Product category · Updated Jun 3, 2026
Drugs & Medications recalls
Prescription and over-the-counter medication recalls
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
Severity distribution
Graded records only
- High severity 1,496
High severity
1,496 recalls
- Moderate
Moderate
11,448 recalls
- Lower severity 1,346
Lower severity
1,346 recalls
Recalls by issuing agency
- FDA Drug
FDA Drug
13,922 recalls
- FDA Food 310
FDA Food
310 recalls
- CPSC 58
CPSC
58 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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MGC Health, Menthol- Cough Suppressant, Oral Anesthetic, Cough Drops, Sugar Free, Honey Lemon, 25-count bag, Distributed By: Medical Group Care, LLC,…
Xiamen Kang Zhongyuan Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
exchange select, Menthol -Cough Suppressant Oral Anesthetic, Honey Lemon Flavor Cough Drops, 30-count bag, Manufactured for Your Military Exchanges B…
Xiamen Kang Zhongyuan Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
Remedy Gel, hydrocortisone 1%, 30 mL/ 1 fl oz per bottle, Distributed By: glo Skin Beauty, Denver, CO 80216. NDC 66915-531-12; 66915-531-13
Island Kinetics, Inc. d.b.a. CoValence Laboratories
Semaglutide-Glycine-Cyanocobalamin Injectable, 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 1 MG/ML, 0.5 mL vials, Rx only, Northwest Compounders, Beaverton, OR
PAYLESS COMPOUNDERS, LLC
EPINEPHRINE Injection, USP, 1 mg/10mL (0.1 mg/mL), Rx only, INTERNATIONAL MEDICATION SYSTEMS, LIMITED, So. EL Monte, CA 91733, An Amphastar Pharmaceu…
International Medication Systems Ltd.
Essential Calming Skin Gel, hydrocortisone 1%, 120mL/4oz net wt. (113g) per jar, Distributed By: A.C.E. Inc., DFW Intl. Airport, Texas 75261, www.RHO…
Island Kinetics, Inc. d.b.a. CoValence Laboratories
QC Quality Choice, Menthol-Cough Suppressant Oral Anesthetic, Cough Drops, Sugar Free, Honey Lemon Flavor, 25-count bag, Distributed By: CDMA, Inc., …
Xiamen Kang Zhongyuan Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution, 0.5%, 25 mg/5 mL (5 mg/mL*), 30x5 mL Sterile Unit-Dose Vials, Rx only, nephron 503B Outsourcing facility, 4600…
Nephron SC, LLC
QC Quality Choice, Menthol-Cough Suppressant Oral Anesthetic, Cough Drops, Honey Lemon Flavor, 30-count bag, Distributed By: CDMA Inc., Novi, MI 4837…
Xiamen Kang Zhongyuan Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
Memantine Hydrochloride Extended-Release, Capsules, 7 mg, 100 Capsules (10 x 10 blister packs), Rx only, Packaged and Distributed by: Major Pharmaceu…
The Harvard Drug Group LLC
QC Quality Choice, Menthol- Cough Suppressant Oral Anesthetic, Cough Drops, Sugar Free, Black Cherry Flavor, 25-count bag, Distributed By: CDMA, Inc.…
Xiamen Kang Zhongyuan Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
QC Quality Choice, Pectin Oral Demulcent, Throat Soothing Drops, Creamy Strawberry Flavor, 30-count bag, Distributed By: CDMA, Inc., Novi, MI 48375, …
Xiamen Kang Zhongyuan Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
exchange select, Menthol- Cough Suppressant Oral Anesthetic, Cough Drops, Menthol Flavor, 30-count bag, Manufactured for Your Military Exchanges By: …
Xiamen Kang Zhongyuan Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
QC Quality Choice, Menthol-Cough Suppressant Oral Anesthetic, Cough Drops, Vanilla Honey Flavor, 30-count bag, Distributed By: CDMA Inc., Novi, MI 48…
Xiamen Kang Zhongyuan Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
caring mill, Menthol Cough Suppressant Oral Anesthetic, Cough Drops, Cherry, 90-count bag, Distributed by: FSA Store Inc., 5473 Blair Rd, Suite 100, …
Xiamen Kang Zhongyuan Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 10 mL Ampules, Rx only, Single Dose, Preservative Free, Manufactured for: Spectra Medical Devices, LLC, Wilmingt…
Huons Co., Ltd.
Skin Rehab, Calming Skin Gel, Hydrocortisone Balm, hydrocortisone 1%, .53oz net wt. (15.3g) per bottle, Distributed By: A.C.E. Inc., DFW Intl. Airpor…
Island Kinetics, Inc. d.b.a. CoValence Laboratories
Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 0.75% in 8.25% Dextrose Injection, USP (15 mg/2 mL) (7.5 mg/mL) ampules, Rx only, Manufactured by: Houns Co., Ltd, 100, Bio…
Huons Co., Ltd.
Magnesium Chloride, 6-Hydrate, Crystal, 500G per bottle, Bulk active pharmaceutical ingredient (API), Avantor Performance Materials, LLC, 100 Matsonf…
Avantor Performance Materials LLC
Lidocaine HCl injection, USP, 1% 50mg/5mL (10 mg/mL), 5 mL Single Dose Vials, Rx only, Manufactured by: Huons Co, Ltd, Chungcheongbuk-do, Korea NDC 7…
Huons Co., Ltd.
QC Quality Choice, Menthol-Cough Suppressant Oral Anesthetic, Cough Drops, Menthol Flavor, 30-count bag, Distributed By: CDMA Inc., Novi, MI 48375, M…
Xiamen Kang Zhongyuan Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
MGC Health, Menthol- Cough Suppressant, Oral Anesthetic, Cough Drops, Honey Lemon, 80-count bag, Distributed By: Medical Group Care, LLC, 1035 Collie…
Xiamen Kang Zhongyuan Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
Lidocaine HCl Injection, USP, 2%, 100 mg/5mL (20 mg/mL), 5 mL Single-Dose Vials, Rx only, Manufactured by: Huons Co., Ltd., 100 Bio valley-ro, Jecheo…
Huons Co., Ltd.
QC Quality Choice, Menthol- Cough Suppressant Oral Anesthetic, Cough Drops, Cherry Flavor, 30-count bag, Distributed By: CDMA, Inc., Novi MI 48375, M…
Xiamen Kang Zhongyuan Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
Vancomycin HCI, 1.5 grams added to 250 mL, 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP, Fagron Sterile Services, 8710 34th St. N. Wichita, KS 67226, NDC 71266…
Fagron Compounding Services
0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, (2,250 mg per 250 mL) (9 mg per mL) 250 mL in a 250 mL freeflex bag, Rx only, Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC ("Freseniu…
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
0.45% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 1.125 grams per 250 mL (4.5 mg per mL), 250 mL in a 250 mL freeflex bag, Rx only, Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC ("Fre…
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Clonidine Transdermal System, USP, 0.2 mg/day, supplied in cartons of 4 Systems and 4 Adhesive Covers, Rx only, Manufactured by: Actavis Laboratories…
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc
0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP 900 mg per 100 mL (9 mg per mL) 500 mL in a Single Dose freeflex bag, 500 mL x 20, Manufactured for: Fresenius Ka…
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 0.9% (900 mg per 100 mL) (9 mg per mL) 100 mL in a 100 mL freeflex bag, Rx only, Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC ("Frese…
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, (4,500 mg per 500 mL) (9 mg per mL) 500 mL in a 500 mL freeflex bag, Rx only, Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC ("Freseniu…
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Clonidine Transdermal System, USP, 0.1 mg/day, supplied in cartons of 4 Systems and 4 Adhesive Covers, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Actavis Laboratories…
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc
Vancomycin HCI, 1.25 grams added to 250 mL, 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP, Fagron Sterile Services, 8710 34th St. N. Wichita, KS 67226, NDC 7126…
Fagron Compounding Services
0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 900 mg per 100 mL (9 mg per mL) 100 mL in a Single Dose freeflex bag, Rx only, BD Beckton, Dickson and Company, …
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
GE Healthcare Omnipaque (iohexol) Injection, 350 mg/mL (64.7%), Rx Only, Distributed by: GE Healthcare Inc., Marlborough, MA 01752 USA, NDC 0407-1414…
GE Healthcare Ireland Limited
Lanreotide Injection, 120 mg/0.5 mL, Box contains 1 Pre-filled syringe, Single dose only, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Pharmathen International, S.A., R…
Cipla USA, Inc.
5% Dextrose Injection, USP 2.5 g per 50 mL (50 mg per mL) 50 mL in a 100 mL freeflex bag, Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC ("Fresenius Kabi"), Unit of Use NDC…
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Clonidine Transdermal System, USP, 0.3 mg/day, supplied in cartons of 4 Systems and 4 Adhesive Covers, Rx only, Manufactured by: Actavis Laboratories…
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc
norepinephrine Bitartrate, 32mg per 250mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP, Fagron Sterile Services, 8710 34th St. N. Wichita, KS 67226, NDC 71266-…
Fagron Compounding Services
5% Dextrose Injection, USP 12.5 g per 250 mL (50 mg per mL) 250 mL in a 250 mL freeflex bag, Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC ("Fresenius Kabi"), Unit of Use …
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
5% Dextrose Injection, USP 5 g per 100 mL (50 mg per mL) 100 mL in a 100 mL freeflex bag, Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC ("Fresenius Kabi"), Unit of Use NDC…
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 900 mg per 100 mL (9 mg per mL) 1,000 mL in a Single Dose freeflex bag, 1,000 mLx10, Fresenius Medical Care, Wal…
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Xanax XR, alprazolam, extended-release tablets, 3 mg, 60 Tablets bottles, Rx only, Distributed by: Viatris Specialty LLC, Morgantown, WV 06506, U.S.A…
Viatris, Inc.
Artificial Tears Lubricant Eye Drops (glycerin 0.2%, hypromellose 0.2%, polyethylene glycol 400 1%), 0.5 oz bottles, Mfg: Geri-Care; Brooklyn, New Yo…
Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
norepinephrine Bitartrate,16mg per 250mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP, Fagron Sterile Services, 8710 34th St. N. Wichita, KS 67226, NDC 71266-5…
Fagron Compounding Services
0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP 0.9% (450 mg per 50 mL) (9 mg per mL) 50 mL, Rx only, Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC ("Fresenius Kabi"), Lake Zurich, IL…
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 50 mL x60, Becton, Dickson and Company, 1 Beckton Drive, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 USA, Distributed by BD, Manufa…
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 900 mg per 100 mL (9 mg per mL) 250 mL in a Single Dose freeflex bag, Rx only, BD Becton, Dickson and Company, 1…
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Isotretinoin Capsules, USP, 40 mg, 10 count Prescription Pacs, Rx only, Manufactured for: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054, NDC 0…
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc
Vancomycin HCL, 1 gram added to 250 mL, 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP, Fagron Sterile Services, 8710 34th St. N. Wichita, KS 67226, NDC 71266-50…
Fagron Compounding Services
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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 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.