Safety alerts, recalls, shortages, labeling changes, and medication warnings from trusted authorities.
The FDA says certain lots of cetirizine 5 mg tablets distributed by Unique Pharmaceutical Laboratories may have been cross-contaminated with ranitidine. If your bottle matches the FDA-listed NDC and lot numbers, stop using those tablets and contact your pharmacist or clinician. If you develop symptoms of a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis), seek emergency care right away.
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.
The FDA says four lots of cetirizine 5 mg tablets may be contaminated with ranitidine. Check your bottle’s NDC and lot number, and know the emergency signs of a serious allergic reaction—especially if you’ve had reactions to ranitidine.
FDA says Baxter is voluntarily recalling one lot of cefazolin in dextrose IV bags after cardboard-like particles were found in the solution. If you still have the product, stop using it and return it as instructed. If you received it during surgery, contact your facility for lot-specific information—and seek emergency care for symptoms that could signal a pulmonary embolism (like sudden shortness of breath or chest pain).
If your bottle shows Lot 5950 with a best-by/expiration date of 02/2028, stop using it. FDA linked this lot to potential Aspergillus contamination and recalled it. People with weakened immune systems or certain lung diseases should be especially alert for concerning symptoms and seek medical care promptly if they develop them.
FDA warns that the TRUE METRIX “E-5” message can mean either a very high blood sugar event (over 600 mg/dL) or a test-strip error. Don’t guess—switch to an alternative glucose-testing method if possible, keep testing until you have an alternative, and contact your clinician right away if E-5 shows up with symptoms of low or high blood sugar.
FDA says BD is recalling specific lots of ChloraPrep™ Clear applicators due to a potential for Aspergillus contamination. If you recently had surgery or an IV/catheter—especially if you’re immunocompromised—here’s what to ask and what symptoms to watch for.
The FDA recall covers one lot of Beekeeper’s Naturals Saline Nasal Spray sold through Amazon: lot 5950, best by 02/2028. Here’s how to check your bottle, who may be at higher risk, and when symptoms deserve medical attention.
CDC says benzathine penicillin G remains the only recommended treatment for syphilis during pregnancy. Here is what the temporary import of Lentocilin changes, what stays the same, and what pregnant patients can ask about now.
If Bicillin L-A is unavailable during pregnancy, ask your obstetric or prescribing team for a same-day plan. CDC says penicillin remains the only recommended treatment for syphilis during pregnancy, and FDA has allowed temporary imported supply during the shortage.
A June 2026 recall of Nara Organics infant formula is tied to a botulism outbreak. Here is what parents should do now and which symptoms need urgent care.
The FDA says certain Omnipod 5, Omnipod DASH, and Omnipod Eros pods may under-deliver insulin because of a tubing defect. Here is how to check lot numbers, what warning signs to watch for, and when high blood sugar becomes an emergency.
FDA added a new kidney warning to over-the-counter alli on June 10, 2026. This was a label update, not a recall. People with a history of kidney disease or kidney stones should read the label carefully and know the symptoms that mean they should stop using the drug and get medical advice.
If you use a TRUE METRIX glucose meter, the FDA says not to stop checking your blood sugar before you have another testing method available. Here is what the E-5 error means, who should try to switch first, and when symptoms need urgent care.
A new FDA-posted safety action affects specific lots of Omnipod 5, DASH, and Eros pods. Here’s how to check yours, spot possible insulin under-delivery, and know when high blood sugar may be an emergency.
FDA says one lot of MG217 eczema cream was recalled after Staphylococcus aureus contamination was found. Here is how to check your tube, why eczema patients may face higher risk, and what symptoms should prompt medical care.
FDA posted a Dexcom safety notice on May 29 after the company said two stolen G7 sensor lots entered the U.S. market. Here is how to check your lot number, when backup fingerstick checks matter, and which symptoms need prompt care.
Federal health officials say a multistate Salmonella outbreak is tied to recalled moringa supplement products. Here’s what was recalled, who may be at higher risk, and what to do if the products are in your home.
The FDA now says all carbidopa/levodopa products need a warning about vitamin B6 deficiency and seizures. For people with Parkinson’s disease, the practical takeaway is to know the symptoms, avoid abrupt medicine changes, and ask a clinician whether vitamin B6 monitoring makes sense.
B. Braun Medical has recalled specific lots of Lactated Ringer’s Injection, 1L, after FDA said the product may contain particulate matter. The recall affects hospitals and other healthcare facilities; patients who recently received this IV fluid can ask their care team whether the recalled lots were used.
The FDA added neurosurgical patties to its medical device shortage list on May 6, 2026. For patients, that does not automatically mean care is being delayed, but it does signal that hospitals and surgical teams may need to plan around tighter supply and use available stock carefully.
The FDA says people using TRUE METRIX blood glucose systems should keep testing for now, but should transition to another meter when possible. The concern is an E-5 error code that can be confused with either a very high glucose reading or a test strip problem, which could delay the right response.
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