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 · 2026-09-30
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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Human Chorionic Gonadotropin 2,500 Units, Vial-Lyophilized, For SC Use, Rx Only, KRS Global Biotechnology, 791 Park of Commerce Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33487.
KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc
Hydroquinone 8%/ Tretinoin 0.1% Topical Ointment packaged in jars, Rx Only, KRS Global Biotechnology, 791 Park of Commerce Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33487.
KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc
Methylene Blue (PF) 10 mg/mL (1%) Injectable Vial, Rx Only, KRS Global Biotechnology, 791 Park of Commerce Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33487.
KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc
Valsartan Tablets, USP, 160 mg, 90-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Zhejiang Huahai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd, Xunqiao, Linhai, Zhejiang 317024, China; Distributed by: Solco Healthcare US, LLC, Cranbury, NJ 08512, USA; NDC 43547-369-09.
Prinston Pharmaceutical Inc
Anastrozole 0.5 mg Capsules, Rx Only, KRS Global Biotechnology, 791 Park of Commerce Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33487.
KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc
Liothyronine SR (T3) 20 mcg Capsule, Rx Only, KRS Global Biotechnology, 791 Park of Commerce Blvd Boca Raton, FL 33487.
KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc
QUADMIX #17, 5 mL Vial, Rx Only, KRS Global Biotechnology, 791 Park of Commerce Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33487.
KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc
Hydroxocobalamin 0.5 mg/mL For Diluent Purpose Only 10 mL Vial, Rx Only, KRS Global Biotechnology, 791 Park of Commerce Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33487.
KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc
Cyclopentolate HCl/ Phenylephrine HCl/ Tropicamide/ Ketorolac 1%/ 2.5%/ 1%/ 0.5% Ophthalmic Solution, 3 mL Multi Dose Droptainer, Rx Only, KRS Global Biotechnology, 791 Park of Commerce Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33487.
KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc
Trimix #22F (Prostaglandin E1 25 mcg/ Papaverine HCl 30 mg/ Phentolamine Mesylate 2 mg/mL), For Intracavernous Use, 5 mL Vial, Rx Only, KRS Global Biotechnology, 791 Park of Commerce Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33487.
KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc
Sterile Eyewash (sterile isotonic phosphate buffered saline solution), 4 oz. 24 units per box. Manufactured by Medex Cardio-Pulmonary Inc. d.b.a. Smiths Medical Company, 300 Corporate Woods Pkwy, Vernon Hills. Illinois, USA 60061. Model Number: 32-005583
Medex Cardio-Pulmonary Inc., d.b.a. Smiths Medical Company
Enoxaparin Sodium, Injection 120 mg/0.8 mL, pre-filled, packaged in 10-count cartons, Rx Only, Winthrop US., a business of Sanofi-aventis, U.S. LLC Bridgewater, NJ 08807, NDC 0955-1012-10
Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC
Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide 500 mg packaged in vials, Lyophilized-For IV Use, Rx Only, KRS Global Biotechnology, 791 Park of Commerce Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33487.
KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc
Gabapentin Oral Solution, 250 mg/5 mL (50 mg/mL) in a 470 mL amber-colored bottle, Rx Only. Manufactured by: Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co., Inc. Amityville, NY 11701. NDC: 50383-311-47
Akorn Inc
Sermorelin, 3 mg/ GHRP6, 1.8 mg/ GHRP2, 1.8 mg/mL in 3 mL Cartridge, For SC Use, Rx Only, KRS Global Biotechnology, 791 Park of Commerce Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33487.
KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc
Iodochlorhydroxyquin 3%/ Boric Acid 10%/ Amphotericin 5% Otic Powder packaged in jars, Rx Only, KRS Global Biotechnology, 791 Park of Commerce Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33487.
KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc
Sterile Eyewash (sterile isotonic phosphate buffered saline solution), 32 oz. 12 units per box. Manufactured by Medex Cardio-Pulmonary Inc. d.b.a. Smiths Medical Company, 300 Corporate Woods Pkwy, Vernon Hills. Illinois, USA 60061. Model Number: 32-005587
Medex Cardio-Pulmonary Inc., d.b.a. Smiths Medical Company
Chloramphenicol 500 mg Sulfamethoxazole 500 mg Amphotericin 50 mg Otic Powder packaged in jars, Rx Only, KRS Global Biotechnology, 791 Park of Commerce Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33487.
KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc
Cyclopentolate HCl/ Phenylephrine HCl/ Tropicamide/ Ketorolac 1%/ 10%/ 1%/ 0.5% Ophthalmic Soln, 5 mL Multi Dose Droptainer, Rx Only, KRS Global Biotechnology, 791 Park of Commerce Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33487.
KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc
PrednisoLONE 10 mg Tablet, Rx Only, KRS Global Biotechnology, 791 Park of Commerce Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33487.
KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc
Gabapentin Tablets, USP, 800 mg, 500-count, Rx only, Made in India, PONDRUGS/16 134193, Distributed by: Solco Healthcare US, LLC, Cranbury, NJ, 08512, USA. NDC 43547-0333-50
Solco Healtcare US LLC
Sterile Eyewash (sterile isotonic phosphate buffered saline solution), 16 oz. 12 units per box. Manufactured by Medex Cardio-Pulmonary Inc. d.b.a. Smiths Medical Company, 300 Corporate Woods Pkwy, Vernon Hills. Illinois, USA 60061. Model Number: 32-005585
Medex Cardio-Pulmonary Inc., d.b.a. Smiths Medical Company
Sincalide 5 mcg Lyophilized Vials, For IV Use, Rx Only, KRS Global Biotechnology, 791 Park of Commerce Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33487.
KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc
Amphotericin 60 mg/Chloramphenicol 600 mg/Hydrocortisone 10 mg Otic Powder packaged in jars, Rx Only, KRS Global Biotechnology, 791 Park of Commerce Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33487.
KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin 11,000 iu/Vial Lyophilized For SC Use, Rx Only, KRS Global Biotechnology, 791 Park of Commerce Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33487.
KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc
7-Keto DHEA 25mg Capsule, Rx Only, KRS Global Biotechnology, 791 Park of Commerce Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33487.
KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc
Sermorelin, 3 mg/ GHRP6, 3 mg/GHRP2, 3 mg, Vial - Lyophilized, For SC Use, Rx Only, KRS Global Biotechnology, 791 Park of Commerce Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33487.
KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin 5,000 iu/ Vial Lyophilized, For SC Use, Rx Only, KRS Global Biotechnology, 791 Park of Commerce Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33487.
KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc
FOR EXPORT ONLY Atorvastatin calcium Film-Coated Tablets a) 80 mg SMT Tabs Bulk, b) 40 mg SMT G EP PR KR, c) 20 mg SMT G EP PR, d) 20 mg SMT G EP PR KR, FOR MANUFACTURING, PROCESSING OR REPACKAGING
Pfizer Manufacturing Deutschland GmbH
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin 20,000 iu/Vial, Lyophilized - For SC Use, Rx Only, KRS Global Biotechnology, 791 Park of Commerce Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33487.
KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin 500 iu Orally Disintegrating Tablets (ODT), Rx Only, KRS Global Biotechnology, 791 Park of Commerce Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33487.
KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc
Viokace (pancrelipase) tablets, 20,880 USP units, 100-count bottle, Rx only, Distributed by; Allergan USA Inc., Irvine, CA 92612, Manufactured in Canada, NDC 58914-117-10
ALLERGAN
Trimix #23F (Prostaglandin E1 6 mcg/ Papaverine HCl 17.8 mg/ Phentolamine Mesylate 0.6 mg/mL), For Intracavernous Use, 5 mL Vial, Rx Only, KRS Global Biotechnology, 791 Park of Commerce Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33487.
KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc
Sermorelin 500 mcg Orally Disintegrating Tablets (ODT), Rx Only, KRS Global Biotechnology, 791 Park of Commerce Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33487.
KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc
Sterile Eyewash (sterile isotonic phosphate buffered saline solution), 1 oz. 144 units per box. Manufactured by Medex Cardio-Pulmonary Inc. d.b.a. Smiths Medical Company, 300 Corporate Woods Pkwy, Vernon Hills. Illinois, USA 60061 Model Number: 32-005582.
Medex Cardio-Pulmonary Inc., d.b.a. Smiths Medical Company
T-105 (Prostaglandin E1, 10 mcg/ Papaverine 30 mg/ Phentolamine 1 mg/mL), For Intracavernouse Use, 5 mL Vial, Rx Only, KRS Global Biotechnology, 791 Park of Commerce Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33487.
KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc
Chloramphenicol 500 mg Amphotericin 50 mg Otic Powder packaged in jars, Rx Only, KRS Global Biotechnology, 791 Park of Commerce Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33487.
KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc
QUADMIX #16, 5 mL Vial, Rx Only, KRS Global Biotechnology, 791 Park of Commerce Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33487.
KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc
7-Ketodehydroepiandrosterone (7-Keto DHEA) 100 mg Capsule, Rx Only, KRS Global Biotechnology, 791 Park of Commerce Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33487.
KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc
Anastrozole SR 1 mg Capsules, Rx Only, KRS Global Biotechnology, 791 Park of Commerce Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33487.
KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc
Codeine-Guaifenesin Oral Solution 10-100 mg/5 mL Antitussive Expectorant ,16 fl. oz. , Manufactured For: Method Pharmaceuticals, LLC Arlington, TX 76006, NDC 58657-500-16
Woodfield Pharmaceutical, LLC
Hydroxocobalamin 1 mg/mL 30 mL Vial For IM Use, Rx Only, KRS Global Biotechnology, 791 Park of Commerce Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33487.
KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc
Docetaxel Injection USP, 20 mg/mL, One-Vial Formulation, Rx Only, Mfd. By: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited, Visakhapatnam - 530 046 INDIA, NDC 43598-611-11
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
Sermorelin Acetate 3 mg/ GHRP6 3 mg, Lyophilized Vial, Rx Only, KRS Global Biotechnology, 791 Park of Commerce Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33487.
KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc
Early Dawn; Whole Tilapia IQF, Gutted & Scaled, Farm Raised, 40 lbs.; Size 550-750g OR 750g+, Lot No.: 1985507; Production Date: 08/12/2017; Best Used By Date: 02/12/2019; Product of China.
AJC International, Inc.
Enhanced Vegetal Vigra 200 mg Capsules, 8 count bottles, Manufacturer: Hand-shaking (Int'l) Cop. USA, ADD: Hand-shaking Mansion, the 5th Ave., Stanford, USA --- UPC# 8931028556885
Natures Supplement
Midazolam Injection, USP, Preservative Free, 2 mg / 2 mL (1 mg / mL), 24 X 2mL Prefilled single-use syringes per carton, Rx only, Fresenius Kabi Lake Zurich, IL 60047, NDC 76045-001-20
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Norepinephrine 8 mg in dextrose 5% 250 mL, 250mL IV Bag, Concentration: 0.032 mg/mL, This is a compounded injectable drug; Rx only; Hospital/office use only. SSM St. Clare Outsourcing Facility, , Fenton, MO --- NDC: 88890-0334-01
SSM Health Care St. Louis DBA SSM St. Clare Health Center
Amiodarone 900 mg in dextrose 5% 500 mL, 500 mL bag, Concentration: 1.8 mg/mL, This is a compounded injectable drug; Rx only; Hospital/office use only. SSM St. Clare Outsourcing Facility, Fenton, MO. --- NDC: 88890-0333-01
SSM Health Care St. Louis DBA SSM St. Clare Health Center
Morphine 50 mg in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 5 mL PCA, 50 mL Cartridge, Concentration: 1 mg/mL, This is a compounded injectable drug; Rx only; Hospital/office use only. SSM St. Clare Outsourcing Facility, Fenton, MO. --- NDC: 88887-6795-01
SSM Health Care St. Louis DBA SSM St. Clare Health Center
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Nearby categories
Adjacent product categories that share hazard patterns or regulatory oversight.
Data sources
- Source: FDA - openFDA Enforcement API (food, drug, and device recalls)
- Source: CPSC - Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls
- Source: NHTSA - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls (vehicles & equipment)
Category data as of Aug 19, 2026.
Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS 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 Aug 19, 2026.