Product category · Updated Aug 19, 2026
Drugs & Medications recalls
Prescription and over-the-counter medication recalls
Drugs & Medications ranks #3 of 12 among PlainRecalls categories by recall count (14,473 notices, 13.9% of the archive); 10% of graded records are high-severity.
The FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS and NHTSA have published 14,473 drugs & medications recalls between 2004 and 2026 - roughly 13.9% of the 104,423-record archive. Among 12 product categories, that is #3 of 12. Of the 14,473 records graded for severity, 10% are high-severity. Most are issued by FDA Drug. Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not a product's inherent danger.
- 14,473 total recalls
- #3 of 12 among categories
- 10% graded high-severity
- FDA Drug top agency
Category snapshot
According to PlainRecalls' category ranking (distinct recall events, same sort as /category), Drugs & Medications is #3 of 12 (3rd of 12) with 14,473 recalls, about 13.9% of the 104,423-record federal archive, with 1,508 graded high-severity, most issued by FDA Drug.
- 14,473
- total recalls
- #3 of 12
- category rank by events
- 10%
- graded high-severity
- FDA Drug
- top issuing agency
Where Drugs & Medications sits among all 12 categories
Distinct recall-event inventory across every PlainRecalls product category. Drugs & Medications is marked; archive size reflects reporting volume, not inherent product danger.
Drugs & Medications vs all categories by recall count
Where this category's archive sits among every tracked product class
14,473 3rd of 12 higher than 9 of 12 categories
Categories, banded by distinct recall-event inventory
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Source FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA federal recall filings · 2026-09-21
Do more recalls mean more Class I danger?
Drugs & Medications sits at the 71st percentile of category volume (14,473 recalls) and the 29th percentile of Class I rate (10.5% of agency-classified notices) among 7 categories with enough classified rows to measure, those two ranks are not interchangeable.
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Percentiles are within this release's classified-enough category sample. Class I % uses only agency-classified notices.
| Category | Recalls | Vol %ile | Classified | Class I | Class I % | Rate %ile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Devices | 41,070 | 100 | 40,763 | 3,653 | 9% | 14 |
| Food | 25,513 | 86 | 25,222 | 11,676 | 46.3% | 86 |
| Drugs & Medications | 14,473 | 71 | 14,417 | 1,508 | 10.5% | 29 |
| Children & Baby Products | 4,017 | 57 | 2,483 | 352 | 14.2% | 43 |
| Dietary Supplements | 2,018 | 43 | 1,993 | 466 | 23.4% | 71 |
| Meat & Poultry | 1,672 | 29 | 1,672 | 1,145 | 68.5% | 100 |
| Cosmetics & Personal Care | 1,388 | 14 | 1,289 | 203 | 15.7% | 57 |
Drugs & Medications recalls by year
2004–2026
Severity distribution
Graded records only
- High severity 1,508
High severity
1,508 recalls
- Moderate
Moderate
11,608 recalls
- Lower severity 1,357
Lower severity
1,357 recalls
Recalls by issuing agency
- FDA Drug
FDA Drug
14,105 recalls
- FDA Food 312
FDA Food
312 recalls
- CPSC 56
CPSC
56 recalls
Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.
Recalls in Drugs & Medications
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Sinus Cap Herbal Supplement, Herbs containing antibiotic, drying, expectorant, and emollient properties, Fenugreek, Thyme, Oregon Grape Root, & Bentonite Clay, 50 capsules/510 mg; packaged in a plastic bag
A New Life Herbs, LLC
Anti-virus Herbal Supplement, 1:5 Alcohol Tincture, Helps to stop viral replication, expectorant properties, Contains: Forsethia blossoms, Sumac berries, Pine needles; packaged in a 2 oz. glass dropper bottle, UPC 283162814429
A New Life Herbs, LLC
Ear Drops Herbal Supplement, Mullein flower alcohol tincture 1:5, Pain relieving and antibiotic properties, packaged in a 0.5 oz. plastic dropper bottle
A New Life Herbs, LLC
Boswellia Herbal Supplement, 1:5 Alcohol Double Extract, Extracted from Frankincense with powerful anti-inflammatory properties, useful for pain & inflammation; packaged in a 2 oz. glass dropper bottle, UPC 284260392420
A New Life Herbs, LLC
Merck Emend (aprepitant) for oral suspension, 125 mg, Single-Dose Kit, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Merck Sharpe & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ 07065, USA, Manufactured by: Novo Nordisk Production Ireland Limited Athlone, Ireland, NDC 0006-3066-03
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Noxafil Powdermix (posaconazole) for Delayed-Release Oral Suspension, 300 mg, 8 packets per carton, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Merck Sharp & Doohme LLC, Rahway, NJ 07056 USA, Manufactured by: N.V. Organon, 5349 AB Oss, The Netherlands, a subsidiary of Organon & Co., Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA NDC 0085-2224-02.
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Baclofen Tablets USP, 10 mg, 1000-count bottles, Rx only, Marketed by: GSMS, Incorporated, CA 93012 USA. NDC 51407-973-10
Golden State Medical Supply Inc.
Cisatracurium Besylate Injection USP, 20 mg/10 mL*,(2 mg/mL), 10 x 10 mL Multiple-dose Vials per carton, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Somerset Therapeutics, LLC, Hollywood, FL 33024, Made in India, 10mL Multiple-dose vial, NDC 70069-161-01; 10x10mL Multiple-dose vials per Carton, NDC 70069-161-01.
SOMERSET THERAPEUTICS LLC
Benco dental Graham CHEMICAL CO., Mepivacaine HCI 3% (30 mg/mL) Injection, [Mepivacaine HCI Injection, USP], packaged in a carton containing 50 single-dose Cartridges, 1.7 mL each, Rx only, Distributed by Benco Dental 295 Center Point Blvd, Pittston, PA 18640, Manufactured by Novocol Pharmaceutical of Canada, Inc., NDC 66975-406-51.
Novocol Pharmaceutical of Canada, Inc.
Ondansetron ODT Tablets, USP 4mg, 1x10 unit dose tablets, Mfg: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited, Repackaged by Preferred Pharmaceuticals NDC 68788-8666-01
Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
darby dental supply, MEPIVACAINE, Mepivacaine HCI 3% (30mg/mL) Injection, [Mepivacaine HCI Injection, USP], packaged in a carton containing 50 single-dose Cartridges, 1.7 mL each, Rx only, Manufactured by Novocol Pharmaceutical of Canada, Inc., NDC 66467-9760-5.
Novocol Pharmaceutical of Canada, Inc.
3% Polocaine DENTAL, Mepivacaine Hydrochloride 3% (30mg/mL) (Mepivacaine HCI Injection, USP), packaged in a carton containing 50 single-dose Cartridges, 1.7 ml each, Rx only, Manufactured for Dentsply Pharmaceutical, York, PA 17404, by Novocol Pharmaceutical of Canada, Inc., NDC 66312-441-16.
Novocol Pharmaceutical of Canada, Inc.
Cisatracurium Besylate Injection USP, 200mg/20mL*(10mg/mL), 10 x 20 mL Single-dose Vials per Carton, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Somerset Therapeutics, LLC, Hollywood, FL 33024, Made in India, Single dose 20mL vial NDC 70069-151-01; 10 x 20 Single dose vials per Carton, NDC 70069-151-10.
SOMERSET THERAPEUTICS LLC
2% Xylocaine DENTAL with Epinephrine 1:100,000 (Lidocaine HCI and Epinephrine Injection USP), packaged in a carton containing 50 single-dose cartridges, 1.7 mL each, Rx only, Manufactured for Dentsply Pharmaceutical, York, PA 17404, by Novocol Pharmaceutical of Canada, Inc., NDC 66312-176-16.
Novocol Pharmaceutical of Canada, Inc.
OraVerse, (Phentolamine Mesylate) Injection, 0.4 mg/1.7mL, packaged in a carton containing 10 cartridges, 0.4 mg/1.7mL, Rx only, Made in Canada by Novocol Pharmaceutical of Canada, Inc., Distributed by Septodont, Inc., Louisville, Co, 80027, NDC 0362-0101-10
Novocol Pharmaceutical of Canada, Inc.
Cisatracurium Besylate Injection USP, 10 mg/5 mL* (2mg/mL), 10 x 5 mL Single-dose Vials per Carton, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Somerset Therapeutics, LLC, Hollywood, FL 33024, Made in India, Single-dose 5 mL vial NDC 70069-141-01; 10x5 mL single dose vial per Carton NDC 70069-141-10.
SOMERSET THERAPEUTICS LLC
Cook-Walte, Carbocaine 3% (30 mg/mL), (mepivacaine hydrochloride Injection, USP), packaged in a carton containing 50 Single-Dose Cartridges, 1.7 mL, Rx only, Manufactured by Novocol Pharmaceutical of Canada, Inc., NDC 0362-0753-05.
Novocol Pharmaceutical of Canada, Inc.
Lidocaine HCI 2% and Epinephrine 1:100,000 (Lidocaine HCI and Epinephrine Injection USP), packaged in a carton containing 50 single-dose Cartridges, 1.7 ml each, Rx only, Manufactured for Patterson Dental Supply, Inc., 1031 Mendota Heights Road, Saint Paul, MN55120, Manufactured by: Novocol Pharmaceutical of Canada, Inc., NDC 50227-1030-5.
Novocol Pharmaceutical of Canada, Inc.
Meaicezli Play Purse Sets Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Battery Ingestion; Violates Mandatory Standard for Toys; Sold on Amazon by Angeer-US
Qianshanshiangeerdianzishangwuyouxiangongsi doing business as Angeer-US, of China
Plantimex Recalls Mamisan Lidocaine Ointment Containers Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Child Poisoning; Violates Mandatory Standard for Child-Resistant Packaging
MiramarLab, of Doral, Florida
Lanthanum Carbonate chewable tablets, 1000mg*, 10x9 bottles per patient pack carton, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Invagen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Hauppauge, NY 11786, Manufactured for : Cipla USA, Inc., 10 Independence Boulevard, Suite 300, Warren, NJ 07059, NDC 69097-936-98.
Cipla USA, Inc.
Varenicline Tablets, 1mg, 56 Tablets, Rx only, Distributor: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Inc., Princeton, NJ 08540, Made in India, NDC 43598-908-56
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
Morphine Sulfate Oral Solution 100 mg / 5 mL (20 mg* / mL), 30 mL, Rx Only, For Oral Use Only, Manufactured By: /winder Laboratories, LLC, Winder, GA 30680. NDC: 75826-131-01
Winder Laboratories, LLC
Ganirelix Acetate Injection, 250 mcg/0.5mL, Single-dose Sterile Prefilled Syringe, 27 gauge by 1/2' needle, Rx only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Naples, FL 34108, United States, Manufactured by: Lupin Limited, Nagpur - 441108, INDIA, NDC 70748-274-01
Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Sertraline Hydrochloride Tablets USP, 100 mg, 90 Tablets bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Naples, FL 34108, NDC 68180-353-09.
Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Nebivolol Tablets, 20 mg, 90 Tablets, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited, Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh 454775, India, Manufactured for Avkare, Pulaski, TN 38478, Product of Italy, NDC 42291-874-90.
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA
Tropicamide 1%/Cyclopentolate 1%/Phenylephrine 2.5%/Ketorolac 0.5% Topical Ophthalmic Solution, 0.5mL Single-Use Syringe, For Topical Ophthalmic Use Only. Not for IV Use. Fagron Sterile Services, 8710 E 34th St N, Wichita, KS 67226. NDC: 71266-8240-01
Fagron Compounding Services
Haloperidol Lactate Injection, 5 mg/mL, 25 x 1 mL Single-Dose Vials, Sterile, Rx only, For Intramuscular Use Only, Manufactured for: Mylan Institutional LLC, Morgantown, WV 26605. NDC: 67457-426-12 with Safecor Health LLC KITCHECK RFID Tag attached with incorrect serial numbers: KITCHECK 8001-03A3,00000000,003A-2560, and 8001-03A3,00000000,003A-2D3B.
Safecor Health, LLC
Phenylephrine HCI, 1000 mcg / 10 mL, 10 mL Total Volume, Rx Only, Park Avenue Compounding, 3662 Park Ave, Saint Louis, MO, 63110-2512, NDC 83863-0104-1.
Park Avenue Compounding
Duloxetine Delayed-Release Capsules, USP, 60 mg, 1000-Capsule bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Towa Pharmaceuticals Europe, S.L. Marotrelles, (Barcelona), Spain, Distributed by: Breckenridge Pharmaceutical Inc., Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922 NDC 51991-748-10.
Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc.
Wecare Enema, 4.5 Fl Oz/133mL, Manufactured for: Dynarex Corporation, 11 Dynarex Corporation, MIddletown, NY 10941 USA, Made in India, NDC 67777-402-01.
Blossom Pharmaceuticals
Wecare Calasoothe, Net wt. 4 oz (113 g), Manufactured for: Dynarex Corporation, 10 Glenshaw Street, Orangeburg, NY 10962, NDC 67777-234-04.
Blossom Pharmaceuticals
Duloxetine Delayed-Release Capsules, USP, 60 mg, 1000-Capsule bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Towa Pharmaceuticals Europe, S.L. Marotrelles, (Barcelona), Spain, Manufactured for : Quallient Pharmaceuticals Health, LLC, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, NDC 82009-032-10.
Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc.
Carton label: Testosterone Gel 1%, 2.5 grams per unit dose, CIII, 30 unit-dose packets, Rx only, Manufactured by: Actavis Laboratories, Inc, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, Distributed by: Actavis Pharma, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054, NDC 0591-3216-30. Packet label: Testosterone Gel 1%, contains 2.5 grams, For topical use only, Distributed by: Actavis Pharma, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054,NDC: 0591-3216-17.
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc
Nivagen, Zinc Oxide Ointment USP, Zinc Oxide 20 %, Net Wt. 1 oz. (28.4g), Nivagen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Sacramento, CA 95827, USA, Made in India, NDC 75834-170-02.
Blossom Pharmaceuticals
Phytonadione Injectable Emulsion, USP 10mg/mL, 10x1 mL Single-Dose Vial/carton, Rx Only, Mfd. by: Cipla Ltd. India At M/s Immacule Lifesciences PVT. Ltd. India. Mfd. for: Cipla USA, Inc. Warren, NJ 07059. Vial NDC# 69097-708-31; Carton NDC 69097-708-96
Cipla Limited
Nivagen, Zinc Oxide Ointment, Net Wt. 1 oz. (28.4g), Nivagen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Sacramento, CA 95827, USA Made in India, NDC 75834-170-01.
Blossom Pharmaceuticals
Dynagel, Moisturizing Wound Hydrogel, Net Wt. 3oz (84.7 g), Manufactured for: Dynarex Corporation, 16 Glenshaw Street, Orangeburg, NY 10962, UPC 61784128016.
Blossom Pharmaceuticals
WeCare, Zinc Oxide Ointment, Net Wt. 15 oz/425 g, Manuactured for: Dynarex Corporation, 11 Dynarex Drive, Middletown, NY 10941, Made in India, NDC 67777-223-05.
Blossom Pharmaceuticals
KTEBO Writing Tablet Toys Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Battery Ingestion; Violates Mandatory Standard for Toys; Sold on Amazon by KTEBO
Banghe Guangzhou International Trade Co., Ltd., dba KTEBO, of China
Karina Daily Moisturizer SPF 25, Octinoxate 7.5% and Zinc Oxide 7.0%, Net WT. 5 oz/ 141.7 g per tube, Dist. By: Beauty4Pros LLC, Palm Desert, CA 92211. NDC: 35192-033-16, UPC 8 18204 02572 5
CA BOTANA International, Inc.
Famotidine Injection, USP, 20 mg per 2 mL (10 mg per mL), 2 mL vials, Rx only, Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC, NDC 63323-739-11 (unit of use), 63323-739-12 (unit of sale).
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Doctor D. Schwab Controlling Balm with Tea Tree Oil, Salicyclic Acid 0.8%, 1 FL OZ/ 30 ML per tube, Doctor D. Schwab, A division of CA BOTANA, San Diego, CA 92123. NDC: 35192-016-05
CA BOTANA International, Inc.
Doctor D. Schwab Clinical Weh Weh Natural Pain Relief Gel with Menthol and Arnica, Menthol 5%, 4.2 oz./120 g per tube, Doctor D. Schwab, A division of CA BOTANA, San Diego, CA 92121. NDC: 35192-020-02
CA BOTANA International, Inc.
PeriGuard Ointment, Petrolatum 49.9%, packaged in a) 5g (NDC 61924-205-05), b) 3.5oz (NDC 61924-205-04), and c) 7oz (NDC 61924-205-07) tubes, DermaRite Industries LLC, 7777 West Side Avenue, North Bergen, NJ 07047.
DermaRite Industries, LLC
Renew PeriProtect, Zinc Oxide 12%, Dimethicone 1%, 113g (4 oz.) per tube, DermaRite Industries LLC, 7777 West Side Avenue, North Bergen, NJ 07047. NDC 61924-435-04
DermaRite Industries, LLC
San-E-Foam, Alcohol 67%, 1000 mL (34 fl. oz.) per cartridge, DermaRite Industries LLC, 7777 West Side Avenue, North Bergen, NJ 07047. NDC 61924-107-34
DermaRite Industries, LLC
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE Inj., 10 mEq total in 100 mL Flexible Container, Highly concentrated 100 mEq/L, Rx Only, ICU Medical, Inc., Lake Forest, Illinois, 60045, USA, NDC# 0990-7074-26
Otsuka ICU Medical LLC
GelRite Instant Hand Sanitizer, Alcohol 65%, packaged in a) 118 mL (NDC 61924-106-04), b) 473 mL (NDC 61924-106-16) and c) 800 mL (NDC 61924-106-27), and d) 1000 mL (NDC 61924-106-34) per container, DermaRite Industries LLC, 7777 West Side Avenue, North Bergen, NJ 07047.
DermaRite Industries, LLC
Hand-E-Foam, Benzethonium Chloride 0.20%, packaged in a) 236mL (NDC 61924-102-08) and b) 1000 mL (NDC 61924-102-34) per container, DermaRite Industries LLC, 7777 West Side Avenue, North Bergen, NJ 07047.
DermaRite Industries, LLC
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Category data as of Aug 19, 2026.
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