Multi-event June 2025 FDA Recall Cefazolin by Sandoz Inc
This Multi-event Class I drug recall was voluntarily initiated by Sandoz Inc on June 27, 2025 for the product Cefazolin. The FDA reported the reason for recall as labeling. The product was distributed Nationwide and the recall is currently ongoing.
Reported Recall Events
Recall Number: D-0570-2025
Labeling: Label Mix-Up; Some vials of Cefazolin for Injection, USP 1 gram were incorrectly labeled as penicillin G potassium for Injection, USP, 20 million Unit
06-27-2025
07-09-2025
unknown
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
Class I - is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
Enforcement Status About Enforcement Status
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Ongoing
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Sandoz Inc
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Press Release
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide in the USA
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Buffered Penicillin G Potassium for Injection, USP 20,000,000 Units (20 million units), For IV use, Sterile, Rx Only, Manufactured in Austria by Sandoz GmbH for Sandoz Inc. Princeton, NJ 08540, NDC: 0781-6136-94.
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# PG4360, PG4362, Exp. 11/30/2027
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
Recall Number: D-0569-2025
Labeling: Label Mix-Up; cartons of Cefazolin for Injection, USP 1 gram were found to contain vials labeled as penicillin G potassium for Injection, USP, 20 million Unit. The vials contained Cefozalin
06-27-2025
07-09-2025
208,300 vials
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
Class I - is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
Enforcement Status About Enforcement Status
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Ongoing
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Sandoz Inc
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Press Release
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide in the USA
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Cefazolin for Injection, USP, 1 gram per vial, Sterile, For Intramuscular or Intravenous Use, Rx Only, Manufactured by Sandoz GmbH for Sandoz Inc. Princeton, NJ 08540, NDC: 0781 3451-70 (vial), NDC: 0781-3451-96 (carton).
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# PG4360, PG4362, Exp. 11/30/2027
