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We report 2 life-threatening cases of Burkholderia cepacia sepsis caused by infusate contamination during compounding. Bacterial isolates from the patients' blood cultures and the infusate were indistinguishable by pulsed-field gel electrophoresis. Proper quality controls at a local and national level are important for ensuring safe delivery of compounded medications to patients in all settings, including those outside health care facilities.
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