Medline Kits Recalled Due to Fungal Contamination Risk in BD ChloraPrep Applicators

The FDA has issued an early alert for Medline convenience kits containing recalled BD ChloraPrep applicators due to potential Aspergillus penicillioides fungal contamination. This contamination could lead to serious health consequences, including systemic infection, sepsis, illness, or death. Customers are instructed to destroy the entire convenience kit, expanding on a previous June 2026 notification. This recall highlights ongoing patient safety concerns with medical supplies.