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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

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 Food Moderate Apr 8, 2015

Propicarn-L

Health One Pharmaceuticals Inc
FDA Food Moderate Apr 8, 2015

ALT-HCG-SP2, 207 Capsules

Health One Pharmaceuticals Inc
FDA Food Moderate Apr 8, 2015

Placenta 60

Health One Pharmaceuticals Inc
FDA Food Moderate Apr 8, 2015

Motichi

Health One Pharmaceuticals Inc
FDA Food Moderate Apr 8, 2015

Eye Care Essence, 100 capsules

Health One Pharmaceuticals Inc
FDA Food Moderate Apr 8, 2015

Excelerol

Health One Pharmaceuticals Inc
FDA Food Moderate Apr 8, 2015

Glutathinone Skin Health

Health One Pharmaceuticals Inc
FDA Food Moderate Apr 8, 2015

GLU

Health One Pharmaceuticals Inc
FDA Food Moderate Apr 8, 2015

Liver Best, 60 capsules

Health One Pharmaceuticals Inc
FDA Food Moderate Apr 8, 2015

Herbal Mix

Health One Pharmaceuticals Inc
FDA Food Moderate Apr 8, 2015

Pure Trans-Reveratol

Health One Pharmaceuticals Inc
FDA Food Moderate Apr 8, 2015

Optium Joint Rx, 90 Tablets

Health One Pharmaceuticals Inc
FDA Food Moderate Apr 8, 2015

In Act Xtract

Health One Pharmaceuticals Inc
FDA Food Moderate Apr 8, 2015

Hawthornia

Health One Pharmaceuticals Inc
FDA Food Moderate Apr 8, 2015

Vege Slim 4 K, 860mgx120

Health One Pharmaceuticals Inc
FDA Food Moderate Apr 8, 2015

Nu Kang Bao

Health One Pharmaceuticals Inc
FDA Food Moderate Apr 8, 2015

Brainy Formula

Health One Pharmaceuticals Inc
FDA Food Moderate Apr 8, 2015

Lecithin 200

Health One Pharmaceuticals Inc
FDA Food Moderate Apr 8, 2015

Lecithin 300

Health One Pharmaceuticals Inc
FDA Drug Moderate Apr 8, 2015

0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 50 mL, VIAFLEX Plastic Container Multi Pack, Rx Only, Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL , Product cod…

Baxter Healthcare Corp
FDA Drug Moderate Apr 8, 2015

Clinimix E 5/20 sulfite-free (5% amino-acid with electrolytes in 20% dextrose with calcium) Injection, 2000 mL in Dual Chamber Container, Rx Only, Ba…

Baxter Healthcare Corp
FDA Drug Moderate Apr 8, 2015

Benzonatate Capsules, USP, 100 mg, 100 count (10X10), Rx only, Packaged and Distributed by: American Health Packaging Columbus, Ohio 43217 --- NDC 68…

American Health Packaging
FDA Drug Moderate Apr 1, 2015

5% Dextrose Injection, USP, 1000mL in VIAFLEX Plastic Container, Rx only, Manufactured by Baxter Healthcare Corp., North Cove, North Carolina Facilit…

Baxter Healthcare Corp.
FDA Drug Moderate Apr 1, 2015

Haloperidol Decanoate Injection, 100 mg/mL, For Intra Muscular Use Only, 1 mL single dose vials (NDC 67457-409-00) packaged in cartons of five (NDC 6…

Mylan Institutional LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Apr 1, 2015

Haloperidol Decanoate Injection, 50 mg/mL, For Intra Muscular Use Only, 1 mL single dose vials (NDC 67457-410-00) packaged in cartons of ten (NDC 674…

Mylan Institutional LLC
FDA Drug Low Apr 1, 2015

Fentanyl Citrate Inj., USP, CII, 250 mcg/5 mL (50 mcg/mL) (0.05 mg/mL) 25 x 5 mL Single Dose Vials, For Intravenous or Intramuscular Use, Preservativ…

West-Ward Pharmaceutical Corporation
FDA Drug Moderate Apr 1, 2015

Hydroxocobalamin Injection Solution 1 mg/mL Inj., Rx, compounded by American Specialty Pharmacy, Plano, TX 75075 214-919-2090. NDC 99999-9994-27

American Specialty Pharmacy
FDA Drug Moderate Apr 1, 2015

0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 500 mL in VIAFLEX Plastic Container, Rx only, Manufactured by Baxter Healthcare Corp., North Cove, North Carolin…

Baxter Healthcare Corp.
FDA Drug Low Mar 25, 2015

Nicardipine Hydrochloride Injection, 25 mg/10 ml (2.5 mg/mL),10 mL single dose vial, Rx only, Manufactured in India for: Mylan Institutional LLC, Roc…

Mylan Institutional LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 25, 2015

Ergoloid Mesylates ,1 mg tablets, 100 count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by MUTUAL PHARMACEUTICAL CO., INC., PHILADELPHIA, PA 19124 USA for Sun Pha…

Mutual Pharmaceutical Company, Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 25, 2015

5% DEXTROSE Injection, USP, 250 mL ADD-Vantage Unit bag (NDC 0409-7100-02), UPC (01)0030404097100026; packaged in 24 bags per case pack (NDC 0409-710…

Hospira Inc.
FDA Drug Low Mar 25, 2015

DOXOrubicin Hydrochloride Injection, USP, 200 mg/100 mL (2 mg/mL), For IV Use Only, Sterile, ISOTONIC SOLUTION, Caution: Cytotoxic Agent, 100 mL Mult…

Mylan Institutional LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 25, 2015

Colistimethate for Injection USP, 150 mg per vial, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Hinjwadi, Pune, India Manufactured for: H…

Heritage Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 25, 2015

RIFAMPIN for Injection,USP, 600 mg per vial, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Hinjwadi, Pune, India Manufactured for: Herita…

Heritage Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
FDA Drug Low Mar 18, 2015

Simvastatin Tablets, USP, 40mg, Rx Only, 90 count bottles, Manufactured by: Micro Labs Limited Goa-403 722, India, Manufactured for: Micro Labs USA I…

Micro Labs Usa, Inc S
FDA Drug Low Mar 18, 2015

Simvastatin Tablets, USP, 20mg a) 90- count bottle (42517-0020-10), b) 1000-count-bottle (NDC 42571-0020-10), Rx only, Manufactured by: Micro Labs L…

Micro Labs Usa, Inc S
FDA Drug Low Mar 18, 2015

Simvastatin Tablets, USP, 80mg, Rx Only, 90 count bottles, Manufactured by: Micro Labs Limited Goa-403 722, India, Manufactured for: Micro Labs USA I…

Micro Labs Usa, Inc S
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 18, 2015

DICOPANOL (diphenhydramine hydrochloride in 5 mg/mL oral suspension kit) FusePaq, 150 mL Kits, Rx Only. Fusion Pharmaceuticals LLC., 768 Calle Plano…

Fusion Pharmaceuticals, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 18, 2015

PROMETHAZINE DM SYRUP (Promethazine Hydrochloride, USP and Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, USP), EACH 5 ml (ONE TEASPOONFUL) CONTAINS: Promethazine H…

Qualitest Pharmaceuticals
FDA Drug Low Mar 11, 2015

Oxecta(TM) (oxycodone HCl) tablets, 5 mg, 100 count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured and Distributed by: King Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Bristol, TN, NDC 6…

Pfizer Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 11, 2015

Dextroamphetamine Sulfate Extended-Release Capsules, 15 mg, 90-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Actavis Elizabeth LLC, Elizabeth, NJ 07201 U…

Actavis Elizabeth LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 11, 2015

Atracurium Besylate Injection, USP, 100 mg per 10 mL (10 mg per mL), Rx Only, 10 mL Multi-Dose Vial, For Intravenous Injection, Mfd. for: Sagent Phar…

Sagent Pharmaceuticals Inc
FDA Drug Low Mar 11, 2015

Oxecta(TM) (oxycodone HCl) tablets, 7.5 mg, 100 count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured and Distributed by: King Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Bristol, TN, NDC…

Pfizer Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 11, 2015

Atracurium Besylate Injection, USP, 50 mg per 5 mL (10 mg per mL), Rx Only, 5 mL Single-Dose Vial, For Intravenous Injection, Mfd. for: Sagent Pharma…

Sagent Pharmaceuticals Inc
FDA Drug Low Mar 11, 2015

Quinapril Tablets USP, 40 mg, Rx only, 50 tablets (5 X 10) unit dose pack, Manufactured for: AvKARE, Inc., Pulaski, TN 38478, UPC 5026869115, NDC 50…

AVKARE Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 11, 2015

Vancomycin Hydrochloride Capsules, USP, 250 mg, 2 x 10 count blister pack, Rx Only, Manufactured for Watson Pharma Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054, by Pat…

Actavis Inc
FDA Drug Low Mar 11, 2015

Quinapril Tablets USP, 5 mg, Rx only, 50 tablets (5 X 10) unit dose pack, Manufactured for: AvKARE, Inc., Pulaski, TN 38478, UPC 5026868815, NDC 502…

AVKARE Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 11, 2015

AMLODIPINE BESYLATE TABLETS USP, 10 mg*, 1000 count bottles (NDC 0603-2110-32), Rx only, Manufactured for: QUALITEST PHARMACEUTICALS, HUNTSVILLE, AL…

Qualitest Pharmaceuticals
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 11, 2015

Vancomycin Hydrochloride Capsules, USP, 125 mg, 2 x 10 count blister pack, Rx Only, Manufactured for Watson Pharma Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054, by Pat…

Actavis Inc
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 4, 2015

Mafenide Acetate, USP, For 5% Topical Solution, STERILE, Net Wt. 50 grams sterile powder per packet, Rx only, PAR Pharmaceuticals label --- Distribut…

Par Pharmaceutical 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.