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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 Food Moderate Jun 28, 2017

GEC TNT Thermanite 60 Capsules Dietary Supplement in clear plastic bottle, UPC: 689466706222.

Genetic Edge Compounds LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 28, 2017

Venlafaxine Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules USP, 75 mg, packaged in a) 30-count bottles (NDC 52343-132-30) and b) 90-count bottles (NDC 52343…

Lucid Pharma LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 21, 2017

Levophed norepinephrine bitartrate, injection, USP, 4 mg /4 mL (1 mg/mL),Rx only, Hospira, Inc. Lake Forest, IL --- NDC 0409-3375-04

Hospira Inc., A Pfizer Company

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 21, 2017

Calcium Carbonate 600mg/Vitamin D3 400 International Units tablets, 60-count bottles, Pk By Safecor Health Woburn, MA 01801, NDC 00904323392.

Safecor Health, LLC

FDA Drug Low Jun 21, 2017

Potassium PHOSphate added to 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 7 mMol 100 mL Bag, Service Code 2K5284, NDC# 61553-0284-48, Total Volume 100.00 mL incorrectly lab…

Pharmedium Services, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 21, 2017

VANCOMYCIN HCl 1.5g in 300 mL 5% Dextrose Injection USP, Service Code 2K2227, NDC# 61553-027-34, Total Volume 300.00 mL incorrectly labeled as 500.00…

Pharmedium Services, LLC

FDA Drug Low Jun 21, 2017

Potassium PHOSphate added to 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 7.5 mMol 100 mL Bag, Service Code 2K5298, NDC# 61553-0298-48, Total Volume 100.00 mL incorrectly l…

Pharmedium Services, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 21, 2017

Acetaminophen 325mg tablets, 120-count bottles, Pk By Safecor Health Woburn, MA 01801, NDC 00904198280.

Safecor Health, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 21, 2017

VANCOMYCIN HCl 1.75g in 300 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP, Service Code 2K2237, NDC# 61553-037-34, Total Volume 300.00 mL incorrectly labeled…

Pharmedium Services, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 21, 2017

ESTRONE USP, packaged in a) 1g bottle (NDC: 58597-8049-2), c) 5g bottle (NDC: 58597-8049-3), d) 25g bottle (NDC: 58597-8049-4), For Prescription Comp…

American Pharmaceutical Ingredients LLC

FDA Drug Critical Jun 21, 2017

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin, 15,000 IU per vial, lyophilized for injection, Rx only, Complete Pharmacy & Medical Solutions, Miami Lakes, FL 33014

Complete Pharmacy and Medical Solutions LLC

FDA Drug Low Jun 21, 2017

Potassium CHLORide added to 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 30mEq 100 mL Bag, Service Code 2K5824, NDC# 61553-0824-48, Total Volume 100.00 mL incorrectly labe…

Pharmedium Services, LLC

FDA Drug Low Jun 21, 2017

Potassium PHOSphate added to 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 10 mMol 100 mL Bag, Service Code 2K5288, NDC# 61553-0288-48, Total Volume 100.00 mL incorrectly l…

Pharmedium Services, LLC

FDA Drug Low Jun 21, 2017

Potassium CHLORide added to 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 10mEq 100 mL Bag, Service Code 2K5856, NDC# 61553-0856-48, Total Volume 100.00 mL incorrectly labe…

Pharmedium Services, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 21, 2017

Potassium PHOSphate in 0.5% Dextrose, 7.5 mMol in 100 mL, Service Code 2K5299, NDC# 61553-0299-48, Total Volume 100.00 mL incorrectly labeled as 150.…

Pharmedium Services, LLC

FDA Drug Low Jun 21, 2017

Potassium PHOSphate added to 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 15 mMol 100 mL Bag, Service Code 2K5295, NDC# 61553-0295-48, Total Volume 100.00 mL incorrectly la…

Pharmedium Services, LLC

FDA Drug Low Jun 21, 2017

Montelukast Sodium Oral Granules, 4 mg pouch, Rx only, Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., Morgantown, WV --- NDC 0378-6040-93

Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 21, 2017

VANCOMYCIN HCl 1.5g in 300 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP, Service Code 2K2243, NDC# 61553-043-34, Total Volume 300.00 mL incorrectly labeled …

Pharmedium Services, LLC

FDA Drug Low Jun 21, 2017

Potassium PHOSphate added to 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 20 mMol 100 mL Bag, Service Code 2K5287, NDC# 61553-0287-48, Total Volume 100.00 mL incorrectly l…

Pharmedium Services, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 21, 2017

Atorvastatin Calcium 40mg Tablet, 30-count bottles, Rx only, Pk By Safecor Health Woburn, MA 01801, NDC 60505258009

Safecor Health, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 21, 2017

Doxycycline100mg Tablets, 14-count bottles, Rx only, Packaged By Safecor Health LLC Woburn, MA 01801, NDC 0143314205

Safecor Health, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 21, 2017

Acyclovir 400mg Tablet, 15-count bottles, Rx only, Packaged by Safecor Health, LLC. Woburn, MA 01801, NDC 0093894305

Safecor Health, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 21, 2017

Metronidazole 500mg Tablet, 50-count bottles, Rx only, Packaged By Safecor Health LLC Woburn, MA 01801, NDC 5011133402

Safecor Health, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 14, 2017

Zenatane (isotretinoin) Capsules, USP, 20 mg, 30-count (3 x 10 Prescription Packs) per carton, Rx Only, Manufactured By: Cipla Limited, Kurkumbh Vill…

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 14, 2017

Estradiol (17-B-Estradiol; Estra-1,3,5(10)-triene-3, 17B-diol; Oestradiol) Plant Base, Micronized, U.S.P active pharmaceutical ingredient, packaged i…

Spectrum Laboratory Products, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 14, 2017

Option 2, Levonorgestrel Tablet, 1.5 mg, Emergency Contraceptive, 1 Tablet per box, Distributed By Perrigo, Allegan, MI 49010. NDC 0113-2003-12

L. Perrigo Company

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 14, 2017

Zenatane (isotretinoin) Capsules, USP, 10 mg, 30-count (3 x 10 Prescription Packs) per carton, Rx Only, Manufactured By: Cipla Limited, Kurkumbh Vill…

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Jun 14, 2017

Acyclovir Tablets, USP, 800 mg, 100-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Piscataway, NJ 08854, by Hetero Labs Limit…

Hetero USA Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 14, 2017

Levonorgestrel, U.S.P. active pharmaceutical ingredient, packaged in 1 kg container, Rx only, Spectrum Chemical Mfg. Corp, Gardena, CA 90248, New Br…

Spectrum Laboratory Products, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 14, 2017

Zenatane (isotretinoin) Capsules, USP, 30 mg, 30-count (3 x 10 Prescription Packs) per carton, Rx Only, Manufactured By: Cipla Limited, Kurkumbh Vill…

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 14, 2017

methylcobalamin 1mg/1mL, vial for injection, Rx only, MedPark Pharmacy 2002 Medical Pkwy. # 170 Annapolis, MD 21401

MedPark Pharmacy, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 14, 2017

Zenatane (isotretinoin) Capsules, USP, 40 mg, 30-count (3 x 10 Prescription Packs) per carton, Rx Only, Manufactured By: Cipla Limited, Kurkumbh Vill…

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jun 7, 2017

The Green Herb 100% Natural AL-ER-G, 60 and 150 Capsules, Dietary supplement, This item is packed in a white bottle with a white cap. Each bottle co…

MusclMasster, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 7, 2017

ceFAZolin sodium added to 100 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride injectable, 2g, Total Approximate Volume 100 mL, Single Dose Container bag, Preservative Free,…

SCA Pharmaceuticals

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 7, 2017

HYDROmorphone HCL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride injectable, 0.2 mg per ml, Total Volume 100mL, Single Dose Container bag, (Total HYDROmorphone Dose 20 mg p…

SCA Pharmaceuticals

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 7, 2017

morphine sulfate in 0.9% Sodium Chloride injectable, 1 mg per mL, Total Volume 100 mL, Single Dose Container bag, (Total morphine Dose 100 mg/ 100 m…

SCA Pharmaceuticals

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 7, 2017

fentaNYL (as citrate) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride injectable,10 mcg per mL, Total Volume 100 mL, Single Dose Container bag, (Total fentanyl Dose 1,000 mc…

SCA Pharmaceuticals

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 7, 2017

MAGNESIUM Sulfate added to 100 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride injectable, 4g, Total Approximate Volume 108 mL (does not include mfg. overfill) Single Dose C…

SCA Pharmaceuticals

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 7, 2017

fentaNYL (as citrate) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride injectable,10 mcg per mL, Total Volume 100 mL, Single Dose Container bag, (Total fentanyl Dose 1,000 mc…

SCA Pharmaceuticals

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 7, 2017

morphine sulfate in 0.9% Sodium Chloride injectable, 1 mg per mL, Total Volume 100 mL, Single Dose Container bag, (Total morphine Dose 100 mg/ 100mL)…

SCA Pharmaceuticals

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 7, 2017

ceFAZolin sodium added to 100 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride injectable, 3g, Total Approximate Volume 115 mL, Single Dose Container bag, Preservative Free,…

SCA Pharmaceuticals

FDA Drug Low Jun 7, 2017

Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium Tablets, USP, 500 mg/125 mg, in 20 count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured in Austria by Sandoz Gmbh for Sandoz In…

Sandoz Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 7, 2017

PHENYLephrine HCL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride injectable, 10 mg (Final Concentration = 0.1 mg per mL) Total Volume 100 mL, Single Dose Container bag, Pre…

SCA Pharmaceuticals

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 7, 2017

Saphris 10 mg (asenapine) sublingual tablets, 6x10 count blister packs, Rx only, Black Cherry Flavor, Manufactured by: Catalent UK Swindon, Zydis Ltd…

Forest Laboratories, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 7, 2017

fentaNYL (as citrate) in 100mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride injectable,20 mcg per mL, Single Dose Container bag, (Total fentanyl Dose 2,000 mcg/100 mL) Prese…

SCA Pharmaceuticals

FDA Food Low May 31, 2017

Schiff Move Free Advanced Plus MSM & Vitamin D3 with Glucosamine + Chondroitin, 80 Coated Tablets, Dietary Supplement, Product item number: 20525-118…

RB Manufacturing LLC

FDA Drug Moderate May 31, 2017

Succinylcholine Chloride all strengths, all dosage forms and all packaging, Rx Only, Avella of Houston, Houston, TX 77054

Advanced Pharma Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate May 31, 2017

Estrone, For Prescription Compounding, packaged in a) 1 G bottle (NDC: 51552-0445-1), b) 5 G bottle (NDC 51552-0445-2), c) 25 G bottle (NDC: 51552-0…

Fagron, Inc

FDA Drug Low May 31, 2017

Norethindrone Acetate and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets, USP, 1 mg/0.02 mg, 1 blister pack containing 21 tablets (NDC 0378-7280-85), packaged in 3 pouche…

Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate May 31, 2017

Epinephrine HCl all strengths, all dosage forms and all packaging, Rx Only, Avella of Houston, Houston, TX 77054

Advanced 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.