FDA recall, , Moderate risk
The Blood Center Red Blood Cells, Leukocytes Reduced
Red Blood Cells, Leukocytes Reduced were incorrectly labeled as irradiated and distributed.
Recall ended Sep 21, 2026. Still check yours.
Summary by Recall Canary from the FDA notice
What happened
The Blood Center is recalling Red Blood Cells, Leukocytes Reduced because the units were incorrectly labeled as irradiated and distributed. The recall involves 38 units and was initiated on July 10, 2025, in Louisiana. The FDA added the recall to its Enforcement Report on September 21, 2026, and it was included in the weekly enforcement report on September 30, 2026.
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
- Company
- The Blood Center
- Hazard
- Labeling error
- 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
- 98875
- Recall number
- B-0202-2026
- Quantity recalled
- 38 units
All recalls from The Blood Center
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
In FDA's weekly enforcement report
Listed on Recall Canary
