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FDA Pediatric Safety Communications

The FDA monitors the safety of the products we regulate. When new or concerning trends about a product’s safety are identified, the FDA shares this information in online safety communications, recalls, public health alerts, press releases and other communication channels.

The searchable table below shows a list of recent safety communications that are relevant to children. 

For a more complete listing of all safety communications, recalls, public health alerts and press releases, see the resources links below.

DateProduct(s)New Safety Issue or UpdateAnnouncementProduct Type
August 24, 2026Certain NOxBOXi Nitric Oxide Delivery System with the NOxMixer modulesNewFDA reports that NOxBOX has issued a letter to affected customers recommending certain nitric oxide delivery systems have updated use instructionsMedical Devices
August 24, 2026Specific lots of the INCA Neonatal Nasal CPAP Complete Set and Replacement SetNewFDA reports that CooperSurgical has issued a letter to affected customers recommending that specific lots of the INCA Neonatal Nasal CPAP Complete Set and Replacement Set be removed from where they are used or soldMedical Devices
August 21, 2026Hudson RCI Neonatal/Infant Heated Wire Breathing CircuitsNewFDA reports that Medline has issued a letter to affected customers recommending all lots of affected Hudson RCI Neonatal/Infant Heated Wire Breathing Circuits be removed from where they are used or soldMedical Devices
August 11, 2026HAMILTON-C1, HAMILTON T-1, and HAMILTON-MR1 ventilatorsUpdateFDA reports that Hamilton Medical has issued a letter to affected customers recommending certain coaxial breathing circuit sets used with HAMILTON-C1, HAMILTON T-1, and HAMILTON-MR1 ventilators be removed from where they are used or sold Medical Devices
July 21, 2026Pumpkin Tree Peter Rabbit Organics Banana & Strawberry Fruit Puree pouchesNewFDA reports that PT Organics Limited has issued a voluntary recall of select Pumpkin Tree Peter Rabbit Organics Banana & Strawberry Fruit Puree pouches due to the potential for soft plastic to enter the finished productHuman Foods
July 20, 2026Cetirizine Hydrochloride tablets USP 5mgNewFDA reports that Unique Pharmaceutical Laboratories (A Div. of J. B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd.) has issued a voluntary nationwide recall of cetirizine hydrochloride tablets USP 5 mg due to potential cross contamination with ranitidineDrugs
July 2, 2026Sevoflurane and other general anestheticsNewFDA alerts health care providers to cases of neurologic complications from general anesthesia linked to genetic variant in patients of maternal Venezuelan ancestryDrugs
June 15, 2026SNOO X-Small and X-Large sleep sacks, SNOO Hospital Bundle, refurbished SNOO products, SNOO Smart Sleeper mattresses and/or mattress coversNewFDA issues a warning letter to the manufacturer of the SNOO Smart Sleeper (SNOO), Happiest Baby, Inc.Medical Devices
June 13, 2026Nara Organics Powdered Infant FormulaNewFDA reports that Nara Organics is voluntarily recalling all lots of Nara Organics Powdered Infant Formula due to the potential risk of Clostridium botulinum contamination
 
Infant Formula
June 11, 2026Volara System patient circuitsNewFDA reports that Baxter has issued an Urgent Medical Device Correction notice to affected customers recommending all Volara System patient circuits be corrected prior to continued use
 
Medical Devices
June 5, 2026Infant Resuscitation Systems and Warmers with a M1091607-R blenderNewFDA reports that GE HealthCare has issued a letter to affected customers recommending Infant Resuscitation Systems and Warmers with a M1091607-R blender be corrected prior to continued useMedical Devices
June 5, 2026Up & Up Fragrance Free and Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby WipesNewFDA reports that Target has recalled Up & Up Fragrance Free and Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes due to potential microbial contaminationCosmetics
June 4, 2026Gas-X Extra Strength Softgels 125mg, 120 ct. and 72 ctNewFDA reports that Haleon has issued a voluntary nationwide recall of Gas-X Extra Strength Softgels 125mg, 120 ct. and 72 ctDrugs
June 4, 2026Omnipod® 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System, Omnipod DASH® Insulin Management System, and Omnipod® Insulin Management System (Omnipod Eros)Update FDA reports that Insulet has issued a letter to affected customers recommending certain Omnipod Pods be removed from where they are used or soldMedical Devices
May 29, 2026Certain lots of Dexcom G7 sensorsNewFDA reports that Dexcom has uncovered theft of scrapped product, notifies potentially impacted usersMedical Devices
May 29, 2026KayserBett IDA BedsNewFDA reports a pediatric care bed correction: KayserBetten issues correction for KayserBett IDA BedsMedical Devices
May 28, 2026Trilogy Evo, Trilogy EV300, Trilogy Evo O2, Trilogy Evo UniversalUpdateFDA reports that Philips has issued new recommendations and clarified the reasons for the recall of Trilogy Evo Platform VentilatorsMedical Devices
May 27, 2026DE DIOS’S popsicles food treatsNewFDA reports that DE DIOS’S ICE POPS II LLC has issued an allergy alert on undeclared milk, pecans, pistachio, yellow #5, and red #40 in popsiclesHuman Foods
May 12, 2026MG217 Multi-Symptom Treatment Cream & Skin Protectant Eczema CreamNewFDA reports that Pharmacal has issued a nationwide recall of MG217 Multi-Symptom Treatment Cream & Skin Protectant Eczema Cream due to microbial contaminationDrugs
May 11, 2026Tazverik (tazemetostat)NewFDA alerts health care providers and patients about increased risk of new blood cancers with Tazverik (tazemetostat) use; sponsor to voluntarily withdraw product from marketDrugs
May 5, 2026TRUE METRIX®, TRUE METRIX® AIR, TRUE METRIX® GO, and TRUE METRIX® PRO blood glucose monitoring systemsUpdateFDA reports that Trividia Health has provided an important update to the medical device labeling correction for all TRUE METRIX®, TRUE METRIX® AIR, TRUE METRIX® GO, and TRUE METRIX® PRO blood glucose monitoring systemsMedical Devices
May 2, 2026a2 Platinum USA Label Infant FormulaNew    FDA reports that a2 Platinum USA Label Infant Formula is being recalled because of possible health risk
 
Infant Formula
March 4, 2026Anti-choking devicesNewFDA encourages the public to follow established choking rescue protocolsMedical Devices
February 13, 2026“Tippy Toes” Brand apple pear bananaNewFDA reports that IF Copack LLC dba Initiative Foods recalls “Tippy Toes” Brand apple pear banana because of possible health riskHuman Foods
February 5, 2026Certain FreeStyle Libre 3 and FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensorsUpdateFDA reports that Abbott Diabetes Care has issued a glucose monitor sensor recall removing certain FreeStyle Libre 3 and FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensors
 
Medical Devices
January 28, 2026Gerber Product Arrowroot BiscuitsNewFDA reports that Gerber Products Company announces a voluntary recall of limited batches of Arrowroot Biscuits out of an abundance of caution due to potential presence of foreign material following supplier recall
Human Foods
 
Human Foods
December 29, 2025Dexcom G6 and G6 Pro softwareNewFDA reports that Dexcom issues correction for Dexcom G6 and G6 Pro software
 
Medical Devices
December 10, 2025ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula productsUpdate FDA reports that the outbreak investigation of infant botulism is ongoing. Do not use ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formulaInfant Formula
December 10, 2025Certain ground cinnamon productsUpdateFDA reports that more ground cinnamon products added to FDA public health alert due to presence of elevated levels of leadHuman Foods
October 31, 2025Unapproved fluoride drug productsNewFDA acts to protect children from unapproved fluoride drug products
 
Drugs
September 23, 2025Sprouts Organics sweet potato apple and spinach, 3.5-ounce pouchUpdateFDA reports that Sprout Organics is expanding the voluntary recall of sweet potato apple and spinach to include additional lot codesHuman Foods
September 16, 2025Unauthorized infant devices for monitioring vital signsNewFDA warns consurmers, caregivers, and health care providers not to use unathorized infant devices for monitoring vital signsMedical Devices
September 15, 2025Certain t-slim X2 insulin pumpsNewFDA reports that Tandem Diabetes Care issued a correction for certain t:slim X2 insulin pumps due to risk for faulty speaker wiring that may cause malfunction and stop insulin deliveryMedical Devices
September 12, 2025Dexcom G77 apps and ONE+ appsUpdateFDA reports that Dexcom, Inc. issued a correction for G7 apps and ONE+ apps due to a software design error that does not alert users of unexpected sensor failureMedical Devices
September 2, 2025Nicotine pouchesNewFDA urges nicotine pouch manufacturers to use child-resistant packaging following increasing reports of accidental exposureTobacco Products
August 29, 2025Coaxial breath circuit setNewFDA reports that Hamilton Medical, Inc. has recalled certain lots of the coaxial breathing circuit sets due to possible inner blue tube cracks that may impact ventilationMedical Devices
August 28, 20254-N-1, DermaCerin, DermaFungal, DermaKleen, DermaMed, DermaSarra, Gel Rite, Hand E Foam, KleenFoam, Lantiseptic, PeriGiene, PeriGuard, Renew Dimethicone, Renew Periprotect, Renew Skin Repair, UltrasureNewFDA reports that DermaRite Industries has expanded a voluntary nationwide recall due to potential Burkholderia cepacia contamination

 
Drugs
August 28, 2025HAMILTON-C6 ventilatorsNewFDA reports that Hamilton Medical AG has issued a correction for HAMILTON-C6 ventilators due to risk of ventilation interruption from defective circuit boardMedical Devices
August 25, 2025Hyperbaric oxygen therapy devicesNewFDA reminds health care providers to follow instructions for safe use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy devices - Letter to Health Care ProvidersMedical Devices
August 12, 2025t:slim X2 insulin pumpsNewFDA reports that Tandem Diabetes Care has issued a voluntary medical device correction for select t:slim X2 insulin pumpsMedical Devices
July 9, 2025AirLife/Vyaire infant heated wire circuitsNewFDA reports an infant breathing system recall: AirLife/Vyaire removes infant heated wire circuits due to risk for inadvertent adapter disconnection during ventilationMedical Devices
June 30, 2025Extended-release stimulants for ADHDNewFDA requires expanded labeling about weight loss risk in patients younger than 6 years taking extended-release stimulants for ADHDDrugs
June 25, 2025Comirnaty (COVID-19 Vaccine, mRNA) manufactured by Pfizer Inc. and Spikevax (COVID-19 Vaccine, mRNA)NewFDA approves required updated warning in labeling of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines regarding myocarditis and pericarditis following vaccinationVaccines
June 24, 2025ELEVIDYS (delandistrogene moxeparvovec-rokl)NewFDA investigates deaths due to acute liver failure in non-ambulatory Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy patients following ELEVIDYSBiologics
June 18, 2025Transderm Scōp (scopolamine transdermal system)NewFDA adds warning about serious risk of heat-related complications with antinausea patch Transderm Scōp (scopolamine transdermal system)Drugs
June 17, 2025Medline Neonatal and Pediatric Convenience Kits containing Smiths Medical ORAL/NASAL endotracheal tubesNewFDA reports that Medline Industries, LP, has issued a Convenience Kit recall for removing Medline Neonatal and Pediatric Kits containing Smiths Medical ORAL/NASAL endotracheal tubes due to smaller than expected tube diameter that may cause underventilationMedical Devices
June 11, 2025Select Newport™ HT70 and Newport™ HT70 Plus ventilators and certain related Newport™ service partsNewFDA reports that Medtronic has announced a voluntary recall of select Newport™ HT70 and Newport™ HT70 Plus ventilators and certain related Newport™ service partsMedical Devices
June 6, 2025Zicam® Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs, Zicam® Nasal AllClear Swabs, and Orajel™ Baby Teething SwabsNewFDA reports that Church & Dwight Co., Inc. has issued a voluntary nationwide recall of Zicam® Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs, Zicam® Nasal AllClear Swabs, and Orajel™ Baby Teething Swabs due to microbial contaminationDrugs
June 4, 2025Nitrous oxide productsUpdateFDA advises consumers not to inhale nitrous oxide productsHuman Foods
May 16, 2025Cetirizine or levocetirizine (Zyrtec, Xyzal, and other trade names)NewFDA requires warning about rare but severe itching after stopping long-term use of oral allergy medicines cetirizine or levocetirizine (Zyrtec, Xyzal, and other trade names)Drugs
March 11, 2025Limited number of acne products containing benzoyl peroxideNewFDA alerts the public and industry that a limited number of voluntary recalls have been initiated after FDA testing of acne products for benzene; findings show a small number of products with elevated levels of benzene contaminationDrugs
February 5, 2025Diabetes-related smartphone device alert settingsNewFDA alerts patients to regularly check diabetes-related smartphone device alert settings, especially following phone hardware or software changesMedical Devices
January 31, 2025Gerber® Soothe N Chew® Teething SticksNewFDA reports that Gerber Products Company announces recall and discontinuation of all batches of Gerber® Soothe N Chew® Teething Sticks due to choking hazard Human Foods
January 16, 2025Neonatal incubatorsUpdateFDA provides an update: Evaluation of airborne chemicals from neonatal incubators - Letter to Health Care Providers Medical Devices
December 5, 2024E-cigarettesNewFDA warns more than 100 retailers for illegal sale of youth appealing e-cigarettes, including Geek Bar Tobacco Products
October 30, 2024Disposable e-cigarettes with designs and functionalities that resemble smart technology, including phones and gaming devicesNewFDA warns firms illegally selling e-cigarettes resembling products with smart technology, including phones and gaming devices Tobacco Products
October 28, 2024Dynacare Baby PowderUpdateFDA reports that Dynarex Corporation is expanding a recall to include additional products due to possible health risk Cosmetics
October 17, 2024Medtronic MiniMed 600 and 700 Series insulin pumpsNewFDA reports an insulin pump recall: Medtronic notifies users of MiniMed 600 and 700 Series pumps of risk of shorter than expected battery life Medical Devices
October 15, 2024Zyno Medical Z-800, Z-800F, Z-800W, and Z800WF infusion pumpsNewFDA reports an infusion pump recall: Zyno Medical removes Z-800, Z-800F, Z-800W, and Z800WF infusion pumps due to an air-in-line software defect that may allow larger than expected air bubbles to enter patients Medical Devices
October 7, 2024Happy Moose Juice Tropical Roots and Happy Moose Strawberry FieldsNewFDA reports that Youngstown Grape Distributors Inc. is recalling Happy Moose Juice Tropical Roots and Happy Moose Strawberry Fields because of possible health risk Human Foods
October 7, 2024Philips Respironics Trilogy Evo, Trilogy Evo O2, Trilogy Evo Universal, and Trilogy EV300 ventilatorsNewFDA reports that Philips Respironics has issued additional usage instructions for Trilogy Evo ventilators related to use of in-line nebulizers Medical Devices
September 5, 2024FreeStyle Libre® 3 sensorsUpdateFDA reports continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) sensor recall: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc issues recall for certain FreeStyle Libre 3 sensors due to risk for inaccurate high glucose readingsMedical Devices
September 4, 2024Bivona® Tracheostomy TubesNewFDA reports that Smiths Medical issues urgent medical device notification informing customers of a potential issue with certain Bivona® Tracheostomy TubesMedical Devices
October 16, 2024Cue Health COVID-19 testsUpdateFDA warns home test users, caregivers, and health care providers not to use Cue Health’s COVID-19 tests due to risk of false resultsMedical Devices

Resources

Pediatric Medical Product Safety | FDA 
Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts | FDA 
Additional Information about Recalls | FDA 
Medical Device Safety | FDA
MedWatch: The FDA Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program | FDA 
Safety & Availability (Biologics) | FDA
Recalls (Biologics) | FDA 
Tobacco Product Problem Reports | FDA

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