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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
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
December 2, 2025Certain FreeStyle Libre 3 and FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensorsNewFDA reports that Abbott Diabetes Care has sent all affected customers a letter regarding an issue with certain FreeStyle Libre 3 and FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensors providing incorrect low glucose readings
 
Medical Devices
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
August 28, 2024Version 2.7 of the Apple iOS t:connect Mobile App used in conjunction with t:slim X2 Insulin Pump with Control-IQ TechnologyUpdateFDA reports that Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc. is recalling version 2.7 of the Apple iOS t:connect mobile app used in conjunction with t:slim X2 Insulin Pump with Control-IQ Technology prompted by a software problem leading to pump battery depletionMedical Devices
August 15, 2024Apple cinnamon fruit puree pouchesNewFDA issues warning letter to Austrofood and continues robust activities to ensure safety of cinnamon products sold in U.S.Human Foods
August 9, 2024Vivo 45 LS VentilatorNewFDA reports that Breas Medical is issuing a voluntary U.S. nationwide urgent medical device correction of Vivo 45 LS VentilatorMedical Devices
August 8, 2024CVS Health, H-E-B Baby infant formulaNewFDA reports that Perrigo is issuing a voluntary recall of one batch of premium infant formula with iron milk-based powder due to elevated levels of Vitamin DInfant Formula
August 1, 2024Geek Bar, Lost Mary, and BangNewFDA warns online retailers selling unauthorized youth appealing e-cigarettesTobacco Products
July 31, 2024MEGA SOFT™, MEGA SOFT DUAL™ and MEGA 2000™ Patient Return ElectrodesUpdateFDA raises awareness about safe use of Megadyne Mega 2000 and Mega Soft Patient Return Electrodes - Letter to Health Care ProvidersMedical Devices
July 22, 2024Acetaminophen Injection 1,000 mg per 100 mL (10 mg/mL) 100 mLNewFDA reports that Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. is extending the voluntary nationwide recall of one lot of acetaminophen injection, 1000mg/100mL, (10mg/mL) bags due to an individual unit of acetaminophen overwrap found to have contained a labelled bag of dexmedetomidine HCL injection (400mcg/100mL)Drugs
June 4, 2024Crecelac Infant 0-12 Infant Formula (Lot # 24 039 1 CHE 352-1)UpdateFDA reports that Dairy Manufacturers Inc. is notifying consumers about a safety concern with Crecelac Infant 0-12 Infant Formula (Lot # 24 039 1 CHE 352-1) that is part of an ongoing recall – Expansion of Previous RecallInfant Formula
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
May 10, 2024Healthwest Minerals Inc. DBA Mt Capra Products Goat Milk Formula Recipe KitNewFDA reports that Healthwest Minerals Inc. DBA Mt Capra Products is recalling Goat Milk Formula Recipe Kit and warns consumers against the use of product as infant formulaInfant Formula
April 18, 2024Sammy’s Milk Goat Milk Toddler FormulaNewFDA asks Sammy’s Milk to provide a warning against the use of Goat Milk Toddler Formula as infant formulaInfant Formula
February 29, 2024Care Plus, Care Plus models 1000-4000 and Lullaby incubatorsNewFDA reports that Wipro GE Healthcare Private Ltd. is recalling Care Plus, Care Plus models 1000-4000 and Lullaby incubators due to problems with door latchMedical Devices
February 19, 2024Nordic Naturals Baby’s Vitamin D3 Liquid,NewFDA reports that Nordic Naturals has issued a voluntary recall of Baby's Vitamin D3 Liquid due to elevated levels of vitamin D3Dietary Supplements
August 15, 2024Recalled WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches- including three packs, Recalled Schnucks-brand cinnamon-flavored applesauce pouches and variety pack, Recalled Weis-brand cinnamon applesauce pouchesUpdateFDA reports that recalled cinnamon apple puree and applesauce products containing lead test positive for chromiumHuman Foods

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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