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FDA Recalls Cardinal Health Alcohol Prep Pads Over Contamination Risk

3/22/2026

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a recall of Cardinal Health's Webcol Large Alcohol Prep Pads due to potential microbial contamination with Paenibacillus phoenicis, risking infection for immunocompromised patients.
The contaminated pads circulated in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Japan from September 2025 to February 2026.
Cardinal Health advised customers to review inventory, quarantine affected products, and notify recipients.
Cardinal Health sent notifications on March 2, 2026.

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a recall of Cardinal Health's Webcol Large Alcohol Prep Pads due to potential microbial contamination with Paenibacillus phoenicis, risking infection for immunocompromised patients.
The contaminated pads circulated in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Japan from September 2025 to February 2026.
Cardinal Health advised customers to review inventory, quarantine affected products, and notify recipients.
Cardinal Health sent notifications on March 2, 2026.