FDA Alerts Public to Saline Bag Recalls in 14 States Over Possible Fiberglass Contamination

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has alerted the public to multiple recalls of injectable medications, including saline solution, due to potential contamination. Specifically, a recall of saline solution was issued across 14 states (Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, North Carolina, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, and Virginia) due to potential fiberglass contamination. Earlier alerts on August 25 involved Baxter International Inc. recalling dextrose injection (potential stainless steel particles) and anticoagulant sodium citrate solution (potential fiberglass).