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Alcohol prep pads sold nationwide recalled due to possible microbial contamination
Cardinal Health recalled select lots of Webcol Large Alcohol Prep Pads due to Paenibacillus phoenicis contamination, risking infections in vulnerable patients, FDA warned.
- On Thursday, Cardinal Health issued a voluntary recall of Webcol Large Alcohol Prep Pads over possible Paenibacillus phoenicis contamination, and the FDA warned Friday that affected product is under recall nationwide.
- Affected lots can be identified by listed lot numbers; affected pads were distributed in the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Japan before March 2026, and customers were notified by mail on Mar. 2.
- The recall notice warned that the pads may cause local and systemic infections, including life‑threatening and central nervous system infections, and at‑risk patients, including cancer patients receiving chemotherapy and people with poorly controlled diabetes, face heightened risk.
- Cardinal Health told customers to separate and quarantine affected product upon inventory review and to notify downstream customers while disseminating the notice to all departments, clinics and external campuses.
- To confirm receipt, customers must return an acknowledgment form via fax to 614-652-9648 or email GMB-FieldCorrectiveAction@cardinalhealth.com, or call 800-292-9332 for questions.
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