FDA recall, , Moderate risk
American Red Cross Leukocytes Reduced Red Blood Cells
Red Blood Cells, Leukocytes Reduced were distributed from a donor with travel history to a malaria endemic area but not assessed for residency.
Recall ended Sep 15, 2026. Still check yours.
Summary by Recall Canary from the FDA notice
What happened
The American Red Cross-Greater Chesapeake & Potomac Region recalled Red Blood Cells, Leukocytes Reduced because the cells were collected from a donor who provided travel history to a malaria endemic area but was not assessed for residency. The recall began May 1, 2026, and was added to the FDA's Enforcement Report on September 15, 2026. The product was distributed in the District of Columbia.
What to do
We don't have product-specific instructions for this recall. FDA's general advice for medicine recalls:
- Check the FDA or company notice for instructions specific to this product.
- Ask your pharmacist or doctor whether your lot is affected and what to do.
Is yours affected?
Compare these details with yours, then check the recall notice to see which units are recalled.
Red Blood Cells, Leukocytes Reduced
Recall details
- Company began the recall
- Sold in
- Only in DC
- Company
- American Natl. Red Cross-Greater Chesapeake & Potomac Region
- Hazard
- Blood donor screening
- Risk
Moderate risk
Taking it may cause short-term health problems, or ones that treatment can reverse. Serious harm is unlikely.
FDA Class II recall · How risk is rated
- Event ID
- 99578
- Recall number
- B-0175-2026
All recalls from American Natl. Red Cross-Greater Chesapeake & Potomac Region
Timeline
FDA's Enforcement Report is its public list of recalls; FDA adds a recall when it posts it and publishes the list weekly.
Company began the recall
Added to FDA's Enforcement Report · Classified by FDA · Recall ended
Listed on Recall Canary
In FDA's weekly enforcement report
Summary updated
