Ceftriaxone recalls

The FDA has published 21 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 recalls21since 2014
Last 12 months0reported
Class I524% of total
Ongoing0latest 24 May 2023

Recalls per month, last 24 months

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Severity split

Class I 5 24%Class II 10 48%Class III 6 29%

By year

All ceftriaxone recalls, newest first

21 total

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.