Class I โ€” Serious Health Hazard

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.

Lactated Ringer's and 5% Dextrose Injection Recalled by Hospira Inc. Due to Non-Sterility: One confirmed customer report that product contained...

Date: October 5, 2012
Company: Hospira Inc.
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 Hospira Inc. directly.

Affected Products

Lactated Ringer's and 5% Dextrose Injection, USP, 1000 mL flexible containers, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-7929-09.

Quantity: 136,224 flexible containers

Why Was This Recalled?

Non-Sterility: One confirmed customer report that product contained spore-like particulates, consistent with mold.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Hospira Inc.

Hospira Inc. has 245 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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