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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

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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 Critical Jun 11, 2014

Marcaine (bupivacaine HCl) injection, USP, 0.25%, Preservative-Free, 10 mL (25 mg) Single-dose Vial, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 U…

Hospira Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 11, 2014

LOSARTAN POTASSIUM Tablets, USP, 50 mg, 30 count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by Arrow Pharm (Malta) Ltd., Bizebbugia, Malta, Packaged by GSMS, Inc…

Golden State Medical Supply Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 11, 2014

CareFusion Scrub Care Surgical Scrub Brush-Sponge/Nail Cleaner With 15% Povidone-iodine (USP) Surgical Hand Scrub; CareFusion, Vernon Hills, IL 60061…

Carefusion 2200 Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 11, 2014

CareFusion Scrub Care Surgical Scrub Brush-Sponge/Nail Cleaner With 9% Povidone-iodine (USP) Surgical Hand Scrub; CareFusion, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 …

Carefusion 2200 Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 4, 2014

ParaGard T 380A - Intrauterine Copper Contraceptive, 176 mg of copper wire, Duramed Pharmaceuticals Inc, a subsidiary of Barr Pharmaceuticals, Inc., …

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA

FDA Drug Critical Jun 4, 2014

Burn 7 Capsules, supplied in 30 capsules bottle

Deseo Rebajar

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 4, 2014

Cefpodoxime Proxetil Tablets, USP, 200 mg, 20 Tablet Bottles, Rx Only. Manufactured in Austria by Sandoz GmbH for Sandoz Inc. Princeton, NJ 08540. ND…

Sandoz, Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 4, 2014

Metoprolol Succinate Extended-Release Tablets, USP, 100 mg, 100-count bottle, Rx only. Manufactured by: Wockhardt Limited, Mumbai, India; Distributed…

Wockhardt Usa Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate May 28, 2014

PROMETHAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE Tablets, USP, 25 mg, 100 Tablet Bottles, Rx Only. Manufactured by: Cadila Healthcared Ltd., India. Distributed by: Zydus…

Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc

FDA Drug Moderate May 28, 2014

Red Yeast Rice High Potency Dietary Supplement, 600 mg, packaged in a) 120-count VegeCaps per bottle (UPC 8 01650 02205 9) and b) 500-count VegeCaps …

Independent Nutrition Center, Inc.

FDA Drug Critical May 28, 2014

XZONE GOLD, 1 capsule blister 750 mg, Distributed by: XZONE, Orlando, FL.

Schindele Enterprises dba Midwest Wholesale

FDA Drug Moderate May 28, 2014

Bystolic (nebivolol), 20 mg/tablet, 30 tablets per bottle, Rx only, Licensed from Mylan Laboratories Inc., Under license from Janssen Pharmaceutica N…

Forest Pharmaceuticals Inc

FDA Drug Critical May 28, 2014

PRO ArthMax Dietary Supplement tablets, 750 mg, 120 count bottles, Distributed by Human Science Foundation, Los Angeles, CA

HUMAN SCIENCE FOUNDATION

FDA Drug Critical May 28, 2014

BOOST ULTRA, sexual enhancement dietary supplement, 12-capsule/bottle. Also packaged in 3 pill bottles and 1 pill packs. BoostUtra.com, Springfield,…

Schindele Enterprises dba Midwest Wholesale

FDA Drug Critical May 28, 2014

Esbelder Siloutte Suplemento Alimenticio, 30 capsule bottle, Hecho en Mexico Por: Herbal Give Care, Av Independencia # 1016, Fracc. La Rinconada, Ag…

Herbal Give Care Llc

FDA Drug Critical May 28, 2014

Esbelin Siloutte Mezcal Herbal con L-Carnitine Suplemento Alimenticio, 30 capsule bottle, Hecho En Mexico Por: Soluciones HGC S. de R.L. de C.V. Av.…

Herbal Give Care Llc

FDA Drug Critical May 28, 2014

P-BOOST Capsules Dietary Supplement 500 mg, supplied in 1 count blister pack and 5, 10, 20, and 40- count bottles, Distributed by P-Boost, Los Angele…

Tendex

FDA Drug Moderate May 28, 2014

Liothyronine Sodium Tablets, USP 5 mcg, Rx Only, a) 100-count bottle NDC 42794-018-02 and b) 1000-count bottle NDC 42794-018-06, SigmaPharm Laborator…

SigmaPharm Laboratories LLC

FDA Drug Critical May 28, 2014

Effexor XR (venlafaxine HCl) Extended-Release Capsules, 150 mg, packaged in a) 30-count Unit of Use bottles (NDC 0008-0836-21) UPC 3 0008-0836-21 7; …

Pfizer Us Pharmaceutical Group

FDA Drug Critical May 28, 2014

NATURECT Capsules Dietary Supplement 500 mg, supplied in 1 count blister pack and 5, 10, 20, and 40- count bottles, Distributed by P-Boost, Los Angel…

Tendex

FDA Drug Critical May 28, 2014

Esbelin Siloutte Te, Suplemento Alimenticio, herbal tea in a gold foil/plastic zip-lock pouch. Hecho en Mexico Por: Herbal Give Care, Av Independenci…

Herbal Give Care Llc

FDA Drug Moderate May 28, 2014

BUPRENORPHINE HYDROCHLORIDE Sublingual Tablets, 8 mg, 30-count bottles, Rx only, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Sellersville, PA 18960, NDC 0093-5379-56, …

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA

FDA Drug Critical May 28, 2014

Esbelder Fem Mezcla con L-Carnitina Suplemento Alimenticio,30 capsule bottle, Hecho en Mexico: Soluciones HGC S. de R.L. de C.V. Av. Independencia #1…

Herbal Give Care Llc

FDA Drug Critical May 28, 2014

Esbelder Man Herbal Blend With L-Carnitine Dietary Supplement, 30 capsule bottle, Made in Mexico: Soluciones S. de R.L. de C.V. Av. Independencia #1…

Herbal Give Care Llc

FDA Drug Moderate May 28, 2014

QVAR¿ (beclomethasone dipropionate HFA), 80mcg Inhalation Aerosol, 50 metered inhalations/120 metered inhalations, packaged in an aluminum cylinder, …

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA

FDA Drug Moderate May 28, 2014

BUPRENORPHINE HYDROCHLORIDE Sublingual Tablets, 2 mg, 30-count bottles, Rx only, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Sellersville, PA 18960, NDC 0093-5378-56, …

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA

FDA Drug Critical May 28, 2014

MiracleZEN Platinum, 1 pill blister pack, 2000 mg capsule, Distributed by: Power Life Distributors, COK Inc., Los Angeles, CA.

Schindele Enterprises dba Midwest Wholesale

FDA Food Critical May 21, 2014

Swanson Full Spectrum Cilantro (Coriander) Herbal Supplement, 60 capsules, 425 mg, SW1112. UPC 87614-11112

Swanson Health Products, Inc

FDA Drug Moderate May 21, 2014

Tatiomax (reduced glutathione/hydrolyzed collagen) powder for injection vials, 1200 mg/200 mg, 10-count vials per box, Manufactured by: Sujie Pharmac…

Flawless Beauty LLC

FDA Drug Moderate May 21, 2014

INDOMETHACIN Capsules USP, 25 mg 100 count bottle, Rx only , Manufactured In INDIA By: EMCURE PHARMACEUTICALS LTD harmaceuticals Ltd., Hinjwadi, Pune…

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA

FDA Drug Moderate May 21, 2014

Sterile Water for Injection, 5 mL ampoules, packaged in 50-count ampoules per box, Manufactured and Distributed by: Euro Med Laboratories, UPC 480057…

Flawless Beauty LLC

FDA Drug Moderate May 21, 2014

METHYLDOPA Tablets USP, 500 mg, 100 count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured In INDIA By: EMCURE PHARMACEUTICALS LTD harmaceuticals Ltd., Hinjwadi, Pune, …

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA

FDA Drug Moderate May 21, 2014

Relumins Advanced Glutathione (lyophilized glutathione/vitamin C) injectable solution, 1500 mg/500 mg, packaged in 8-count vials, 8-count 5 mL vitami…

Flawless Beauty LLC

FDA Drug Moderate May 21, 2014

GLYBURIDE and METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE Tablets USP, 5mg/500mg, 500 count bottle, Manufactured In INDIA By: EMCURE PHARMACEUTICALS LTD harmaceuticals L…

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA

FDA Drug Moderate May 21, 2014

Smart Tab First Aid ezRefill System Ibuprofen dispenser boxes (Item Number FAE 7014), 20 count boxes, First Aid Only Inc., Vancouver, WA

First Aid Only Inc

FDA Drug Moderate May 21, 2014

INDOMETHACIN Capsules USP, 50 mg, a) 100 count bottle, (NDC 0093-4030-01), b) 500 count bottle, (NDC 0093-4030-05), Manufactured In INDIA By: EMCURE …

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA

FDA Drug Moderate May 21, 2014

Laroscorbine Platinium (vitamin C/collagen) injectable I.V. solution, 1 gm/0.35 gm, 5 mL ampoules, packaged in 10-count ampoules per box, Laboratorie…

Flawless Beauty LLC

FDA Drug Critical May 21, 2014

REUMOFAN PLUS Tablets, 30 Tablet Bottles, OTC. Previene el cancer en los huesos, Nueva presentacion el original.

Pain Free By Nature

FDA Drug Moderate May 21, 2014

Saluta (reduced glutathione) Powder for Injection, 600 mg/vial, packaged in 10 vials per box, Exclusively Distributed by: QAF Pharmaceuticals Inc. Ph…

Flawless Beauty LLC

FDA Drug Moderate May 21, 2014

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) Injection, USP, 500 mg per 2 mL, 50 x 2 mL ampoules per box, Manufactured by: TP Drug Laboratories (1969) Co., Ltd., 98 Soi…

Flawless Beauty LLC

FDA Drug Low May 21, 2014

PSYLLIUM FIBER, Laxative/Supplement, 100 Capsules, OTC. Manufactured By: Konsyl Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Easton, MD 21601. NDC: 0224-1847-10.

Konsyl Pharmaceuticals Inc

FDA Drug Moderate May 14, 2014

Metoprolol Succinate Extended-Release Tablets, USP, 50 mg, 30-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Wockhardt Limited, Mumbai, India; Distributed b…

Wockhardt Usa Inc.

FDA Drug Low May 14, 2014

Liptruzet (ezetimibe and atorvastin) tablets,10 mg/40 mg, a) 30 count blister (NDC 66582-322-30), b) 90 count blister (NDC 66582-322-54), Rx only…

Merck & Co Inc

FDA Drug Low May 14, 2014

Azathioprine Tablets USP, 50 mg, 100 count bottle, Rx only, Roxanne Laboratories, Inc., Columbus, Ohio, 43216, NDC 0054-4084-25

Boehringer Ingelheim Roxane Inc

FDA Drug Low May 14, 2014

Mercaptopurine Tablets USP, 50 mg, 25 count bottle, Rx only, Roxanne Laboratories, Inc., Columbus, Ohio, 43216, NDC 0054-4581-11

Boehringer Ingelheim Roxane Inc

FDA Drug Moderate May 14, 2014

Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets USP 1000 mg, 500 tablets Rx Only, Manufactured by Blu Caribe Dorado PR 00646. Distributed by Blu Pharmaceuticals Fran…

Blu Pharmaceuticals Inc

FDA Drug Low May 14, 2014

Liptruzet (ezetimibe and atorvastin) tablets,10 mg/20 mg, a) 30 count blister (NDC 66582-321-30), b) 90 count blister (NDC 66582-321-54), Rx only…

Merck & Co Inc

FDA Drug Low May 14, 2014

Liptruzet (ezetimibe and atorvastin) tablets,10 mg/10 mg, a) 30 count blister (NDC 66582-320-30), b) 90 count blister (NDC 66582-320-54), Rx only…

Merck & Co Inc

FDA Drug Moderate May 14, 2014

Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets USP 500 mg, 500 tablets Rx Only, Manufactured by Blu Caribe Dorado PR 00646. Distributed by Blu Pharmaceuticals Frank…

Blu Pharmaceuticals Inc

FDA Drug Low May 14, 2014

Liptruzet (ezetimibe and atorvastin) tablets,10 mg/80 mg, a) 30 count blister (NDC 66582-323-30), b) 90 count blister (NDC 66582-323-54), Rx only…

Merck & Co 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.