually affect specific lots, not every bottle on the market. Check the lot number on each recall page before acting.
Total recalls7since 2014
Last 12 months1reported
Class I457% of total
Ongoing2latest 19 Aug 2026
Recalls per month, last 24 months
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Class I 4 57%Class II 3 43%Class III 0 0%
Why cefazolin is recalled
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Ongoing cefazolin recalls
2 active| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS I | Cefazolin in Dextrose, Injection recalled by Baxter HealthcareCefazolin | Baxter Healthcare | Particulate Matter | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS I | Cefazolin for Injection, USP per vial, Sterile recalled by SandozCefazolin | Sandoz | Sterility | Nationwide |
All cefazolin recalls, newest first
7 totalShould you stop taking Cefazolin?
Not on your own. Most recalls affect specific lots from one manufacturer, and stopping a prescription suddenly can be riskier than the defect. Check your lot number and NDC against the recall, then call the pharmacy that dispensed it for a replacement.