Ceftriaxone recalls
The FDA has published 22 recalls involving Ceftriaxone since 2014. The latest was reported on 24 May 2023. Most were for sterility. Astral SteriTech Private 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 recalls 22 since 2014
Last 12 months 0 reported
Class I 5 23% of total
Ongoing 0 latest 24 May 2023
Recalls per month, last 24 months click a bar for that month Severity split
5 23%11 50%6 27%
Why ceftriaxone is recalled
All ceftriaxone recalls, newest first 22 total Reported Class Recall Company Reason Where 24 May 2023 Drug CLASS II Ceftriaxone for Injection, USP per Pharmacy recalled Astral SteriTech Private Sterility Nationwide 24 May 2023 Drug CLASS II Ceftriaxone for Injection, USP per vial recalled Astral SteriTech Private Sterility Nationwide 24 May 2023 Drug CLASS II Ceftriaxone for Injection, USP 250 mg per vial recalled Astral SteriTech Private Sterility Nationwide 24 May 2023 Drug CLASS II Ceftriaxone for Injection, USP per vial recalled Astral SteriTech Private Sterility Nationwide 24 May 2023 Drug CLASS II Ceftriaxone for Injection, USP per vial recalled Astral SteriTech Private Sterility Nationwide 24 May 2023 Drug CLASS II Ceftriaxone for Injection, USP 500 mg per vial recalled Astral SteriTech Private Sterility Nationwide 24 May 2023 Drug CLASS II Ceftriaxone for Injection, USP 250 mg per vial recalled Astral SteriTech Private Sterility Nationwide 24 May 2023 Drug CLASS II Ceftriaxone for Injection, USP per vial recalled Astral SteriTech Private Sterility Nationwide 24 May 2023 Drug CLASS II Ceftriaxone for Injection, USP 500 mg per vial recalled Astral SteriTech Private Sterility Nationwide 24 May 2023 Drug CLASS II Ceftriaxone for Injection, USP per Pharmacy recalled Astral SteriTech Private Sterility Nationwide 16 Jan 2019 Drug CLASS I Ceftriaxone for Injection recalled by Lupin Pharmaceuticals Lupin Pharmaceuticals Particulate Matter Nationwide 16 Jan 2019 Drug CLASS I Ceftriaxone for Injection recalled by Lupin Pharmaceuticals Lupin Pharmaceuticals Particulate Matter Nationwide 16 Jan 2019 Drug CLASS I Ceftriaxone for Injection USP, 500 mg recalled by Lupin Pharmaceuticals Lupin Pharmaceuticals Particulate Matter Nationwide 16 Jan 2019 Drug CLASS I Ceftriaxone for Injection USP, 250 mg recalled by Lupin Pharmaceuticals Lupin Pharmaceuticals Particulate Matter Nationwide 30 Nov 2016 Drug CLASS III Ceftriaxone for Injection, USP use Vials recalled by Sandoz Ceftriaxone Sodium Sandoz Labeling Errors WI 15 Jun 2016 Drug CLASS III Ceftriaxone for Injection USP, 250mg/vial recalled Aidarex Pharmaceuticals Potency & Assay GA, IN 8 Jun 2016 Drug CLASS III Ceftriaxone for Injection USP, 250 mg, Single Use Vial recalled Lupin Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations Nationwide 8 Jun 2016 Drug CLASS III Ceftriaxone for Injection USP, Single Use Vial recalled Lupin Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations Nationwide 8 Jun 2016 Drug CLASS III Ceftriaxone for Injection USP, 500 mg, Single Use Vial recalled Lupin Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations Nationwide 8 Jun 2016 Drug CLASS III Ceftriaxone for Injection USP, Single Use Vial recalled Lupin Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations Nationwide 8 Jul 2015 Drug CLASS II Ceftriaxone Sodium 2000mg / NS, Qty:4 recalled by Lincare Lincare Sterility AR 7 May 2014 Drug CLASS I Ceftriaxone for Injection and Dextrose Injection in Duplex Container recalled B. Braun Medical Particulate Matter Nationwide
Should you stop taking Ceftriaxone?
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.