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Product category · Updated Jun 3, 2026

Drugs & Medications recalls

Prescription and over-the-counter medication recalls

Total recalls
14,290
Top agency
FDA Drug
Years covered
2000–2026
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Drugs & Medications accounts for 14,290 recalls, about 14.1% of the federal recall archive, of which 10% of graded records are high-severity.

The FDA, CPSC and NHTSA have published 14,290 drugs & medications recalls between 2000 and 2026 - roughly 14.1% of the 101,704-record archive. Of the 14,290 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.

  • 14,290 total recalls
  • 14.1% of the archive
  • 10% graded high-severity
  • FDA Drug top agency

Category snapshot

Drugs & Medications accounts for 14,290 recalls, about 14.1% of the 101,704-record federal archive, with 1,496 graded high-severity, most issued by FDA Drug.

14,290
total recalls
10%
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 2100 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1843 887 925 1233 1617 638 859 1103 985 516 563 263

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 Drug Moderate Dec 18, 2024

Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets, USP, 112 mcg (0.112 mg), 100 Tablets per carton (10 unit dose blister cards of 10 tablets each), Rx only, Manufactured …

Mylan Institutional, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 18, 2024

Kirkland Severe Cold & Flu Plus Congestion: Day - 112 coated caplets blister pack; (Acetaminophen 325mg, Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg, Guaifenesin 200 …

LNK International, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 18, 2024

Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets USP, 125 mcg, packaged in a) 90-count bottles (NDC 0378-1813-77) and b) 1000-count bottles (NDC 0378-1813-10), Rx only, …

Viatris Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 18, 2024

Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets USP, 200 mcg, packaged in a) 90-count bottles (NDC 0378-1819-77) and b) 1000-count bottles (NDC 0378-1819-10), Rx only, …

Viatris Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 18, 2024

Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets, USP, 137 mcg (0.137 mg), 100 Tablets per carton (10 unit dose blister cards of 10 tablets each), Rx only, Manufactured …

Mylan Institutional, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 18, 2024

Dabigatran Etexilate, 150mg capsules, 60-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories Ltd., INDIA, Distributed by: Ascend Laboratories…

Ascend Laboratories, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 18, 2024

Dabigatran Etexilate, 75 mg capsules, 60-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories Ltd., INDIA, Distributed by: Ascend Laboratories…

Ascend Laboratories, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 18, 2024

Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets USP, 112 mcg, packaged in a) 90-count bottles (NDC 0378-1811-77) and b) 1000-count bottles (NDC 0378-1811-10), Rx only, …

Viatris Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 18, 2024

Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets USP, 175 mcg, packaged in a) 90-count bottles (NDC 0378-1817-77) and b) 1000-count bottles (NDC 0378-1817-10), Rx only, …

Viatris Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 18, 2024

Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets USP, 137 mcg, packaged in a) 90-count bottles (NDC 0378-1823-77) and b) 1000-count bottles (NDC 0378-1823-10), Rx only, …

Viatris Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 18, 2024

Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets USP, 88 mcg, packaged in a) 90-count bottles (NDC 0378-1807-77) and b) 1000-count bottles (NDC 0378-1807-10), Rx only, M…

Viatris Inc

FDA Drug Low Dec 18, 2024

Varithena (polidocanol injectable foam) Administration Pack, Contains: 3 silicone-free syringes, 2 compression pads, 1 Varithena Transfer Unit, 1 man…

Biocompatibles UK, Ltd.

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 18, 2024

Hylenex recombinant (hyaluronidase) injection, 150 USP units/mL, 4x1 mL Single Dose Vials, Rx only, Manufactured for and marketed by Halozyme, Inc., …

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 18, 2024

Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution USP, 0.25%, Sterile, 15mL bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by: FDC Limited, Waluj, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India, …

FDC Limited

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 18, 2024

Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets USP, 75 mcg, packaged in a) 90-count bottles (NDC 0378-1805-77) and b) 1000-count bottles (NDC 0378-1805-10), Rx only, M…

Viatris Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 18, 2024

Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets USP, 25 mcg, packaged in a) 90-count bottles (NDC 0378-1800-77) and b) 1000-count bottles (NDC 0378-1800-10), Rx only, M…

Viatris Inc

FDA Food Moderate Dec 11, 2024

OneMultivitaminic GAF-PLUS Advance 300ml, plastic bottle, Room Temperature

Armonia Natural Store LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 11, 2024

Sunitinib Malate Capsules, 12.5 mg, 28-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for: AvKARE, Pulaski, TN 38478. NDC 42291-901-28

AvKARE

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 11, 2024

Duloxetine Delayed-Release Capsules, USP, 30 mg, Rx only, a) 30 count (NDC 68001-414-04) and b) 1,000 count (NDC 68001-414-08) bottles, Manufactured …

Amerisource Health Services LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 11, 2024

Diltiazem Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules, USP 120 mg, Rx Only, 100 Capsules, Manufactured for: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA, Mahwah, N…

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 11, 2024

Venofer (iron sucrose) Injection, USP 100 mg Elemental Iron per 5 mL (20 mg/mL), 5 mL Single-Dose Vials, Rx Only, For Intravenous Use Only, Distribut…

American Regent, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 11, 2024

Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets, USP, 75 mcg (0.075 mg), 1000-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Accord Healthcare, Inc., Durham, NC 27703, Manufa…

ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 11, 2024

Venofer (iron sucrose) Injection, USP 50 mg Elemental Iron per 2.5 mL (20 mg/mL), 2.5 mL Single-Dose Vials, Rx Only, For Intravenous Use Only, Distri…

American Regent, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 11, 2024

Cinacalcet Tablets, 60 mg, 30-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: AvKARE, Pulaski, TN 38478, NDC 42291-460-30

AvKARE

FDA Drug Critical Dec 11, 2024

ZapMax Capsules, 500 mg, 10 count blisters in cartons, Distributed by: ZapMax, 2108 N St. Sacramento, CA 95816, www.zapmax.com

Boulla LLC

FDA Drug Critical Dec 11, 2024

VitalityXtra Capsules, 500 mg, packaged in 10 count blisters in cartons, Distributed by: VitalityXtra, San Francisco, CA www.vitalityxtra.com

Boulla LLC

FDA Drug Low Dec 11, 2024

Esomeprazole Magnesium for Delayed-Release Oral Suspension 40 mg, 30 Single-Dose Packets, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Zydus Lifesciences Ltd. Ahmedabad…

Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 11, 2024

Cinacalcet Tablets, 90 mg, 30-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: AvKARE, Pulaski, TN 38478, NDC 42291-461-30

AvKARE

FDA Drug Critical Dec 11, 2024

PeakMax Capsules, 500 mg, packaged in 10 count blisters in cartons, Distributed by: PeakMax, San Francisco, CA, www.PeakMax.com

Boulla LLC

FDA Drug Critical Dec 11, 2024

ZoomMax Capsules, 500 mg, 10 count blisters in cartons, Distributed by: ZoomMax, 2108 N St. Sacramento, CA 95816, www.zoommax.com

Boulla LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 11, 2024

Cinacalcet Tablets, 30 mg, 30-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: AvKARE, Pulaski, TN 38478, NDC 42291-459-30

AvKARE

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 11, 2024

Duloxetine DR Capsules USP 60 mg, a) 30 count (NDC 57237-019-30), b) 90 count NDC 57237-019-90 and c) 1000 count (NDC 57237-019-99) bottles, Distribu…

Rising Pharma Holding, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 11, 2024

Duloxetine Delayed-Release Capsules, USP, 20 mg, Rx only, 60 count bottles, Manufactured by: Aurobindo Pharma Limited, Hyderabad-500 090, India, For …

Amerisource Health Services LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 11, 2024

Venofer (iron sucrose) Injection, USP 100 mg Elemental Iron per 5 mL (20 mg/mL), 5 mL Single-Dose Vials, Rx Only, For Intravenous Use Only, American …

American Regent, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 11, 2024

Diltiazem Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules, USP 90 mg, Rx Only, 100 Capsules, Manufactured for : Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA Mahwah, NJ…

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 11, 2024

Duloxetine Delayed-Release Capsules USP, 30 mg, a) 30 count (NDC 57237-018-30), b) 90 count (NDC 57237-018-90) and c) 1000 count (NDC 57237-018-99) b…

Rising Pharma Holding, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 11, 2024

Duloxetine Delayed-Release Capsules USP, 20 mg, 60 count bottles, Rx only, Distributed by: Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc., East Brunswick, NJ NDC 5723…

Rising Pharma Holding, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 11, 2024

Sunitinib Malate Capsules, 25 mg, 28-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for: AvKARE, Pulaski, TN 38478. NDC 42291-902-28

AvKARE

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 4, 2024

THERACARE Cold Hot Medicated Patch, Menthol 5%, 5 patches per box, Manufactured for: Veridian Healthcare, LLC, Gurnee, IL 60031 NDC 71101-954-05, UP…

Unexo Life Sciences Private Limited

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 4, 2024

ABSORBINE jr. Extra Large BACK PATCH, Menthol 5%, 1 extra large patch per box, Distributed By: Absorbine Jr., LLC, Chattanooga, TN 37402 UPC 8 89476 …

Unexo Life Sciences Private Limited

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 4, 2024

PARCHE LEON PAIN RELIEVING HOT PATCH, Camphor 3%, Menthol 1.25%, Capsaicin 0.025%, 6 patches per box, Distributed by: Pharmadel LLC, Georgetown, DE 1…

Unexo Life Sciences Private Limited

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 4, 2024

THERACARE MAXIMUM STRENGTH PAIN RELIEF 4% LIDOCAINE PATCH, a) 1 patch (NDC 71101-001-24, UPC 8 45717 00878 5) and b) 6 patches (NDC 71101-001-06, UPC…

Unexo Life Sciences Private Limited

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 4, 2024

LILAS Feminine Pain Relief Patch, Menthol 10%, a) 5 patches per box (UPC 7 87099 48212 1) and 10 patches per box (UPC 7 87099 48211 4), Distributed b…

Unexo Life Sciences Private Limited

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 4, 2024

LICEOUT, Liquid Lice Treatment for Human Use, Contents: 1 FL. OZ. (29.6 mL) per sachet, Distributed By: Bob Barker Company, Inc., 7925 Purfoy Road, F…

Neogen Corporation

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 4, 2024

EQUATE MAXIMUM STRENGTH LIDOCAINE PAIN RELIEVING PATCH Lidocaine 4% Topical Anesthetic, 6 patches per box PATCHES, LIDOCAINE 4%, Distributed by: Walm…

Unexo Life Sciences Private Limited

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 4, 2024

JR WATKINS COOLING PAIN RELIEF PATCHES, Menthol 7.5%, 5 patches per box, Distributed By: J.R. Watkins, LLC, Oakland, CA 94612 UPC 8 56294 00878 5

Unexo Life Sciences Private Limited

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 4, 2024

Cooling Menthol Extra Strength Pain Relief Patch, Menthol 7.5%, packaged in box of 5, Distributed by J.R. Watkins LLC, Oakland CA 94612 UPC 8 56294 0…

JR Watkins

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 4, 2024

ABSORBINE jr ULTRA STRENGTH PAIN PATCH, Menthol 6.5%, 1 patch per box, Distributed By: Absorbine Jr. LLC, Chattanooga, TN 37402 UPC 8 89476 41318 3, …

Unexo Life Sciences Private Limited

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 4, 2024

CHEEKY BONSAI PAIN RELIEF PATCHES, Menthol 10%, 4 patches per box, Distributed by Cheeky Bonsai, San Francisco, CA UPC 8 60006 57564 9

Unexo Life Sciences Private Limited

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 4, 2024

ABSORBINE JR PAIN RELIEVING KNEE PATCH, Camphor 7%, Menthol 7%, packaged in a) 1 patch (UPC 8 89476 41251 3) and b) 6 patches (UPC 8 89476 41306 0), …

Unexo Life Sciences Private Limited

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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.