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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
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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

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more categories. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA federal recall filings · 2026-09-22

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 2026-09-22. 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 2026-09-22.
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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

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FDA Drug Low Jan 8, 2025

Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution, USP 1%, 5 mL bottles, Rx only, Manufactured for: Somerset Therapeutics, LLC. Somerset, NJ 08873, NDC 70069-716-01

SOMERSET THERAPEUTICS LLC

FDA Drug Low Jan 8, 2025

Polyvinyl Alcohol Ophthalmic Solution 1.4%, Moisturizing Lubricant Eye Drops, 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottles, Distributed by AvKARE, Pulaski, TN 38478, www.avkare.com, NDC 50268-678-15

AvKARE

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 1, 2025

Duloxetine Delayed-Release Capsules, USP, 30mg, Rx Only, 90-count bottles (NDC 51991-747-90) Mfr. by: Towa Pharmaceutical Europe, S.L. Martorelles, (Barcelona), Spain, Dist. by: Breckenridge Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922.

Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 1, 2025

Kit for the Preparation of Technetium Tc 99m Sestamibi Injection, Each Kit contains: 30 sterile and non-pyrogenic reaction vials each containing Tetrakis (2-methoxy isobutyl isonitrile) Copper (I) tetratluoroborate - 1 mg; Stannous Chloride Dihydrate - 0.D75 mg; L-Cysteine Hydrochloride Monohydrate - 1 mg; Sodium Citrate Dihydrate - 2.6 mg; Mannitol - 20 mg. The pH is adjusted to 5.6 to 5.7 with HCI or NaOH prior to lyophilization. Sealed under nitrogen. 30 Radioassay Information Labels with r

Curium US, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 1, 2025

Duloxetine Delayed-Release Capsules, USP, 30 mg, Rx only, 90 count bottles, Manufactured by: Aurobindo Pharma Limited, Hyderabad-500 090, India, For BluePoint Laboratories NDC 68001-414-05

Amerisource Health Services LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 1, 2025

Duloxetine Delayed-Release Capsules USP, 30 mg, Rx only, 30 count bottles, Manufactured by: Aurobindo Pharma Limited, Hyderabad-500 090, India, For BluePoint Laboratories NDC 68001-414-04

Amerisource Health Services LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 1, 2025

Duloxetine Delayed-Release Capsules, 60 mg, a) 30 count blister cards (NDC 70518-0937-04), b) 30 count bottles (NDC 70518-0937-03), Rx only, Source NDC 57237-0019-99, MFG: Rising Pharma, Inc., Allendale, NJ, Repackaged by: RemedyRepack Inc., Indiana, PA

RemedyRepack Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 1, 2025

Duloxetine Delayed-Release Capsules USP, 60 mg, Rx only, 30 count bottles, Manufactured by: Aurobindo Pharma Limited, Hyderabad-500 090, India, For BluePoint Laboratories NDC 68001-415-04

Amerisource Health Services LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 1, 2025

DULoxetine DR USP, 30 mg, 90-count bottle, Rx Only, Packaged by: PD Rx Pharmaceuticals Inc, Oklahoma City, OK 73127, NDC: 43063-877-90

PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 1, 2025

Duloxetine Delayed-Release Capsules, USP, 60 mg, Rx Only, 90-count bottles (NDC 51991-748-90) Mfr. by: Towa Pharmaceutical Europe, S.L. Martorelles, (Barcelona), Spain, Dist. by: Breckenridge Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922.

Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 1, 2025

Duloxetine Delayed-Release Capsules, USP, 60 mg, Rx only, 1,000 count bottles, Manufactured by: Aurobindo Pharma Limited, Hyderabad-500 090, India, For BluePoint Laboratories NDC 68001-415-08

Amerisource Health Services LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 25, 2024

Gelato, Benzocaine 20% Topical Gel Anesthetic Gel, Net Wt. 1 oz. (30ml), Manufactured by Keystone Industries 480 S. Democrat Rd., Gibbstown, NJ 08027, NDC# 68400-352-30.

Keystone Industries

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 25, 2024

Henry Schein, Benzo-Jel, Topical Anesthetic Gel, 20% Benzocaine, 1 fl. oz. (29.6 mL), Distributed by Henry Schein, Melville, NY 11747, For Professional Use Only,

Keystone Industries

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 25, 2024

Quala Dental Products, Topical Anesthetic Gel, Contains 20% Benzocaine, Net Contents: 1 oz (30g), Gluten Free, Quala Dental Products, Made in USA for: NDC, Inc, 407 New Sanford Road, La Vergne, TN 37086, www.quala.com

Keystone Industries

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 25, 2024

Dihydroergotamine Mesylate Injection, solution for injection, USP, 1 mg/mL Ampules, Rx Only, Distributed by: Provepharm Inc. 100 Springhouse Drive Suite 105, Collegeville, PA 19426, NDC 81284-411-05

Provepharm Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 25, 2024

safco, SensiCaine Ultra, Topical Anesthetic Gel, Contains 20% Benzocaine, 1 oz (29.6 mL), Cherry, NDC 67239-0219-1, Gluten Free, Distributed by: Safco Dental Supply Co., Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, Made in USA, For Professional Use Only.

Keystone Industries

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 25, 2024

Dental City, Topical Anesthetic Gel, Benzocaine 20%, Net Content: 1 oz. (30 ml), Gluten Free, Manufactured for: Dental City, Green Bay, WI 54311, dentalcity.com.

Keystone Industries

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 25, 2024

Health-Tec, Topical Anesthetic Gel, Benzocaine 20%, Made in USA, 1 FL. OZ (29.6 ml), NDC 69634-021-30.

Keystone Industries

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 25, 2024

Primo, Topical Anesthetic gel, Benzocaine 20%, Net Content: 1 oz. (30g), Gluten Free, Manufactured for: Primo Dental Products, 845 Third Avenue, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10022.

Keystone Industries

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 25, 2024

LITE Regener-Eyes, Ophthalmic Solution (glycerin 0.4%), 3mL bottles, Distributed by: Regener-Eyes, Tampa, FL; Manufactured by: Regenerative Processing Plant, LLC, 34176 US HWY 19N, FL, NDC 82305-006-01

Regenerative Processing Plant, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 25, 2024

Pearson Quality, Topical Anesthetic Gel, 20% Benzocaine, For Professional Use Only, Net Contents: 1 oz (30 g), Manufactured for Pearson Dental Supply Inc., Sylmar, CA 91342 USA.

Keystone Industries

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 25, 2024

VCF, Vaginal Contraceptive Gel, Birth Control, 10 Pre-filled Applicators, Net Wt. 0.09 oz (2.55g) Each, Distributed By: Apothecus Pharmaceutical Corp., Ronkonkoma, NY 11779, NDC 52925-512-10

Apothecus Pharmaceutical Corp.

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 25, 2024

M&S Dental Supply Co LLC., Topical Anesthetic Gel, Benzocaine 20%, Net Wt. 1 oz. (30ml), Manufactured for: M&S Dental Supply Co LL, 105-30 101 Avenue, Ozone Park, NY 11416.

Keystone Industries

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 25, 2024

Nebivolol Tablets, 2.5. mg, 30-count bottles, Rx only, Distributed by: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc., 279 Princeton-Hightstown Road, East Windsor, NJ 08520. NDC: 59651-137-30

Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 25, 2024

Ipana, 20% Benzocaine Topical Gel, 28g, Maxill Inc., St Thomas ON Canada.

Keystone Industries

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 25, 2024

Burkhart, Topical Anesthetic Gel, Benzocaine 20%, Gluten Free, 1 FL. OZ (30 ml), Manufactured for Burkhart Dental Supply, Tacoma, Washington 98409.

Keystone Industries

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 25, 2024

Patterson Dental, Patterson Topical Anesthetic Gel, Benzocaiine, 1 oz. (30 ml), Manufactured for (Fabrique pour): Patterson Dental Supply, Inc. 1031 Mendota Heights Road, Saint Paul, MN 55120, NDC 50227-1002-3.

Keystone Industries

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 25, 2024

PROFESSIONAL Regener-Eyes, Ophthalmic Solution (glycerin 0.5%) , 3mL bottles, Distributed by: Regener-Eyes, Tampa, FL; Manufactured by: Regenerative Processing Plant, LLC, 34176 US HWY 19N, FL, NDC 82305-003-01

Regenerative Processing Plant, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 18, 2024

Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets USP, 150 mcg, packaged in a) 90-count bottles (NDC 0378-1815-77) and b) 1000-count bottles (NDC 0378-1815-10), Rx only, Manufactured for: Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. Morgantown, WV 26505 U.S.A.

Viatris Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 18, 2024

Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets USP, 100 mcg, packaged in a) 90-count bottles (NDC 0378-1809-77) and b) 1000-count bottles (NDC 0378-1809-10), Rx only, Manufactured for: Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. Morgantown, WV 26505 U.S.A.

Viatris Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 18, 2024

Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets, USP, 125 mcg (0.125 mg), 100 Tablets per carton (10 unit dose blister cards of 10 tablets each), Rx only, Manufactured for: Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., Morgantown, WV 26505 USA. NDC: 51079-443-20

Mylan Institutional, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 18, 2024

Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets, USP, 175 mcg (0.175 mg), 100 Tablets per carton (10 unit dose blister cards of 10 tablets each), Rx only, Manufactured for: Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., Morgantown, WV 26505 USA. NDC: 42292-040-20

Mylan Institutional, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 18, 2024

Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets USP, 50 mcg, packaged in a) 90-count bottles (NDC 0378-1803-77) and b) 1000-count bottles (NDC 0378-1803-10), Rx only, Manufactured for: Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. Morgantown, WV 26505 U.S.A.

Viatris Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 18, 2024

Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets, USP, 100 mcg (0.1 mg), 100 Tablets per carton (10 unit dose blister cards of 10 tablets each), Rx only, Manufactured for: Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., Morgantown, WV 26505 USA. NDC: 51079-442-20

Mylan Institutional, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 18, 2024

Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets, USP, 150 mcg (0.150 mg), 100 Tablets per carton (10 unit dose blister cards of 10 tablets each), Rx only, Manufactured for: Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., Morgantown, WV 26505 USA. NDC: 51079-445-20

Mylan Institutional, Inc.

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 for: Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., Morgantown, WV 26505 USA. NDC: 42292-039-20

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 mg, Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg); Night - 56 coated caplets blister pack; (Acetaminophen 325mg, Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg, Doxylamine succinate 6.25 mg, Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg); Manufactured BY: LNK International, Inc. FOR: Costco Wholesale Corporation. NDC# 63981-795-81

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, Manufactured for: Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. Morgantown, WV 26505 U.S.A.

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, Manufactured for: Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. Morgantown, WV 26505 U.S.A.

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 for: Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., Morgantown, WV 26505 USA. NDC: 42292-041-20

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, LLC Parsippany, NJ 07054 NDC 67877-475-60

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, LLC Parsippany, NJ 07054 NDC 67877-474-60

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, Manufactured for: Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. Morgantown, WV 26505 U.S.A.

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, Manufactured for: Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. Morgantown, WV 26505 U.S.A.

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, Manufactured for: Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. Morgantown, WV 26505 U.S.A.

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, Manufactured for: Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. Morgantown, WV 26505 U.S.A.

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 manometer tubing, Rx Only, Distributed by Biocompatibles Inc., a BTG International Group company. CN01114.3

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., 12390 El Camino Real San Diego California 92130, Distributed by Antares Pharma, Inc., Ewing, NJ NDC 18657-117-04

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, Distributed by: Rising Pharmaceuticals Inc, New Jersey, NDC 64980-513-15.

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, Manufactured for: Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. Morgantown, WV 26505 U.S.A.

Viatris Inc

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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.