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Serious health hazard โ€” there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to this product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Metronidazole Injection USP Recalled by Baxter Healthcare Corp. Due to Presence of Particulate Matter: identified as a cloth...

Date: January 21, 2016
Company: Baxter Healthcare Corp.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Drug)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Baxter Healthcare Corp. directly.

Affected Products

Metronidazole Injection USP, 500 mg per 100 mL (5 mg/mL), 100mL Sterile Single Dose Container bag, Rx only, Baxter USA, Product Code 2B3421, NDC 0338-1055-48.

Quantity: 334,560 bags

Why Was This Recalled?

Presence of Particulate Matter: identified as a cloth fiber.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Baxter Healthcare Corp.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Drug). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report