Ecolab Inc recalls
Every recall we track for Ecolab Inc — 19 in all, from 2016–2021 — plus the complaints and injury reports the public filed about them.
Recalls per year, by danger level
17 recalls since 2017.
All FDA recall records for Ecolab Inc since 2017, counted by recall date (one bar per calendar year; 2026 is partial). Danger level is GovInfoNow’s plain-language rating; “not yet rated” records are still being written up.
| Year | Stop using now | Use caution | Lower risk | Not yet rated | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2018 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 6 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 (to date) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ecolab Inc recalls before 2017
Recalls on record by year.
Most common reasons for Ecolab Inc recalls
What to do if you have a recalled Ecolab Inc product
- Match the NDC and lot number on your bottle or box to the recall.
- Don’t stop a prescription on your own — ask your pharmacist or doctor for a replacement first.
- Report side effects to FDA MedWatch.
All Ecolab Inc recalls
10 shown- Lower riskMedical device
Ecolab Inc recalls Slush + Warmer Disc Drape; Model ORS-320 Slush + Warmer Disc Drapes - Product Usage: single-use equipment cover
Ecolab recalls ORS-320 Slush + Warmer Disc Drapes with slits that could breach sterile barriers, risking infection during surgery. Affected units: 132 cases (3168 drapes) from lot D192619A.
EcolabJan 11, 2021 - Lower riskDrug
Ecolab Inc recalls Hand Sanitizer (Alcohol 80% v/v) topical solution, 55 US GAL (208 L) EcoLab Inc 1 EcoLab Place St. Paul, MN 55102 USA,
Ecolab recalls 55-gallon hand sanitizer with discoloration and foreign substance. Consumers should check lot numbers and contact Ecolab for details.
EcolabJul 30, 2020 - UnratedDrug
Ecolab Inc recalls QUIK-CARE Aerosol Foam Hand Sanitizer (62.5% Ethyl Alcohol), packaged in 7 oz cans, Ecolab, 370 Wabasha Street N, St.
Ecolab recalls QUIK-CARE Aerosol Foam Hand Sanitizer (7 oz cans) due to incorrect alcohol ingredient. Stop using if you have this product to avoid potential health risks.
EcolabMay 10, 2019 - Lower riskDrug
Ecolab Inc recalls Express Gel Hand Sanitizer (Ethyl Alcohol 70%), 37 mL (1.25 fl oz) bottles, Ecolab, 370 Wabasha Street N, St. Paul, MN
Ecolab recalls 37mL hand sanitizer bottles due to low levels of substituted benzene compounds causing malodor. Consumers should check product details and contact Ecolab for guidance.
EcolabFeb 6, 2019 - Lower riskDrug
Ecolab Inc recalls Equi-Soft Foam, Antimicrobial Hand Soap, 0.55% Benzalkonium Chloride, 25 fl oz (750 mL), OTC, Ecolab, 370 Wabasha
Ecolab recalls Equi-Soft Foam hand soap due to potential label mix-up with actual product formula. Consumers should check labels and contact Ecolab for details.
EcolabNov 9, 2018 - Use cautionMedical device
Ecolab Inc recalls Instrument Arm Drape (Box of 20) individually sealed in poly-Tyvek pouches / Rx Sterile / to used exclusively on the
Ecolab recalls 20-piece sterile instrument arm drapes with potential pouch seal wrinkles that could breach sterility. Affected lots may cause contamination during surgery. Return or discard immediately.
EcolabSep 14, 2018 - Lower riskMedical device
ECOLAB INC recalls ECOLAB MICROTEK Rolled Probe Cover, 2.6 cm x 20 cm (1 in x 8 in), Ref PC0906, packaged 1 probe cover/pouch, 25
Ecolab recalls 25 pouches of Microtek Rolled Probe Covers due to incorrect instructions shipped. This may lead to improper use in medical procedures. Affected units have specific lot numbers.
EcolabNov 22, 2017 - Lower riskMedical device
Ecolab, Inc. recalls Disposable Light Handle Cover, Item Number B1-715-65. Packaged 1 device inside a peel pouch and sealed. Sealed pouches
Ecolab recalls disposable light handle covers (item B1-715-65) due to potential gaps in sealed pouches that could allow contamination. Affected units include specific lot numbers from 14224 to 17192. Consumers should check their product labels and contact Ecolab for details.
EcolabOct 13, 2017 - Lower riskDrug
Ecolab, Inc. recalls Endure 400 Scrub-Stat (chlorhexidine gluconate) Foam Forming Solution, 4%, packaged in plastic (HDPE) bottles,
Ecolab recalls Endure 400 Scrub-Stat foam solution due to subpotent drug levels. This over-the-counter disinfectant may not be as effective as labeled, potentially leading to inadequate infection control in healthcare settings.
EcolabDec 2, 2016 - Use cautionDrug
Ecolab Inc recalls Scrub-Stat 4 (chlorhexidine gluconate) Foam Forming Solution, 4%, packaged in a) 800 mL Plastic (HDPE) Bottles (NDC
Ecolab recalls Scrub-Stat 4 foam forming solution due to subpotent drug issues. Check lot numbers and expiration dates for affected batches.
Scrub-StatFeb 12, 2016
Ecolab Inc recall questions
How many recalls has Ecolab Inc had?
19 recalls from Ecolab Inc are on record with U.S. safety agencies, from 2016–2021 (11 drug, 8 medical device).
What is the most recent Ecolab Inc recall?
Ecolab Inc recalls Slush + Warmer Disc Drape; Model ORS-320 Slush + Warmer Disc Drapes - Product Usage: single-use equipment cover, dated Jan 11, 2021. Every Ecolab Inc recall is listed on this page, newest first.
Why are Ecolab Inc products recalled?
The most common reasons on record: The incorrect IFU was shipped with the product. (2).
What should I do if I have a recalled Ecolab Inc product?
Match the NDC and lot number on your bottle or box to the recall. Don’t stop a prescription on your own — ask your pharmacist or doctor for a replacement first. Report side effects to FDA MedWatch.
How do I get alerts for new Ecolab Inc recalls?
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