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Product category · Updated Aug 19, 2026

Drugs & Medications recalls

Prescription and over-the-counter medication recalls

Total recalls
14,473
Top agency
FDA Drug
Years covered
2004–2026
Compiled from official public sources by the publisher.
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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 · 2026-10-01

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.

Each point is a product category plotted by total recalls (x) and Class I share of agency-classified notices (y). Crosshairs mark the within-sample medians (4,017 recalls · 15.7% Class I). Rate uses only rows with an agency Class I/II/III label, CPSC/NHTSA blanks stay out of the denominator. Medical Devices is the clearest volume-without-Class-I-density example in this release. Source: FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS & NHTSA public recall data as of 2026-10-01. 2×2 strategic matrix plotting 7 entities by Total recalls (count) (X) and Class I share of classified (%) (Y), with a crosshair dividing the plot into four quadrants. Large · Class I–heavySmaller · Class I–heavyLarge · fewer Class ISmaller · fewer Class I 010,00020,00030,00040,00050,000 0%20%40%60%80% Total recalls (count) Class I share of classified (%) Category volume vs Class I rate Signature insight Medical DevicesFoodDrugs & MedicationsChildren & Baby ProductsDietary SupplementsMeat & PoultryCosmetics & Personal Care
Each point is a product category plotted by total recalls (x) and Class I share of agency-classified notices (y). Crosshairs mark the within-sample medians (4,017 recalls · 15.7% Class I). Rate uses only rows with an agency Class I/II/III label, CPSC/NHTSA blanks stay out of the denominator. Medical Devices is the clearest volume-without-Class-I-density example in this release. Source: FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS & NHTSA public recall data as of 2026-10-01.
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Percentiles are within this release's classified-enough category sample. Class I % uses only agency-classified notices.

CategoryRecallsVol %ileClassifiedClass IClass I %Rate %ile
Medical Devices41,07010040,7633,6539%14
Food25,5138625,22211,67646.3%86
Drugs & Medications14,4737114,4171,50810.5%29
Children & Baby Products4,017572,48335214.2%43
Dietary Supplements2,018431,99346623.4%71
Meat & Poultry1,672291,6721,14568.5%100
Cosmetics & Personal Care1,388141,28920315.7%57

Drugs & Medications recalls by year

2004–2026

0 300 600 900 1200 1500 1800 2100 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1843 887 925 1233 1617 638 859 1103 985 516 563 448

Source: FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA As of Aug 19, 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

Newest first · Page 163 of 290

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 --- 33261-0361-30

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, Manufactured for: Centurion Labs, LLC Birmingham, AL 35243 --- NDC 23359-033-16

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# 601577513209), Distributed by SX Power CO., Brooklyn, NY

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: Centurion Labs, LLC Birmingham, AL 35243 --- NDC 23359-032-16

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: VistaPharm, Inc. Largo, FL 33771 ---- NDC 66689-023-16

VistaPharm, Inc.
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 Critical Sep 20, 2017

New Kopi Jantan Tradisional Natural Herbs Coffee, packaged in 13 gram red packets, and each box contains 25 packets, Made in Malaysia, USA Distributor: Bestherbscoffee LLC (USA), Email: bestherbscoffee@yahoo.com

BESTHERBS COFFEE LLC
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, packaged in 60-count bottle, Andropharm.com, UPC: 6 42125 50294 8

Andropharm, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Sep 20, 2017

Sodium Bicarbonate 8.4%, 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

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 13, 2017

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

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, Irvine, CA

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 patient use, imprimisRx, Irvine, CA

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 use by ImprimisRx, Irvine, CA

ImprimisRx CA, Inc., dba ImprimisRx
FDA Drug Low Sep 13, 2017

Propafenone Hydrochloride tablets, 150 mg, packaged in 10 x 10 unit dose cards (100-count box), Rx only, Manufactured By: Watson Pharmaceuticals 311 Bonnie Circle Corona, CA 92880, NDC 63739-509-10

Mckesson Packaging Services
FDA Drug Moderate Sep 6, 2017

Morphine Sulfate Oral Solution, 100 mg/ 5 mL (20 mg/mL), packaged in a 1 oz. bottle containing 30 mL with an oral syringe, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Tris Pharma, Inc. Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852, NDC 27808-082-01

Tris Pharma Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Sep 6, 2017

Ketorolac Tromethamine Injection, USP 30 mg/mL, packaged in 1 mL single-dose vials, Rx only, Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730, NDC 0548-9021-00

Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Aug 30, 2017

Rugby Diocto Syrup, Docusate Sodium 60 mg/15 mL, Stool Softener Laxative, One Pint (473 mL) plastic bottles, Dist. by: Rugby Laboratories, 31778 Enterprise Drive, Livonia, MI 48150. NDC: 0536-1001-85

The Harvard Drug Group
FDA Drug Critical Aug 30, 2017

Phenobarbital Tablets USP, 30 mg, 1000 count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp. Eatontown, NJ 07724, Distributed by Truxton, Inc., Bellmawr, NJ 08031, NDC 0463-6145-10

C. O. Truxton
FDA Drug Moderate Aug 30, 2017

Rugby Diocto Liquid, Docusate Sodium 50 mg/ 5 mL, Stool Softener Laxative, One Pint (473 mL) plastic bottles, Dist. by: Rugby Laboratories, 17177 N. Laurel Park Dr., Suite 233, Livonia, MI 48152 --- NDC: 0536-0590-85

The Harvard Drug Group
FDA Drug Moderate Aug 30, 2017

Rugby Aller-chlor (Chlorpheniramine Maleate Syrup, USP), 2 mg, 4 fl. oz. (120 mL) plastic bottles, Distributed by: Rugby Laboratories 17177 N. Laurel Park Drive, Suite 233, Livonia, MI 48152 USA --- NDC: 0536-1025-47

The Harvard Drug Group
FDA Drug Critical Aug 30, 2017

Phenobarbital Tablets USP, 15 mg, 1000 count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp. Eatontown, NJ 07724, Distributed by Truxton, Inc., Bellmawr, NJ 08031, NDC 0463-6160-10

C. O. Truxton
FDA Drug Moderate Aug 30, 2017

Phenobarbital Tablets USP, 15 mg, 1000 count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp. Eatontown, NJ 07724, Distributed by Truxton, Inc., Bellmawr, NJ 08031, NDC 0463-6160-10

C. O. Truxton
FDA Drug Moderate Aug 30, 2017

Amitriptyline HCL Tablets, USP 50 mg, 100 count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Qualitest Pharmaceuticals Huntsville, AL 35811, Distributed by: Truxton, Inc. Bellmawr, NJ 08031, NDC: 0463-6352-10

C. O. Truxton
FDA Drug Moderate Aug 30, 2017

Phenobarbital Tablets USP, 60 mg, 1000 count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp. Eatontown, NJ 07724, Distributed by Truxton, Inc., Bellmawr, NJ 08031, NDC 0463-6151-10

C. O. Truxton
FDA Drug Moderate Aug 30, 2017

Phenobarbital Tablets USP, 100 mg, a) 100 count bottles (NDC 0463-6152-01), b) 1000 count bottles (NDC 0163-6152-10), Rx Only, Manufactured by West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp. Eatontown, NJ 07724, Distributed by Truxton, Inc., Bellmawr, NJ 08031

C. O. Truxton
FDA Drug Moderate Aug 23, 2017

Entecavir Tablets 0.5 mg, 30 tablets per container, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Piscataway, NJ 08854. By: Hetero Labs Limited, Unit V, Polepally, Jadcherla, Mahaboob Nagar - 509 301, India. NDC 31722-833-30

Hetero USA Inc
FDA Drug Moderate Aug 23, 2017

0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP in 1000 mL Single Dose Flexible Container, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA --- NDC# 0409-7983-09

ICU Medical Inc
FDA Drug Low Aug 23, 2017

Beautipharm Body Moisturizing Balm SPF 10 (Octocrylene 4% and Octyl methoxycinnamide 4%) Body Lotion, 8.3 oz. Net. Wt. 250 ml bottle, Art. 03150 Made in Germany, Doctor Eckstein, Linde Eckstein GMBH Co. Kg, 90522 Oberasbach, Germany. UPC 4 035219 031503.

Linde Eckstein Gmbh + Co KG
FDA Drug Low Aug 23, 2017

Phentermine HCL Capsules, USP 15 mg, packaged in a) 100-count bottles (NDC 10702-026-01), and b) 1000-count bottles (NDC 10702-026-10), Rx only, mfd. by: KVK-TECH, INC. NEWTOWN, PA 18940

KVK-Tech, Inc.
FDA Drug Critical Aug 23, 2017

Mibelas 24 Fe (Norethindrone acetate and Ethinyl estradiol 1 mg/0.02 mg chewable and ferrous Fumarate 75 mg) Tablets, wallet of 28 tablets (NDC 68180-911-11), Carton of 3 wallets (NDC 68180-911-13), Rx Only, Manufactured by: Lupin Limited, India, Distributed by Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Baltimore, MD, 21202

Lupin Limited (Unit 1)
FDA Drug Low Aug 23, 2017

Halyard 24-Hour Oral Care Kit q2, contains 2x15 mL Unit Dose Cups 0.12% Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse. Manufactured by Halyard Health Inc., 5405 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30004. Distributed by Halyard Sales, LLC Alpharetta, GA 30004. REF # 97012

Akorn Inc
FDA Drug Low Aug 23, 2017

Make Up Transparent sand (Titanium Dioxide) SPF 10 liquid make-up, 1 oz. Net Wt. 30 ml bottle, Art. 03220, Made in Germany, Doctor Eckstein, Linde Eckstein GMBH Co. Kg, 90522 Oberasbach, Germany, UPC 4 035219 032203.

Linde Eckstein Gmbh + Co KG
FDA Drug Low Aug 23, 2017

Make Up Transparent ivory (Titanium Dioxide) SPF 10 liquid make-up, 1 oz. Net Wt. 30 ml bottle, Art. 03200, Made in Germany, Doctor Eckstein, Linde Eckstein GMBH Co. Kg, 90522 Oberasbach, Germany, UPC 4 035219 032005.

Linde Eckstein Gmbh + Co KG
FDA Drug Moderate Aug 23, 2017

Procrit Epoetin Alfa 40,000 units/mL single use vial For Intravenouse or Subcutaneous Use Only, Rx only, Manufactured by: Amgen Inc., Thousand Oaks, CA 91320-1799, Manufactured for: Janssen Products, LP Horsham, PA 19044, NDC 59676-340-01

Amgen, Inc.
FDA Drug Low Aug 23, 2017

Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse, 0.12%, 15 mL Unit Dose Cup, a) unit dose cup (NDC 50383-720-15), b) 100-count tray (NDC 50383-720-19), Rx Only, Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co. Inc., Amityville, NY 11701.

Akorn Inc
FDA Drug Low Aug 23, 2017

Make Up Perfect ivory (Titanium Dioxide) SPF 10 liquid make-up, 1 oz. Net Wt. 30 ml bottle, Art. 03300, Made in Germany, Doctor Eckstein, Linde Eckstein GMBH Co. Kg, 90522 Oberasbach, Germany, UPC 4 035219 033002.

Linde Eckstein Gmbh + Co KG
FDA Drug Low Aug 23, 2017

Halyard 24-Hour Oral Care Kit q4, contains 2x15 mL Unit Dose Cups 0.12% Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse. Manufactured by Halyard Health Inc., 5405 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30004. Distributed by Halyard Sales, LLC Alpharetta, GA 30004. REF # 97014

Akorn Inc
FDA Drug Moderate Aug 23, 2017

Caffeine Powder, Anhydrous, Pharmaceutical Grade, 100% Pure caffeine, 250 g (8.8 oz)., 1250 servings, Packed By: LifeLine Nutrients Corp, 1801 S. Canal St, Chicago, IL 60616, UPC 021754905076

Global Marketing Enterprises, Inc.
FDA Drug Low Aug 23, 2017

Make Up Transparent pastel (Titanium Dioxide) SPF 10 liquid make-up, 1 oz. Net Wt. 30 ml bottle, Art. 03210, Made in Germany, Doctor Eckstein, Linde Eckstein GMBH Co. Kg, 90522 Oberasbach, Germany, UPC 4 035219 032104.

Linde Eckstein Gmbh + Co KG
FDA Drug Low Aug 23, 2017

Make Up Transparent terra (Titanium Dioxide) SPF 10 liquid make-up, 1 oz. Net Wt. 30 ml bottle, Art. 03250, Made in Germany, Doctor Eckstein, Linde Eckstein GMBH Co. Kg, 90522 Oberasbach, Germany, UPC 4 035219 032500.

Linde Eckstein Gmbh + Co KG
FDA Drug Low Aug 23, 2017

Make Up Transparent dark tan (Titanium Dioxide) SPF 10 liquid make-up, 1 oz. Net Wt. 30 ml bottle, Art. 03240, Made in Germany, Doctor Eckstein, Linde Eckstein GMBH Co. Kg, 90522 Oberasbach, Germany, UPC 4 035219 032401.

Linde Eckstein Gmbh + Co KG
FDA Drug Low Aug 23, 2017

Make Up Perfect sand (Titanium Dioxide) SPF 10 liquid make-up, 1 oz. Net Wt. 30 ml bottle, Art. 03320, Made in Germany, Doctor Eckstein, Linde Eckstein GMBH Co. Kg, 90522 Oberasbach, Germany, UPC 4 035219 033200.

Linde Eckstein Gmbh + Co KG

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Nearby categories

Adjacent product categories that share hazard patterns or regulatory oversight.

Medical Devices

41,070 recalls →

Food

25,513 recalls →

Vehicles

8,938 recalls →

Children & Baby Products

4,017 recalls →

Household Products

3,574 recalls →

Dietary Supplements

2,018 recalls →

Data sources

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.