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Product category · Updated Jun 3, 2026

Drugs & Medications recalls

Prescription and over-the-counter medication recalls

Total recalls
14,058
Top agency
FDA Drug
Years covered
2000–2026
Compiled from official public sources by the editorial team.
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Drugs & Medications accounts for 14,058 recalls — about 14.0% of the federal recall archive, of which 9% of graded records are high-severity.

The FDA, CPSC and NHTSA have published 14,058 drugs & medications recalls between 2000 and 2026 — roughly 14.0% of the 100,165-record archive. Of the 14,058 records graded for severity, 9% are high-severity. Most are issued by FDA Drug. Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not a product's inherent danger.

  • 14,058 total recalls
  • 14.0% of the archive
  • 9% graded high-severity
  • FDA Drug top agency

Category snapshot

Drugs & Medications accounts for 14,058 recalls, about 14.0% of the 100,165-record federal archive, with 1,277 graded high-severity, most issued by FDA Drug.

14,058
total recalls
9%
graded high-severity
FDA Drug
top issuing agency
2000–2026
years covered

Drugs & Medications recalls by year

2000–2026

0 300 600 900 1200 1500 1800 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1797 1025 953 1253 1406 756 706 1080 904 555 658 216

Source: FDA · CPSC · NHTSA As of Jun 3, 2026

Severity distribution

Graded records only

recalls
Source FDA / CPSC severity classification

Recalls by issuing agency

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Source PlainRecalls index of federal feeds

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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FDA Drug Moderate Oct 9, 2019

Ascorbic Acid (Tapioca Source) (PF) 25 g/50 mL (0.5 g/mL) 50 mL Vial-Single Dose Only-For IV/SC/IM Use, Rx Only, KRS Global Biotechnology 791 Park of…

KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 9, 2019

Cyclopentolate HCl 1% (5 mg/0.5 mL) / Phenylephrine HCl 2.5% (12.5 mg/0.5 mL) / Tropicamide 1% (5 mg/0.5 mL), 0.5 mL Fill in a 3 mL Syringe, Sterile …

KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 9, 2019

C-CALCIUM GLUCNATE 1% INJECTION SOLN, 10 mL vial, Rx only, Colonia Care Pharmacy, 515 Inman Ave., Suite A, Colonia, N.J. 07067

Colonia Care Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 9, 2019

C-HYDROXYPROGESTERONE CAPRO 250MG/ML INJECTION, 5 mL vial, Rx only, Colonia Care Pharmacy, 515 Inman Ave., Suite A, Colonia, N.J. 07067

Colonia Care Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 9, 2019

Sermorelin, 3 mg/GHRP6, 3 mg/GHRP2, 3 mg/Vial, For SC Use, Vial-Lyophilized, Rx Only, KRS Global Biotechnology 791 Park of Commerce Blvd, Boca Raton,…

KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 9, 2019

SUCCinylcholine Chloride (PF), 100 mg / 5 mL (20 mg/mL), 5 mL Fill in a 6 mL Single Dose Syringe, For IV Use-Injection, Rx Only, KRS Global Biotechno…

KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 9, 2019

SUCCinylcholine Chloride (PF), 140 mg/7 mL (20 mg/mL), 7 mL Fill in a 12 mL Single Dose Syringe, For IV Use Injection, Rx Only, KRS Global Biotechnol…

KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 9, 2019

Sermorelin Acetate 9 mg/ 3 mL (3 mg/mL),Rx Only, KRS Global Biotechnology 791 Park of Commerce Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33487.

KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 9, 2019

Sermorelin Acetate, 9 mg / GHRP-2, 5.4 mg/vial Lyophilized-for SC Use, Rx Only, KRS Global Biotechnology 791 Park of Commerce Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33…

KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 9, 2019

LIDOcaine 2% (20 mg/mL)/Bupivacaine 0.375% (3.75 mg/mL)/ Hyaluronidase 3 U/mL (PF) Ophthalmic Injection, 5 mL Fill in a 6 mL Single Dose Syringe, Rx…

KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 9, 2019

Moxifloxacin 0.1% in BSS, Ophthalmic Injection, 0.3 mg/0.3 mL, 0.3 mL Fill in a 1 mL Single Dose Syringe, Rx Only, KRS Global Biotechnology 791 Park …

KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 9, 2019

PHENYLephrine HCl in 0.9% Sodium Chloride (PF), 1 mg / 10 mL (0.1 mg/mL), 10 mL Fill in a 12 mL Single Dose Syringe Injection, Rx Only, KRS Global Bi…

KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 9, 2019

Sermorelin Acetate, 3 mg/mL/GHRP6, 1.8 mg/mL/GHRP2, 1.8 mg/mL, 3 mL Injections-CART-Item#: 73752, For SC Use, Rx Only, KRS Global Biotechnology 791 P…

KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 9, 2019

C-HYDROXOCOBALAMIN 5 MG/ML INJECTION SOLUTION, 1 mL syringe, Rx only, Colonia Care Pharmacy, 515 Inman Ave., Suite A, Colonia, N.J. 07067

Colonia Care Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 9, 2019

Sermorelin Acetate 9 mg / Vial, For SC Use-Lyophilized, Rx Only, KRS Global Biotechnology 791 Park of Commerce Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33487. NDC 332167…

KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 9, 2019

Alpha Lipoic Acid (PF) 750 mg/30 mL (25 mg/mL) 30 mL Single Dose Vial for IV Use, Rx Only, KRS Global Biotechnology 791 Park of Commerce Blvd, Boca R…

KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 9, 2019

Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP, 2.5%, 15 mL bottle, Rx only, Mfd. by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045; NDC 17478-201-15.

Akorn, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 9, 2019

Losartan Potassium /Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets, USP 50mg/12.5mg, 90 tablets per bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Torrent Pharma Inc., Basking Rid…

Torrent Pharma Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 9, 2019

C-HYDROXOCOBALAMIN 25 MG/ML INJECTION SOLUTION, 1 mL syringe, Rx only, Colonia Care Pharmacy, 515 Inman Ave., Suite A, Colonia, N.J. 07067

Colonia Care Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 9, 2019

Quadmix #13A (Prostaglandin E1-0.3 mg / Papaverine HCl-200 mg / Phentolamine Mesylate-30 mg / Atropine Sulfate Monohydrate-0.375 mg / Vial) Rx Only, …

KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 9, 2019

Glutathione 30 mL Vial-For IM Use-Hypertonic solution, 6,000 mg/30 mL (200 mg/mL) Rx Only, KRS Global Biotechnology 791 Park of Commerce Blvd, Boca R…

KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 9, 2019

Losartan Potassium Tablets, USP 50mg, 1000 tablets per bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Torrent Pharma Inc., Basking Ridge, NJ 07920. NDC: 13668-…

Torrent Pharma Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 9, 2019

L-Asparaginase Lyophilized, 10,000 International Units/Vial, For IV / IM / SC Use, Rx Only, KRS Global Biotechnology 791 Park of Commerce Blvd, Boca …

KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 9, 2019

Cyclopentolate HCl 1% (10 mg/mL) / Phenylephrine HCl 2.5% (25 mg/mL) / Tropicamide 1% (10 mg/mL), Sterile Ophthalmic Topical Solution, 5 mL Fill in …

KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 9, 2019

Sermorelin 9 mg / GHRP6, 5.4 mg / GHRP2, 5.4 mg, Vial For SC Use-Lyophilized, Rx Only, KRS Global Biotechnology 791 Park of Commerce Blvd, Boca Raton…

KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 9, 2019

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin 11,000 Units/Vials Lyophilized For SC/IM Use, Rx Only, KRS Global Biotechnology 791 Park of Commerce Blvd, Boca Raton, F…

KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 9, 2019

Magnesium Chloride Hexahydrate 82.5 mg/mL; Calcium Gluconate 30 mg/mL (PF), For IV Use, 10 mL Single Dose vial, Rx Only, KRS Global Biotechnology 791…

KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 9, 2019

NORepinephrine in 0.9% Sodium Chloride (PF), 250 mL IV bag, 8 mg/250 mL (0.032 mg/mL),Rx Only, KRS Global Biotechnology 791 Park of Commerce Blvd, Bo…

KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 9, 2019

Methylcobalamin 30 mL Vial-For SC / IM / IV Use, 30 mg / 30 mL (1 mg / mL) Rx Only, KRS Global Biotechnology 791 Park of Commerce Blvd, Boca Raton, F…

KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 9, 2019

Cyclopentolate HCl 1% (5 mg/0.5 mL) / Phenylephrine HCl 2.5% (12.5 mg/0.5 mL) / Tropicamide 1% (5 mg/0.5 mL) / Ketorolac Tromethamine 0.5% (2.5 mg/0.…

KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 9, 2019

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin 5,000 Units/Vials Lyophilized For SC/IM Use, Rx Only, KRS Global Biotechnology 791 Park of Commerce Blvd, Boca Raton, FL…

KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 9, 2019

SUCCinylcholine Chloride (PF), 200 mg/10 mL (20 mg/mL), 10 mL Fill in a 12 mL Single Dose Syringe, For IV Use Injection, Rx Only KRS Global Biotechno…

KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 9, 2019

Norepinephrine added to 5% Dextrose (PF), 250 mL IV bag, 8 mg/250 mL (0.032 mg/mL), Rx Only, KRS Global Biotechnology 791 Park of Commerce Blvd, Boca…

KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 9, 2019

Losartan Potassium Tablets, USP 100 mg, [90 or 1000] tablets per bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Torrent Pharma Inc., Basking Ridge, NJ 07920. N…

Torrent Pharma Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Oct 2, 2019

Natpara (parathyroid hormone) for Injection, 25 mcg/dose, 2 pack cartridges, Rx only, For subcutaneous use only, Manufactured for: Shire-NPS Pharmace…

Shire Human Genetic Therapies, Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Oct 2, 2019

Natpara (parathyroid hormone) for Injection, 100 mcg, 2 pack medication cartridges, Rx only, For subcutaneous use only, Manufactured for: Shire-NPS P…

Shire Human Genetic Therapies, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Oct 2, 2019

Zarontin (ethosuximide capsules, USP) 250 mg, 100-count bottle, Rx Onl,y Made in Netherlands Distributed by Parke-Davis Division of Pfizer In NY, NY …

Pfizer Inc.

FDA Drug Low Oct 2, 2019

minolira (minocycline hydrochloride) extended-release tablets 135 mg* Physician Sample Not for Sale 5 Tablets, Rx Only, Mfg by: Dr. Reddy's Laborato…

EPI Health, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 2, 2019

Lidocaine Hydroclhoride Jelly USP, 2%, 30 mL tubes, Rx Only, Sterile, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC 17478-711-30

Akorn, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 2, 2019

Fentanyl Citrate Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient, Johnson Matthey Pharmaceutical Materials 2003 Nolte Drive, West Deptford, NJ 08066-1742 (856) 384-…

Johnson Matthey Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 2, 2019

Fexofenadine HCl Tablets, 180 mg, Pkg Size 90, Mfg: Aurohealth LLC, Repackaged by Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Anaheim, CA, NDC #: 68788-6848-09

Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 2, 2019

Cisplatin Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient, Johnson Matthey Pharmaceutical Materials 2003 Nolte Drive, West Deptford, NJ 08066-1742 (856) 384-7001

Johnson Matthey Inc.

FDA Drug Low Oct 2, 2019

ethosuximide capsules, USP, 250 mg, 100-count bottle, Rx Only, Distributed by: Greenstone LLC Peapack, NJ 07977 Made in Netherlands. NDC 59762-2250-2

Pfizer Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 2, 2019

Oxaliplatin Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient, Johnson Matthey Pharmaceutical Materials 2003 Nolte Drive, West Deptford, NJ 08066-1742 (856) 384-7001,…

Johnson Matthey Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Oct 2, 2019

Natpara (parathyroid hormone) for Injection, 75 mcg, 2 pack medication cartridges, Rx only, For subcutaneous use only, Manufactured for: Shire-NPS Ph…

Shire Human Genetic Therapies, Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Oct 2, 2019

Natpara (parathyroid hormone) for Injection, 50 mcg, 2 pack medication cartridges, Rx only, For subcutaneous use only, Manufactured for: Shire-NPS Ph…

Shire Human Genetic Therapies, Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Oct 2, 2019

Quinacrine Dihydrochloride (98.25%), bulk API product, packaged in a) 500 g NDC# 71052-530-05; b) 50 g NDC# 71052-530-55, c) 25g NDC# 71052-530-25, D…

Darmerica, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 2, 2019

Nucala (mepolizumab) Injection, 100 mg/mL Prefilled Syringe, Single-Dose, For subcutaneous use only, Rx Only, Manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline LLC, Ph…

Cardinal Health dba Specialty Pharmaceutical Services

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 25, 2019

Oxcarbazepine Oral Suspension, USP, 300 mg/5 mL, 250 mL per bottle, Rx Only, Distr. by: West-Ward Pharmaceuticals,Eatontown, NJ. NDC:0054-0199-59

West-Ward Columbus Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 25, 2019

Superior Pain & Itch Relief (lidocaine) Liquid Gel, 4%, packaged in a) 1 Oz (NDC 69804-073-14), b) 2 Oz (NDC 69804-073-15), and c) 4 Oz (NDC 69804-07…

Ridge Properties, LLC

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Data sources

Category data as of Jun 3, 2026.

Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. Category counts and the year trend are computed across the full archive for drugs & medications. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of Jun 3, 2026.