Walgreens recalls cefoxitin in normal saline bags due to lack of sterility assurance. All products within expiry date are affected. Consumers should contact Walgreens for details.
Lack of sterility assurance.
Walgreens is recalling cefoxitin medications in normal saline bags because they may not be sterile. This could lead to infections if used improperly. The recall covers all products within their expiry dates.
The bags may not be sterile, which can cause infections if the medication is administered. This lack of sterility assurance could lead to serious health issues if the product is used without proper cleaning.
Healthcare professionals and patients using cefoxitin in normal saline bags for medical treatments. Those with the specific product names and expiry dates are most at risk.
Check for cefoxitin in normal saline bags with any expiry date. The recall covers all products within their expiry dates.
Reach out to Walgreens directly for specific product details and instructions.
The recall states there is a lack of sterility assurance, so it is not safe to use without contacting Walgreens first.
Check for cefoxitin in normal saline bags with any expiry date. The recall covers all products within their expiry dates.
The recall does not specify discarding; contact Walgreens for details on what to do with the product.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Walgreens Infusion Services to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0344-2015 — Walgreens Infusion Services Walgreens Infusion Services Hello, I own a Walgreens Infusion Services that is covered by recall D-0344-2015 from Walgreens Infusion Services. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
