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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 Sep 27, 2017

Daytrana (methylphenidate transdermal system) Delivers 15 mg over 9 hours (1.6 mg/hr) Rx Only Contains: 30 Patches Manufactured for: Noven Therapeut…

Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 27, 2017

Daytrana (methylphenidate transdermal system) Delivers 10 mg over 9 hours (1.1 mg/hr) Rx Only Contains: 30 Patches Manufactured for: Noven Therapeut…

Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 27, 2017

HYDROmorphone HCl Injection, USP, 2 mg/mL, 1mL Single-use vial, packaged in cartons of 25 vials, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA, N…

Pfizer Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 27, 2017

Levophed (norepinephrine bitartrate) injection, USP, 4 mg/4 mL (1mg/mL), 4mL Fill in 5 mL Single dose Fliptop Vial, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Fore…

Pfizer Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Sep 20, 2017

Major Ferrous Drops, 1 2/3 oz (50 mL)

The Harvard Drug Group

FDA Food Moderate Sep 20, 2017

Major CertaVite Liquid, 8 oz. (236 mL)

The Harvard Drug Group

FDA Food Moderate Sep 20, 2017

Rugby Tri-vitamin Liquid, 1 2/3 oz (50 mL)

The Harvard Drug Group

FDA Food Moderate Sep 20, 2017

Major Poly-Vita Drops, 1 2/3 oz (50 mL)

The Harvard Drug Group

FDA Food Moderate Sep 20, 2017

Rugby Fer-iron Liquid, 1 and 2/3 oz., 50 mL

The Harvard Drug Group

FDA Food Moderate Sep 20, 2017

Leader Liquid Multivitamin Supplement for Infants and Toddlers , 1 2/3 oz (50 mL)

The Harvard Drug Group

FDA Food Moderate Sep 20, 2017

Rugby Polyvitamin Liquid with Iron, 1 2/3 oz (50 mL)

The Harvard Drug Group

FDA Food Moderate Sep 20, 2017

Rugby Calcionate Syrup, One Pint (473 mL)

The Harvard Drug Group

FDA Food Moderate Sep 20, 2017

Major Poly-Vita Drops with Iron, 1 2/3 oz (50 mL)

The Harvard Drug Group

FDA Food Moderate Sep 20, 2017

Leader Liquid Vitamin D Supplement for Breastfed Infants, 1 T oz (50 mL)

The Harvard Drug Group

FDA Food Moderate Sep 20, 2017

Major D-Vita Drops, 1 2/3 oz (50 mL)

The Harvard Drug Group

FDA Food Moderate Sep 20, 2017

Rugby Ferrous Sulfate Liquid One Pint, (473 mL)

The Harvard Drug Group

FDA Food Moderate Sep 20, 2017

Rugby Liquid Vitamin C Supplement, 4 oz., 118 mL

The Harvard Drug Group

FDA Food Moderate Sep 20, 2017

Rugby Cerovite Liquid, 8 oz. 236ML

The Harvard Drug Group

FDA Food Moderate Sep 20, 2017

Major Tri-Vita Drops, 1 2/3 oz (50 mL)

The Harvard Drug Group

FDA Food Moderate Sep 20, 2017

Rugby D 3 Vitamin Liquid, 400 IUI/1 mL, 1 and 2/3 oz., 50 mL

The Harvard Drug Group

FDA Food Moderate Sep 20, 2017

Rugby Polyvitamin Liquid, 1 2/3 oz (50 mL)

The Harvard Drug Group

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 20, 2017

L-Glutamine 100mg, 30 mL vials, Rx only, Bella Pharma 3101 W. Devon Ave., Chicago, IL 60659, 1 (877) BELLA.

Bella Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 20, 2017

Methylcobalamin 10mg, (10mg/ml), 30 mL vials, Rx only, Bella Pharma 3101 W. Devon Ave., Chicago, IL 60659, 1 (877) BELLA.

Bella Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 20, 2017

Doctor Manzanilla Allergy & Decongestant Relief (diphenhydramine hydrochloride and phenylephrine hydrochloride) Syrup, 12.5 mg and 5 mg in each 5 mL…

Mid Valley Pharmaceutical

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 20, 2017

B-Complex, 30 mL vials, Rx only, Bella Pharma 3101 W. Devon Ave., Chicago, IL 60659,1 (877) BELLA.

Bella Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 20, 2017

Fluorescein Sodium, 5mL vials, Rx only, Bella Pharma 3101 W. Devon Ave., Chicago, IL 60659, 1 (877) BELLA.

Bella Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Sep 20, 2017

ANDROPHARM M1 ALPHA (Methyl-1-Etiocholenolol-Epietiocholanollone 20 mg) capsule, packaged in 60-count bottle, Amazon.com, UPC 6 42125 50292 4

Andropharm, LLC

FDA Drug Low Sep 20, 2017

AMLODIPINE BESYLATE TABLET, USP, 10 mg, 1000 count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories Ltd., Mumbai - 400 013, India, Distributed by…

Ascend Laboratories LLC

FDA Drug Low Sep 20, 2017

Phentermine, USP Capsules, 15 mg, 30 count bottles, Rx only, Packaged By: Aidarex Pharmaceuticals, Corona, CA, MFG: KVK-TECH INC. Newtown. PA --- 332…

Aidarex Pharmaceuticals LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 20, 2017

Mannitol 20%, 10 mL vials, Rx only, Bella Pharma 3101 W. Devon Ave., Chicago, IL 60659, 1 (877) BELLA.

Bella Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 20, 2017

Methylcobalamin 10mg, (1mg/ml), 30 mL vials, Rx only, Bella Pharma 3101 W. Devon Ave., Chicago, IL 60659, 1 (877) BELLA.

Bella Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 20, 2017

Ninjacof-A (Acetaminophen 160 mg, Chlophedianol HCL 12.5 mg and Pyrilamine Maleate 12.5 mg) Oral Solution, 16 fl. oz. (473 mL), Cotton Candy Flavor, …

Centurion Labs, LLC

FDA Drug Critical Sep 20, 2017

Super Panther 7K Capsules 1250 mg blend, a) 1 count blister cards shipped in boxes of 30 (UPC# 6015577513247); and b) 6 count bottles (UPC# 601577513…

Chiavna Saffron LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 20, 2017

Ninjacof (Chlophedianol HCL 12.5 mg and Pyrilamine Maleate 12.5 mg) Oral Solution, 16 fl. oz. (473 mL), Cotton Candy Flavor, Manufactured for: Centu…

Centurion Labs, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 20, 2017

Lidocaine Ophthalmic Gel 3.5%, 15mL bottles, Rx only, Bella Pharma 3101 W. Devon Ave., Chicago, IL 60659,1(877) BELLA.

Bella Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Sep 20, 2017

Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen Oral Solution 7.5 mg/325 mg per 15 mL (Cherry Flavored), 473 mL bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by: VistaPhar…

VistaPharm, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 20, 2017

Doctor Manzanilla Cough & Cold (diphenhydramine hydrochloride and phenylephrine hydrochloride) Syrup, 12.5 mg and 5 mg in each 5 mL, 4 fl oz. (118 mL…

Mid Valley Pharmaceutical

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 20, 2017

PF-Glutathione 200mg/ml, 30 mL vials, Rx only, Bella Pharma 3101 W. Devon Ave., Chicago, IL 60659 1 (877) BELLA.

Bella Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 20, 2017

MIC 25/50/50, 30mL vials, Rx only, Bella Pharma 3101 W. Devon Ave., Chicago, IL 60659, 1 (877) BELLA.

Bella Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 20, 2017

Phenylephrine2.5%/Tropicamide 1% Ophthalmic Solution, 15mL bottle, Rx only, Bella Pharma 3101 W. Devon Ave., Chicago, IL 60659, 1 (877) BELLA.

Bella Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Sep 20, 2017

ANDROPHARM STEN Z (2, 17a-Dimethyl-17b-hydroxy-5a-androst-1-en-3-one 10mg and 17b-hydroxy-2a, 17b-dimethyl-5a-androstan-3-one azine 10 mg) capsule, p…

Andropharm, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 20, 2017

Magnesium Chloride 200mg, 30m L vials, Rx only, Bella Pharma 3101 W. Devon Ave., Chicago, IL 60659, 1 (877) BELLA.

Bella Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 20, 2017

G.A.C 25/100/250mg, 30 mL Vials, Rx only, Bella Pharma 3101 W. Devon Ave., Chicago, IL 60659, 1 (877) BELLA.

Bella Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 20, 2017

Calcium chloride 10%, 10 mL vials, Rx only, Bella Pharma 3101 W. Devon Ave., Chicago, IL 60659, 1 (877) BELLA.

Bella Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 20, 2017

Paroxetine tablets USP, 30mg, 30-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Cadila Healthcare Ltd, Ahmedabad, India Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceutica…

Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc

FDA Drug Low Sep 13, 2017

Famotidine for Oral Suspension USP, 40 mg/5 mL, 50 mL bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Baltimore, Maryland 21202; Manu…

Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 13, 2017

Latanoprost PF Solution, 0.005%, Ophthalmic Drops in Sterile 5ml Bottles, Compounded for a licensed professional or patient use, imprimisRx, Irvine, …

ImprimisRx CA, Inc., dba ImprimisRx

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 13, 2017

Timolol-Latanoprost PF Solution (0.5-0.005)%, Ophthalmic Drops, Sterile 5ml Bottle, Compounded for a licensed professional or patient use, imprimisRx…

ImprimisRx CA, Inc., dba ImprimisRx

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 13, 2017

Timolol-Brimonidine-Dorzolamide-Latanoprost (0.5/0.15/2/0.005)% Ophthalmic Drops, Sterile 5ml Bottle, Compounded for a licensed professional or patie…

ImprimisRx CA, Inc., dba ImprimisRx

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 13, 2017

Curcumin Emulsion 10mg/ml Injection, Sterile 10 mL Multiple Dose Vial, For Slow IV Administration, Compounded for a licensed professional or patient …

ImprimisRx CA, Inc., dba ImprimisRx

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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.