FDA Recall: Baxter Cefazolin in Dextrose Lot With Cardboard Particles (July 2026)
The FDA posted a voluntary recall of one Baxter IV cefazolin in dextrose lot after particulate matter described as “cardboard” was found in the solution. If you (or a loved one) may have received doses from that lot, the best next step is to ask the facility that gave the medication to confirm the lot—then use a symptom “watch list” for urgent breathing/chest, sudden circulation, or IV-site vein problems.
If you (or a loved one) may have received an IV antibiotic such as cefazolin in dextrose during care in the period when the affected product was distributed, it’s reasonable to do a quick recall check with the facility—not a reason to panic.
On July 24, 2026, the FDA posted that Baxter is voluntarily recalling one specific lot of cefazolin in dextrose injection after particulate matter described as “cardboard” was found in the solution. The impacted product was distributed in the U.S. from 3/25/2025 through 6/30/2025.
Key sources
- FDA Recall (Baxter cefazolin in dextrose; particulate matter/cardboard)
- MedlinePlus Drug Safety (MedWatch and what to do after a possible problem)
- CDC Medication Safety (when and how to seek help for medication-related concerns)
- PubMed (particulate matter concerns with IV injections; filtration/quality controls context)
- ASHP Drug Shortages FAQs (hospital supply context if product is unavailable)
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