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Cardinal Health Recalls Contaminated Alcohol Prep Pads

3/24/2026

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Cardinal Health recalls select lots of Webcol Large Alcohol Prep Pads due to contamination with Paenibacillus phoenicis.
The contamination could cause local and systemic infections, posing serious risks for immunocompromised patients.
The pads were distributed in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Japan from September 2025 through February 2026.
Cardinal Health notified customers on March 2, 2026, and provided guidance to reduce infection risks and dispose of recalled pads.

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Cardinal Health recalls select lots of Webcol Large Alcohol Prep Pads due to contamination with Paenibacillus phoenicis.
The contamination could cause local and systemic infections, posing serious risks for immunocompromised patients.
The pads were distributed in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Japan from September 2025 through February 2026.
Cardinal Health notified customers on March 2, 2026, and provided guidance to reduce infection risks and dispose of recalled pads.