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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

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Source FDA / CPSC severity classification

Recalls by issuing agency

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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 Jul 16, 2014

ENDOMETRIN (progesterone) Vaginal Insert 100 mg USP, 21 inserts, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc. Parsippany, NJ 07054 ---- ND…

Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc

CPSC Moderate Jul 14, 2014

GSK Recalls Panadol Advance Bottles Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement; Sold Exclusively in Puerto Rico

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), of Moon Township, Penn.

FDA Food Moderate Jul 9, 2014

Ferrous Gluconate Tablets, 5gr (325 mg), Elemental Iron 36 mg, 100 Tablets, UPC 0 79854 50032 5

National Vitamin Co Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 9, 2014

Diphenhydramine (Alcohol Base) 25 mg / 0.5 mL Solution, 30 mL bottle, Rx only, MD Custom Rx, 19035 W. Capitol Dr., Ste. 105, Brookfield, WI 53045

Brookfield Prescription Center Inc. dba MD Custom Rx

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 9, 2014

HCG 125U/Tab Tablet Tritu, 50 tablets per bottle, Rx only, MD Custom Rx, 19035 W. Capitol Dr., Ste. 105, Brookfield, WI 53045

Brookfield Prescription Center Inc. dba MD Custom Rx

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 9, 2014

HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) 125 units/ 0.1 mL drop, 5 mL bottle, Rx only, MD Custom Rx, 19035 W. Capitol Dr., Ste. 105, Brookfield, WI 53045

Brookfield Prescription Center Inc. dba MD Custom Rx

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 9, 2014

Venlafaxine Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, 150 mg, Rx only, Packaged in 30 Count and 90 Count Bottles. Distributed by: Caraco Pharmaceutical…

Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Ltd.

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 9, 2014

Mometasone 0.6 mg /60 mL Irrigation solution, 4000 mL bottle, Rx only, MD Custom Rx, 19035 W. Capitol Dr., Ste. 105, Brookfield, WI 53045

Brookfield Prescription Center Inc. dba MD Custom Rx

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 9, 2014

Isoniazid Tablets, USP, 300 mg, Rx only, packaged in a) 100-count bottles, NDC 0143-1261-01, b) 1000-count bottles, NDC 0143-1261-10, Manufactured by…

West-Ward Pharmaceutical Corp.

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 9, 2014

HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) + Methylcobalamin (Methyl B12), 1500 units + 1000 mcg/mL drop, 8 mL bottle, Rx only, MD Custom Rx, 19035 W. Capit…

Brookfield Prescription Center Inc. dba MD Custom Rx

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 9, 2014

Brevibloc Premixed Injection, Esmolol Hydrochloride in Sodium Chloride, 2,500 mg/250 mL (10 mg/mL), 250 mL Single Use IntraVia container, packaged in…

Baxter Healthcare Corp.

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 9, 2014

Bystolic (nebivolol) tablets, 20 mg/tablet. 7 Tablet Professional Sample Bottle, Rx Only. Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Subsidiary of Forest Laborat…

Forest Pharmaceuticals Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 9, 2014

HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) 200 units/ 0.1 mL drops, packaged in 5 mL and 10 mL bottles, Rx only, MD Custom Rx, 19035 W. Capitol Dr., Ste. 105…

Brookfield Prescription Center Inc. dba MD Custom Rx

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 2, 2014

Gemcitabine For Injection USP, 1 g, (lyophilized), For Intravenous Use Only, Sterile Single Use Vial, Rx only, Manufactured by: Sun Pharmaceutical In…

Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Ltd.

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 2, 2014

Sodium Chloride Hypertonicity Ophthalmic Ointment, 5%, 1/8 oz. (3.5 g) tube per carton, Distributed by Major Pharmaceuticals, 31778 Enterprise Drive,…

Bausch & Lomb, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 2, 2014

Dextroamphetamine Sulfate Tablets, USP, 10 mg, 100-count bottles, Rx only, Barr Laboratories, Inc., Pomona, NY 10970, NDC 0555-0953-02.

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 2, 2014

Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) Extended-Release Tablets 50 mg, 30 count bottle, Rx only, Distributed by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, Inc., NDC 0008-1211-30

Pfizer Us Pharmaceutical Group

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 2, 2014

Muro 128 (sodium chloride) hypertonicity ophthalmic ointment, 5%, packaged in a) 1 g tube per carton, professional sample, NDC 24208-385-01, UPC 3 24…

Bausch & Lomb, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 25, 2014

Vancomycin Hydrochloride Capsules, USP, 250 mg. 20 Capsules on 2 x 10 Capsule Blister Cards, Rx Only. Mfd. for: Watson Pharma Inc., Parsippany, NJ 0…

Actavis Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 25, 2014

Polidocanol 1% Solution for Injection, each mL contains Polidocanol (Laureth 9) 10 mg, also contains Sterile Water for Injection, Ethyl Alcohol, Anhy…

John W Hollis Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 25, 2014

Polidocanol 0.5% Solution for Injection, Polidocanol (Laureth 9) 5mg, 50 mL, JOHN HOLLIS Pharmacist Inc, 110 20th Avenue N, Nashville, TN 37203, 615…

John W Hollis Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 25, 2014

Mannitol 5% Solution for injection, Mannitol 50 mg, also contains Sterile Water for Injection, Chlorobutanol USP, 50 mL, JOHN HOLLIS Pharmacist, Inc.…

John W Hollis Inc

FDA Drug Low Jun 25, 2014

Foradil Aerolizer (formoterol fumarate inhalation powder), 12 mcg per capsule, 60 Capsules, Rx only, Manufactured for: Merck, Sharpe & Dohne Corp., a…

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 25, 2014

Levocarnitine Solution for injection, l-Carnitine 50 mg, Also Contains Sterile Water for Injection and Benzyl Alcohol pH adjusted with HCl, 50 mL, JO…

John W Hollis Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 25, 2014

Captomer-250 [succinic acid (from 250 mg DMSA)] capsules, 162 mg, 45-count bottles, Manufactured By: Thorne Research, Inc., P.O. Box 25, Dover, Idaho…

Thorne Research Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 25, 2014

Liver Derivative Complex for injection, each mL contains: Liver Derivative Complex 25.5mg, also contains: Water for Injection, Phenol 0.5%, HCl or Na…

John W Hollis Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 25, 2014

LIPOTROPIC GOLD, Each mL contains: Levocarnitine 5 mg, Thiamine 50 mg, Riboflavin-5 phosphate 5mg, Niacinimide 50mg, Calcium Pantothenate 5 mg, Cyano…

John W Hollis Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 25, 2014

TEV-TROPIN [somatropin (rDNA origin) for injection] 5 mg (15 IU) 1-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured in Israel, Distributed by: Gate Pharmaceutical…

Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 25, 2014

Captomer [succinic acid (from 100 mg DMSA)] capsules, 65 mg, 45-count bottles, Manufactured By: Thorne Research, Inc., P.O. Box 25, Dover, Idaho 8382…

Thorne Research Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 25, 2014

Polidocanol 5% Solution for Injection, each mL contains Polidocanol (Laureth 9) 50 mg, also contains Sterile Water for Injection, Ethyl Alcohol, Anhy…

John W Hollis Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 25, 2014

Testosterone Cypionate for Injection, each mL contains Testosterone Cypionate 200 mg, also contains: Cotton Seed Oil, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Alcoho…

John W Hollis Inc

CPSC Moderate Jun 25, 2014

Coravin Recalls to Repair Wine Access System Due to Laceration Hazard

FDA Drug Critical Jun 18, 2014

CUBICIN (daptomycin for injection), 500 mg single-use vial, Rx only, Manufactured for: Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Lexington, MA 02421, NDC 67919-…

Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Jun 18, 2014

Fruta BIO 400 mg capsules, supplied in 30 count boxes, distributed by MyNicKnaxs, LLC, Deltona, FL

MyNicNaxs, Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Jun 18, 2014

Meizitang Strong Version Botanical Slimming, Soft Gel Capsules, 650 mg, supplied in 30 count bottles, distributed by MyNicKnaxs, LLC, Deltona, FL

MyNicNaxs, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 18, 2014

Dr. Reddy's Metoprolol Succinate Extended Release Tablets, USP 25 mg. 100-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured By: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited, …

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Jun 18, 2014

Meizi Evolution Soft Gel Capsules, supplied in 30 count bottles, distributed by MyNicKnaxs, LLC, Deltona, FL

MyNicNaxs, Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Jun 18, 2014

Pill for weight reduction, (Japanese Chinese Formula from Japan Hokkaido Cangye Pharmacy Co, Ltd) 400 mg, supplied in 40 count boxes, distributed by …

MyNicNaxs, Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Jun 18, 2014

SlimEasy Herbs Capsule, 400 mg, supplied in 30 count boxes, distributed by MyNicKnaxs, LLC, Deltona, FL

MyNicNaxs, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 18, 2014

Pantoprazole Sodium, Delayed-release tablets, USP, 40 mg tablets, 100 (10x10) unit dose packages, Manufactured by Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited, I…

Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging

FDA Drug Critical Jun 18, 2014

Midazolam 0.2 mg/2 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride syringes, Total dosage: 0.4 mg per 2 mL, Rx Only, Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 14450 Getz Rd, Noblesvi…

Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals

FDA Drug Critical Jun 18, 2014

Venlafaxine HCl Extended-Release Capsules, 150 mg, 90-count Unit of Use bottles, Rx only, Distributed by: Greenstone LLC, Peapack, NJ 07977, NDC 597…

Greenstone Llc

FDA Drug Critical Jun 18, 2014

JIANFEIJINDAN Activity Girl Capsules, 400 mg, supplied in 30 count boxes, distributed by MyNicKnaxs, LLC, Deltona, FL

MyNicNaxs, Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Jun 18, 2014

Super Fat Burning Bomb Capsules, 400 mg, supplied in 30 count boxes, distributed by MyNicKnaxs, LLC, Deltona, FL

MyNicNaxs, Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Jun 18, 2014

vitaliKOR Ready When You Are, Fast Acting Formula Dietary Supplement capsules, 40 count bottle, Distributed by Vitality Research Labs, LLC, Las Vegas…

Vitality Research Labs LLC

FDA Drug Critical Jun 18, 2014

REDUCE WEIGHT FRUTA PLANTA Capsules, 400 mg, supplied in 30 count boxes, distributed by MyNicKnaxs, LLC., Deltona, FL

MyNicNaxs, Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Jun 18, 2014

Magic Slim capsules, supplied in 60 count bottles, distributed by MyNicKnaxs, LLC, Deltona, FL

MyNicNaxs, Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Jun 18, 2014

Slim Xtreme Weight loss capsules, 500 mg, supplied in 30 count bottles, Another product from Globe All Wellness, LLC Hollywood, FL 33020, distributed…

MyNicNaxs, Inc.

CPSC Moderate Jun 18, 2014

Nokia Recalls Tablet Travel Chargers Due to Electrocution Hazard

Nokia Inc., of Sunnyvale, Calif.

FDA Food Moderate Jun 11, 2014

CAPTAIN KRATOM GOLD XL 30 Grams MAENG DA CAPSULES CAPTAIN KRATOM GOLD 15 GRAMS MAENG DA CAPSULES CAPTAIN KRATOM PREMIUM THAI POWDER 15 Grams CAPTA…

Prep Enterprises Llc

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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.