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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

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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 24, 2018

FAMILY wellness, Sterile Saline, Nasal Mist, Saline Nasal Relief (0.9% Sodium Chloride Solution), 4.25 FL OZ (126 mL) can, Distributed by: Midwood Br…

Product Quest Manufacturing LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Thyroid, USP (Full Strength) Levothyroxine 112.1 mcg/grain Liothyronine 29.2 mcg/grain Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient Rx Only 1000 grams NDC 0395-6…

Humco Holding Group, Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Meijer, Sterile Saline Nasal Mist (0.9% Sodium Chloride Solution), 4.25 OZ (120 g) can, Dist. By Meijer Distribution, Inc., 2929 Walker Ave. NW, Gran…

Product Quest Manufacturing LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Rhinall Nasal Decongestant Nasal Spray (phenylephrine HCl), 0.25%, 1 1/3 Fl Oz. (40 ml), Manufactured for: Scherer Laboratories, Inc., Atlanta, GA 3…

Product Quest Manufacturing LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Premier Value, Fast Relief, Muscle Rub, (menthol 10% and methyl salicylate 15%) 4 OZ (113 g) tube, Distributed By: Chain Drug Consortium, 3301 NW Boc…

Product Quest Manufacturing LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 24, 2018

OCEAN Saline Nasal Spray, packaged in a) 3.5 Fl. Oz. (104 mL) bottle UPC 3 01875 26001 9; b) 45 cc (1.5 fl. oz.) UPC 3 01875 26003 3, c) Buddy Pack c…

Product Quest Manufacturing LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 24, 2018

CeraVe Healing Lip Balm/SPF 30 (avobenzone 3%, dimethicone 1%, homosalate 10%, octisalate 5%, octocrylene 10%, Net Wt. 0.15 oz. (4.25 g) stick, CeraV…

Product Quest Manufacturing LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Premier Value, Nasal Decongestant, Nasal Spray (oxymetazoline HCl 0.05%), Regular Strength, 1 FL OZ (30 mL) bottle, Distributed By Chain Drug Consort…

Product Quest Manufacturing LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Rite Aid Pharmacy, First Aid Antibiotic Ointment, (neomycin sulfate 3.5 mg, polymyxin B sulfate 5,000 units, bacitracin zinc 400 units per gram), 2 O…

Product Quest Manufacturing LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 24, 2018

FREEZE IT (camphor 0.2% and menthol 3.5%) spray, 118.29 mL (4 fl. oz.) can, Distributed by: Expedite Products, Inc., Tampa, FL 33619 USA, UPC 8 56569…

Product Quest Manufacturing LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Premier Value, Nasal Decongestant, No Drip Nasal Spray (oxymetazoline HCl) Nasal Solution, 12 Hour Pump Mist, Maximum Strength, 1 FL OZ (30 mL) bottl…

Product Quest Manufacturing LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Thyroid, USP (Porcine) Levothyroxine 36.3 mcg/grain Liothyronine 9.7 mcg/grain Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient Rx Only 1000 grams NDC 0395-8077-43 P…

Humco Holding Group, Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Clonazepam Orally Disintegrating Tablets USP, 2 mg., 60-count carton. RX only. Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, INC. North Whales, PA 19454. NDC 0555-0098-96

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Harmon Face Values, Saline Nasal Gel with Soothing Aloe, 0.5 oz. (14.1 g) tube, Distributed by: Harmon Stores, Inc., Union, NJ 07083 USA, UPC 7 27510…

Product Quest Manufacturing LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Premier Value Nasal Decongestant Extra Moisturizing Nasal Spray (Oxymetazoline HCl 0.05%), 1 FL OZ (30 mL) bottle, Distributed By Chain Drug Consorti…

Product Quest Manufacturing LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Premier Value, Sterile Saline Nasal Mist, Saline Nasal Moisturizer (0.9% Sodium Chloride) Solution, 4.25 FL OZ (126 mL) can, Distributed By Chain Dru…

Product Quest Manufacturing LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 24, 2018

CVS Health, Original Strength, Triple Antibiotic Ointment Spray (bacitracin zinc 400 units, neomycin sulfate 3.5 mg, polymyxin B sulfate 5,000 units …

Product Quest Manufacturing LLC

CPSC Moderate Oct 18, 2018

Flushmate® Recalls Flushmate II 501-B Pressure-Assisted Flushing Systems Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards

Flushmate, of New Hudson, Mich., a division of Sloan Valve Company

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 17, 2018

Prevacid 24HR (Lansoprazole) delayed-release capsules, 15 mg, 14 capsules per bottle in a carton containing 1 bottle (NDC: 0067-6286-14), 2 bottles (…

GLAXOSMITHKLINE NEBRASKA

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 17, 2018

Actoplus met XR (pioglitazone and metformin HCl, extended-release) tablets, 15 mg/1000 mg, Rx Only, 30 tablet bottle, Distributed by: Takeda Pharmace…

Takeda Development Center Americas, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Oct 17, 2018

Amlodipine Besylate USP 10 mg Tablets, 1000-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Cipla Ltd., Verna Goa, India, Manufactured for: Cipla USA, Inc. …

InvaGen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 17, 2018

Thyroid powder, 4.5 kg foil bag, 5x1 kg foil bags packed in 25 Kg Fiber Drum, Thyroid Powder 25kg/drum, US Pharmacopoeia, Sichuan Friendly Pharmaceut…

Alkano Chemicals, Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 17, 2018

Pantoprazole Sodium Delayed-Release Tablets, USP, 40 mg*, 90-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Jubilant Generics Ltd., Roorkee - 247661, India;…

Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 17, 2018

Glipizide XL (glipizide) extended-release tablets 5 mg 500-tablet bottle, Rx only Distributed by: Greenstone LLC. Peapack, NJ 07977 --- NDC 59762-054…

Pfizer Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 17, 2018

THYROID POWDER USP (Levothyroxine labeled range of 34.2-41.8mcg/grain; Liothyroine (correct spelling Liothyronine): labeled range of 8.1-9.9mcg/grain…

Syntec Pharma Corp

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 17, 2018

THYROID POWDER USP, Full Strength (Levothyroxine labeled range of 103-125mcg/grain; Liothyroine (correct spelling Liothyronine): labeled range of 24.…

Syntec Pharma Corp

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 17, 2018

Magnesium Sulfate in Water for Injection (0.325 mEq Mg++/mL) 40 mg/mL, 20 g Total, 500 mL Single-Dose Container bag, Rx only, Hospira, Inc. Lake Fore…

Pfizer Inc.

FDA Drug Low Oct 17, 2018

Altavera Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets, USP 0.15 mg and 0.03 mg, Rx only, 3 tablet dispensers x 28 tablets. Manufactured by Laboratori…

Xiromed LLC

FDA Food Moderate Oct 10, 2018

Trader Darwin s Chewable Peppermint Flavored Melatonin Dietary Supplement Number of units per package: 100 tablets Package type: Bottle Units per ca…

Church & Dwight Co

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 10, 2018

Elelyso (taliglucerase alfa) for injection, 200 units/vial, single-use vial, Rx only, Distributed by Pfizer Labs, Division of Pfizer Inc, NY, NY 1001…

Pfizer Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Oct 10, 2018

robaxin-750 (methocarbamol tablets, USP), 750 mg, 100-count bottle, Rx Only, Distributed by: Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc., Malvern, PA 19355; Manufactu…

Endo Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 10, 2018

Thyroid Powder 25kg/drum, US Pharmacopoeia, Sichuan Friendly Pharmaceutical Co., LTD, Production Address: No. 680, Hongpai Road, Dongxing District, N…

Sichuan Friendly Pharmaceutical Co.,Ltd.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 10, 2018

Clozapine Orally Disintegrating Tablets, 12.5 mg, 100-count bottles, Rx only, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., North Wales, PA 19454, NDC 0093-5416-0…

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA

FDA Drug Low Oct 10, 2018

treatNOW ABILIFY (aripiprazole) / ABILIFY MAINTENA 400-mg (aripiprazole) for extended release injectable suspension. Kit contents 2 packs Abilify Tab…

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Oct 10, 2018

treatNOW ABILIFY (aripiprazole) and ABILIFY MAINTENA (aripiprazole) 400MG for extended release injectable suspension. Kit Contents: 2 packs ABILIFY T…

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 3, 2018

Super Green Maeng Da Premium Kratom, Zakah Life Dietary Supplement, Mitragyn Speciosa, packaged in 1) 90 capsules, 500 mg per capsules bottles, or 2)…

Zakah Life LLC

FDA Food Low Oct 3, 2018

FP0191, Confidence, Bone-Lock WITHGENISTEIN AND CHLOROPHYLL, A Dietary Supplement, 60 tablets per bottle, UPC: 8 92483 00145 8

Confidence Inc./Confidence U.S.A. Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 3, 2018

FP0392, For-Men-10, All Natural Formula to Overall Men's Health, A Dietary Supplement, 60 Tablets, UPC: 8 92483 00139 7

Confidence Inc./Confidence U.S.A. Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 3, 2018

Powerful Red Vein Bali Premium Kratom, Zakah Life Dietary Supplement, Mitragyn Speciosa, packaged in 1) 90 capsules, 500 mg per capsules bottles, or …

Zakah Life LLC

FDA Food Moderate Oct 3, 2018

Top Shelf White Maeng Da Premium Kratom, Zakah Life Dietary Supplement, Mitragyn Speciosa, packaged in 1) 90 capsules, 500 mg per capsules bottles, o…

Zakah Life LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 3, 2018

Minivelle (estradiol transdermal system) Patches, Delivers 0.025 mg/day, 8 count boxes, Rx only, Mfd. by: Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Miami, Florida …

Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 3, 2018

Minivelle (estradiol transdermal system) Patches Delivers 0.1 mg/day, a) 2 count and b) 8 count boxes, Rx only, , Mfd. by: Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc…

Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 3, 2018

Synjardy (empagliflozin and metformin hydrochloride) Tablets. 5 mg/1000 mg. Rx only. 180-count bottle. Distributed by: Boehinger Ingelheim (BI) Phar…

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 3, 2018

Montelukast Sodium Tablets, 10 mg*, 30-count bottles, Rx Only, By: Hetero, Hetero Labs Limited, Unit V, Polepally, Jadcherla, Mahaboob Nagar - 509 3…

Hetero Labs Limited Unit V

FDA Drug Low Oct 3, 2018

Zoledronic Acid Injection, 5 mg/100 mL (0.05 mg/mL) One 100ml Single-Dose Bottle, Rx Only. NOVAPLUS Mfd By: Gland Pharma Limited D.P. Pally - 500 043…

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 3, 2018

Minivelle (estradiol transdermal system) Patches, Delivers 0.075 mg/day, 8 count boxes, Rx only, Mfd. by: Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Miami, Florida …

Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Oct 3, 2018

Zoledronic Acid Injection, 5mg/100 mL (0.05 mg/mL) 100ml vial, Rx Only. Mfd By: Gland Pharma Limited D.P. Pally - 500 043 India: Mfd. For: Dr. Reddy'…

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Oct 3, 2018

Montelukast Sodium Tablets 10 mg, 30-count bottle, Rx Only, By: Hetero Hetero Labs Limited, Unit V, Polepally, Jadcherla, Mahaboob Nagar - 509 301, I…

Hetero Labs Limited Unit V

FDA Drug Low Oct 3, 2018

Fenofibrate Tablets, USP 145 mg, 90-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured for: Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Piscataway, NJ, 08854, NDC 31722-596-90

Hetero Labs, Ltd. - Unit III

FDA Drug Low Oct 3, 2018

Levofloxacin Injection in 5% Dextrose, 5 mg/mL, packaged in a) 50 mL (NDC 36000-046-24), b) 100 mL (NDC 36000-047-24), c) 150 mL (NDC 36000-048-24) C…

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

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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.