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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

recalls
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 Feb 7, 2018

PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals Incorporated Ibuprofen 200 mg tablets a) 24 tablets NDC 55289-673-24; b) 30 tablets NDC 55289-673-30; c) 50 tablets NDC 55289-6…

PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
FDA Drug Critical Feb 7, 2018

Miraculous Evil Root capsules, 1200 mg, 6-count bottle, labeling is in foreign language

A&H Focal Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 7, 2018

Medline Sheath Removal Kit, Sterile, Single use only. Packaged in Mexico for Medline Industries, Inc., Northfield, IL 60063

Medline Industries Inc
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 7, 2018

Medline Circumcision Tray Kit, Sterile, Single use only. Packaged in Mexico for Medline Industries, Inc., Northfield, IL 60093

Medline Industries Inc
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 7, 2018

Medline Catheter Insertion Kit, Sterile. Packaged in Mexico for Medline Industries, Inc., Mundelein, IL 60060

Medline Industries Inc
FDA Drug Low Feb 7, 2018

Vecuronium bromide for Injection, 10 mg vials, Rx only, Mfd. for: Fresenius Kabi, Lake Zurich, IL 60047, Made in India, NDC 63323-781-10

Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 7, 2018

Medline CC Drawer 4 IV Circulation Pack, Contains Rx, Single Use Only, contains 2 Prep Pad PVPs. Packaged in USA for Medline Industries, Inc., Northf…

Medline Industries Inc
FDA Drug Critical Feb 7, 2018

ZHANSHENG WEIGE CHAOYUE XILISHI tablets, 2000 mg, 6-count bottle, labeling is in foreign language

A&H Focal Inc.
FDA Drug Critical Feb 7, 2018

Nexterone (amiodarone HCl) Premixed Injection, 150mg/100mL, 100-mL bag, Rx Only, Sterile, Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL. NDC 43066-15…

Baxter Healthcare Corporation
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 7, 2018

Medline CNTRL Line Removal Kit Scripps. Packaged in USA for Medline Industries, Inc., Northfield, IL 60093

Medline Industries Inc
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 7, 2018

Medline Staple Remover Tray, Sterile, Single Use Only. Packaged in USA for Medline Industries, Inc., Northfield, IL 60060

Medline Industries Inc
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 7, 2018

Medline Incision and Drainage Tray, Sterile, Single Use Only. Packaged in Mexico by Medline Industries, Inc., Mundelein, IL 60060

Medline Industries Inc
FDA Drug Critical Feb 7, 2018

Clalis capsules, 50mg, 6-count bottle, labeling is in foreign language

A&H Focal Inc.
FDA Drug Critical Feb 7, 2018

GOLD VIGRA capsules, 50mg, 6-count bottle, labeling is in foreign language

A&H Focal Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 7, 2018

Mitomycin 40 mg/mL Preservative Free Irrigation Volume: 10 mL SDV , Compounded by: Premier Pharmacy Labs 8265 Commercial Way, Weeki Wachee, FL 34613,…

Premier Pharmacy Labs Inc
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 7, 2018

Medline Suture Removal Kit, Sterile, Single Use Only. Packaged in Mexico for Medline Industries, Inc., Northfield, IL 60093

Medline Industries Inc
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 7, 2018

Medline Staple Remover Kit, Sterile, Single Use Only. Packaged in USA for Medline Industries, Inc., Mundelein, IL 60060

Medline Industries Inc
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 7, 2018

Medline Incision & Drainage Tray, Sterile, Single Use Only. Packaged in USA for Medline Industries, Inc., Northfield, IL 60093

Medline Industries Inc
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 7, 2018

Neutrogena Acne Proofing whipped foam cleanser, (Salicylic Acid 2%), aerosolized product in a can, NET WT. 5 OZ (141 g) , Distributed by Johnson & Jo…

Johnson & Johnson
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 7, 2018

HARD TEN DAYS capsules, 4500mg, 6-count bottle, labeling is in foreign language

A&H Focal Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 7, 2018

Medline Pacemaker Implant Pack, Sterile, Single Use Only. Packaged in Mexico by Medline Industries, Inc., Mundelein, IL 60060

Medline Industries Inc
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 7, 2018

Medline Anesthesia Kit, Single Use Only. Packaged in Mexico by Medline Industries, Inc., Northfield, IL 60093

Medline Industries Inc
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 7, 2018

Medline Laceration Tray, Sterile, Single Use Only. Packaged in USA for Medline Industries, Inc., Northfield, IL 60093

Medline Industries Inc
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 7, 2018

Medline General Purpose Tray, Sterile, Single Use Only. Packaged in USA for Medline Industries, Inc., Mundelein, IL 60060

Medline Industries Inc
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 7, 2018

MAX MAN capsules, 3000 mg, 6-count bottle, labeling is in foreign language

A&H Focal Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 7, 2018

Medical Equipment Affiliates IV Start Kit, Sterile, Single Use Only. Packaged in Mexico for Medical Equipment Affiliates., Tahlequah, OK 74464

Medline Industries Inc
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 7, 2018

Medline Skin Biopsy Pack-LF, Sterile, Single Use Only. Packaged in USA by Medline Industries, Inc., Northfield, IL 60093

Medline Industries Inc
FDA Drug Critical Feb 7, 2018

Clopidogrel Tablets, USP 75 mg, 30-count bottles, Rx only, Packaged for: International Laboratories, LLC St. Petersburg, FL 33710, NDC 54458-888-16

International Laboratories, LLC
FDA Drug Critical Feb 7, 2018

GERMANY NIUBIAN tablets, 3000mg, 10-count bottle, labeling is in foreign language

A&H Focal Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 7, 2018

Medline Skin Staple Remover Kit, Sterile, Single Use Only. Packaged in Mexico for Medline Industries, Inc., Mundelein, IL 60060

Medline Industries Inc
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 7, 2018

Medline NICC Suture Removal Tray, Sterile, Single Use Only. Packaged in Mexico for Medline Industries, Inc., Mundelein, IL 60060

Medline Industries Inc
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 7, 2018

Neutrogena Elevated 4-Holiday Trays (contains Neutrogena Deep Clean Purifying Whipped Foam Cleanser) Case Code: 00070501302866

Johnson & Johnson
FDA Drug Low Feb 7, 2018

Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets 20 mg, a) 90 count and b) 500 count bottles, Rx only, Mfd by: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Ltd., Srikakulam, INDIA --- NDC …

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 7, 2018

Medline General Purpose Tray, Sterile, Single Use Only. Packaged in USA for Medline Industries, Inc., Mundelein, IL 60060

Medline Industries Inc
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 7, 2018

Medline Suture Removal Tray, Sterile, Single Use Only. Packaged in Mexico by Medline Industries, Inc., Mundelein, IL 60060

Medline Industries Inc
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 7, 2018

Medline Suture Removal Tray, Sterile, Single Use Only. Packaged in USA for Medline Industries, Inc., Mundelein, IL 60060

Medline Industries Inc
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 7, 2018

STREE OVERLORD capsules, 3800 mg, 4-count bottle, labeling is in foreign language

A&H Focal Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 7, 2018

Medline Incision Drainage Kit, Sterile, Single Use Only. Packaged in Mexico by Medline Industries, Inc., Mundelein, IL 60060

Medline Industries Inc
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 7, 2018

Medline Suture Removal Tray, Sterile, Single Use Only. Packaged in USA for Medline Industries, Inc., Mundelein, IL 60060

Medline Industries Inc
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 7, 2018

Medline GHS Suture Removal Tray, Sterile, Single Use Only. Packaged in USA for Medline Industries, Inc., Mundelein, IL 60060

Medline Industries Inc
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 7, 2018

Medline Straight Suture Removal Tray, Sterile, Single Use Only. Packaged in Mexico for Medline Industries, Inc., Mundelein, IL 60060

Medline Industries Inc
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 7, 2018

Medline Suture Removal Tray, Sterile, Single Use Only. Packaged in Mexico by Medline Industries, Inc., Mundelein, IL 60060

Medline Industries Inc
FDA Drug Critical Feb 7, 2018

MACA gold tablets, 6800 mg, 10-count bottle, labeling is in foreign language

A&H Focal Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 7, 2018

Professional Hospital Supply Suture Removal Kit, Sterile, Single Use Only. Packaged in Mexico for Professional Hospital Supply, Inc., 41980 Wincheste…

Medline Industries Inc
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 7, 2018

Liberator Medical Supply Catheter Insertion Tray, Sterile, Single Use Only. Distributed by: Liberator Medical Supply, INC. Packaged in Mexico for Med…

Medline Industries Inc
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 7, 2018

Medline All Purpose Instrument Tray, Sterile. Packaged in Mexico for Medline Industries, Inc., Mundelein, IL 60060

Medline Industries Inc
FDA Drug Moderate Jan 31, 2018

Ibuprofen Tablets, USP 600 mg, 6 x 2500 Tablets bulk packed in double polybag shipper packs for further packaging, Rx only, Manufactured by: Marksans…

Marksans Pharma Inc.
FDA Drug Critical Jan 31, 2018

BodySlim Herbal Advanced technology & Strong formula capsules, 400 mg, 30-count bottle, Barcode: 9567153432481

BotanicalNow
FDA Drug Moderate Jan 31, 2018

Ibuprofen Tablets, USP 200 mg, 6 x 6500 Caplets (Capsule-Shaped Tablets) bulk packed in double polybag shipper packs for further packaging, Rx only, …

Marksans Pharma Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Jan 31, 2018

Ibuprofen Tablets, USP 800 mg, 6 x 1900 Tablets bulk packed in double polybag shipper packs for further packaging, Rx only, Manufactured by: Marksans…

Marksans Pharma Inc.

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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.